Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  2016 MX-5 Miata equates to pure driving fun! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Stig - December 9 - 11:58 pm

  If you dont mind having a small car or having to lug a lot of stuff and your goal is to not have a mundane commute, then this car will put a smile on your face every time you drive. Its just a blast for commuting, weekend canyon carver, and occasional track days.

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  New Miata - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Larry Uglow - December 8 - 3:45 am

  They will move off the MSRP

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  Deleted my "Bucket List"! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Vaughn - March 13 - 5:23 pm

  Dont think this little roadster wont be exciting to drive with only 155 horses under the hood. Ive been driving the Grand Touring version since August and I really hate pulling it into the garage for the night. The short throw, six speed manual shift is so sweet. My daily commute is 12 miles of country roads ( speed limits 35 to 55 ) which puts the tach between 1500 & 2200. Im getting 38 to 42 mpg, not 28 to 34 as suggested on the sticker! My only freeway run was the hour and a half drive coming home from the dealership at 80 mph. Only got 36 mpg on that trip. Ill take it back to the dealer for its first free oil change but I definitely wont use the freeway, (no fun in that!) Coffee drinkers will be dissappointed with either of the cup holder positions as you and a passenger will be banging your knees on them (if holders are installed on either side of the front center console) and if the holders are at the rear of center console, reaching for your cup will be a little awkward. Trust me, you wont feel the need for caffeine when your slide behind the wheel! The glove compartment is between the seat backs (right above the cup holders) so dont be reaching for any items while driving. There arent any door pockets for storage either. The trunk can hold 4 or 5 bags of groceries (but not your golf clubs). If the lack of storage positions bothers you, ... take your spouses car but dont be surprised if they wont give yours back! Final analysis ... Ive deleted my "Bucket List" ... Dont need it! Im having too much fun driving my Miata!

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  Fun to Drive, But More to Consider in Buying - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Dr. James Poyak - March 12 - 6:01 pm

  Its a fun car to drive. Im 5 10" and if you are taller than me, this probably isnt the car for you. Its definitely tight quarters, which is OK when the top is down, but feels a little claustrophobic with the top up. Im still trying to learn how to manage the command control selections. It isnt logical compared to our Honda or Hyundai. The technology is pretty basic when compared with other cars we have owned in recent years. But if you are looking purely for a sports car that is fun to drive when the top is down, this is probably it. Just be aware of the limitations in the above mentioned areas and be sure to take one out for a test drive and only after you have finished driving, try to negotiate the instrument cluster and command control.

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  Mazada got me again! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Chris - February 3 - 4:47 am

  If you are interested in a fun car to drive that gives you confidence and pure joy, this is the one for you. I found what great cars Mazda was making when we purchased a 2016 CX-5 GT. My 2009 Corvette was just not getting driven as much as it should. Kind of hard to open up 430 HP around Denver except 0-70. But this car gets used more and is more fun to drive. Great feeling of control. The GT version does not have differential rear end but Im not cranking or sliding the corners either. I find the exterior looks great and the interior feels like high end materials. Dont miss my Vette at all, though it was pretty repair free car.

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  2016CeramicMetallicSport - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Timothy N. - July 16 - 1:23 pm

  Ive been graced to drive/own multiple 2-Seat sports cars in my lifetime. Back in 1987 my first car my dad gave to drive was a 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite. It was fun to drive but extremely un-reliable and finicky. It left my behind stranded several times, once I was over an hour away from home (Broken throttle cable). When the clutch finally went out in it my dad said that was the final straw and we had to salvage it. My first Mazda MX-5 Miata experience was driving a used 1995 model back in 2002. It had sport suspension (sport springs/shocks), chrome rollover hoops behind the seats, aftermarket wheels/tires. It was a hoot to test-drive but was sold before I could purchase it. Fast forward to Black Friday 2015 I finally purchased my first MX-5, a 2016 Sport 6-speed. I was the first to own one in my town I live in now, Jacksonville, N.C. It was almost 4mos before I finally spotted another 2016 MX-5 in town, and now there is about 5 more as of June 2016. Anyway - its a blast to drive, handles pretty well even though I do plan on purchasing lowerings springs or coilovers for it in the future, gets pretty decent gas milage, the standard sound system still sounds amazing and even has speakers mounted inside the headrests. I love the L.E.D. headlights and taillights, and I get alot of looks from people even from people in alot more expensive cars than my Miata. If You have never driven one I suggest You do, its an experience youll never forget, Im blessed enough to have one and as my daily driver at that. Yall have a nice day...

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  Wife wanted one for years - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Mike Ley - December 31 - 11:27 am

  Was looking at these for years and now the new 2016 design pushed us over the edge. More aggressive look that I think looks great. Only had it for a few weeks but loving it so far. Been years since I wanted to just go for a drive. Now I do.

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  GREAT LITTLE CAR FOR ONE!! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Larry Hubble - December 19 - 9:53 am

  The Pros of the 2016 MX5: 1. Modern body styling; 2. Fuel economy increased; 3. Better interior plastics; 4. Pedals in more comfortable position; 5. Dont have to open fuel door from inside vehicle; 6. Electric steering enhances handling. The Cons of the 2016 MX5: 1. Smaller Trunk space; 2. No glovebox; 3. CD player very inconvienent to access; 4. Cup holders in a very awkward place; 5. Infotainment screen hard to adjust, set up; 6. No way to turn electronics off; 7. Still NO spare tire;

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  Miata #2!!! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Michael Silver - October 4 - 1:07 am

  I previously owned a 2002 Miata SE, 5 SPEED, manual transmission. It was my favorite of the 17 cars I had owned. Unfortunately, an unexpected snow storm and summer performance tires conspired to bring my baby to an early, and much lamented demise. . . Fast forward a few years, and the impending release of the 2016 Miata was creating a lot of media buzz in the automobile world. . . I never really expected to own another Miata, much less a new 2016 (We have two teenage sons, and besides, it was my wifes turn to get a new car), but circumstances arose that made it a possibility, then a reality! I am now the owner of 2016 Meteor Gray Club edition Miata MX-5, 6 speed manual transmission! I am ecstatic! The color is fantastic, the seats easily accommodate my 62" 230 pound frame! I have plenty of leg room. The top is a breeze, taking 3-5 seconds, up or down. It stows easily and neatly, with no need for a cover! The stereo (Bose) is quite good, and syncs up with my ipod via Bluetooth flawlessly. Even at 85 mph on the highway, is crisp and clear. the steering, as expected, is fantastic, carving the corners like a slot car! Shifting the manual transmission is a joy, and the clutch is amazingly light and easy, so driving in city traffic isnt much of a chore. . . the LED headlights and taillights are both bright, and beautiful! Such a cool looking car! . . . And like an earlier reviewer, I too live in Jacksonville, NC. However, I bought my Miata in Wilmington, NC. The dealer there was much easier to work with. . . Anyway, bottom line is, this is an amazing car, and of you enjoy driving a DRIVERS CAR, look no further. =)

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  A Great Fun Ride & Great MPGs - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Richard - September 17 - 8:33 am

  I purchased the manual Sport and its Great in almost every way. A bit more interior storage would be nice but other than that, its a car you will WANT to drive. Its fun, handles very well, and gets looks everywhere I go. The 6 speed manual is wonderful. One of the very best Ive ever driven. I dont really push it and am a conservative driver and the MPGs are fantastic. Average 28.5 in town and over 40 MPG on Highway if you keep it under 65 MPH. Recent interstate highway trip of over 100 miles on rolling terrain got 42.5 MPG !! Great with the top down but loud cabin at interstate speeds with top up. Would recommend this car to anyone who wants a fun to drive, sporty convertible that gets great MPGs and makes you feel happy every time you get behind the wheel. ----- Its been a year since I purchased this car and although I only drive it 200 - 300 miles a month it still is a great car. Still wish it had more easy to get to storage but that being said I would buy it again. Only small problem is that the convertible top does not pop up as much as when it was new which makes it a little harder to get a grip to raise from the inside while seated. ZOOM ZOOM.