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by capnharlock
Mar 05 '05 - Updated Mar 08 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Handling, fun, affordability, surprising practicality
Cons: Loud, tight fit for people over 6', fussy boot cover
The Bottom Line: Anyone looking for a sports car needs to benchmark a Miata. At this price its closest rival is the Toyota MR2 Spyder, but the Miata is the complete package.
When I first decided to drive the Miata, I wrongly had the preconceived notion that it's a limp, poseur of a sports car. A 'girly' car. In hindsight, I'm not sure why I felt so bigoted towards it. Perhaps it was the small size? Or the name. The irony is ...
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by Janice_Alster
Mar 10 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Mazda, and part owner Ford, keeps listening and improving the Miata for the owner.
Cons: Must space progeny by 16 years. Replace the 16 year old with baby. KEEP CAR.
The Bottom Line: Mazda listened to the owners of the previous generation Miata and successfully improved one of the greatest roadsters of all time. The 2001 only gets better.
I am a Miataholic and I am powerless to change. The purpose of this opinion is to alert prospective convertible shoppers about the dramatic changes for the 2001 Miata. There is more power on tap, an optional 6 speed transmission, and an options package...
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by BrianCam  - Top 200
Jan 21 '01 - Updated Mar 16 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun, Fast, Excellent Handling, Sweet Exhaust note.
Cons: Interior noise and lack of storage space.
The Bottom Line: Pure fun and more grip than flypaper, this is an excellent sports car.
Mazda has got to be one of the best kept secrets in the automotive world. Mazda makes great cars. Sure they may be a little niche-y but given the choice, I’d rather have a Protégé than a Civic, or a Millenia S rather than an Accord. And so it goes...
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by rukuss0167
Dec 18 '07 - Updated Dec 19 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, fun, convertible, looks, 2 seats.
Cons: Some issues past 80,000km, interior room.
The Bottom Line: Just go out and buy one, love it, cherish it, baby it.
Below is a FULL review that includes DETAILED information on: -Exterior -Interior -Under the hood -Convertible top -Handling* -Engine -Transmission -Clutch -Pedals -Steering -Brakes -Visibility -Mirrors -Top up driving -Top down ...
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by aaquino - Top 1000
Jun 12 '02 - Updated Jun 25 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best buy, great looks, sharp handling, easy to use top
Cons: No heated seats, needs more amenities
The Bottom Line: I miss my own Miata! I've actually dreamt of owning this car again. Now, I've been renting it as much as I can whenever I travel.
I've been missing my 1999 Miata for quite some time now. I sold it a while back and have regretted it every since. So, whenever I get the chance, I rent Miata's as much as possible. As a consultant, we rent cars every time we are located outside of our...
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by raytsui
Feb 13 '01 - Updated Jun 29 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: world class handling and shifter, reliability, lots of fun per $
Cons: may not be fast enough for some, noise, small cockpit, jittery ride, no tilt steering
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a ear-to-ear smile and value a true driver oriented experience that will encourage a better driver out of you, look no further.
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is enjoying its twelfth year of production as a modern rejuvenation of the classic British sports car. After all these years, it's stayed true to its mission, offer a lightweight two seat roadster with modern reliability and back to...
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by 99_SS
Feb 20 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cute styling, fabulous handling, really connected with the car, alot of the car for money
Cons: Hp bump would be nice, small size both good and bad in everyday driveability
The Bottom Line: A great sportscar in all areas, sharp-looking, economical, a lot of bang for the buck, very high-quality feeling overall
The second generation of Miata is one of the purest essences of open-air motoring I believe that's out there. The way it's been engineered to handle like a go-kart, the way it's packaged as a minimalist roadster, the clean, classic styling, and the...
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by arch_8gl
Aug 20 '01 - Updated Jan 02 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: excellent handling, top down fun, loud sound system, good looking car, supportive seats
Cons: storage capacity, too quiet, lack of feel through steering wheel
The Bottom Line: to quote a motorsports reporter, "this car is therapy on wheels, everybody who drives one has a smile on their face"
I completely agree!
I currently own a 1989 honda crx si (see my review on that car) which is modified quite a bit for weekend racing purposes. It gets very good gas mileage (40mpg) and moves like stink. It represents a very raw ride in the sense that it is loud, every...
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by dano1dano
Sep 12 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great looks, handling , and reliability.
Cons: Cup holder in the console is right where your elbow rests.
The Bottom Line: A great car for those who love to drive a good handling, open top roadster.
Deciding to treat ourselves to a sports car to celebrate our 30th anniversary and also turning 50 this year, my wife and I drove each other crazy till we agreed on the 2001 Mazda Miata Special Edition.
We drove several cars in various...
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by exotickitten
Aug 10 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling, Great Torque, beautiful body, Tons of Fun
Cons: Missing HP :(
The Bottom Line: If your looking for that car that will make you feel forever young, this is the one for you!
For 6 long years I've obsessed over this car. This small, two-seater roadster perfected by Mazda. Those Zoom Zoom campaigns just about killed me.... Before I begin, let me just warn you that I'm very biased about my new car. She's perfect. I've...
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by socalh2oskier
Oct 15 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: FUN! FUN! FUN! Great shifter and fantastic handling
Cons: little short on power, but still incredibly fun
The Bottom Line: Best Buy on any sports car out there....Nothing is as exhilarating for anywhere close to the same money...and its build quality and reliability is second to none.
This car is absolutely amazing. Nothing puts a grin on your face that is even close to this price. I have owned a 2000 Corvette, a 1995 NSX, a 2001 Jag XKR conv. and a host of others...the most pure fun I get is when I climb into my little Miata....
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by irish_hampster
Jun 14 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: HANDLING, acceleration, convertible, shifter
Cons: little space in cabin, almost no space in trunk
The Bottom Line: This car is great for the low cost of a sporty convertible with all it's great features.
I've had my miata for less than a year but I LOVE IT TO DEATH. This car is great for the money with some minor drawbacks.
First is the interior. The seats are very comfortable, your body seems to fit into them very snug and they provide excellent...
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by miatamaniac
Nov 07 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good looks, great ride, plenty of power, HANDLES LIKE ON RAILS!!
Cons: Small, damn small, that's all.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend test driving one to see how well you fit, and then buying one and driving it, daily. The car is FUN, dependable, and looks damn good too.
I love the Miata. No matter how many of my buddies tell me it is a "chick" car, I enjoy driving it. I still see them wishing they had a convertible to drive around in the beautiful fall weather. Although it is not made for everyone to drive, ie:...
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by mx5
Aug 26 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling, performance, reliability, comfort and resale value
Cons: Needs at least 89 octane fuel
The Bottom Line: If you haven't driven one you should at least try it to experience how well a fine car can handle.
When my partner decided to replace her 17 yr old Civic hatch owned since new she orded a new Honda Fit but cancelled 3 days later. 2 months later she decided to look at Miatas! Within 48 hrs she had checked out 4, the last one a private sale featuring ...
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by miatam
Aug 10 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling, very responsive. Reliable. Easy maintenance. FUN!
Cons: Insufficient firewall insulation - passenger compartment gets hot from engine.
The Bottom Line: I would buy this car all over again. In fact, I like it better than the current Miata.
After more than 20 years of wanting a sporty car without the means. After suffering through a Ford Pinto and a Chevy Citation, one of which was prone to exploding and the other of which did. After my poor Datsun B210 that had too many accidents for me to ...
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