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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 39 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#31
MX 5 Next geberatuin MGB
Source: Cars.com

..."My Miata MX 5 reminds me of my early days in MG's starting in the 1960's. It gives you the feel of the old English cars with bullet-proof reliability."...

#32
Just Plain Fun!
Source: Edmunds

...Bought the car last October, I have owned MG's and Austin Healey Sprite.
This car is as fun to drive as those but with great reliability.
Red with automatic transmission - its a head turner and I cant keep my wife out of it. Replaced factory stereo, added style bars for a wind screen. 130,000 miles and runs great!!!...

#33
Mazda did a great job on this sportscar
Source: Cars.com

..."Great little car,I'm 5'8" tall and I don't have any problem with interior room,it may be an issue with some folks though.Very dependable ,strong running 4 cyl.
engine.Mine is a 5 spd.Never had so much fun with a car.Only 4 cyl I ever drove that I liked.Handles great.No downside to the car for me.I can see why people might want to race/drift this car."...

#34
After owning it for 20 years, still a great car!
Source: Edmunds

...In 1991, fresh out of college, I bought a Miata. I figured that I may be married with kids when I buy my next car, so this was my one chance to buy an impractical sportscar.
I test drove a bunch, the Miata wasn't the fastest but it was easily the most fun to drive, so that was that.
It's been a great car! Not only has it been a lot of fun, with great handling and a peppy feel, but it's been incredibly reliable.
Other than regular maintenance, the only problem has been a replacement of the clutch cylinders. Now here I am, 20 years later, this is still the only car I've ever...

#35
Mazda Mx5
Source: Cars.com

..."1997 Mazda Miata Mx5 is one fantastic sports car. My wife and I purchased this car as a weekend driver.
It only has 53,000 original miles on it. Performance and handling are great. Excellent excelleration in all 5 gears. We would buy another one in a heart beat."...

#36
A bargain for the price
Source: Cars.com

..."I reecently purchased a 2002 model in vivid yellow (only 239 made) and could not be more pleased.
As this is my second Miata, I knew what to expect but ended up getting more than expected.
The ride may be firm for most people (mine has the suspension package), but I really wish it were even more firm.
The 6-speed shifter action is akin to a toggle switch or the bolt of an expensive rifle.
Skip the automatic or get another car-the Miata just isn't the same with an automatic.
The steering, well, have you ever driven a go-kart? And when the top goes down after a hard...

#37
Great Little Sports Car!
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Love this vehicle. More fun than a barrel of Monkeys to drive and tool around in.
Would recommend this to anyone. Cons: Hard to put up top while driving in the rain. LOL. Overall: Love, Love Love this little car of mine!...

#38
#1 in Smiles-Per-Mile
Source: Edmunds

...I'd always thought of them as girly cars, as too small, too slow, too something for me. But I liked the look of this third generation and the price surprised me. I went home that night and researched the car. To my surprise, I found respectable publications and enthusiasts loved the MX-5 for its ease of operation, near-perfect handling and balance, quick acceleration, and reliability. I went back for a test drive and had the keys to one within a week. There are faster cars, bigger cars, and definitely pricier cars out there. But I don't think many below $100k are this fun to drive...

#39
Like new
Source: Cars.com

..."Finally found a used Miata that looked and drove like new.
Had a smooth buying experience with the dealership and have had no issues since we drove it home. Overall, very pleased with the whole process."...


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This past year, the competitive set for the Mazda Miata became much smaller with the discontinuation of GM’s Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice.

The Honda S2000 roadster has now also reached the end of its run.

If you’re on a budget and want a lean, basic convertible that feels genuinely sporty, that doesn’t leave much.

The MINI Cooper Convertible comes in a dizzying array of trim and styling combinations and offers a turbocharged engine option.

As such, the Cooper S Convertible feels like a sports car, even if it has front-wheel drive.

The new 370Z Roadster is tuned to feel more like a serious sports car; it has more flat-out acceleration and absolute performance compared to the Miata, but it’s not as docile and forgiving on twisty real roads.

If you’re willing to spend about twice as much, the mid-engine Porsche Boxster surpasses the Miata in track-day ability, if not drop-top thrills.

 
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