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$542/mo est.$1,000 downSoul Red Crystal Metallic Color: Soul Red Crystal Metallic Soul Red Crystal MetallicBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticHerzog-Meier Mazda (15 mi away)Home delivery*- Back-up camera
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$542/month for 36 months
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$1,542 Due at signing
$1,542 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,516 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Beaverton, OR / 15 miles away from Vancouver, WA
Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2023 Mazda Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V BUY ONLINE-TEXT-EMAIL-CHAT-PHONE AND WE WILL D...
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Purchased my second vehicle from Herzog Meier Mazda. Since purchasing my first Mazda from Herzog Meier almost 4 months ago, it was time to pay them another visit in search for a vehicle for my son. I have stayed in touch with my original sales person, Justin Jeffers, over the years from paying him visits during oil changes and the occasional email. I told him what I was looking to do and what I type of vehicle I was looking to get my son into and the conversation began. I also thought this would be a great learning experience for my son for future auto purchases. Justin greeted me and my son and Introduced me to Brody Heath, fairly young and up coming sales person. Justin informed me that Brody would be helping me but he would be available if any questions came up. Brody, being young, actually around my son's age, was very personable and I was really impressed how knowledgeable he was about the vehicles. He did a great job during the entire process and was a joy to work with. So, All in all, it was another great buying experience and Herzog Meier Mazda has made a customer for life. Not only do I enjoy driving Mazda vehicles, everyone from Sales and Service, shout out to you Greg Childers, are always welcoming and their new showroom is incredible. Thank you for another awesome buying experience!
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM78P0559507
Stock: 23M559507
Listed since: 09-01-2023
$558/mo est.$1,000 downMachine Gray Metallic Color: Machine Gray Metallic Machine Gray MetallicBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticHerzog-Meier Mazda (15 mi away)Home delivery*- Back-up camera
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$558/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,558 Due at signing
$1,558 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,099 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Beaverton, OR / 15 miles away from Vancouver, WA
Machine Gray Metallic 2023 Mazda Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V BUY ONLINE-TEXT-EMAIL-CHAT-PHONE AND WE WILL DE...
Dealer Review:
Purchased my second vehicle from Herzog Meier Mazda. Since purchasing my first Mazda from Herzog Meier almost 4 months ago, it was time to pay them another visit in search for a vehicle for my son. I have stayed in touch with my original sales person, Justin Jeffers, over the years from paying him visits during oil changes and the occasional email. I told him what I was looking to do and what I type of vehicle I was looking to get my son into and the conversation began. I also thought this would be a great learning experience for my son for future auto purchases. Justin greeted me and my son and Introduced me to Brody Heath, fairly young and up coming sales person. Justin informed me that Brody would be helping me but he would be available if any questions came up. Brody, being young, actually around my son's age, was very personable and I was really impressed how knowledgeable he was about the vehicles. He did a great job during the entire process and was a joy to work with. So, All in all, it was another great buying experience and Herzog Meier Mazda has made a customer for life. Not only do I enjoy driving Mazda vehicles, everyone from Sales and Service, shout out to you Greg Childers, are always welcoming and their new showroom is incredible. Thank you for another awesome buying experience!
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM76P0558730
Stock: 23M558730
Listed since: 08-10-2023- $618/mo est.$1,000 downDeep Crystal Blue Mica Color: Deep Crystal Blue Mica Deep Crystal Blue MicaBlack w/Gray Stitching cloth Color: Black w/Gray Stitching cloth Black w/Gray Stitching cloth4cyl ManualMazda of Gladstone (17 mi away)
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$618/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,618 Due at signing
$1,618 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,238 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Gladstone, OR / 17 miles away from Vancouver, WA
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL77P0558494
Stock: P0558494
Listed since: 08-08-2023 - Arriving Soon
$552/mo est.$1,000 downSnowflake White Pearl Color: Snowflake White Pearl Snowflake White PearlBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticMazda of Gladstone (17 mi away)- Back-up camera
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$552/month for 36 months
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$1,552 Due at signing
$1,552 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,859 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Gladstone, OR / 17 miles away from Vancouver, WA
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM73P0559656
Stock: P0559656
Listed since: 08-28-2023 - Advertisement
4 Offers Nearby2023 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA RF$35,350starting MSRP- 2 Trims
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$533/mo est.$1,000 downJet Black Mica Color: Jet Black Mica Jet Black MicaBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl ManualPower Mazda (51 mi away)Home delivery*- Back-up camera
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$533/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,533 Due at signing
$1,533 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,197 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Salem, OR / 51 miles away from Vancouver, WA
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM76P0559151
Stock: M10576
Listed since: 07-31-2023
$537/mo est.$1,000 downSnowflake White Pearl Color: Snowflake White Pearl Snowflake White PearlBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl ManualPower Mazda (51 mi away)Home delivery*- Back-up camera
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$537/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,537 Due at signing
$1,537 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,342 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Salem, OR / 51 miles away from Vancouver, WA
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM72P0559776
Stock: 559776
Listed since: 09-05-2023- Arriving Soon
$591/mo est.$1,000 downSoul Red Crystal Metallic Color: Soul Red Crystal Metallic Soul Red Crystal MetallicBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticKiefer Mazda (110 mi away)- Back-up camera
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$591/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,591 Due at signing
$1,591 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,284 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Eugene, OR / 110 miles away from Vancouver, WA
NAV Heated Leather Seats Keyless Start Convertible Hardtop iPod/MP3 Input Satellite Radio Premium Sound System Back-Up Camera Alloy Wheels. MX...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM76P0560011
Stock: N13324
Listed since: 09-19-2023 
$577/mo est.$1,000 downJet Black Mica Color: Jet Black Mica Jet Black MicaBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticKiefer Mazda (110 mi away)- Back-up camera
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$577/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,577 Due at signing
$1,577 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,756 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Eugene, OR / 110 miles away from Vancouver, WA
Navigation Heated Leather Seats Keyless Start Convertible Hardtop iPod/MP3 Input Satellite Radio Premium Sound System. MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touri...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM75P0558475
Stock: N13232
Listed since: 07-26-2023- Advertisement4 Offers Nearby2023 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA RF$35,350starting MSRP
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$585/mo est.$1,000 downZircon Sand Metallic Color: Zircon Sand Metallic Zircon Sand MetallicBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticKiefer Mazda (110 mi away)- Back-up camera
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$585/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,585 Due at signing
$1,585 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,076 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Eugene, OR / 110 miles away from Vancouver, WA
Nav System Heated Leather Seats Keyless Start Convertible Hardtop iPod/MP3 Input Satellite Radio Premium Sound System Back-Up Camera Aluminum ...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XP0558732
Stock: N13223
Listed since: 08-10-2023- Arriving Soon
$554/mo est.$1,000 downMachine Gray Metallic Color: Machine Gray Metallic Machine Gray MetallicBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticMazda of Everett (158 mi away)- Back-up camera
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$554/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,554 Due at signing
$1,554 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,948 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Everett, WA / 158 miles away from Vancouver, WA
Platinum 2023 Mazda Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM73P0559169
Stock: 22608
Listed since: 09-07-2023 - Arriving Soon
$561/mo est.$1,000 downSoul Red Crystal Metallic Color: Soul Red Crystal Metallic Soul Red Crystal MetallicBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticMazda of Everett (158 mi away)- Back-up camera
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$561/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,561 Due at signing
$1,561 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,184 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Everett, WA / 158 miles away from Vancouver, WA
Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2023 Mazda Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM73P0559124
Stock: 22607
Listed since: 09-07-2023 - Arriving Soon
$552/mo est.$1,000 downJet Black Mica Color: Jet Black Mica Jet Black MicaBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticMazda of Everett (158 mi away)- Back-up camera
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$552/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,552 Due at signing
$1,552 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,866 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Everett, WA / 158 miles away from Vancouver, WA
Jet Black Mica 2023 Mazda Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V Recent Arrival! 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM75P0559139
Stock: 22609
Listed since: 09-15-2023 - Arriving Soon
$562/mo est.$1,000 downSoul Red Crystal Metallic Color: Soul Red Crystal Metallic Soul Red Crystal MetallicBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticMazda of Everett (158 mi away)- Back-up camera
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$562/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,562 Due at signing
$1,562 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,226 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Everett, WA / 158 miles away from Vancouver, WA
Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2023 Mazda Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM79P0559757
Stock: 22943
Listed since: 09-07-2023 - Arriving Soon
$537/mo est.$1,000 downJet Black Mica Color: Jet Black Mica Jet Black MicaBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl ManualMazda of Everett (158 mi away)- Back-up camera
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$537/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,537 Due at signing
$1,537 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,318 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Everett, WA / 158 miles away from Vancouver, WA
Jet Black Mica 2023 Mazda Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM77P0558591
Stock: 22714
Listed since: 08-14-2023 - Arriving Soon
$565/mo est.$1,000 downSoul Red Crystal Metallic Color: Soul Red Crystal Metallic Soul Red Crystal MetallicBlack leather Color: Black leather Black leather4cyl AutomaticMazda of Everett (158 mi away)- Back-up camera
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$565/month for 36 months
$1,000 Down payment
$1,565 Due at signing
$1,565 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,323 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through October 2, 2023.
Located in Everett, WA / 158 miles away from Vancouver, WA
Red 2023 Mazda Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM77P0559241
Stock: 22610
Listed since: 08-09-2023
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Consumer Reviews for the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
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Drive It Like You Stole It
scmtbdoon, 01/17/2020
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I own a 2019 MX-5 RF. I never considered a soft top to be practical enough for my daily driver. The MX-5 isn’t really that practical (like a Mazda3 hatch), but it is practical enough - it is weather tight and holds my gear. The new 181 hp engine with 7500 rpm redline also provides broader horsepower and torque bands – and a wailing good time!
There is a reason that Porsche sells … Boxters and Caymans. They have shown there is a market for a soft and hard top version of basically the same car. Porsche has also shown there is a market for both automatic and manual transmissions in sports cars. It increases the overall sales volume and amortizes the cost of development over more units. This makes a 2 seat vehicle (that appeals to a small fraction of buyers) a more commercially viable proposition.
Mazda is trying to do the same thing, at less than half the price. And unlike the more insulated / isolated Boxter and Cayman the MX-5 can be wrung-out at less than lethal speeds.
My 2019 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring Retractable Fastback has a 6 speed automatic. It stays in automatic when traffic is stop and go. But 99% of the time I drive it in the manual shift gate for more control on curves and grades. I prefer slap-shifting the stick, but the paddles are just as fast. Stomp the gas pedal and it instantly kicks down 2 gears to pass. You can bounce it off the 7500 rpm rev-limiter and it will not shift up. It will shift down automatically – but only as the car rolls to a stop. Every up-shift is a speed shift because you never take your foot off the gas. No power pause between gears.
It looks great with the top up or down. So much control and feedback to all your senses. Bashing about on mountain 2 lane it makes you feel like you are going fast even at 45 mph.
With the top down, you hear the engine, smell the forest, feel the air rush over the car body, feel the road condition through the steering wheel, the suspension and the brakes. All responses are instantaneous, precise and linear – whether turning the steering wheel, pressing the gas pedal, down shifting or applying the brakes.
The steering is very precise, with immediate turn-in. You can place the car exactly where you want it with no steering correction. Good torque as low as 2500 rpm with great torque from about 3500 to 7000 rpm. And it sounds strong and smooth all the way to redline.
In the RF, with the top down and windows up with temperatures in the low 40s you’ll be nice and warm without a jacket or sweater.
EPA says the automatic is more gas-frugal than the manual. Professional reviewers report that 0-60 mph is only about 0.2 seconds slower than the manual – around 6.0 to 6.5 seconds depending on how much you are abusing the engine and transmission.
Head into a posted 30 mph bend at 45, down shift into 2nd gear and start applying gas as you reach the apex. No brakes, just exhaust note as the auto-box does a rev matching down shift, then momentum into apex and 3 seconds of 2nd gear acceleration before entering the next bend.
You’ll be grinning, with no hooligan stunts required – just fast (almost legal) snaking through the S-bends. You’re going 30-60 mph but it feels faster and way-more-fun than a heavier more powerful car.
At 70 mph in 6th gear with the top up the engine and tire noise are not intrusive. You can have a conversation in fairly normal tones. The head rest speakers and speed sensitive volume adjustment work quite well to deliver good sound.
As a daily driver, your size matters. At 5’-10” / 165 lbs. I am 3 notches from maximum seat travel and find the seats very comfortable and supportive – no sliding around, even without huge side bolsters. I have plenty of room for my U.S. size 9.5 feet and my knees don't touch the steering wheel, center console or door. However, at 6’-2” or 200+ lbs. you might have issues. Cockpit storage is small and not very convenient. The (extra cost) Mazda cargo net is about $40 on the web and a Rubber Maid bin from the hardware store is around $20. Both will add flexibility when finding a home for your stuff – and when quickly emptying the trunk so you can go to the supermarket for 3 bags of groceries.
The new telescoping steering wheel will help you find a good seat position. The 4.5 cubic ft. trunk is small, but deep and well-shaped. However, the opening is fairly small. Definitely take your “gear” to the dealership and give the trunk and the cockpit cubbies a fit-test when you go for a test drive.
There is no jack and no spare tire – just a compressor that runs off the car battery and injects magic goo into the tire. If you use the compressor and goo I believe you may be buying at least one new tire, and possibly a set of 4 (if the surviving 3 are visibly worn). This wake-up call from my long-time Michelin tire store. So keep your mobile phone charged and use the free 3 year Mazda roadside assistance to have the car hauled to the tire store so the flat can be patched!
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How much does it cost to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF in Vancouver, WA?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in Vancouver, WA starts at about $533 and runs up to $617. Keep in mind that these are estimates and the prices can vary based on a number of factors such as trim level, options, down payment, and length of the lease. Learn more
How much does it cost to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2023 in Vancouver, WA?
- It costs between $533 and $617 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2023 in Vancouver, WA. Note that these are estimates, and the pricing can change based on the vehicle's trim level, installed options, and aspects of the lease such as the down payment, money factor and the lease term. Learn more
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