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The Mazdaspeed Miata is a Great Car
Roger Tilton, 04/29/2004
2004 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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This is a great car at a fantastic value. The only real competitor is the Honda S2000 for several thousand more. But this Miata is a much more beautiful car than the S2000 and the special edition red is awesome looking. Also the Miata has a superior Bose stereo system and a better looking interior. The stereo even sounds fantastic at 90mph with the top down. It isn't super fast 0-60, but it has more torque than the Honda and has really good acceleration at higher speeds. I test drove a Porsche Boxter and found this Miata more fun to drive and for 20 grand less. As an owner of 2 previous Miatas I can say that the Miata is as reliable a car as you can find.
MazdaSpeed Miata: excellent!
Biasin, 02/05/2005
2004 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I've owned approximately 10 Mazdas and they've all been extremely reliable and wonderful cars. In 2001, I bought a Miata LS w/6 speed and ABS and all I wanted was a little more power which the good folks at MazdaSpeed now provide. I actually considered an S2000 but after test driving it and the MS MX-5 I preferred the Miata because it FELT faster and had way more torque at low RPM. It definitely pulls harder in the higher gears without needing to downshift and the interior quality is far superior to the Honda's. Also, the stereo is an awesome sounding 6 CD BOSE system which is much better than the Honda's single disc factory unit. Keep up the good work, MazdaSpeed. I look forward to the MS 3!
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Simply Awesome!
Andrew, 12/18/2004
2004 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I got mine back in April right off the truck. It's the greatest car I've ever owned! The only complaints I have with it are that I wish it had a key hole light, and cruise control. The shifter takes some getting used to. The tendency is to over guide it when all it needs is pushed back and forth with a bit of side pressure for 1-2 and 5-6. The car gets 32 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg in town. It has just a bit of oversteer, with none of the body flex that my '91 model had. The ride is kind of brutal on the freeway, but that's to be expected. Just make sure you're pointed in the right direction and there's no cars in front of you when the turbo kicks in!
3rd Miata and I'm keeping this one
Liam, 07/07/2016
2004 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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First off, I have owned a 95 M edition, a 99 set up for autocross, and now this beauty. This Miata takes everything I loved about my other 2 and combined it in to one amazing package. For those that don't know, this is one of the rarest trims ever made and has nearly every single feature from the previous generations (6 speed, turbocharged, torsen LSD, bose speakers etc.) and I was fortunate enough to find a GT package with the leather seats, speaker bar, and carbon fiber type trim. PROS: It's an absolute blast to drive, insurance is relatively cheap for someone in their early 20's, handles very well and feels confident around corners, maintenance is inexpensive and is not frequently needed (owned for ~30k miles on oil changes and 1 set of brake pads), acceleration is very good for a miata, and it turns heads the same way a Ferrari or Lamborghini would but in a $7000 used car. CONS: I'm 5'8 140lbs and fit perfectly in and out of the car but the average American will have difficulties if this is their daily driver, rain and snow handling is poor (as to be expected), lots of engine and exhaust noise in the cabin which I love but may be a con, trunk space is almost non existent, the lack of a factory roll bar is concerning so It is highly recommended to install one.
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Great little car!
ths1, 07/02/2004
2004 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I've only piled on 2500 miles, but I can say that I'll be holding on to this one for a while. I traded a 350z for this thing and while it doesn't have the sheer grunt of the Z, it's quality is far better and the overall driving experience is much more rewarding. While the Z's 6 speed was notchy and recalcitrant, the MS has a gratifying thrown and feel to the shifter that makes changing gears a pleasure. The ride is amazingly compliant even with the 40 series tires. Grip is tenacious and the steering is pinpoint accurate.