Used 2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata Consumer Reviews
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From 300zx turbo to MX-5
Bob Hoffman, 11/01/2005
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I have researched the Miata line for 4 years; waited for the Mazdaspeed to come out.When it finally did the only dealership available was an hour and a half away. Decided to wait for the 2006. I went to the dealership, drove both and the body styling of the 2005 and the MX-5 Mazdaspeed won hands down. Handling, power, every aspect of a true roadster, reminded me of my Spitfire but with a lot more power and comfort. Beats my '84 300zx turbo hands down. Want a sport car, a true one, buy the MX- 5 MazdaSpeed. It's a sport car not a luxury car.
Plenty of zoom, zoom, zoom.
JDH, 05/03/2007
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Weekend car. Spirited drives with local club and auto-X & track time. Tons of fun. My only negative comment is the turbo downpipe is near the driver's feet and my feet are almost always hot due to this. The added 'cool breeze zcoop' helps. Other than that I love this car.
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Mazdaspeed Miata
MX-Cited, 11/29/2021
updated 06/01/2023
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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If you enjoy a spirited drive buy a Mazdaspeed Miata. If you want to be a little different, get the lava orange paint that compliments the black leather interior and black canvas roof or the matching lava orange hardtop. Purchased in August 2018 with 47k miles and 39 months later have 60K on the clock (this is my daily driver). Its probably the most fun for the least amount of money in the automotive world. If you're independently wealthy, buy a Porsche; you work hard - you deserve it ;>). But if you're like me and value your money, buy a Miata. It has appreciated 80-110% in value during the pandemic like most rarer cars but still cheaper than other sports cars. This is a lightweight car that has an inordinate amount of aftermarket options that will make it perform even better. When you drive down the road and come upon another Miata owner, you will get waved at so be prepared. If you're at a stop light and another Miata owner pulls up next to you, start rolling down your window and let the mutual appreciation begin. The Miata culture is free and part of the ownership experience. The reliability has been excellent (duh, its a Mazda) and the gas mileage is easily 24 city/30 highway mpg. The engine is sublimely powerful for it's size and the transmission shifts like a bolt action rifle. Buy one that has been loved like mine and your accountant will thank you for it after he tells you "cars are depreciating assets". Update: June, 2023: Still love my Miata, now with 73k miles and almost 5 years of ownership. No mechanical issues and no new news to report. It still puts a smile on my face every single time I drive it. The only downside is practicality. With a 5 cubic foot trunk, you don't haul much of anything ever. This cuts down on purchases at Costco so it actually saves you money! Buy a Miata (with a manual transmission) and you won't regret it.
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aargonaut, 11/21/2005
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I bought this as a replacement for a 2000 BMW Z3 2.3 w/5 speed manual. I've had the Mazda for less than a week and I want to get rid of it. It is quick, turns on a dime, has a good stereo, and is fine to run around in. However, the seats are too soft and uncomfortable, on a rough road my teeth rattle, and I find the 6 speed transmission is geared too close so that I am constantly shifting. I'm getting rid of it as fast as I can. It also gets lousy gas mileage for a small 1.8 liter engine.