Used 2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata Convertible Consumer Reviews
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Love It
george peterman, 07/09/2005
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Bought it for a weekend fun car, but find myself driving it everyday around the city. Ease of handling, zip and nimble in freeway traffic; all make it a dream to zoom around in. Am 6'2 and 230 lbs. and still find it accommodating. If it's sports car handling with lots of power and cornering ability you're searching for, for the money it can't be beat.
PROBLEMS
CHRIS, 07/09/2005
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Purchased for my fiance; we drove to California and back to Washington. It was a blast to drive. Power and acceleration great, it averaged about 24 mpg -- who cares anyway, you don't purchase this car for mileage only fun. Anyway at 2300 miles the check engine light comes on and left my girlfriend in rainstorm was upset. Dealerr was johnny on the spot, towed car and authorized rental. Just bothers me 3 week old car having sensor problems already. We still love car though.
Mazda Miata "Best Bang for the Buck"
Carol Scott, 07/07/2005
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I own several performance cars, a Superformance 427" Cobra among them. The Miata offers the best road handling performance of all. Although not as fast as the Cobra in acceleration, it handles far better. Interior arrangements are above average for a car in this price range.The body style is perfect, and looks like a much more expensive sports car.
delight to drive
Rob, 01/06/2005
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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This car has been a sheer joy to own since I bought it in September. Unless it's snowing I find a way to drive it. Acceleration is brisk once the turbo kicks in (3500 rpm +)and torque seems good throughout. Shifting is effortless and handling is wonderful - basically an adult go-cart (brakes great too). Gas mileage has been surprisingly good, averaging 24- 27 mpg with some hard acceleration in combined driving. It is a stiff car,which should be the case for a pure sports car. This car is not meant for quiet and well cushioned highway driving, but is a great way to commute to work and for modest shopping loads. I've been able to get several bags of groceries and gym bag to fit.
Miata MX-5 turbo
tim kemp, 07/10/2005
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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PROS: fun to drive! Quick with a turbo boost you can really feel. Handles well. Dash and instrument lay-out and quality of interior is excellent. Not an automatic drop-top but so easy to do it doesn't matter. Friends take one look and say "this is not your ordinary Miata". CONS: short leg room (needs cruise control for long drive). Weak A/C in hot weather, but adequate.
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