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A true roadster
Vince, 08/08/2018
updated 06/06/2022
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The MX-5 RF hearkens back to the days of the small "barchetti" roadsters. Incredible road feel and handling in a package that, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful on the road today. Let's be clear: this car isn't fast but (to make the distinction), it's quick . I've been toying with the idea of putting the new Edelbrock blower in the car but every time I drive it, I talk myself out of it; the car is just so damn much fun to drive, just the way it is. I'm currently getting an average of 33.8 mpg (mostly highway) and with that kind of mileage, using 93 octane fuel doesn't hurt. In comparison to my two most recent sports cars, both BMW Z4s, I would suggest it is, far and away, more fun to drive. And to have bought this car for only ~$33K...I couldn't ask for more. I just love this baby! UPDATE: I’ve driven and owned many sports cars, Italian, British, German (two Z4s and a Z3). None compare with the Miata for shear driving exhilaration. And the RF (the model I own) is superbly and intelligently designed for maximum, year-round enjoyment.
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Better than my Z
John K, 05/30/2019
updated 06/01/2021
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The last sports car I had was a 1988 300Z that I bought new. I did love that car, but traded it in on a van when I met a woman with two kids...bad choice! Anyhow, several marriages later, I find myself working at age 74 and am tired of the 2017 Versa I commute to work in. Friend shows me pictures of the MX-5 RF and I am in deep lust! Tried the rag top with an automatic for a few days. It was fun, but not exciting. Took it back and found my 2017 MX-5 RF on the used lot. Manual tranny made all the difference in the world. Its also a real head-turner and gets compliments all the time. It is a blast to drive and makes the commute as fun as it can be. I really don't care if there is little trunk space. That's what my wife's suv is for.
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Red hot little sports car!
christine, 04/30/2017
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car gets top rating for performance and value. It is extremely fun to drive. I recommend the 6 speed manual transmission for optimal enjoyment. It is very easy to drive and handle and has lots of zip for a four cylinder engine.
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Ridiculously Fun and Radically Fine Mazda Miata RF
Michael Timmel, 01/01/2018
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I only been driving my Miata RF for a few weeks. Can't speak much for its long-term reliability or value. But I can tell you that I have never enjoyed driving as much!! This car does not have to be a “fun car to drive on weekends." It is luxurious enough and comfortable enough for me to use as my every day source of transportation. Absolute loving it. Zoom-Zoom.
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Everything you want and more!
DB, 03/31/2017
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I sold my last MX-5 about ten years ago and missed it from the day I sold it. I received my Luanch Edition about a month ago (yes, I was one of the lucky one thousand!) and love everything about it. It is the same fun to drive MX-5 I knew plus some. The new styling is very aggressive, the color combo is outstanding and the rectractable hardtop is just awesome. Just a really fun and reliable little care. I thought my last MX-5 was a great value, but this one is even better. (And the dealer that my Luanch Edition came through was as outstanding as the car!)
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Mazda Miata MX-5 RF GT
LeesburgDriver, 04/18/2017
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I picked my Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring (Manual) two weeks ago and driven it about 3 days so far. Bright sunny days and one evening with the top down and it was quite comfortable temperature wise. The noise level does go up significantly on the highway at 65MPH+, to the point you no longer hear the radio. Still a gorgeous little car, a lot of fun to drive. I do plan to take it up to Shenandoah National Park and see how it handles those mountain roads. Issues: It is irksome to climb in and out of it and doors do swing wide out, so be careful in tight parking spots. The passenger storage bin between the seats is difficult to reach and no cup holders in the door. The seats could be a little better padded, I find the seats in my Tacoma more comfortable. Recommendation: For Mazda I would recommend making the car perhaps 2"+ inches wider and perhaps few inches longer and use the space for better driver/passenger comfort.
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Room for one and some fun
Holly S, 12/23/2019
updated 07/13/2020
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
But not much else! I’m giving her a 5 Star but let’s call it a 4.5 because of a few quirky things. This is an amazing car. It’s the loaded model and for the price I don’t think it can be beat. This is a roadster supreme. It has power, a smooth auto trans, and the retractable roof is out of this world. I’ve owned others - Triumph, Fiat, but Mazda has perfected this species. Everything from automatic windshield wipers to blind spot alarms, this car is not your 60’s British Sportscar. Here’s the downers. My 6’ tall husband is too tall for all but short rides. If you’re much taller than 5’10”, find another car. Teency trunk has no spare tire. There’s a fix a flat kit, and room for 4-5 grocery bags. No glove box. There is a lockable, 1/2 cubic foot compartment between the seats, not easily accessible while driving. Another one, not lockable, is behind the passenger seat, only accessible with no one sitting in the passenger seat. Cup holder(s): Two, available, and they fit in front of the CD player between the seats. One can be relocated to a more driver-friendly position but it reduces passenger leg room. The command center knob takes some getting used to. Touch screen is inoperable while the car is moving. MPG about 25. Aside from the convince quirks, this car is at least 30% less than a 2019 but it’s not 30% less car. Looking forward to fun for many years to come. Now that I’ve had the car 6 months, I’m still in love. Put new tires on and it sticks to the road better. Getting used to the sun visors that don’t move, and also found steering wheel controls that make using the Master Knob the back up tool, not the primary. MPG is closer to 30 than 25. This sexy little roadster has more functions than I know what to do with, but it is small, barely a couples car, not a family car or hauler at all. Despite smallness, it’s worth it for the leather seats, Bose stereo speakers in the headrest, the handling, the feel of the road. My favorite car of the 10+ I’ve owned.
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Lovin it so far!
Richee, 11/08/2019
updated 05/12/2020
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Traded my 2010 Grand Touring hardtop for a 2017 Retractable Fastback, in October. Really liked them both. The 2010 seemed a bit quicker, not that important since we don’t buy an MX5 for speed. The 2017 seems more refined, yet sporty, I’m older, so like a few more amenities, and love the color I got, it’s called Ceramic. Both my MX5’s were 6 speed manuals, the 2017 shifting is much smoother. I am retired but still very active and on the go, and drive the Mazda as much as possible. It’s a great “pick me up” since I love to drive. Highly recommend this car, for me it’s all about FUN, and this car delivers!
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Pride of ownership goes a long way with this car
Greg, 01/04/2018
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
You must give yourself this gift.My dissesion to purchase is never questioned. I simply get the giggles every day I’m in her. Get one before they realize they priced them too low $$$$$
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Kill me now. Mazda MX5 RF Launch Edition
D. Levine, 03/02/2017
updated 03/04/2020
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
Ordered in October 2016. Delivered in February 2017. Car is exhilarating to drive. 6 speed manual is responsive. Only complaint is that 3rd and 5th gear are close together. Also no rear camera. The engine hums beautifully. DO NOT BUY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION! ! Update 3.3.2020 - Tires already. not even 17k miles. Interior leather showing unusual wear and tear. Seat belts don't always retract.
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