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Used 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

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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2017 Transmission Automatic -Step aside

Kathi Johnson , 02/24/2023
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just had 60k maintenance and she runs like a beast. Love this little car.

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Cute and fun!

Nico , 10/09/2019
2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love MIATAs ... I’ve loved them since the 90s I’ve owned 3 total and even at 56 had to have the RF they corner like no other

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1 out of 5 stars

Unreliable

Bruce, 06/03/2018
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 27 people found this review helpful

Battery is dead after a few weeks of sitting. Jump the battery, drive off and the car dies. New car with 844 miles. I'm done and getting rid of it. Cramped interior if y9u are 6' or above.

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