1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview
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Yep, you read that right! My previous car was a '98 Boxster. The Porsche was superior in almost every way, except I enjoy driving the Miata EVEN MORE! Handling is second only to the Lotus Elise, on par with an S2000, and better than the Boxster, for a fraction of the cost to buy and maintain. You just can't go wrong with this car.
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Available Mazda MX-5 Miata 1996 Submodel Types: Convertible
Available Trims: Grand Touring, Club, Sport, Touring, LS, Base, Cloth, Special Edition, 3rd Generation Limited, M-Edition, Limited, SE, Shinsen
Exterior Colors: Jet Black Mica, Soul Red Metallic, Ceramic Metallic, True Red, Crystal White Pearl Mica, Liquid Silver Metallic, Meteor Gray Mica, Sunlight Silver Metallic, Copper Red Mica, Stormy Blue Mica, Brilliant Black, Brilliant Black Clearcoat, Marble White, Blue Reflex Mica, Galaxy Gray Metallic, Arctic White, Classic Red, Galaxy Gray Mica, Jet Black, Midnight Blue Mica, Black Cherry Mica, Garnet Red Mica, Zeal Red, Crystal Blue Metallic, Dolphin Gray Mica , Highland Green, Highlight Silver Metallic, Mariner Blue, Meteor Gray, Nordic Green, Strato Blue, Velocity Red Mica, White
Interior Colors: Black leather, Black cloth, Black w/Red Stitch cloth, Tan leather, Sport Tan leather, Black, Tan, Spicy Mocha leather, Dune Beige leather, Parchment, Blue, Gray
Popular Features: Hardtop, Soft Top, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Upgraded Headlights, Leather Seats, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Heated seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Alarm, Blind Spot Monitoring, Auto Climate Control, Lane Departure Warning, Navigation
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: MANUAL, AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive
