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Used 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

No Problems Ever

pinhigh1, 12/29/2005
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 10th Anniversary 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 99 Miata used with about 21,000 miles 4.5 years ago. I have had no mechanical problems and am just now replacing the original soft top. It is a blast to drive even though it has just 4 cylinders. It is a best buy in my book! (Just make sure your golf bag fits in the trunk first).

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4.88 out of 5 stars

1999 Miata

hondahabit, 06/17/2003
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is a blast to drive. It is quick and very stable - the car can't be upset. The top is rarely up on my car. Very reliable. Only complaints are a check engine light that refuses to go off and a couple of occasions when the oil cap has blown off (what a mess!). The car is a great conversation starter and often causes people to think that I'm wealthy!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great, if impractical car.

meeata, 01/16/2003
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm from Michigan and the Miata was an impulse buy for me. But I can live with all the impracticalities because it is so fun and involving to drive. With winter tires it fares decently in snowy conditions too. There are many faster cars out there, but the point of the Miata is the handling and feel. Friends always compliment on how classy and sleek the car looks.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Looking for a roadster experience?

R. K. Parker, 02/06/2003
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 10th Anniversary 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Mazda Miata is the best-looking, most fun-to-drive car for less than $25,000... Plain and simple. While not producing loads of low-end torque or high horsepower, Mazda has put together a total driving experience that rivals that of its much higher-priced, German counterparts. The wonderful steering feel and crisp transmission contribute greatly to the astounding overall handling characteristics of this car. A bit cramped with the top up, but once it is lowered, all is forgiven! If you are looking for a reliable, unique (10th anniv edition - I love mine!) and fun-to-drive car, look no further.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun, fun fun!

Glenn Zanotti, 08/23/2006
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I drive a lot of sports cars in my job, and although the Miata is not all that fast, it pegs the needle on the fun gauge. This is my second one. Its light weight and excellent suspension design make it a great ride in the twisties. Add the availability of hundreds of inexpensive aftermarket upgrades, and you can tailor your Miata for everything from daily driver to track-day monster. I use mine as a weekend fun car, not a daily driver. The other big plus is the reliability and easy maintenance of a Miata. They are so simple. Simplicity means there isn't much to go wrong, and when something does go wrong, you can often fix it yourself rather easily.

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