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Used 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

That which we call a Rose.

Josh Smith, 06/16/2005
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Miata is one of those cars people just awe over, you can't help but name it, you want to call 'her' something. The sleek curves give off a sense of class, while the small, but cocky stance says "I want to play". The Miata, in my opinion, is underrated, it has enough power for most people, and enough aftermarket support for the rest of us. A light-weight rear-wheel drive car is just one of those things that any generation could admire. Cruising the interstate with the top down, wind blowing.. You can't resist but feel that you're free.

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5 out of 5 stars

BEST SPORTS CAR

CATHY, 03/16/2009
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is so much fun to drive. Red Exterior with Tan Interior (leather) combination is fabulous. At red lights people always remark how Great Looking the car is. (I do keep it in fantastic condition) Anyway, if you want a roadster with a low sticker price THIS IS THE ONE. You won't regret it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

It's Fun

Dickie, 01/26/2003
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I thought after many years of driving sedans, it was about time to have some fun so on my 65th birthday I bought a red Miata and it changed my driving experiences. This car makes you want to drive, especially with its "Zoom- Zoom" power and fast gear shifting. Hard to sane and legal.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Zoom- Zoom

MSB 4 fun, 01/26/2003
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car is the greatest little car for trips to the beach the store or to work it brings back the fun in driving. Have had NO problems what so ever just turn the key and go. The handling right of the show room floor was great when I added four sticky tires the handling was like it was on rails. Needs a better sound system with top down needs an amp or more output. But the care is just plane fun.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Expensive Experiment

basic black, 09/15/2002
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Fun while it lasted. Good "summer car" value for its price range, if you plan on keeping it for four or more years. SEVERE depreciation in first two years. In fact, the local dealer refused to take mine in on trade for an SUV because they have so much trouble getting rid of used Miatas. Mine's for sale. Car also has annoying, minor mechanical problems: Clutch shudder; valve ping; crunchy shifting; hard to keep aligned; the worst paint job I've seen on any car; ridiculous cupholders.

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