Used 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Consumer Reviews
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Buy 2, they're small
nigel, 11/17/2010
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
If you are now looking at these reviews, chances are you are considering buying a used miata. Here is my advice. Buy it! Fantastic reliability, exceptional handling, beautiful to behold. Average mpg 30. What's not to like?
Best car ever!
miata_coastie, 09/08/2013
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my 01 LS Miata as my first car. Mine is an LS with a 6-speed which makes it feel even sportier! I bought it as a fun but temporary car until I was able to upgrade to something with more power, but I've fallen in love. The car is so light that when paired with my summer performance tires I can fly around corners! So far I have an aftermarket intake and exhaust and it sounds AMAZING! For those who want more power there are an endless amount of aftermarket parts for it from the intake and exhaust like I have to turbo's and even V-8's! Best car ever! NEVER getting rid of it! FYI if anyone's looking for an autocross car, look no further!
Buy 2, they're small
runsincircles, 09/27/2010
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Like other reviewers on this post, I love this car. I had a 1991 Miata and loved it and cried the day I sold it. 16 years later I found a pristine BRG SE with a matching hardtop and bought it on the spot. The dealership had it inside with the new Miatas, so I had a chance to compare them visually. I was truly disappointed with the 2009 Miata's interior..cheap plastic and the long strip of fake chrome over the glove box didn't ring my bell. I compared it to my 2001 interior, nothing can touch the beauty of the wood steering wheel, gear shift knob and tan leather seats. Handling is superb and the 6 speed tranny is a joy to shift (Amsoil gear shift oil eliminated my 3rd gear crunch.)
Best 2 seater for the money
StephenB, 12/01/2016
updated 12/11/2018
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2001 since 2015 and still loving it. Trunk is larger than it looks fitting my golf bag or a decent Costo/Grocery trip. Power and suspension is balanced so any slightly curvy road is great fun - even at a "little" over the speed limit. There are plenty of these around. Search the forums for a list of check points. If you're not afraid of a wrench, you can do almost everything yourself. I got it at 145Kmi w/ not rust but some neglect. Projects done myself with the help of youtube were - new aftermarket headlights (sold original on ebay for the same price as aftermarkets); master/slave/hose clutch cylinder replacement, trans/diff/shift oil changes, new rubber shift boots, pulled carpet and cleaned; Costco seat covers; cleaned/painted dirty interior trim, top, wheels and side mirrors black; intake manifold removal/cleaning/reinstall (cleared P code); alternator replacement - all under $1K total. I don't have a lift so I did have the clutch replaced by a local Miata repair shop. Great car! 11/2017 - still going great. Highly recommend. 12/2017 - running like a top. Only oil changes. 165K mi now
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My first vehicle purchased
ihanson, 03/04/2013
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I flew across country (MN to AZ) to pick up my silver 2001 LS with 17" rims, chrome style bar and leather interior, and most importantly a rust free body. I drove it the 2,000 miles home in February with no issues and it has been a champ back here since then. I had been looking at something fun to drive that didn't need to be that practical since I have a '97 Buick with 200k+ miles that's still running strong to fill in as my winter car. This Miata will take the pressure off the Regal and is WAY more fun to drive. I regularly go on rides purely for pleasure, and blasting the tunes from an iPod through a tape adapter works just fine for those jaunts.
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