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4.88 out of 5 stars

Glad I'm on Earth - only place with MX5

SCAREY, 03/16/2006
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We have had our MX5 2000 (silver) for three days. (39,700 kms) I have run out of excuses to drive it - now I drive it in my sleep. Well almost. We were thinking buying a motorbike, and I am beginning to think this is more fun than a bike: as a past BMW bike owner I can throw this car into a corner just as fast and not worry about falling over. I was worried driving with the top up with restrict visibility a lot, but this is less of a worry than I expected. Today I drove in the rain for the first time on the freeway and there were no leaks. I am slowly getting used to the car, and the more I drive it, the more I like it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The Same, Only Better

MiataMan, 04/03/2002
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

On a sunny day last week I just *had* to my beloved 1991 Miata for a spin. 11 years old and totally fun and reliable. Ended up at the local dealership and found remaining 2001's at $5500 off MSRP! All the fun of the last one but more refined in every way. British Racing Green with the Appearance Package for just a little over $17k new. The new generation feels a lot more solid. It's quieter, especially when the top is up. The standard AC, power windows, CD player, glass rear window, and extra 26hp are much-welcomed additions. My only ultra-trivial complaint is that the gas pedal is overly light compared to the old one, but this generation of Miata is still simply superb.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2002 Miata LS

beaner, 10/06/2003
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

2nd Miata I've bought new. M1 (90-97) is a classic headturner, but M2 ('99+) is more comfortable. Either way, it's maximum bang for your buck. Skip the low profile rims/tires, though. They look cool, but handling is negatively affected even if tire pressure is only off by only a pound or two. (N.B.: Recommended only as a 2nd vehicle due to small cargo capacity and 2-passenger seating.)

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4.75 out of 5 stars

MostFunFor$20000

1stTimeMiata, 09/19/2002
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love my new miata. Sure a lot of people say that the car is for woman going through a mid life crisis, but I am none of those. For $20,000 there is no car as fun and reliable. Sure the horsepower is a little low, but I can use all the performance of my miata on the road while a porsch is not able to be pushed.

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5 out of 5 stars

My 2002 Mazda Miata MX Special Edition

J.J. Hemingway, 11/23/2003
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This special edition 2002 Miata as it was with my first a 1991 Miata---is fun to drive, great handling and the SE is a head turner. Amazing how many times I'm asked if it's a BMW, or what kind of car is it. This one came with all the lights, whistles, and bells. So it's fun, fairly practical and again like my first Miata--one of the most dependable vehicles I've ever owned. Only problems--the power antenna doesn't always go up when the radio is turned on, and the filler cap release for the gas tank doesn't release on the first pull. Very frustrating!!! Especially when it's cold here in Spokane.

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