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5 out of 5 stars

True Love

Sunryz, 09/26/2006
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful

I am not a car person and have never cared much about what car I drove. It was strictly functional. This yellow Miata changed that. After 4 years it is still an absolute blast to drive and people still comment about what a cool car it is. I drive it all year round with a hard top for the winter months. It looks cool like that too. My husband loves to drive it too. It is most fun on windy mountain roads. We go out driving on weekends just for the pleasure of driving it.

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5 out of 5 stars

The quality answer to old British Roadsters

Den Socling, 04/15/2018
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2002 Miata with 77,000 miles. It has a couple packages that added a LSD, A/C, cruise control, keyless entry, mud guards and more. It has been flawless and I love to drive it. It is now spring time and every sunny day the top goes down and my wife and I head for a twisty country road. I have bought just about every spare part I ever read about failing at a Miata formum. Prices are very low and I have never need any.

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5 out of 5 stars

Miata is one smooth cruise

robert rousoos, 03/19/2002
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I previously drove a 99 Miata and really enjoyed the new model over the old 97 model.. The 2002 is an improvement also because it comes with fog lamps, a better designed interior(ie. two cup holders, storage nets),a wind blocker, an electric antenna, brighter head lights, electric windows and mirrors and much more comfortable bucket seats, all standard. The downside is that the leather interior is only available in tan. The gas mileage is down about two miles per gallon, and the performance is about the same despite claims of increased horsepower. The top can be put up or down is about fifteen seconds even though its manual.

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5 out of 5 stars

2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata (2-seat Roadster)

Wayne P., 09/22/2005
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

You don't drive this car - you pilot it. Handling is so intuitive, you rarely think about it; almost drives itself. It is so nimble, you can drive circles around anyone, anytime. You don't climb in, you strap it on & it becomes part of you. One caveat: it's not for someone over 6 feet tall. Can reach anyplace inside from the driver's seat (+ right outside mirror). Great acceleration & braking. It was made for curves & hills. OUTSTANDING! These guys thought of everything, and more. Don't expect silly/distracting gadgets - this is for those serious about driving. After 30,000 miles, not one problem. Mileage overall: 26mpg. Fuel: recommend 93 octane - 89 ok.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best car ever.

Sergey , 02/26/2002
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 15 people found this review helpful

Best car ever for the money you can afford.

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