Used 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata Consumer Reviews
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Best Roadster.
Rog, 12/31/2015
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
I was tired of the ho hum experience of the past 40 yrs of the typical everyday cars, having grown up will cars that can lay rubber for 3 blocks and blow your mind in the quarter....family van's, company cars, rentals...yaaawwwnnn. So when the last kid was driving their own car..I bought a used Masda Mx 5 six speed roadster two years ago and absolutely love to drive again..It gets great gas mileage (much better than reported) and that is on two lane mountain roads.. Takes corners like my old Triumph cafe racer and can handle speeds over 120 without a hitch. Snow is no problem either with the M&S tires for winter driving..Went over Monarch pass last year in a blizzard. ..it has a higher ground clearance than expected, but do need to watch those big speed bumps..No mechanical issues to date. I would definitely buy another one....
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Frank's Silver Miata
fgalea, 01/12/2007
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Not my daily driver, a joy to drive. Can't help smiling when I'm in her and prideful when I look back at her when I walk away after a satisfying run in the sun. Even with the top up, it's fun to drive. I feel a real connection with the road and have a hard time parking her when it's time to face the real world. Never a problem. Not a powerful car but a powerful fun car.
Summer Car
ric387, 05/28/2008
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Sold a 62 T-Bird and wanted an affordable used convertible as replacement. Tan interior and manual transmission were only requirements and purpose was for a summer car and not as a daily driver. Was not a Miata fan to start with and bought one from a friend mainly because I knew it was reliable and well taken care of. Also liked the fact that it was British Racing Green and a Special Edition fully loaded. Paid half the price I expected to pay for my original choices of z4 or boxster with same age/mileage. So far, so good. Comfort above what I expected. Acceptable motor/wind noise. Fun to drive. No rattles. Look and feel very solid.
A drivers dream
skpetter, 07/19/2005
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just got my second roadster a MX5 LS and I am sorry that I waited 23 years. My first car I bought after college was a 1972 Fiat 850 Spyder that constantly made trips up and down the pacific Coast Highway. Mazda's version of the roader updates all the fun of a classic lightweight roadster with the technology of today. The transmission is fantastic and well spaced and the acceleration is fantastic. It runs well on the freeway and the only regret I have is I now live in Florida so I can't have the exprience of mountain driving up to Angelest Crest on those great winding roads to Crestline. You dont ride in his car you are one with it
Couldn't Ask For More
Steve, 03/01/2010
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Had it a little over 2 weeks now. It is my daily driver and I couldn't ask for more. I'm a pilot so the interior is well suited for me. Just a short reach for everything I need and the seats are very comfortable. BTW, I'm 6"1'. Yes, driving it is a pure joy. For a short time I drove it on an interstate and keeping up with everyone at 80 then 100 it was rock solid. I thought it was be shaking and moving all over the place. Mine is a 6 speed and I don't rev the engine much past 4,000 between shifts yet get 25 MPG. Kinda surprised at it being that low but it's a small price to pay for this much fun. It still looks brand new and I catch people looking at it all time. Very cool.
Fantastic Car!
Andy Brown, 08/13/2004
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I debated about buying a 2-seat convertible for many practical reasons, but now that I did, my only regret is that I didn't do it 10 years ago! I've always loved the look of the Miata, and once I test drove it, I couldn't believe how much fun it was to drive. Not only does it handle like a dream, it is actually very comfortable at highway speeds, which I didn't expect. The trunk is plenty big for any normal cargo needs, but for big things I did keep my old Mazda 626 (still reliable after 124000 miles). In addition, being in a convertible is fantastic-you really experience the world and aren't isoloted from it-exilirating.
HS Grad. Present
kcs03, 03/01/2007
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got this car for graduation, and I loved it. I have come to find that people either love it or hate it/think it's adorable or think it's a joke. Driving it with the top down makes all of the comments disappear. Also, not having to drive passengers a lot (because you can't fit ALL of your friends in) saves you gas...when you are already not putting in as much as they are in the first place!
Glistening Emerald Mica Miata
Mark, 06/29/2020
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I own a 2002 Miata LS which only has 57800 pampered miles. With gas prices being so low (during this pandemic) I can fill up my Miata (93 octane) for $21 bucks. (I never let it get totally empty) I only drive the car around 3200 miles per year and it’s never seen snow! Yeah, it’s not as roomy as my 2015 Tundra Quad Cab, but what it is, is a fun RELIABLE great on gas always make me smile, vehicle. Miatas are built tough, they’ll easily go 200,000 miles if you keep up with your oil changes, transmission, use the right gas, etc etc. I plan on keeping this car till the wheels fall off of it. And when the wheels fall off, I’ll just buy some new ones. LOL For me, it’s not about speed, it’s not about how fast you can go, it’s all about enjoying the ride. I enjoy my Miata. I get a lot of looks too; the Emerald Green Mica glistens in the sunlight with soft tan leather against my back. Zoom Zoom
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Not just a girls car... Street Legal GoKart!!!
thewheelman1, 12/19/2011
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata for about a year now but have been racing miatas for about 5 years now and i would recommend these cars to anyone who wants a car you will never be bored of driving, outstanding reliability, the handling is matched with that of $100,000 cars, I have personally seen miatas smoke Z06 corvettes and Ferrari by half a mile on the road course, and by whole seconds on the Auto-X course. These little cars receive little respect from muscle car owners, but the real drivers car owners (ie. Porsche, Lotus, Aston Martin) they know whats up... As a daily driver, midlife crisis car, or a professional racecar the miata will always come through.
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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