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2001 mx-5

robsmx-5, 09/05/2002
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

i really love this car. the new body looks great and it runs great in the city or on hwy trips. yes, its my car of chose for long road trips. the only trouble iv had is a recall on the clutch that was replaced under warrantt because it was chaffing. i only wish that the re-sale value was better. i wanted to buy a new 2002 special edition mx-5 and the dealer would only give me 15K for my car that was 22K less than a year ago!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Go for it

Woodio, 06/22/2016
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Look around first to get a feel for what's out there. You will know a nice one when you see it. Look for maintenance records.

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Slot Car

Candice Paul, 03/03/2016
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

That is what my husband calls this car due to its' handling. It is hugely fun to drive. It hugs the road like nothing else I have driven. Fun and zippy; zoom zoom describes it perfectly. I am 5'2" so the form factor is perfect for me. It feels like it is hugging me as I drive.

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A true motoring Icon

William Boike, 10/15/2016
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2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my 3rd Miata MX-5. I've had a '96, a '99, and now I own a 2003 second generation Miata. Around town it does everything a car is supposed to do. Where it really shines is out on a twisty country road. It is not a 0-60 car but a momentum car. Once you're up to speed there's more than enough power to pull you out of a corner. It's cheap to buy. cheap to own, and 100% reliable. Though most Miatas are driven hard as a sports car should be, the Miata is I believe Mazdas most reliable model. Check out the Miata.net forum. And ask other owners why they like their Miata.

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Chi Machine

granadabar, 10/19/2002
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I was looking for a used car for about a month, and I was testing different asian sedans, then (for fun) i tested an 2001 red miata. I bought it. Screw a back seat for the kids, thats what the mini van is for. i've had it for two summers and it still gets me going.

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