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Used 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Chi Machine

granadabar, 10/19/2002
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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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5 out of 5 stars

Best sports car for the money!

Joe Hone, 10/18/2002
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is the best sports car in the world for the money. The handling is fantastic.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

brand new

Imantz, 04/21/2003
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Have a 1990 base version and was shopping,ie: BMW z-4, Corvette, Nissan 350Z and after comparing value for the dollar the Miata is #1. I wasn't going to buy another since I wanted and can afford most vehicles but the price was too good to pass. Impressions of going from a 1990 base to this is no brainer. More performance and comfort features and build quality looks as good. The plastic molding has definitely improved along with seats. Driving finds a good turn in for cornering and adequate acceleration and braking. Anyone wanting to experience the virtues of open air driving should not pass on these vehicles as they deliver and are dependable!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Madza Special Editon

Special Editon, 10/09/2006
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Car is underpowered, needs at least 150hp. Car looks good, handles excellent and gas mileage. A good buy for the money.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Apparently the only Mazda Miata Lemon

KSM, 03/19/2006
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have a Mazda Miata MX-5 C in Splash Green Mica. Within a few weeks of purchasing this vehicle, I've had hard starts (i.e. sometimes it takes over one minute to start the car and then it starts sluggishly.) I also have gas smells and a major braking issue where rarely the vehicle's engine starts to race the more you brake. The only way to stop the vehicle fully is to turn it off or put it in neutral while braking. Dealership cannot reproduce or fix so now I'm in lemon law court. I'm so disappointed because I did a tremendous amount of research which strongly suggested this car was reliable. It's an absolutely beautiful vehicle but I seem to be the only one stuck with a lemon.

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