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4.88 out of 5 stars

exceptional value

19gf, 04/03/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Fun to drive in town and interstate. Have made 2 2000 mile trips and the seating position for me is less fatiging than all vehicles I have owned.Fairly strong engine for vehicle this light in weight. Very tight, no rattles. I live in midwest and have to swap tires in winter for better traction. Did my homework, and found Falcon to be best for snow and rain. Have added stainless steel roll bar and Racing Beat stainless steel muffler. Plan to keep.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My 2004 Miata

TopJimmy, 04/24/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I have never purchaced, nor owned a more fun-to-drive car than the Mazda Miata. It handles curves effortlessly, has excellent road manners and the styling is superb. Its nimbleness allows easy maneuvering through tight city traffic.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car

Jsannes, 04/28/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I had a Saturn SL2. The car handles tight corners, avoidance manoeuvers superbly. Interiour is well thought out, nice materials. The transmission shifts very smooth and precise. Trunk is small, but better than MR2 Spyder. Overall quality and finish of materials is very nice. Longitudianl engine, easy service. The Mazda VVT and longer stroke make the 1.8L powerplant feel more powerful.

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5 out of 5 stars

A must-drive before you buy

Westcin, 04/29/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Wow. I thought the "fun drive" thing was hype, but I was wrong. A real joy to drive. I drove them all, Porche Boxster, Audi TT, Nissan 300, BMW Z-4. Thought I was going to get the Z-4 until I drove the Miata....AND I can get my golf clubs in the trunks - NO OTHER CONVERTIBLE COULD DO THIS - and its about 60% of the price of the Z-4.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2nd 1 and still love it

mapwholesale, 04/22/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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best bang for the buck

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5 out of 5 stars

Awsome

Shirley928976, 05/14/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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The Best Car Ever!!!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

the mean machine

kevin W, 05/06/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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extreme turning, add a turbo-charger to it and it will keep up with the new corvette. as it is, it can take over a lot of cars on the road due to it light weight design and rear-wheel drive. its a very fun car to drive. if your really interested, you can now get a MAZDA SPEED version which comes with a turbo already. a test drive will sell the car. have fun!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Get One

JimBo Hami, 05/18/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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If you like to drive, get one. I bought mine for what I call a steal of a price for such a fun car to drive. If you get one and donot have this feeling, go to the doctor and find out what's wrong with you.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Open air driving excitement

my dream car, 05/19/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my other car. I've been wanting to own a miata since I first test drove one in 1995. However, I was a student with no income, so no car. I've been driving a SUV for past 5 years. I got this miata for my birthday and it is FUN. I love the handling and open air driving experience. The design is very nice, reminiscent of the old Jag E- types.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun, fun, fun

sport, 05/26/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Have had a Miata since 1989. Still the best deal in a roadster around. You can spend more for power and automation but you can't have more fun for the price.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Skinsfan7, 05/22/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I just got this car, I have had it 2 weeks the best to drive and the coolest car I have ever had!

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5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE my Miata!!!!!!!!!!

L Bennett, 05/26/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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It will take corners very well and is so easy to drive.It is a beatiful little car, and always depenpable.I get 31 miles per gal. on the highway-better than I had expected.It is a great car!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Watch Your Top

leogrrl2, 06/12/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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We love our new car. It has been a lot of fun. There are two things that I don't like though. 1. It is very hard to see with the top up. Everywhere is a blind spot. 2. After having the car for only two weeks, I noticed where the glass is in the top the glue used to seal the fabric was cracking. Everytime the top was put down it would pull apart more. I took it to the local Dealership and they took the window out and resealed it. Hopefully this works.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Top selling sports car

bmoman, 06/17/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Classic roadster, very nimble. Lacks power, but release of turbocharged MazdaSpeed will fill void. Or additional horsepower is readily available through aftermarket supercharger or turbocharger installation.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

mx-5

poul olesen, 06/17/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Performs beautifully. No mechanical problems. Goes smoothly through curves. The car is generally liked by onlookers. Went to several countries in this car, had great fun. The trunk must be packed with care.

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5 out of 5 stars

my opinion if it counts

gary matheney, 06/28/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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fun fun fun a car that is just plain and simply a fun car to drive

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4.75 out of 5 stars

great car

hall, 07/07/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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fun car to drive, great economy for the dollas spent

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5 out of 5 stars

This my second one and I will get a thir

PhilPhil55, 07/11/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This a great car...more fun under 60 mph than any car I have ever driven which includes the Audi GT Coup...Porsche 944....BMW735iL...MB CLK320. The car can turn on a dime,keep its traction [except in very cold weather] and gets compliments anywhere I go.The price is a home run but the fun is too much to put into words.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

great

angel Kania, 07/26/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I love My MIata!

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5 out of 5 stars

Zoomie

Kathy's Zoom Zoom, 07/26/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Great fun to drive!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Just plain fun

elden stielstra, 08/10/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This is one fun car. It is what a convertable is supposted to be. Be careful, however, mixing it up with a SUV or a semi-truck is not going to help your health or the appearance of your Miata. It has an excellent power to weight ratio and handles like you think it should. Just plain fun!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My "WIND-UP"

Walt Polk, 08/10/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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It is a joy to get in it and feel the mini-power. And the good feeling I have while I am in it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Car Puts A Smile On Your Face

consuela, 08/09/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I Love my car. What can I say. It makes you happy when you are driving it. Wish they never change a thing about the car. Why mess with perfection. I may seem bias, but go into a dealership and drive one, chances are you will either lease it or buy it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Our Midlife Crisis

miminancy, 08/10/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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We are 58 and 62 and were in a weekend rut. Last July 4 we bought our red Miata convertible and have spent every nice(and some not so nice)warm weekend exploring within 200 miles of home. The gas mileage is 28-30 mpg. In September we plan to drive it to New England for a two week trip.It is easy to drive and reminds us of the MG B we owned in the 60's. We belong to a Miata club and have been on several rallies. Most of the people in the club are either very young, or our age. This car is fun for anyone...our 16 year old granddaughter has her eye on it!

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5 out of 5 stars

vinny car

vincent galatolie, 08/15/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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as a second car to work or fun this is the best

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love my Miata

Equall, 08/12/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It's not the fastest car on the street. But, I didn't buy it to be fast. I bought it because it looked good and it never stops giving me pleasure. Everytime I get behind the wheel, It's still feels like the very first time...

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great roadster

giain, 09/18/2004
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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It's been a blast! Value is the bottom line and this is it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

love this car

my miata, 12/03/2003
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cloth 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

love this car it rules

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