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Attention Enthusiastic Drivers!
conzoomer, 01/12/2013
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
30 of 30 people found this review helpful
If you are a person whose passion is improving his driving skill set, this is a perfect tool. The MX5 will reward you with increasing satisfaction and fun as you learn to master driving skills. Routinely switch off traction control after engine start-up to obtain linear throttle response and to learn the car's traction characteristics. This car is quite capable even in stock form; resist the urge to modify its performance until you have fully utilized all it has to offer. When you are not in the mood for spirited driving, you can chill and enjoy the scenery and the MX5 will not annoy you with a bad temper. Some 2008s had a defect in the manual trans. Mazda fixed mine under warrantee. THX!
Special Edition - Near Perfect
Matthew, 07/29/2008
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I had a hard time finding the special edition here in SoCal. When I found one for sale, I went to see it, and it was beautiful. The light blue doesn't seem too feminine for me. I love the contrast of the brown leather against the blue exterior. The car handles beautifully, and is always a blast to drive. It has rained 4 days since I bought it, and those days are the only time that the top has been up. The manual top is just perfect, easy up and easy down from a seating position. Throttle response is great especially when merging onto a highway. But the real treat this car delivers is the steering. Near perfect! Lotus Elise is the only car with better steering than Miata.
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Love my 2008 Mazda Mx-5
Christina Driver, 04/01/2016
updated 02/05/2021
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata SV 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I went from a 1990 Miata that I loved to drive to my 2008 with I LOVE to drive. It is a different type of fun. My 90 was manual and a mini-beast. So much fun. But commuting with a stick was taking some of the fun out of it. My 2008 was purchased with only 42K miles and had a power retractable hardtop. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT ! Automatic transmission shifts smoothly with surprisingly alot of power. I still get to zoom zoom but with no more abuse on my clutch. The interior is no-frills but very comfortable. Radio and cruise control buttons are on the steering wheel which is ultra convenient. The hardtop retracts quickly and does not take up any of my trunk room. I have almost twice the trunk space as my 1990. Though still not the amount of a proper sedan, it is pretty roomy for a convertible. I have no regrets at all over my 2008 Mx-5 and can see why Mazda has such a dedicated fan base. This was really is great. Seats are good sized and comfortable. At least for short hauls of only a few hours. And the looks of the car are always turning heads. I get compliments almost daily. New update 2/3/19 - I still have my 2008 and am in more love with it than before. I gave her a $1200 face lift with a new touch screen set up for bluetooth, back up camera, navigation and the ability to now read SD cards. Very easy to update to a double din with all of the technology of a new car. The car is now over 10 years old and has not given me any problems. I get compliments all the time. My friends want me to take them on ride along the ocean with the top down. Yup, it is just that type of a fun car. VERY dependable ! 2/4/2021 - Edmunds wanted me to write an update. I am more than happy to do so. I still have my 2008 PRHT Miata and I am still loving it ! This has been my daily driver though I am now working from home due to Covid. I have still not had any problems with my Miata. It is bulletproof. Handles like a dream and so much fun to drive. Not only do my friends continue to admire it but I get compliments from strangers all the time. I absolutely love my beastie !
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A fun car for people who like to drive
Drino, 02/15/2009
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car was designed for people who love to drive. It has a firm suspension and perfect balance. No body roll, and very direct steering. This thing corners like it's on rails and stops fast. More trunk space than other convertibles. Trunk space isn't taken up when the top is down - it goes into a separate pocket. Can put the soft top up or down with one hand from the drivers seat. No luxuries in the cabin - it's a sports car. If it hasn't got it, you don't need it. Excellent build quality.
It is true what others are raving about this car...
mx5v, 03/22/2012
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Still kicking myself for not checking this car out earlier. This is not kind of Sport edition, SE of other pretend to be sport cars off the regular boring cars. It was built from ground up. I finally test drove a few and that was it - I had to have one. Manual is one of the best I ever drove, but for some reason, I just could not fully enjoy the car with manual. Fortunately, dealer had 2007 PRHT w/auto, besides the fact it had 60,000 miles on it, it drove same as brand new one. Both me and my wife were blown away with joy this car delivers. This car sent shock waves through my family. I never seen any other car to make such effect before. We own 2008 now and discovering even more joy.