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Used 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Like a Breeze

Tef, 10/09/2017
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Fun is the word that comes to mind when thinking of this great little roadster. It's meant to be driven top down on a nice road with a view. It hugs the corners and accelerates and brakes quickly. My only negative comment is that shifting can be a bit slow in the automatic 6 speed. The premium sound system is decent for such a small car and the convertible hardtop is convenient though it adds a bit of weight to the car. Due to its size, it's probably not going to be a great fit for anyone over 6'1".

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4 out of 5 stars

Convertible heaven without convenience

oldish, 08/09/2011
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
18 of 24 people found this review helpful

I bought this car this spring & have had the summer to drive it. I just love the way it drives and riding with the top down. Despite that, I probably won't buy another. The interior is very badly designed. The drink holders are directly in the line that your arm must move to shift, and so are unuseable unless you want to risk dumping coffee all over the interior. The door pocket holders will hold nothing but a plastic water bottle. The interior material stains easily and may not come clean. The carpet is very cheezy. I live in a rural area and limit how far I take it from home due to the lack of a spare tire. There is no way that I'd find a replacement tire in rural Michigan.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Just got it, love it already

LemmiwinksGT, 07/02/2010
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

The ride isn't harsh with the factory upgraded suspension kit and it corners like crazy. Acceleration is brisk and it seems even more so when you're sitting so low to the ground. The engine and exhaust have a nice sound and the car begs to be revved. I absolutely love this car. The hard top is reasonably quiet and adds to the security of the car while parked. The 2009 / 2010 models no longer have a crazy wheel gap like the 2006-2008's and the front end styling is much more to my taste. The stability control isn't intrusive, the headlights are very good, especially the high beams, and visibility with the top up isn't horrible if you fix your mirrors correctly. To sum this up, drive one.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun and Affordable and Reliable

RW, 03/09/2019
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive with good acceleration, decent gas mileage, a very reliable sports car that won’t break the bank sticker price. Other than routine maintenance (oil change, tire rotation, etc.) this car required no additional repairs. Great handling on windy roads. Roof lowers and raises easily with one hand. Plenty of storage compartments and trunk space for a sporty car of this size. So much fun to drive top down.

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5 out of 5 stars

Small but Great

Miata Mike, 06/13/2018
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

For the car's size, the trunk is quite spacious. Gas mileage is better than I had with a year 2000 Miata. It feels like a bigger car when driving and handles very well in wind and rain. For the number of speakers it has, the radio/cd sound could still be better.

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