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2500 miles in....what a great car
geoffb1, 10/07/2013
updated 10/14/2024
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
I've been thinking at some point I am going to come to my senses and realize I've made a huge mistake buying a tiny 2 seat convertible. But then I find myself taking the long way home (again) so I can carve a few more turns with the fall foliage flashing by and the top down. And everything is right with the world. This car actually puts a smile on my face. It is an honest car that does what it is supposed to do. If your idea of a great car is one that does everything possible to insulate you from the job of driving walk away now. But if you truly enjoy feeling connected to the road and the machine....give one of these a test drive. On a sunny day. With the top down. Update - October 2016 - not a single thing has gone wrong with this car. Oil changes, filters, rotate the tires, drive. Everything still tight and rattle free. Added a Bluetooth adapter to pipe phone into audio system. Still a blast to drive. I'm going to keep this one a long time. April 2020 - zero repairs. Did wear a hole in drivers seat bolster, but mechanically no issues. Good quarantine escape machine. April 2021 - 51,000 trouble free miles. April 2023 - 57K, still no significant problems. Runs like a champ. October 2024 - 62K trouble free miles. Took it out for a long top down ride - still brings a smile to my face. The nose has a few stone chips but the paint shines up nicely. The PRHT motor sounds like it's struggling but still works. She's starting to show her age but runs like a top.
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Russ, 10/13/2016
updated 04/13/2017
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great covertable for as big as i am. Didn't think i would fit at 265 lbs. Love the automatic hard top. Love the paddle shifters too. In and out of traffic is a breeze. Wish it had a little more power.
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Hang on tight
George Nierlich, 11/23/2016
updated 01/29/2024
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: This Miata was so good, we had to have another. We parted with it for a new MX-5 Miata RF. Our 2013 was one sweet handling car. It never gave us one single bit of trouble in 6 years we owned it. We’d have kept our 2013, too, but the garage is full. :-( Our previous review still holds: *** Suspension is firm. Cornering is phenomenal. Handling is just this side of a go-cart! Living in Southern California, suffer the freeways to get to the mountain roads. GT is in name, not long distance comfort. The manual top is a breeze to lower and erect. One latch does it. Reliability is flawless. SiriusXM and hands free phone are not very useful over 60 mph or with the top down. Who cares! It was so much fun to drive.
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Mid Life Crisis Car
shumpie, 12/22/2013
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I always wanted a convertible. My Brother had owned a couple of these in the past. Doing research, I found buying used is no bargain, so I bought new. I love this car. Its fast enough, handles like a dream. The top stays down 90+% of the time, when its raining/ bad weather, I drive other car. Plan on keeping this for long time. This car is small and so am I, so its big enough, bigger people may have a problem here. The car is very very basic, although I got the convenience package;I recommend this. There are few things that I would like to have on this car, but the good so outnumber the bad...This is the cheapest convertible you can get, insurance is reasonable the most smiles per $/mile
2013 MX-5 Club Review
djflank, 02/18/2013
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
39 of 58 people found this review helpful
So today was probably the perfect scenario for driving the new 2013 Club spec Miata. Sun was shining, not a single cloud in the sky, and traffic was minimul. It took some getting used to with the short throw 6 speed amnual and the quick to react ABS. The 2.0 DOHC puts all 167 horses on the ground thanks to the 4.10 rear end. I am very particualr when it comes to sports cars, but this one kept me smiling. You already expect these sporty special editions to have a horrid ride quality, however mazda found a nice medium between comfort and harshness. I would Highly recomend this car to drivers who want to race the tracks on saturday, and enjoy small trips to the store on monday.
A pure sports car for not that much $$
desmolicious, 07/11/2014
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've had my CS w 6 speed manual for about a year now. It really is a joy to drive - fun, engaging, the steering feel/handling balance is just right. Sports cars originally were simple, light, rear wheel drive, convertibles. This is that with the added bonus of being affordable and reliable. The seats don't seem like they would be comfortable for a long trip, but I was surprised - after a 10 hour drive (with stops) I was just fine. In comparison my BMW 330i's seats feel much better initially, but wear on me after a few hours. The trunk is small, but if you buy one of those custom made luggage sets online (mine was about $80), you can fit plenty for a week trip for two.
new car
molly07, 06/21/2013
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i love the car still new to me ,fun to drive.
Sporty and Fun
LARichard, 10/29/2018
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible w/Power Hard Top (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Not a luxury car but as much fun to drive as you’ll find in any car.
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Edmund’s Nails It
Charlie G, 08/23/2021
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
You said the car was great and you were 100% on the mark
A CAR NOT WORTH HAVING
larrydh01, 08/26/2013
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 62 people found this review helpful
I own this car, a 2013 Club edition, and wish I didn't. This car is terrible, has no power what so ever. Going up a hill, this car screams and whines with the gas pedal depressed to the floor, like it is just struggling with all its might to climb a little hill. Driving at 65 miles an hour on the interstate is about the best it gets. Passing another car is a chore. The seats are very uncomfortable, and there is no room for anything in this car. I knew it was going to be short on space, but I did not realize how the cramped space was going to impact my life in such a negative way. Forget a trip, no room for baggage! And LOUD! I can't hardly think while driving this noisy vehicle!