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Fun to Drive, But More to Consider in Buying
Dr. James Poyak, 03/08/2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
It's a fun car to drive. I'm 5' 10" and if you are taller than me, this probably isn't the car for you. It's definitely tight quarters, which is OK when the top is down, but feels a little claustrophobic with the top up. I'm still trying to learn how to manage the command control selections. It isn't logical compared to our Honda or Hyundai. The technology is pretty basic when compared with other cars we have owned in recent years. But if you are looking purely for a sports car that is fun to drive when the top is down, this is probably it. Just be aware of the limitations in the above mentioned areas and be sure to take one out for a test drive and only after you have finished driving, try to negotiate the instrument cluster and command control.
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Happy that I Got a 2016 Miata instead of a Boxster
Dale, 08/20/2015
updated 02/17/2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I had a Honda S2000 from 2005 through 2012 (great car) and I was looking for another fun, small, light, (fairly) comfortable convertible. The two cars that rose to the top of my wish list were the Miata (I refuse to call it an MX-5) and the Boxster. I went to the 2 day Porsche Sport driving School in Birmingham, Alabama to get a "real" test drive, mostly in a Cayman. I loved the Porsche on the track, but it seemed to be the most fun when driven FAST. Great fun on the track, but I don't spend much time there. I went to the Detroit Auto Show to see the new Miata in the flesh. I fell in love on the spot. PROS: The Miata is fun at any speed. The handling is amazing. The seats are good. The acceleration is acceptable (0-60 in 6 seconds), and the mid-range torque is much stronger than I expected. I have been averaging 36 mpg. A fully equipped GT is half the cost of a low-end Boxster. CONS: You probably won't fit if you are much over 6' tall. The trunk is small, but it does fit two 21" roller carry-on bags and some misc. "stuff" on the sides. It requires premium gas. Ummmm.... Update after 7300 miles: I took a drive from Ohio to Las Vegas. I spent 8 days to drive 3000 miles to get to Vegas, most of it on two lane roads. I then drove 2100 miles in 3 days on the Interstate to get back. The slower paced trip and back roads fit the Miata driving style better, but it was OK on the super slab. The only change to my rating is that it should get 4 or 5 stars for value. Great car, and it gets lots of compliments from onlookers.
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"Instant vacation!"
mimazdaman, 11/30/2015
updated 12/01/2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Get off work; throw the top down; let the sunshine in; find a winding road and say "aaahhh". Having owned a Miata/MX-5 continuously since 1992 I can honestly say there is no better stress reliever. Although my new one cost twice as much as my 92 it is still an incredible bargain. The new Vette was tempting, but glad I waited. The new Miata/MX-5 gets back to it's gen 1 roots (smaller, lighter, better looking) just beautifully updated for 2016. 12/1/2016 Enjoying it even more after a year. Would like to see the shift light replaced by a digital speedometer. Time for some special editions - true red, sunset yellow and maybe that new CX-3 bright blue.
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Nice....
Bob B, 02/02/2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Great car and noticeable improvement over 2013 GT in ride, comfort, interior, economy, electronics and safety. Bose sound system has just enough extra oomph to make it enjoyable over the old Bose system which lacked a dedicated sub-woofer.
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Grand Tourer it aint
Richard, 01/29/2017
updated 08/26/2019
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My prior soft top experience was with my TR8. The Miata GT is certainly more reliable, has more creature comforts, and handles better, but Grand Tourer it aint. Eight hours on the freeway in 100+ weather is not so good, I got leg cramps after 3 hours and the road noise even with the top up precluded conversation. Lack of handy cockpit storage and decent drink holders is a problem on long trips with two people, as is the lack of trunk space. That said, blasting along Angeles Crest in the early morning, or anywhere else, is guaranteed to get me smiling. I bought this car for fun not convenience, and it delivers. Follow-up = Still great fun to drive locally. I especially like the 3 second top up or down. Hit a deer but it was still drivable, so pretty stout as well! Repair cost wasn't too bad. Follow-up = Winter driving in the Dakotas turned out to be OK, the heated seats are great and the heater works well. Just dump the summer tires! Follow-up #2 = Great for long distance off-freeway travel. Even a 1200 mile trip was comfortable on blacktop, you get leg exercise and steer the car!
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