Used 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 MX-5 Miata, so we've included reviews for other years of the MX-5 Miata since its last redesign.
"Driving [still] matters"
Sofyan Bey, 08/12/2015
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 23 people found this review helpful
The Miata represents one of the purest new sports cars money can buy and the new one continues that tradition, but adds news levels of style and technology to the mix. This the very first convertible sports cars I have ever owned, between the constant availability of company vehicles and the fact that I metro to work, I decided I wanted a toy car as my personal ride. And boy, this new Miata fits the bill quite nicely. Everything about this car still feels like a toy and I love how it attracts stares from envious BMW and Porsche owners like nobody's business. The whole design has a new level of sleekness and masculinity that a Miata has just NEVER had. It's a huge hit for loyal Miata owners and to someone who has never owned one in his life [me]. The 200 pound weight loss is immediately apparent the moment you drive off, while the slickness and precision of the slick 6-speed manual challenges the best transmissions from Honda and Porsche. The new SkyActiv-G 2.0L 4-cyl has been tuned for greater throttle response and a meatier mid-range pull. It even sounds great and you'd never guess that the engine is shared with the lonely Mazda3 economy car. The interior has new levels of refinement and [dare I say] luxury. With an Audi like 7-inch Mazda Connect infotainment screen and a BMW like controller right below the shifter [which does get in the way at times]. I found the leather bucket seats in my GT tester to be quite supportive and comfortable. My 5'7" 160 pound frame fit perfectly in the car, but anyone over 6' may find the drivers seat doesn't move back far enough and the steering wheel still doesn't telescope. There isn't much in the way of storage space and the trunk is puny, but hey it's a sports car. The ride quality is comfortable enough to be daily driven on the crappy roads in DC and with the top up, the interior is fairly hushed by roadster standards. Overall, I've had the car barely a week and I could NOT BE HAPPIER. I look forward to my drive to work and I even find myself looking for reasons to go for a drive, and that is the whole point of owning a toy like this. Bravo Mazda, bravo.
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Love it.
Allan Tedford, 12/09/2016
updated 12/11/2017
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's a great car. Go test drive it. Here is something surprising, when using a phone through the Bluetooth system and the top is down, I can hear the other person perfectly and they can hear me with no background noise problems! Updating my review. My wife decided that she wanted the car and now I drive a 2017 Ford Escape. I understand that she really likes the MX-5. I like to picture her in my mind as Cruella de Vil driving around with the top down and laughing maniacally. It helps me to survive. But really, its all part of a larger plan :-)
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Very Impressed
Johnb, 12/22/2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
As a client advisor for a European car company I'm surrounded by performance based and elegant roadster vehicles. The Miata fits in right with all of them. While it's not as power as some of its main competitors, the handling, the drive, and price of this vehicle are phenomenal. The vehicle is very user friendly, technologically advanced, and fun to handle. Very appealing while also providing and entertaining drive.
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Ton of fun (but but there are compromises)
Tim S, 05/21/2018
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have the club version in Soul Red with the Brembo, BBS package. This car is everything you think it will be. It's quick but not fast. Handles very well but a little too much body roll in the curves. Brakes are excellent. Styling looks great but has too much gap above the wheels. Sound is ok for a 4 cylinder but doesn't sound like a sports car. Quality seems reasonable, but the paint chips really easily. I like the car and am enjoying it (especially on those sunny Tennessee days) but it could be so much better with a few changes.
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Second Childhood
Bob Raines, 04/09/2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
My second childhood. There is no spare tire, and it pays to shop around. The first price quoted can be improved upon in spite of what they say to begin with.
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