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GREAT LITTLE CAR FOR ONE!!

Larry Hubble, 07/09/2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

The Pros of the 2016 MX5: 1. Modern body styling; 2. Fuel economy increased; 3. Better interior plastics; 4. Pedals in more comfortable position; 5. Don't have to open fuel door from inside vehicle; 6. Electric steering enhances handling. The Cons of the 2016 MX5: 1. Smaller Trunk space; 2. No glovebox; 3. CD player very inconvienent to access; 4. Cup holders in a very awkward place; 5. Infotainment screen hard to adjust, set up; 6. No way to turn electronics off; 7. Still NO spare tire;

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Sports Car Most Eligible to be an EV

Thom Moore, 09/09/2019
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

The new styling makes me think "Mazdarati", with hood sloping down to a low air intake and those curvaceous fenders, sloped for a more muscular look than the "Fiata" 124 version. The accommodations are marginal but adequate for those under 74 inches tall. The rocker boxes are small enough for reasonable entry and exit effort, so there is actually room for a center console, unlike other small mid- and rear-engine cars. The available package of BBS wheels, Brembo brakes, Bilstein shocks, Recaro seats, and an aero kit makes for a diminutive, lightweight car that means business. IMO, the MX-5 strikes just the right balance between driving excitement and creature comforts, and the quickdraw soft top is just more icing on that cake. It's perfect as a daily driver or as a weekend fun car. Mazda somehow managed to capture the essence of the classic roadster in a car that is also robust enough to handle modern roads full of aggressive SUV and pickup truck drivers.

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Miata #2!!!

Michael Silver, 08/26/2016
updated 08/29/2022
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful

I previously owned a 2002 Miata SE, 6 SPEED, manual transmission. It was my favorite of the 17 cars I had owned. Unfortunately, an unexpected snow storm and summer performance tires conspired to bring my baby to an early, and much lamented demise. . . Fast forward a few years, and the impending release of the 2016 Miata was creating a lot of media buzz in the automobile world. . . I never really expected to own another Miata, much less a new 2016 (We have two teenage sons, and besides, it was my wife's turn to get a new car), but circumstances arose that made it a possibility, then a reality! I am now the owner of 2016 Meteor Gray Club edition Miata MX-5, 6 speed manual transmission! I am ecstatic! The color is fantastic, the seats easily accommodate my 6'2" 230 pound frame! I have plenty of leg room. The top is a breeze, taking 3-5 seconds, up or down. It stows easily and neatly, with no need for a cover! The stereo (Bose) is quite good, and syncs up with my ipod via Bluetooth flawlessly. Even at 85 mph on the highway, is crisp and clear. the steering, as expected, is fantastic, carving the corners like a slot car! Shifting the manual transmission is a joy, and the clutch is amazingly light and easy, so driving in city traffic isn't much of a chore. . . the LED headlights and taillights are both bright, and beautiful! Such a cool looking car! . . . And like an earlier reviewer, I too live in Jacksonville, NC. However, I bought my Miata in Wilmington, NC. The dealer there was much easier to work with. . . Anyway, bottom line is, this is an amazing car, and of you enjoy driving a DRIVER'S CAR, look no further. =)

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2019 Miata the best

Sally Herman, 05/05/2019
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

This 2019 is my 4th manual Miata sport. The new improved engine power, infosystem,new rear camera, side indication, lane indication and driving experience is awesome. The new 2019 model is faster, easy to manuver and safer. I have owned other much more expensive top brands but keep coming back to the reliable Mazda Miata. Anyone who has not driven a miata could never describe the excitement , speed and ground hugging fun. I find only 2 downsides but both are to be expected. The trunkspace is minimal but owners know how to fill it certain ways to accommidate much. The passenger side is smaller in the 2019 model with less leg room because of the larger engine. Price, driving experience and reliability is above all.

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Best car I have owned!!!!!!

Gauchegaucho, 04/24/2018
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Briefly I have owned a 2000 Miata Club... I couldn't forget that "fun" experience with this car so I traded in my 2016 Camaro SS and sold my 2002 BMW M3 and got a Soul Red 17 Miata club (non BBS/Brembo pck)... i am in absolute love with this car. Yes, it's cramped inside but everything is laid out well, infotainment system is easy to use and nothing looks tacky or ugly in the cabin. Seats can be a bit uncomfortable and the cargo space is pretty much absent. But that's not why you drive this car... you drive this car because you enjoy driving. And with the top town that can be operated within 5 seconds!!!! It's a pure pleasure to be able to drive as enthusiastically and still stay within speed limit and stay out of trouble. You can take any corner anytime with full intention, the more you drive this car the more you will fall in love with.. i recommend installing anti-roll bars for reducing notorious body roll and lower the car a bit for better handling (and looks!) Those are the only 2 mods I think will transform this car into a better handling car.

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