1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata consumer reviews

45K miles on my baby, 21 years old she is, looks wonderful and runs near perfect. she gets regular routine maint. and I do not trash-drive her, though she loves being driven at higher RPMs and doing twisties. Pros: go kart, a breeze to work on, clean styling, simple soft top, no doo-dads to break, tough brakes, excellent balance and RED. Cons: seats cramped for wide-bottom people, wish I could sit further from wheel but can't depress clutch enough when I slide back, worry her crankshaft will go without warning, wish her headlamps were really brighter, wimpy horn but I don't want an airhorn either, no light right underneath the rearview mirror. Find one that is well cared for, with or without high miles and BUY IT. The best, most fun, reasonably priced street legal go kart ever produced!

The car is primarily for my wife. She says it takes 10 years off her age, so that alone was worth the cost. Its good on gas mileage, reliable, and even the base model engine has a little pep. This car loves to run, best on long country roads and enjoys the curves. Being able to drop the top is a wonderful bonus. Since I am over 6 ft tall, I can only take the car in short 30 minute doses before I feel too cramped. Anyone under 6ft would enjoy this as a full time car.

My dream car for a long time. Finally got it. Had 145K miles, took a little work to make it run well and safe, and it still needs body work, but it was love at first sight. Great little car, great mileage, very dependsble and fun fun fun. A bit snug for a large person but I manage. Trunk space is very limited but you dont need much if you are happy. Nothing better than the wind blowing through what's left of my hair on a winding country road or just cruising around town. Mileage in the low 30's. I have no regrets. Wish I could try the new 6 speed, but 5 works fine. Its not a rocket but you can keep up and it will jump if you ask. Rear wheel drive not great in winter but when the roads are dry you can't lose.

one clutch in170k no oil yet . think like you have a bike- suvs drift in on you. meek horn. no cup holder. normal shift 1-3-5 saves wear,7k rpm is fun and so is 30 mpg. stay away from puddles.pseudo millionair

This car is absolutey a blast to drive. Not the most powerful, fast in a straight line car on the road, but you don't have to slow down for turns. There is not another car I can imagine that puts a smile on the drivers face even going to the grocery store. The car makes me want to drive ~15 miles each way to hit the nearest curvy road as much as I possibly can. Its a blast, and I plan to keep it till I run the wheels off of it.