2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata consumer reviews

Any deficiencies in the design are quickly forgotten by the fun factor. Go cart like handling is very responsive and a blast in the corners.

I am a fan of convertibles, but my previous one (other manufacturer) just about broke the bank. This Miata still has all the fun features, yet reliable and inexpensive to maintain. Bought it used and have had no problems with it. The sales person was great and followed up to make sure I had no problems with it.

The fuel mileage by using premin fuel is great. Average 30mpg in town driving. Fun driving car on curvey road and steep grades

It's been 23 years since my last sports car, an 85 Porsche Carrera, sold because my first daughter came along and I couldn't get the child seat in and out without visiting the chiropractor. Wow I have missed the pure joy of nimble handling, throttled response and wind in my face that this Miata embodies. Add great mpg, better than 30, and as high as 36, and it's almost a blend of high valued fun and practicality - almost! Although my 6'1" frame gloves in, the seat could use a lumbar feature. And even though it's the Gran Touring model, expected features like climate gauges, compass, MP3 plug in, and average mpg are missing. Also, if you need to hear your cell conversations, invest in a good headset or get the hardtop version. Still for the $'s the performance, reliability and exhilaration are unmatched.

fun!!! FUN!!!fun!!! enjoyed!!!summertime road trips with top down in the country...total piece-of-mind

First time I've owned a small sports car and glad I do. A super fun drive, handling and acceleration very respectable. No Bluetooth or iPhone connectivity my only complaint.

As one of the largest used Miata MX5 dealers in upstate NY, all I can say is after selling 136 of them, NOT ONE CAME BACK for any warranty work! The reliability of this sports car is second to none. It drives, handles, and stops as good as any $100,000 sports car, even better in some respects, as it is so nimble to drive, so easy to park. The workmanship is superb, the paintwork from the factory is flawless. Fit and finish right down to the switches and controls are perfect. Having sold cars for 46 years, all I can say is if you wanted a sports car, and want the "best there is" at a reasonable price, the MX5 will fill your dreams. Nothing is as much fun to own and drive. I always keep one for a "driver", even if I wasn't a dealer, I'd have one ready for top down fun. Highly recommended.

I got this for my first car, and I LUV IT! I have liked Miatas ever since my friends dad got in an accident, and when a ford expidition rolled on the windshield, and barely cracked it. It drives amazing, and I love driving with the top down, sometimes even when it rains.

I love it! It hugs the curves incredibly well. The top takes just seconds to put up or take down. It's a 4 cylinder, but has all the pep I could want. The sound systems' automatic volume control works great with the top down. It's such a joy to drive, I almost never drive with the top up. I still grin every time I open my garage. With it's tiny trunk, no spare tire, and virtually no storage space in the cabin, it's the least practical car I've ever owned, but it's by far the most fun.

Sunburned forehead, windy, noisy, that's what is so great about my 08' touring. I've always had a manual transmission, but went for the automatic for my sweet lady. It works great and is welcomed in stop n' go traffic. I don't get 55mpg and it doesn't have 400hp, but it's the most fun for the $.