Used Mazda convertibles for sale near Saint Libory, IL

Very helpful when looking for a car will definitely be doing business with them in the future

this review is more about a dealership than a car which is a 1988 mazda rx7.. this car was bought in Michigan and delivered to Cleveland with a final destination of N.Y. The dealer was Schafer Chevrolet and the salesman's name was Jared who even became my friend during the transaction. The car was solid but had a few issues, having no warranty I thought i was basically screwed. But after i contacted Jared with my concerns i was floored when he said Schafer Chevrolet would make it right. I live three states away from this dealer so you can imagine my surprise . Schafer Chevrolet in Pinconning Mi is a dealership i would buy from again , that is refreshing in today's cut throat world ..thanks Jared and Schafer..

Responded quickly with info, pictures and a video of the car. Very professional. I would recommend them.

For a long time the second gen RX-7 was underrated and under appreciated by sports car enthusiasts. The Rotary power plant in these cars seems like a great mechanical mystery to many car lovers. We all know how the saying goes but I will say it again "People are afraid of things they don't understand." I have had several of these cars and each one had it's own soulful story. In my opinion many of these cars were mistreated and poorly maintained so it can be difficult to find a nice one. The Mazda Rx-7 is one of the best handling sports cars to come from the mid 80s and you can still see them beating up much more expensive newer cars at local track days. The body lines are timeless. Just like with any car, if improperly maintained they are good at generating crazy expensive repair bills. While the rotary is mechanically a lot less prone to failure than a piston engine any kind auxiliary control device failure can cook the engine quick. The engines are very expensive to replace so it's important to keep up with regular maintenance. They are really cool classic but I would not recommend buying one with out doing some research first.

Beautiful classic’s automobiles And very selective on their business, I planning to buy one soon.

I have owned a 2001 Special Edition Mazda Miata for 8 years & loved everything about it. Recently a deer hit wrecked my car & so I was again in thre market for a replacement As far ad I was concerned nothing else would do.

Jad, The salesperson was absolutely fabulous! He really knew his stuff and shared everything with me without any pressure to purchase the vehicle. Probably the best salesman I've ever dealt with and I'm 72! Steve j. Sisson

I THINK THIS CAR IS THE PERFECT CAR FOR SOMEONE THAT HAS TIME TO DRIVE IT ON NICE WEEKENDS AND WEATHER. VERY PRACTICAL, RUNS GREAT, REDONE FOR RELIABILITY, NOT A CAR REDONE FOR APPEARANCE ONLY, FOR USE.

Here is a review of my start to finish process of buying a car from Gateway Classic Cars, Ft. Lauderdale: ----- 1. The sales people who you work with are not on site. They're working remote so they don't have eyes on the car. ---- So, 2. You'll want to be connected with someone on site who can start and drive the car, provide a walkaround video, pictures of whatever you want and give their input. I worked with Alex at the Ft. Lauderdale location for my purchase and he was outstanding with helping me to know the car before making an offer. He is the reason that this is a 5 star review. -------- 3. Hauling: They'll get you a quote for hauling the vehicle. I chose Nexus Transport myself to use. They were a bit cheaper and top rated by Forbes. That went just fine. --------- 4. These cars are all on consignment. So, I feel that you have to be a little more careful because you have another party who may not have disclosed things to Gateway. Best practice is to get a pre-buy done from someone like Lemon Squad. That being said, I was so comfortable with my deal, took the risk and waived the pre-buy. And in my case, the Prowler is a mint gem and I have no concerns after receiving it. Also, there is a common thought then you buy a car like this, you should budget 10% or so of the price for maintenance right after you get the car because stuff always comes up, otherwise, don't buy a used car. --------5. Since they're on consignment, they have commissions they charge the seller. As a buyer, I don't care if I see a commissions line on the purchase agreement. As long as my out the door number was what I offered, that's fine. --------6. I wired money to them and within a few hours, I had all the fully executed paperwork back in my hands. Title took about 3 weeks to receive by UPS. And the folder had everything I needed to register the car in my state. Wow! Thank you Barbara! ------ 7. So here is what breeds loyalty. Alex at the Ft. Lauderdale location made sure the car was completely ready to be picked up including accessories that were bubble wrapped. The car was supposed to be picked up at Noon on Saturday, plenty of time before they closed at 5pm. He stayed until the truck arrived...very late....AT 1:30am Sunday morning!!!! (Otherwise, it would have sat until Tuesday). I cannot believe he did that for me. I received my car loading video at 2am. That's unbelievable service that deserves more than 5 stars. ------- Summary: I'd have zero issues with buying from Gateway again....they just operate in a different dealership style than what I'm used to, which is just fine.

I was recently given a 1994 MX5 for free due to the fact it did not have a title. My first thoughts were to just detail the car and sell it, But after driving it home, I was honestly impressed. I’ve now owned it for one week and in the works of getting the title and have no desire to sell the car. That little 1.8 5 speed manual won me over and this is coming from someone who has built many 70s muscle cars. The car is stock, and I plan on keeping it that way, except for some minor engine mods, changing the ragtop into a hardtop convertible and possibly a different rim & tire package.

Best car ever! I drove my 2002 Miata from California to Florida ALONE with my two little dogs. Not an issue at all. These cars are amazing on gas, and with proper care, will run forever. The most fun car ever!!! I'll never sell mine! :)

Miatas deserve all the love they've received over the years. They drive like the best tradition of British sports cars, but with Japanese durability and reliability. As one motoring magazine review put it, it's like driving a Lotus Elite, but the headlights and windshield wipers work. When you do need to replace a part, they're generally easy to find, and won't break the bank. There is a whole aftermarket devoted to replacement and performance parts, in addition to your local Mazda dealership.

This was purchased to drive to work during the summer, 1 year after purchase company sent us home to telecommute.

The first generation Mazda Miata is an amazing car, but you have to know what you're getting into. This is a car specifically made to be fun and engaging to drive. The steering is direct, the gearbox is just effortlessly smooth, the clutch is light and forgiving. It certainly is a joyous affair, but it comes with some side effects: lots of NVH, opposite-of-luxurious ride quality, cramped interior. Still, those pluses are hard to argue, and, say--have I mentioned these things are pretty easy on gas? Also, consider this: the engineering matches the interior in that it's spartan, simple, utilitarian, user-friendly, not fancy, not fussy. This car is easy to maintain, and (at least partially) because it's easy to maintain, it's very reliable. There's a lot to like, just be ready to feel the road.

I ended up buying a 1990 Mazda Miata with a 1.6 L engine and 5-speed transmission. The couple I bought it from was great and very understanding. I got a killer deal on it and absolutely love driving it everyday, and cars.com made it super easy to get ahold of the seller! Overall a great experience, I loved it! Would 100% recommend anyone get a Miata with or without a 1.8 L engine! The 1.6 is still very peppy!

One of the most fun and overall best cars ever made, in its class. Perhaps the best roadster ever. Classic and legendary. Everything the classic British and Italian roadsters were aiming for, but also including Japanese reliability, efficiency, and great ergonomics. Perhaps best standard transmission feel in history. Bottled youth, mounted on wheels.

Really fun, and very tight, fun at any speed .I like the silver color, make sure there is no water in trunk or top is leak proof, several I drove had evidence of water in trunk,and or top leaked. Don'the be scared of higher mileage, as long as maintenance can be verified.