Most recent consumer reviews
Reliable fun
Owned one since 2016 its a 95 model. Weekly drive its never needed a part beyond a clutch plate when I first bought it, Always starts and performs well with minimal service - and its great fun!
- Comfort 4.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 3.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
Reliably Fun
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.
- Comfort 4.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
1995 Miata M Edition with 150K miles
Believe the hype! With my background in vintage racing and trackdays, i have some valid opinions about the Miata. First, it's so much fun. It's definitive not a great daily driver. Especially not if you have a family. But as a weeknd fun car, it's hard to beat. Especially for the price. Which leads me to my second point. Value. You can buy a 1st or 2nd generation Miata with 150K gentle miles for a about 3k. Expect to spend close to 6k for a low mileage and unmolested specimen. I paid 4500 for my clean M Edition with 150k miles. Handling. The car handles well. It's not a modern car. So don't expect modern feel. But, that does not mean it doesn't handle well. On a tight twistie road, a well driven Miata is hard to beat. And hard to keep up with. Parts availability. Another great thing about this car is that parts are available from both Mazda and the aftermarket. Have no worries about keeping it running. Although, with this car being so reliable, i wouldn't worry much about the car failing on you. But of there are repairs to be made, it's certainly one of the most simply modern cars to work on. Especially if you are a mechanic.
- Comfort 4.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 4.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car