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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
32 reviews
When the Miata was introduced in the summer of 1989 conventional wisdom said nobody wanted an inexpensive sports car. So much for...
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When the Miata was introduced in the summer of 1989 conventional wisdom said nobody wanted an inexpensive sports car. So much for conventional wisdom. . . . The Miata not only captured the hearts of driving enthusiasts longing for the days of the classic British roadster, it became the must-have fashion accessory of the day. In the beginning dealers routinely charged, and people willingly paid, thousands above the suggested retail price for Mazdas little roadster. The feeding frenzy soon ended; nevertheless, the shifting dollar-to-yen exchange rate eventually boosted the cars suggested retail price to feeding-frenzy levels. While sales have trailed off, the Miata remains the worlds best-selling roadster. The 1997½ Miata will be the last of its current body style.
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Fun, Agile, Reasonably Economical & Comfortable
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Pros: Fun! Excellent handling, an auditory treat, great reliability, crash safety
Cons: Could use more power, a bit on the noisy side, small trunk
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Hard to beat, particularly given used car pricing. The engine soundtrack is outstanding- one heck of a fun car. Noisy on the highway though.
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Just bought an STO MX-5 with racing rims
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Pros: Everything. Handling superior with the 215/45/16's Falkens & racing rims. Get the roll bar.
Cons: R u kidding, none.
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Find one, buy it, don't complain, it's a freakin' dream.
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Buy One Tonight!
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Pros: Super handling, low cost to maintain, SMILES!
Cons: You may need friends with a larger car to borrow. Read More at Epinions.com
My 6-year-Old Gobot
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Pros: compact!, beautiful, affordable
Cons: small trunk, invisible to tractor trailers Read More at Epinions.com
Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Pros: Looks, performance, roadholding, reliability, simplicity, FUN
Cons: Plastic window (pre-99s) and lack of space Read More at Epinions.com
This car will amaze you!
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Pros: fast, reliable, comfortable on road trips, convertable, affordable
Cons: older models- plastic rear window Read More at Epinions.com
Still the one
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Pros: Handling, build quality
Cons: Power, amenities, noise
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Driving this car will automatically improve your mood without the shadow of reliability worries.
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The Best Money I ever Spent on a car
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Pros: Handling, Fun Factor, Well built, Sun
Cons: None
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If you are looking for a Miata and are unsure, drive one and it will remove all doubt!
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Love it!
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Pros: Cheap, reliable, fun to drive
Cons: Stiff ride, small trunk, large headlamps Read More at Epinions.com
Most fun for the buck...
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Pros: Fun, easy to maintain, one of the least expensive roadsters out there
Cons: Oh, there is a trunk, I though it was the glove box ...
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Better than Prozac, you won't be able to get that grin off your face.
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Sporty and Economical: The Miata delivers
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Pros: Handles amazingly, fun to drive, incredibly reliable, and convertible top.
Cons: Storage space, lacks power, and plastic rear window is a pain. (ie no defroster)
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Overall, the 97 Miata is a great car. Its a blast to drive and it is very reliable. More power would be great, but the handling is world class.
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