This was a fantastic car as I owned it before I had my children. It only has room for two people but was surprisingly spacious and also had a large trunk. It was very fun to drive and was a convertible with a power top. The car was FAST with a manual transmission.
Matt
Athens, Georgia
4.0
Mazda Miata - A street Legal Go-cart
The vehicle is a 2004 Mazda Miata, which sits low to the ground, has excellent handling, and moderate power. If you're looking for a car to make you feel young again, this is the one for you. By letting the top down you can feel the wind in your hair without the danger of a motorcycle.
K.S.
Lemon Grove, California
5.0
I love her!
Who didn't grow up in the fifties and want a convertible? My Miata is perfect for me. It is more like wearing a car than driving it. It feels very comfortable and safe. Around 2000 I was in an accident where the car was t-boned. The crumple zone worked as it was supposed to. We were well protected and had minimal injuries while the car was repairable for about $10,000.
There are very few mechanical problems with this vehicle. Problems have generally been age-related. It is really low maintenance as well. Regular oil changes and an occasional tune-up have kept it running in tip-top shape (knock on wood!!).
My Miata goes really fast. I took it to a three-day Miata racing school around Sacramento California (Thunder Valley?). I loved going fast on the track but was a little reserved because, after all, this was my only car -- not a hobby car. On the way home, however, the road was perfectly straight and empty and I really opened it up. I'm not going to tell how fast I was going though!
One super benefit is that as a two-seater, I never get asked to drive or help people move. The Miata is perfect for the antisocial loaner.