Used Mazda MX-5 Miata for Sale

Our Mazda Miata (which we named Casper because it's white and cute with a roundish build) is a great little car. We've had it 26 years and it's still going strong. We've been told the engine was only intended to last 100,000 miles, but we're at over 160,000 miles with no signs of the engine quitting anytime soon. The car handles well and has ample power, although sometimes a little sluggish in the mountains. Gas mileage is good despite its age. The biggest issue we've had with it is the rear window. We've got a convertible, and we've replaced the rear window a few times over the years.

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.

The 1995 Mazda MX-5, better known as the Miata is one of the best handling compact cars ever made. It has been in production for over 20 years and while the body style and specs have changed slightly, it still offers razors-edge handling, good looks and excellent fuel economy. Older models can be found on the used car market for pennies on the dollar and can be restored to almost new condition relatively inexpensively. If you are looking for a great handling car, the MX5 is a winner.