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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Base Price: $21,180
Price as Tested: $30,650
Why We Drove It: The Mazda MX-5 Miata received the highest ranking from consumers within the Compact Sporty Car class in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Initial Quality Study, and has trended exceptionally well in our firm's Vehicle Dependability Study since 2000.
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“Fantastic shifter/clutch, perfect ratios on gears 1-4; 5 [and] 6 could be taller.”
“Great interior design [and] materials seats/dash/etc. Refined for [a] fun two-seater.”
“Outstanding value, excellent quality of materials and assembly. It is a great toy.”
“Convertible hardtop goes down fast, very good looking, doesn’t take [up any] trunk room!”
“Excellent handling, balance [and] power-to-weight ratio.”
“Engine/transmission are excellent but option of more power would be nice.”
“Responsive engine/transmission, great response for 4-cylinder.”
“Interior [is] quiet; better than expected for a convertible.”
“I love the purring sound of the engine when the top is down.”
“Best sports car in market under $45,000.”
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the MX-5:
1. Handling/stability on curves/winding roads
2. Responsiveness/effort of steering system
3. Side profile appearance and styling
Top 3 Owner-reported Problems with the MX-5:
1. Brakes Are Noisy
2. Cupholders [are] Difficult To Use
3. Manual Transmission [is] Difficult To Get In Gear(s)
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Ratings for the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
“Fantastic shifter/clutch, perfect ratios on gears 1-4; 5 [and] 6 could be taller.”
“Great interior design [and] materials seats/dash/etc. Refined for [a] fun two-seater.”
“Outstanding value, excellent quality of materials and assembly. It is a great toy.”
“Convertible hardtop goes down fast, very good looking, doesn’t take [up any] trunk room!”
“Excellent handling, balance [and] power-to-weight ratio.”
“Engine/transmission are excellent but option of more power would be nice.”
“Responsive engine/transmission, great response for 4-cylinder.”
“Interior [is] quiet; better than expected for a convertible.”
“I love the purring sound of the engine when the top is down.”
“Best sports car in market under $45,000.”
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the MX-5:
1. Handling/stability on curves/winding roads
2. Responsiveness/effort of steering system
3. Side profile appearance and styling
Top 3 Owner-reported Problems with the MX-5:
1. Brakes Are Noisy
2. Cupholders [are] Difficult To Use
3. Manual Transmission [is] Difficult To Get In Gear(s)
More information on the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
More photos of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Ratings for the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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