Used Mazda MX-5 Miata for Sale

This was the first year released model of the convertible Miata MX5 by Mazda. Mazda promoted this as an entry level low cost convertible. I have to admit that given the low price this was one of the most fun vehicles that I had ever owned. The 5-speed transmission and two latch and one zipper convertible top release made any long highway or coast journey an enjoyable experience. The car was used primarily as a work commuter and weekend trip car. I daily took it along the Pacific Highway Coast and through Topanga and Mulholland Canyons. Despite it's small wheel size, the car drove like it was on rails. The car with several package options and the air conditioning and third party sound system only added to the driving enjoyment in all types of weather. The only non standard maintenance issues I had with the car were a burnt out intermittent fan sensor and oxidation and cracking of the plastic rear window after 4 years. This is the kind of car that every parent would want their college bound young adult to drive to college and to beach parties in.

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.

My '04 Mazdaspeed MX-5 is the second Miata I have owned. The addition of turbocharging to the base engine gives it a much needed increase in power that multiplies the fun factor while keeping the car's fun charm. While not the most practical vehicle in the world, missing out on features as basic as cruise control, it is among the most fun.