1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Prices, Reviews & Pictures

by Brad W

Jul 09, 2022

I drove a 1992 Miata for 10 years, did most of the maintenance and lots of mods, carpet, woodgrain dash, well, about %3,000 worth but I never regretted a penny. I dont believe you can go wrong with a Miata. Of course some need work so YMMV but it is a very fun car! I will own another one day.Jul 09, 2022

by Anonymous

May 15, 2015

I loved the car, it was really tough to let it go but we needed more room and cargo space. I would have liked to keep it as a project car but we don't have room for another car either. I will for sure get another one eventually. DennyMay 15, 2015

by Anonymous

Oct 13, 2013

This thing is a shifter cart on steroids. Compared to a Pontiac Solstice, this thing has a ton of storage space. The engine in this thing seems indestructible. I run full synthetic oil in it but it has thrown the accessory drive belts three times resulting overheating. It still runs and turns over smooth as if it was new.Oct 13, 2013

by Brandon P

Jun 27, 2012

Overall the car is great its fun to drive and handles great. The performance is pretty good besides the lack of power but it makes up for some of it in its handling of corners. It looks great for a 96 and gets great gas mileage.Jun 27, 2012

by Ernest S

Apr 07, 2012

Light, small wheelbase allows for a quick and nible, easy to corner vehicle, never has major problems, only common problems are the weather striping around the door. Both interior and exterior are amazingly designed and cost of maintnance is really cheap. Best feature of the car is the fun factor, i have never met a person who owned a miata and said "when you drive a miata, you experience a drive that no other person who will understand unless you have driven one with no limits". Apr 07, 2012

by Amanda G

Sep 28, 2010

Performance ~ stock 4 cylinder manual tranny with quick acceleration and braking Build Quality ~ Built to last Appearance ~ Not a big fan of the pop up lights, but several mods are available for this. Cost of Ownership ~ Averages 30mpg and requires little maintenance to run perfectly Fun Factor ~ Definitely!Sep 28, 2010

by Carl M

Jul 07, 2010

The performance in my car has been modified and it runs quite well compared to stock. The build quality on the car is quite good and it makes for easy quick mods that can really spruce up the fun level that it provides. The cars appearance reminds some of early '60s British roadsters, but to me it looks like a really small 4cyl convertible. Cost of ownership is extremely low, and even a car like mine that has been pretty seriously modified still hasn't given me an extra expenses over standard random maintenance. All Miatas are quite fun to drive, and with another 100hp, they are even more fun.Jul 07, 2010

by Sylvia R

Jul 03, 2010

Pick it up on Monday - its immaculate and got it cheap it feel and sounds fantastic - new rear window and the hood is fantastic with a cover - windy windows and no power steering so will be fun = back to basics Jul 03, 2010

by Thomas K

Jun 06, 2010

If you can find a M edition at a low price do not pass it up. Miata's handle like a dream. Great on gas. Cheap and easy to work on. For such a small car everything under the hood was easy to get to. Jun 06, 2010

by Eric D

Nov 03, 2009

Love the overall looks. Most people dislike the flip up headlights, but that is my favorite parts of the car. The car handles quite well, and since its RWD, you can't go wrong there. There are quite a few rattles on the interior that I need to address, but it has gone through 100,000 miles without no major issues, just replacing the slave cylinder for the clutch.Nov 03, 2009

by Becky G

Sep 20, 2009

Its a fun little car which is good with the roof down, not good on fuel consumption but does sound good with the exhaust. Basic interior but it gets me from A to B so its all good. Try one.Sep 20, 2009

by Kara B

Aug 20, 2008

I absolutely LOVE this car. I love it so much that I have two of them (the other is my husband's 1990.) She handles well, runs like a dream, and has needed little to no maintenance. I average about 28-29 MPG in the city and 30-32 MPG on the hwy. It's a very fun car to drive! The only downside is that it's SO low to the ground sometimes it takes some effort to get out of the car. :)Aug 20, 2008

by Nathan W

Jun 25, 2008

It may not be the fastest, it may not be the largest, it may not be the roomiest or spacious, it may not be exclusive, it may not be flashy, it may not have enough cup holders, but you can be for damn sure, it's the best car I've ever owned. I will never give it up!Jun 25, 2008

by Alex R

Mar 15, 2008

If you don't need more than two seats this is a truly fun car. I had the R model, so the ride was firm, bordering on harsh. But it was a good trade off. The top is one other makers should copy for it's simplicity and ease of use. The so called tonneau cover was a pain but you should use it to protect the top from the sun. If you live where it is cold, consider getting the hard top with the rear defroster. You will be more comfortable. Mar 15, 2008

by Matthew B

Jan 13, 2008

Corners like a sports car should, so well balanced it will keep you out of trouble as a beginner and also still reward the more experienced driver. So much grip that I've stopped in the space of half a mini roundabout from 30mph! Wheel geometry is fully adjustable on all MX-5's so you can tune the handling to suit. Mine has done 114,000 miles and still revs and goes like a new car.Jan 13, 2008

by Konstantin A

Jan 05, 2008

Convertible driving is different, good handling, absolute reliable car: no problem in 6 years Jan 05, 2008

by Josh J

Jan 04, 2008

Fun car to drive, especially in the summer. Mediocre acceleration but amazing handling and braking. Drifter.Jan 04, 2008

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