2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Owners of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata love the fun driving experience, its sporty feel, and reliable performance. Many drivers appreciate its handling, especially with the manual transmission, which adds to the excitement. However, some note the lack of modern tech features and that the car may feel small for daily use. Overall, it's seen as a solid choice for those looking for a fun weekend car."
6speed manual with Lsd rear end. Its missing a turbo or superchager.
October 14, 2026Fun to drive!! Great little sports car!
March 29, 2008Fans of the Mazda MX-5 Miata already know that this is the most popular sports car of all time, for many good reasons. The great handling, 30mpg highway and overall sensible design of the car, combined with its outstanding reliability and low cost of ownership, make it a great car to own. The 2008 is from the NC series, or 3rd version of this classic car. The NC, with the larger 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine, is a totally redesigned version, yet is a stylistic throwback to the original NA series car. I wasnt fond of the NB style body. The 2008 NC is the last year before the designers at Mazda introduced the smiley face shaped grill, so that became the cutoff date for my being interested in the car. The soft convertible top has an improved design which makes it easier to use. Also, the available power retractable hardtop option is seen as a great improvement—a best of both worlds solution. My 1992 Miata M series was my daily driver for over 20 years. Im replacing it with a 2007 Mazda MX-5 which I found after a 2008 model I was looking at became unavailable. I am awaiting delivery of the 2007 car as I write this review.
January 28, 2024What owners say
6speed manual with Lsd rear end. Its missing a turbo or superchager.
October 14, 2026Fun to drive!! Great little sports car!
March 29, 2008Fans of the Mazda MX-5 Miata already know that this is the most popular sports car of all time, for many good reasons. The great handling, 30mpg highway and overall sensible design of the car, combined with its outstanding reliability and low cost of ownership, make it a great car to own. The 2008 is from the NC series, or 3rd version of this classic car. The NC, with the larger 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine, is a totally redesigned version, yet is a stylistic throwback to the original NA series car. I wasnt fond of the NB style body. The 2008 NC is the last year before the designers at Mazda introduced the smiley face shaped grill, so that became the cutoff date for my being interested in the car. The soft convertible top has an improved design which makes it easier to use. Also, the available power retractable hardtop option is seen as a great improvement—a best of both worlds solution. My 1992 Miata M series was my daily driver for over 20 years. Im replacing it with a 2007 Mazda MX-5 which I found after a 2008 model I was looking at became unavailable. I am awaiting delivery of the 2007 car as I write this review.
January 28, 2024Pure open top driving fun. Miata is always the answer!
July 15, 2023Great car. Always dead reliable. Feels faster than it is. Extremely low maintenance costs!
December 7, 2020Our 2008 Mazda Miata SE is a sporty, fun car to drive. It is solid with tight steering. For a four cylinder, it has some power. While it doesn’t have some of the modern amenities like Bluetooth or a USB port, the Bose sound system is high quality. The convertible top is manual, but very easy to use. There is a decent amount of storage with several compartments and a nice sized trunk for a vehicle is that size. All in all, a very good value for what we paid. Highly recommended for a weekend car!!!
October 1, 2020Looks great, nimble as a cat, stops on a dime, quick thru the gates, easy on the pocketbook. What more could you want? BANG FOR THE BUCK, a street-legal go-kart! It's my first NEW MX-5, 3rd one I've owned.
March 18, 2009I have owned five mx5s and the 2008 is my favorite model. I like the wide low profile body. The Grand touring had a very nice comfortable leather cockpit. I had upgraded the suspension with sway bars and racing springs I had fun with it at thunder Hill raceway in Sonoma. Aside from me classic 1990 that I still have that one got the most looks and attention. I just sold my 2016 MX5 club sport. It was just too small comfort wise. Plus because of inventory issues the car increased in value 7,000 more than I pay for it so I would have been a full night to sell it LOL but and now shopping for another 2008 enjoy!
January 2, 2022Well appointed. Not sure of value, but I did buy it. Nothing else is like a Miata.
November 7, 2022The most awsome sports car, the car of my dreams! She handles like a dream, stops on a dime, makes me a better driver, and the looks i get damn, never a dull moment, have a smile everytime we go out, love her!!!
April 10, 2013
