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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata User Reviews

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 7 reviews

  • Performance:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Appearance:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Overall:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5

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"ride" 4 reviews
"handling" 3 reviews
"power" 2 reviews

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Jake writes:
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Review
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2008 Mazda Mx5 — this is by far the most fun, best handling, smoothest riding, well balanced car that i have ever been in and have ever drove. motor trend magazine loves this car and so do i. very quick, and handles like a dream

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Christopher writes:
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Review
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Performance, handeling, comfort & styling

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trunk space

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The Adult Version Of A Go-cart! — After reading Consumer Reports, I made the choice of going with their recommended choice for roadster in this price range. Mazda built this car with driver comfort and performance in mind. From the short throw shifter, to controls on the steering wheel and heated leather seats for the cool summer nights with the top down, one can't help but smile while driving this incredible machine. I owned a 99 Miata LS, and the improvements since then are amazing. I personally enjoy the added leg room, no more cramped legs on a long drive. UPDATE.....Still love Miatas....just not enough room for me and my Saint Bernard to enjoy it...sold it :-( . The new owner keeps in touch and is having a blast!

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Min-Sung writes:
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Review
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Can be a everyday car.  

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Small.  But what can you expect from a 2 seated roadster.  Manual shifter is not as smooth as i would like.  really notchy.  

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Best 28k You Can Spend Legally — Handling is pretty good as well as the acceleration. The power retractable hardtop works really well and you feel more secure than in the ragtop although headroom is less.

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Vivek writes:
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport Review
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Best thing ive ever driven!!!

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Nothing!!!

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Amazing — The 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!!!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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pradaninja writes:
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Light weight fun hugs corners. Looks great.

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A lil small but my dad is 6 foot 6inches and he enjoys driving it.

pradaninja
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Great Price Great Look Fun Drive Fantastic Car! — I love this car it makes driving to work everday fun. No complaints here. I would recommend getting this car in stick it is a 5 speed and you have to shift alot but its so much fun it doesnt matter.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jamie writes:
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition Review
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Sharp, nimble, quick, holds its value

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Small trunk

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Street Legal Go-kart — Looks 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.

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Freeman writes:
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prht

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low power

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Mx-5 Reveiw — this is a great car i love it the performance is ok could have more power, the build quality is pretty good the car is beautiful very fun to drive the cost of ownership is well it can be expensive mine gets about 270 to the tank i would recommend this car to anyone looking for a fun little roadster to drive

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Cost $17,128 Average Instant Market Value $25,433 Average Instant Market Value $25,372 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 27 25 28
Horsepower 166 237 215
Crash Test Rating 8 4 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 5.3 5.0 8.5
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.1 44.3 42.0

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews

Overall A Wonderful Car To Drive! By Almenmarine

I would recommend this car in a heart beat. It is very fun to drive, it turns heads constantly, and i get many compliments on the Two tone with matching rims that came with the special edition model. ... Read More

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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews

Best Handling Roadster On The Planet! By Racer_X

The MX-5 really does handle superbly! It's like the car is in telepathic contact with you! The short throw shifter and brakes are world class. Decent amount of trunk space and nice acceleration due... Read More

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2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews

A Car For Who Wants To Be Different From The Mass By ricmartini69

Fun to drive, easy to maintain and people makes nice comments to you when see you driving it. The car responds fast to the pilot request and very precise.I recommend this car to single and people who ... Read More

Most Fun Car I Have Owned By miatalease

We have had a blast leasing this vehicle. It was our summer vehicle for use for trips to the ocean or the mountains. Climbing hills was effortless and winding roads were a must find. Sad that the l... Read More

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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews

Fantastic Car To Own! By JWStewart

Love owning this car!!! My wife and I enjoy taking a late night spin with the top down and looking at the stars or off to the beach on the weekend or just driving around town while others check out o... Read More

'09 Miata Gt Prht By Rich

Fun car. Handles like a dream. Hard top has a little more body roll than the soft top. Stability Control and traction control work great, though you will want to shut it off if you want the rear to... Read More

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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews

My Mazda Mx-5 Touring By mightymini11

I really like this car and will love it, this week will be week two. I feel very comfortable with the car and it's handling characteristics but am not impressed by it's lack of power and it's heavy r... Read More

The Best Car Ever Made By Steve_D

For the price you will not fine a finer piece of automobile machinery made in the planet. This is a true sports coupe. WIth the cabriolet aspect adding more fun to a car that is already the most fun... Read More

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