1995 Mazda MX5 Base review from North America
"Best RWD cheap fun for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
None.
General comments?
Great little toy. A little visibility issue due to my height 6'1" and top down. Nice peppy engine, best gearbox I ever drove, Excellent handling.
Best fun for the money. Best gearbox. Best Top (try the Solstice for contrast). Best suspension for any cheap car. Easy to drift and recover. Good stiff chassis. My old LeBaron Turbo wallowed like a 1980s KAWI or a Volvo Convertible.
Good fuel economy 29mpg with A/C on at 70mph steady state.
Lots of aftermarket goodies.
Sexy and fits like a glove. If you want elbow room, get a Buick or anything else. This feels like a 308 I tried a long time ago. Equivalent to a sport bike. The cheapest scalpel. I duke it out on twisties with a C-6 and I keep up fine. On open straights I can't compete.
Cheap to maintain, cheap to upgrade, lots of fun.
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| Great value: Fun and Reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 23rd March, 2008 |