2011 Mazda MX5

Summary:

Great car, fun and good on gas

Faults:

Small rattling sounds at low RPMs. It's because all the little heat shields closely wrapped around the exhaust pipes. I fixed it by wrapping heat taps around the pipes between the heat shields, and pried some shields open wider. It worked well.

Little power at low RPMs. You can feel the power kicking only after 4000 RPM. I would recommend the Soft-Top model, because it is 80 pounds lighter, and therefore faster and feels more powerful. I got PRHT because of my wife…

Windshield should be bigger for better visibility. When top is closed, the narrow windshield makes you feel cramped, but it’s actually quite roomy inside.

General Comments:

Power Retractable Hard Top 6 speed.

In general, it’s a very nice car. There is no other sports car that’s good on gas, rear wheel drive, fun and reliable. The whole idea is that if you can have fun at kid’s go-kart tracks driving less than 50K/Hr (most go-karts don’t go faster than 50K/Hr), you should be able to do the same on road. This car tries to give you that feeling of a go-kart on the road (especially after you lower it).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd October, 2011