2000 Mazda MX5 Miata Sport Package review from North America
"Looking for a great little sports car? - NOT HERE!!"
General comments?
Even though I loved my '85 Fiero GT (V6), I wanted to drive something lighter and experience "the best little sports car on the road".
Boy was I disappointed.
The new models have power steering, totally destroying any of the "purist" feeling any of the older ones might've had with its sloppiness, lightness, and lack of feel.
These cars are unbelievable tiny, I don't think they're made for humans. I am only 5-4 and felt incredibly cramped. All the controls are equally Barbie-sized.
The engine with its gargantuan 1.8 liters of displacement makes for very slow acceleration.
It is very buzzy and uncomfortable to drive at speed; to keep up with traffic at 35mph you need to be screaming at 4000rpms! And this thing is touted as a "touring car"?!
Horrible piece of junk, nothing like what I expected, thank god for Fieros.
Recommended reviews
| It'd be a great second car.. |
|
| 1999 - MX5 10th Anniversary Edition 1.8L DOHC Beautifully styled roadster with cornering abilities like no other and reliability to boot! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Fiero |
| Date of Entry | 9th August, 2001 |