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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 21-22/27-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 166HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.9
Exterior: 4.7
Interior: 4.5
Overall: 4.7
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2008 Mazda Miata
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2008 Mazda Miata
1. Ease of top operation
2. Handling
3. Transmission
4. Sound system
5. Keyless entry and anti-theft system
Top 5 Cons of 2008 Mazda Miata
1. Cup holder location
2. Supercharger option
3. More legroom
4. Bigger trunk
5. Built-in garage door opener
2008 Mazda Miata Reviews by Consumers
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By Kevin144
Submitted 2010-11-27 18:06:33
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2008 Mazda Miata?
Great seats, a blast to drive daily.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Mazda Miata?
It just might be the world's most perfect car!
2008 Mazda Miata Review:
What's a day worth without a convertible?
By Kevin S.
Submitted 2010-05-16 21:11:30
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2008 Mazda Miata?
Styling.
Interior fits like a glove.
True sports roadster.
Daily driver with 30+- mpg.
Ample trunk.
Sweet motor.
Nice short throw shifter.
Comfortable seats for long drives.
The Mazda dealership repair department respects this car, so much more.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Mazda Miata?
Radio electronics are a bit out of character by being very complicated.
Lack of small emergency spare tire.
The simpler, the cheaper, the more fun.
By Marten
Submitted 2010-02-05 23:17:48
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Mazda Miata?
Sporty.
Fun to Drive.
Agile.
Retractable Hard-Top.
Great MPG.
Twice-pipes in rear.
Colors especially red (copper).
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Mazda Miata?
Better grill.
Almost all Miata drivers like the old tail lights.
Interval wipers.
Redesign console/cup holders.
Convert the indentation and front of console to tray with lid.
Outside temp and/or compass on rear view mirror would be nice feature.
2008 Mazda Miata Review:
Sporty looks (though not deafening), inexpensive and the most fun car to drive. Quality workmanship and engineering keep it out of the shop. I can dream of BMW roadsters and Maserati racers but I'm happy every day with my Miata. If you're not having fun in a Miata, we don't know how to drive.
By C.Solo
Submitted 2009-06-07 22:17:27
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2008 Mazda Miata?
A true sports car. I love everything about it. I have a sport model, 5-speed with A/C Getting 30 MPG all the time.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Mazda Miata?
"Concave" the inner door panels for more space.
More power.
2008 Mazda Miata Review:
All things considered a great sports car.
By GUEST
Submitted 2009-04-10 16:45:47
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Mazda Miata?
rear view mirror with outside temp and n/e/s/w/ directions.
the middle storage area is hampered by a low hanging catch so that you can't close it if you have anything higher then the cupholder sides. the sliding lid needs revamping.
Also the need to use Premium fuel--IN A 4 cyl car that has only 166hp. Come on now!
I did not know this till my 1st fill-up. Yikes!!!
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-05-14 16:09:00
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2008 Mazda Miata?
Fun to drive
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Mazda Miata?
NEEDS a spair tire
2008 Mazda Miata Review:
GOOD HANDLING
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-05-06 13:46:56
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2008 Mazda Miata?
Peppy car, fun to drive. Grand Touring Hardtop convertable gives you the best of both worlds.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Mazda Miata?
2008 Miata Driver seat SUCKS! Get rid of the height adjustment! or re-design it). Bar in left edge of seat really hurts after an 1/2 hour of sitting. Seats without the height adjustment are confortable. Mazda needs to recall with a fix for the seat problem.
2008 Mazda Miata Review:
Everthing about this car is great for the price. Love the Hard top convertable feature. Rag tops has a cross-member over your head, Hardtops do not. Hardtops has more headroom.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-04-04 06:46:35
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Cons: How would you improve 2008 Mazda Miata?
I was wondering about the potential use of space in the doors between the exterior metal skin and the interior door panel where the arm rest is. I think the arm rest should have had a flip up access where you could put things like pens glasses or maps. the manual parking brake handle should be removed and a foot peddle should be used instead. the door bottle holder area should be redesigned for another use; like a flip out storage bin. if something like that was done to the interior door panel i would probably buy them and replace the existing ones just for a little more space. How about placing the front plate below the grill?
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-03-31 18:16:32
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Mazda Miata?
Sporty with hardtop convertible - 29 mpg combined
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Mazda Miata?
Turbo Option
2008 Mazda Miata Review:
I like the MX-5 more than my '05 vette !
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-02-27 22:44:50
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2008 Mazda Miata?
everything
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Mazda Miata?
interval wipers,dimming rear view mirrors
2008 Mazda Miata Review:
Get a life. The cup holders in the doors and console are just fine. She's a specialty car for those who want a sports carand lets hope Mazda keeps putting the money into quality instead of advertising.
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