What makes a Mazda MX-5 Miata a good car?
From the ground up, the Mazda MX-5 Miata was designed to be a small, uncomplicated roadster. In fact, Mazda focused so much on it being lightweight that it basically has the minimal mechanical complexity a modern car can have, while still meeting all legal and safety requirements.
Why does my Mazda Miata smoke in the morning?
1 people found this helpful. It sounds like the oil that puddles in the head when you shut off the engine is leaking down past the valve stems into the combustion chambers. This oil will normally burn off when you first start the engine after it has set awhile, hence the smoking for a short period of time.
Which is the best alternative to a Miata?
The Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky are perfect Miata alternatives if you want to buy American. They might not give you exactly the same driving experience as an MX-5, but with either of these lightweight two-seat roadsters, you sure won’t be frowning behind the wheel. This one’s for sale right now for $9500.
How long has the Mazda Miata been around?
The Mazda Miata, which has been around since 1989, may be the only Mazda sports cars you can buy new from a dealership, but there are plenty of second-hand Mazda sports cars from over the decades to be found if you’re willing to look around.
Is the MX-5 Miata RF a soft top?
When Mazda told me that an MX-5 Miata RF was in the press fleet, I became giddy. I want a Miata — it’s the car I would buy if I had the money. A soft-top Club with a manual transmission and the Brembo/Recaro package, that’s the dream. Mazda told me they had a Club RF. What they didn’t tell me was that it had an automatic transmission.
Are there any problems with the Mazda Mx5 Miata?
If not, then Mazda MX-5 owners are going to spend a lot of time driving with the top up, which creates a new problem for taller drivers .
What’s the name of the new Mazda Miata?
The 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata comes in two basic flavors: the soft-top MX-5 Miata and the retractable hardtop Mazda MX-5 Miata RF. We went with the soft top since we prefer that car’s classic lines and simple, easy-to-operate manual-folding top.
Can a Miata be driven with the top down?
If the top is down, you have a little bit of room for maneuver, but with the top down any movement is severely restricted. Aside from taking care not to bang your head on the low roof, ladies, in particular, need to be careful that they exit the Miata with a little poise.