2002 Mazda Miata

Pros: Steering and shifter feel, handling, driving position, pure driving enjoyment

Cons: Noise, ride, obstructed view forward, room with top up not suited to daily driver

The Bottom Line: No car at any price offers more driving enjoyment at legal speeds. But not well-suited for highway travel or many commutes.

Review: This review should have been written years ago. For some reason I kept putting it off. But I did not want my 100th contribution to be about any old car (I've also been putting off a review of the Kia Optima). I wanted it to be about a special car. The ...

Pros: Having that GoCart you always wanted, and being able to takit way past 100

Cons: Guess all your "big boned" girlfriends can't come along... Gee Golly Gosh Darn :-D

The Bottom Line: If you want a daily driver and don't have any special ed requirements than this is the ride for you.

Review: Hmm I dont think Miata is a fitting name, it basically means "reward" but thats just having one in the driveway. I think ZOOM ZOOM ROADSTER would be a much more accurate description of this pocket rocket. For a car of these dimensions it is one tough ...

Pros: Shifts good, you can hear music very well even with the top down

Cons: only has two seats

The Bottom Line: Its the funnest car to drive and definately attracts attention

Review: I got a Miata for my Senior year in highschool about 2 weeks ago. Its a 2002 base model.The only thing is its a standard and I have to learn to drive it. Fortunately it shifts awesome and has made it so easy to learn. My dad likes it so much, he takes it...

Pros: FUN! Incredible handling; Good powerplant and drivetrain

Cons: Impractical, especially if you have kids at home; various obstructions

The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking for something fun to drive.

Review: After owning and working on a FWD car, I decided I didn't want to work on another (transmission work on a FWD is a pain). After driving a friend's 1993 Miata Limited Edition, I was hooked. I made an attempt to buy a 1999 Miata a few years ago, but the ...

Pros: fun fun fun

Cons: miss it in the winter time

The Bottom Line: If you want to put a smile on your face, this car will make you feel like a kid again. Zoom Zoom says it all.

Review: Lets get one thing up front, this is not a SUV, its not a family sedan, its not a utilitarian type of vehicle in any way. This car is about fun, this car reminds you of those old days when you put together a go-cart with two by fours and wheels from an...

Pros: Superb handling, nice engine notes, pulls in every gear, goes where you want it.

Cons: No roll bar, hardtop is an expensive option

The Bottom Line: If you want a quick, nimble little roadster, drive a Miata and see for yourself.

Review: I am the proud new owner of a 2002 Miata and the pure enjoyment of driving this car has motivated me to write this review and help spread the word. As written in another review, this car does seem to have a reputation of being a 'chick car', or even a ...

Pros: Handling, road feel, convertible, shifter, looks, attention. And, oh yeah... FUN!!!

Cons: Difficulty engaging sixth gear, cupholders and armrest compete, rinky-dink storage binnacle.

The Bottom Line: If you want more fun in your life, BUY IT.

Review: MY HISTORY WITH THE MIATA I have owned two Miatas. In 1996, I bought a 1992 Miata and owned it for about two years. I purchased my current 2002 MX-5 in August of '06. I bought the '02 because my first Miata was such a blast. THE SOUL OF THE ...

Pros: styling, quick acceleration, fuel economy, fun-to-drive, relatively quiet with top down

Cons: blind spots with soft top up, ABS optional!!!, ride too stiff with optional suspension package

The Bottom Line: The Miata is very fun to drive, has a usable amount of cargo space, and can hold its own against sports cars costing twice as much.

Review: This new Miata was redesigned in 1998, and has continued to slowly evolve ever since. What remains is still a lightweight, fun-to-drive sports roadster that was never intended to be an everyday car.

EXTERIOR: The new Miata's styling is...

Pros: Reinvigorates that passion for driving. Great exhaust sound & wonderful Styling.

Cons: Cramped interior for us 6 footers. Not exactly economy car gas mileage figures.

The Bottom Line: Buy this car, but only if you have an everyday "mule" or "beater" for your commute. Would make a great addition to your garage and loves sunshine-filled weekend excursions.

Review: I picked up my baby to get back a passion for driving that I had almost lost with the seemingly endless commutes to and from work. The car almost anticipates your next request and stands ready and willing to make you a satisfied sports car owner. Yes, I...

Pros: entirely perfect

Cons: sound system

Review: To tell the truth, I have always thought that the Miata was just plain ugly. I decided to downsize my 4 door sedan, and along the journey of getting smaller I came across my 2002 Miata. I am in love and thats all I have to say about ...