Comments on: 2009 Mazda MX-5 Review

By: Jason C.

Jason C. — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:47:00 +0000

Most of the time I would have to agree about having a manual transmission in a car like this is a must. However, after experiencing a 2009 Mazda Miata automatic transmission w/paddle shifters totally through my logic into the trash can about how important the manual transmission is. The car shifted wonderfully with the paddle's and they seemed like racing inspired paddle shifters. It is also very convenient to have the option to manually shift or to just drive regularly in heavy traffic or long trips.

Just my 2 cents. I love paddle shifters.

By: Chris Burdick

Chris Burdick — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:00:08 +0000

Elias, the mountain drive is surely going to be a great time.

By: Elias

Elias — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:48:55 +0000

I bought an 09 Mx-5 (True Red) in June of this year. Before I made my first payment I had 5k miles on the car. This is my first Miata and I truly didnt understand the "miata love and loyalty" until I got one. I actually even enjoy driving the 13 miles to work. Heading to the mountains in a few weeks…..I CANT WAIT!!!

By: Victor

Victor — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:44:06 +0000

I bought a 2008 MX-5 in copper red, with the retractable hard top. All in all, I couldn't be more pleased… While the Bose sound system is alright, I've found that the best 'music' is that produced by the car itself when the top is down: the swoosh of car cutting through air, the gravelly hum of the engine, and the thrum of tires working their magic on the surface of a winding country road. Magic!

By: Tony Borroz

Tony Borroz — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:16:44 +0000

You know, I've owned Miatas (almost exclusively) since '92, and I'm fatter than I should be.

The guy that first turned me on to Miatas was a friend of mine that was an Olympic class rower. 6 foot 4, 220 pounds, and you wouldn't think he cold fit in a Miat, but he did, no problem.

Now, S2000 on the other hand … I could never fit my shoulders in those cars.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:23:05 +0000

haha, I actually thought about doing that, too. I did like the car more than I thought I would. I still wouldn't buy one, and not only because I'm too big, but because it's just not my type of car. I'd rather have something like the Nissan 370Z.

By: Nicholas Borgia

Nicholas Borgia — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:14:26 +0000

I think a picture of you squeezed in the car with the top up would've made for a great picture.

Glad you enjoyed it though. They are terrific cars.