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When the Miata was introduced in the summer of 1989 conventional wisdom said nobody wanted an inexpensive sports car. So much for conventional wisdom. . . . The Miata not only captured the hearts of driving enthusiasts longing for the days of the classic British roadster, it became the must-have fashion accessory of the day. In the beginning dealers routinely charged, and people willingly paid, thousands above the suggested retail price for Mazdas little roadster. The feeding frenzy soon ended; nevertheless, the shifting dollar-to-yen exchange rate eventually boosted the cars suggested retail price to feeding-frenzy levels. While sales have trailed off, the Miata remains the worlds best-selling roadster. The 1997½ Miata will be the last of its current body style.
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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pros: fun to drive, always works, nothing ever breaks, speedy
cons: obviously space
ridiculously reliable
I got my 97 Miata when I was 16. It was my first car. I learned how to drive a stick on it. While yo... See Full Review
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pros: Reliability, Fun, top down, I can burn 'em in 3 gears
cons: small, impractical (who cares!), 2 seats, wind noise
STO
I bought a 1997 Mazda Miata STO used and have loved it since I saw it. It may not be a 'mans' car bu... See Full Review
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pros: Handles amazingly, fun to drive, incredibly reliable, and convertible top.
cons: Storage space, lacks power, and plastic rear window is a pain. (ie no defroster)
Sporty and Economical: The Miata delivers
I have owned my '97 Miata for almost a year now, and it is been great reliable transportation. As a... See Full Review
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pros: Fun! Excellent handling, an auditory treat, great reliability, crash safety
cons: Could use more power, a bit on the noisy side, small trunk
Fun, Agile, Reasonably Economical & Comfortable
You don't buy a Miata with practicality high on your list of needs. It's a car you buy if you want a... See Full Review
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pros: Fun Factor. Quality. Zoom Zoom! Zoom! Curves.
cons: Storage space. Not the car for a long freeway trip.
Fun!!!
I just bought a '97 that was already set up with Jackson Racing intake, headers, and exhaust. So her... See Full Review
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pros: Everything. Handling superior with the 215/45/16's Falkens & racing rims. Get the roll bar.
cons: R u kidding, none.
Just bought an STO MX-5 with racing rims
Always wanted this car. It may be the best car I've ever seen. Has the roll bar, midnight blue, tan... See Full Review
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pros: Handling, Fun Factor, Well built, Sun
cons: None
The Best Money I ever Spent on a car
I had reservations about buying this car because of its size, and practicality. I had been wanting o... See Full Review
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pros: Go cart handling, eats boost like pie. Very high performance potential.
cons: Low hp stock. Is a speedbump to anything bigger than an accord.
A real gearhead's car!
I got a miata because I was introduced to autocross when I owned a civic. When I saw stock miatas po... See Full Review
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pros: Handling, build quality
cons: Power, amenities, noise
Still the one
Previously I owned a 1991 Toyota Corolla LE. I own a 1997 Mazda Miata M-Edition in Marina Green Met... See Full Review
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pros: Fun, easy to maintain, one of the least expensive roadsters out there
cons: Oh, there is a trunk, I though it was the glove box ...
Most fun for the buck...
I've owned this vehicle from 1998 to May 2000. I can say that I bought it on a whim after I test dro... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Features | |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Seats |
| Year | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 1.8L - 4 Cylinders |
| Size | Subcompact |
| Style | Performance |
| Class | Convertible |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Model | MX-5 Miata |
| Pricing | |
| Current Retail Price | $5,564 - $6,899 |
| Original List Price | $19,125 |
| Current Wholesale Price | $3,419 - $4,240 (Update Date: 1/1/06) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Available Models | Miata 2 Dr Convertible |
| Product ID | 21649626 |
