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Used 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Saved my life... best little car

Sherylm, 09/25/2007
Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

I have driven this sweet little car for the last few summers, and enjoyed every minute. Today, I got t-boned on the driver's side by someone running a stop sign, and I'm alive. Really sore, but alive. The outside of the car was really damaged, but the frame protected me well enough, that I can write this review. Not only was she beautiful and fun, but she turned out to be the best car in the most important sense. Thank you.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Miata Still Has It...

vtmiller, 12/17/2005
Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Owned for 2 years and besides my Nissan SE-R 1992 (before they changed body style), this is the most fun car I've owned and perhaps even ridden in. Even my buddy's Porsche 911 (although powerful) doesn't generate the same feel as the Miata roadster. The Shinsen edition color got great reactions (some even asked what kind of car it was - Jaguar?) and there are tons of modifications one can do (under the hood) and styling. I've kept mine pretty stock, but plan on adding turbo next year for some racing pep. Nothing is needed for daily driving, but if you want to zip through the city, park anywhere, and lose stress with windy road driving anytime -- this is the car for you! Love it.

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5 out of 5 stars

New and fresh indeed

Burt Lauderbaugh, 05/14/2006
Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Anyone looking for a special used MX-5 should take the time and effort to find the Shinsen Edition, made only in 2003. It draws many looks and inquiries. Great gas mileage also. Close to 30 mpg with no babying at all. Just pure fun.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Zoom Zoom

celica_122, 03/20/2007
Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Cup holders are a hassle. Small interior. But I wanted a roadster and got one. The most fun to drive of any car I have driven. Someone traded a BMW Z3 for a Miata the day I was at the dealership, so what does that tell you? This is (in my opinion) the best roadster you can buy. If I get depressed I just go for a ride in my Shinsen!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Fun but only in the sun

Shinsen, 08/05/2004
Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen 2dr Roadster (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Love the looks. Many think it is a exotic at first look. Great car for nice sunday drives. Very fun to drive and gets the looks!!

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