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Summary
Like all pure sports cars, the Miata is a recreational implement rather than a transportation device. Practicality doesn't apply here. There are many sports cars that deliver a lot more performance. But the new Miata is far from slow, and its agility measures up with the best for far less money.Like everything else in life, the Miata hasn't gotten any cheaper. As it enters the new millennium, the base price has crept up from what it was a decade ago, about $14,000. Still, with a base price of $21,180, it costs a lot less than a Porsche Boxster. In terms of automotive recreation, the Miata delivers a lot of value. The Miata is extremely reliable. Just check the oil and it'll run forever. Most people who sell their Miatas do so only because they need a bigger car.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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base ($21,180); LS ($23,930) |
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Engines:
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1.8-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual de-powered airbags standard (with key-operated passenger-side deactivation switch), safety belt pretensioners and force limiters ; ABS optional |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Hofu, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Miata LS ($23,930) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo, rear window defogger, intermittent wipers, power windows, power mirrors, aluminum alloy wheels, roadside assistance, Windblocker anti-draft panel, fog lights, floor mats |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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ABS ($550); 6-speed manual transmission ($650) |
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Destination Charge:
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480 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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25610 |
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Layout:
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front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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155 @ 7000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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125 @ 5500 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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23/28 |
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Wheelbase:
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89.2 |
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Length/width/height:
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155.7/66.0/48.4 |
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Track, f/r:
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55.7/56.7 |
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Turning circle:
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30.2 |
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Seating capacity:
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2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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37.1/NA/42.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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Cargo volume:
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5.1 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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2332 |
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Tires:
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P205/45WR16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc w ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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12.7 |
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