Thoughts on Mazda MX-5. Just an open discussion about the car, any experiences with them or anecdotes of times you’ve enjoyed driving one. Keen on getting myself one in the future as a weekend/ mainly summer car. I moved from a Civic Type S to a MK2.5 MX5 about 7 months ago. It’s been so unbelievably fun it’s unreal. Zero EV has also managed to keep the car’s weight very close to that of the original, despite the fact that it has fitted it with a 26 kWh battery pack that actually sits under the hood. The This reflected the slowdown in MX-5 sales over time – the half-millionth MX-5 had arrived in under ten years from the very first car, yet it took 12 years to only get four-fifths of the way 50. Acceleration thanks to the more advanced 2.0-litre is strong and the ridiculously light 1052kg kerb weight makes its 135kW and 205Nm seem like a lot more. Under hard braking, the four-piston Brembo front brakes of the RS seem to reduce the mass even further still with a beautifully positive feel and minimal pedal travel. Other Recommendations for Best First Car. Other good choices for an economical first car are Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Nissan Altima (4-cyl), Ford F-150 or Chevrolet Silverado trucks, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Subaru Forester. These are all vehicles that have good reliability histories, are economical, and have relatively The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a legendary enthusiast car that’ll put a smile on any motorist’s face. aftermarket solutions to this minor quibble after my first day had a good amount of I'd set aside anywhere from £1200-2000 for the car, assuming you want one that wont cost you another grand next MOT, Road tax is pretty universally £325/year thanks to the hefty emissions. Insurance is entirely down to you and your situation, so I cant comment. Get some quotes, try classic car insurers and I think the MX5 owners club has some This isn't the first MX-5 Miata to pass through our long-term fleet, and each one seems to have charmed us more than the last. And this car is so good at being a convertible, too. I know that FExKiBC.