Is the MX-5 a good daily?

Is the MX-5 a good daily?

Is Mazda MX-5 automatic reliable?

The new Mazda MX-5 has been in showrooms and on the road since late March. The compact soft-top has a reputation for being very reliable, and Mazda says that, to date, there have only been 10 recalls affecting the Mazda MX-5.

However, the new model has caused a number of problems for those who bought the previous generation from the end of last year, and the earlier version was not exempt from having problems when it came to transmission failures. Some owners are complaining that the automatic transmission has not worked properly on the new car.

If you own a Mazda MX-5 with a manual transmission, should you still buy the automatic version? What do you think of this problem? Mazda MX-5 Manual or Automatic. In our tests, the 2.0-litre engine in the MX-5 produces 163bhp and 130lb ft of torque. In terms of performance, it comes highly recommended. At low speeds, the car is very agile, and the power delivery is very good, with lots of torque delivered at low revs. Above 4000rpm, it revs to 9000rpm, so when accelerating away from traffic lights, you'll feel rewarded by the good power delivery from the engine.

The engine is very refined, so it should prove to be popular with Mazda and MX-5 fans who have to look after a lot of miles and a number of hard trips. In contrast, in slow city traffic, where the driver does not have to accelerate from standstill, it does take a little longer to get up to speed because the engine requires a bit more effort to get going, but it gives up more fuel and more fuel emissions. A lot of Mazda fans say the new car is like driving an old MX-5.

When it comes to braking, there is a good linear pedal response and good levels of grip in the chassis. As with the previous model, the Mazda MX-5 brakes well and provides a confident ride, even with all-season tyres.

The suspension setting is ideal for any sort of driving where you want to have a smooth and comfortable ride. In the city, it should be set more firmly to deal with all those bumps and potholes; as a result, the steering is light, the front wheels just have to go where they're told, and the ride has plenty of comfort.

Is Mazda Miata automatic good?

What does manual transmission have that automatic has?

Hi, I am a newbie on this forum and also to this "topic". I decided to get the best in this segment in my daily usage and it's Mazda Miata. It's going to have a MT and an automatic.

The question is, what would be the difference? Would I feel the automatic transmission more responsive to the car's handling or I would feel more in control? What are your suggestions? I am not talking of the driveability differences between a MZ and a Caddy with an automatic trans as both are superbly driveable cars. I am talking about the control and experience one has in such a car when choosing the automatic over the manual trans.

Hi Jb. I think you make two very good points there - if you go for an automatic, you are not only giving up the benefits of manual gearshifting - but you are also giving up the fun of shifting gears, so you are giving up one of the main attractions of the Miata. Now, whether that's worth giving up will depend on what's most important to you. If you're mostly just interested in getting from A to B, and perhaps want a car which is relatively economical for its size (and your driving habits), an automatic may be more suitable. On the other hand, if you want a sports car, you might be happier with a manual - and I'd certainly agree that a manual is way easier to operate in tight situations.

So what are you looking for? The Miata has been around since 1989, so at least 4 generations of Mazdas have had manual trannys. So the first thing I look for when shopping for a manual is how often do they make a comeback, that is if it is more likely to be replaced with a new one, or kept as standard.

A new Miata costs about 15000, so I would wait at least a year. However, a 2024 will give you a good idea of what it is like, as they come out annually in September.

The second thing I look for, is whether or not the owner has used it extensively, and is not afraid to mess it up. That's the problem with a manual, all it takes is one bad gear change, or one bad turn with the stick, and everyone will have an opinion.

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