2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front?
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 4,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a clean…
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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — extended warranty on a used luxury car
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 27,500 miles. I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — buyer question from Brooklyn
I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quotes witho…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — lowering springs made the car nervous on rough roads
Ride height looks right, but the car now feels busier over broken pavement. Alignment is in range. Would you look at bump travel, damper match, toe or tire pre…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — question: Weird vibration only between 62–70 mph
Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets a littl…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — what changed after 100k miles? — trying to narrow this down
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — water spots keep coming back after correction
Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change would you…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — question: Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn't leak. Has anyone isolated a trim/latch/felt c…
MileageHunterCommunity StarterNov 10, 20252024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubOrange County12 replies0 helpful
Project car budget is already getting away from me
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 14,500 miles. Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrai…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty? — anyone dealt with this recently?
I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a n…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — what changed after 100k miles?
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
Can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?
Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you v…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — factory order status has not moved in weeks
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 28,000 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks.