In my opinion, the third generation Mazda MX-5 NC is more refined than NA, more powerful than NB, has a strong playability and sports genes, and now with the age of the car, this car has become a big affordable toy.
Given the early launch of the NC, the first models are now close to 20 years old, so it is difficult for us to find a sports car in good overall condition on the market.
But recently, I found the car at MAXmotive in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a dealership that likes to run special custom versions of cars while doing consignment work on classic American muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s. Of course, there are exceptions, such as this Mazda MX-5 NC.
The overseas Mazda MX-5 can be called a legendary model, although the price is not expensive, the power is not as explosive as many supercars, but it has been welcomed by many people.
Even many owners said that even though the mileage reached more than 200,000 miles, the performance of the car was still quite stable, and it had hardly undergone major repairs except for daily maintenance.
In addition to the low mileage, the car is fairly well preserved, with black paint and saddle tan leather upholstery that looks a little luxurious, and the Miata has a near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution for excellent handling and driving.
Powered by a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 166 hp (170 hp in the manual version), 7200 rpm red line, and a drivetrain mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Sport mode and paddle shifters on the steering wheel help you pretend to be Michael Schumacher during the final sprint stages of the track.
The car's current odometer shows 54,033 miles (86,957 km).
Unlike what is seen in the domestic market, this car is equipped with a soft-top convertible structure, and the current convertible works normally, and the overall condition is quite excellent.
Finally, let's talk about the price, the car started at $26,340 in the U.S. market, and now it's priced at $17,500 (about 110,000 yuan) without tax, and the same money can buy a Toyota Corolla in the U.S., but obviously Mazda will be more interesting.
If such a car is placed in the domestic market, how much do you think it will sell?