1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Long-Term Road Test

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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Long-Term Road Test

Driving home from Laguna Seca in out 1997 Mazda Miata.

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fordson1

Pretty all right? The Honda Pilot over at the next pump, with twice the weight, twice the displacement and a lot more drag, will get 23.5 mpg at 65 mph.

And yes, I know rain will degrade mileage...like maybe 1 mpg.

alex4515

Makes me think of a trip home from Phoenix to Dallas after Thanksgiving of 2009 - my wife, my 9 month old son and I took the northern route and drove through slush/snow/ice/rain etc. for about 5-6 hours of the first leg. It was definitely a trip I will never forget!

bankerdanny

That's similar ileage to what I get from my far less powerful, carburated '72 MGB.

What's the status of the new engine? Are you mining, smelting, and forging the parts yourselves?

duck87

Greaet lead photo shot Kurt (I guess it's a given...); that fuel economy isn't bad considering the trackday thrown in...

nomercy346

Did you guys remove the side windows? Why?

Was already wondering when I read your comments on the waterproof jacket...

stovt001_

That's fantastic mileage for a track day.

The most stressful drive I ever had was a trip back from Laguna Seca in the rain. I decided to take the long scenic route home down Highway 1. And once I reached the point of no return, the clouds opened.