The Mazda Miata Base for 2004: Improving on 2003

Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Mazda Miata are quite excited about their purchase. The Miata has held a position among the top of the Miata line of car for more than a generation. It is a significant car, and the 2004 model is no different. The Mazda Miata comes under the heading of convertible models that are exiciting.

2004 Mazda Miata Base Specs

The Miata Base is equipped with a Mazda 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Mazda.

The 2004 Miata's standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 14.50 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Miata comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The Miata is 178.70 inches long, 69.10 inches wide, and 57.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $16,615 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $15,531. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2004 Miata gets 29 - 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 - 25 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

Parting Shots

The 2003 model began the promise of the Mazda Miata. The 2004 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Mazda hopes that the Miata Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.