Car financing: 2008 Mazda MX-5
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Mazda MX-5 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2008 Mazda MX-5 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.85 |
2008 Mazda MX-5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,400 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,430 | $3,430 | $3,570 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Mazda MX-5
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (2), equipment (2) and tires (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2008 Mazda MX-5
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2008 Mazda MX-5 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 2008 Mazda MX-5 before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
Engine and fuel
The 2.0L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Expect about 29 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.8 L/100 km combined rating. In energy, every 100 km costs about $17.15 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
The MX-5 in everyday use
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the MX-5 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Drive the MX-5 on your commute before you commit to it. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Narrowing it down
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $171.50 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Over to you
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Mazda MX-5 from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Mazda MX-5
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Mazda MX-5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Mazda MX-5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Mazda MX-5?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Mazda MX-5 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2008 Mazda MX-5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3430.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.