Car financing: blue 2017 Mazda MX-5 GT in Farmbrook

Car financing: the 2017 Mazda MX-5 GT

No 2017 Mazda MX-5 GT is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 2017 Mazda MX-5 GT for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

What to check on the MX-5

A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

The numbers in plain words

It uses the 2.0L 4-cylinder and 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.

By the EPA's combined rating of 8.0 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 24 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $14, and a 300 km weekend about $42. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who it is for

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Space and size

As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.

Try before you buy

Rent the MX-5 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If the MX-5 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Choosing the right one

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

The cost of driving it

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

A note on Farmbrook

We have no location in Farmbrook; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 532 km away. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Farmbrook.

Make a request

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.