Car financing: white 2021 Mazda MX-5 GT in Ruby

Buying the 2021 Mazda MX-5 GT

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Mazda MX-5 GT 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 the 2021 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

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train; have those parts checked.

The figures, translated

The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. 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.

The combined figure, 7.9 L/100 km, means roughly 24 litres for 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $41.49 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

A good match for

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

Inside and out

Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.

Rent it for a week first

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. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.

Narrowing it down

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

Running costs

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.83 in fuel.

Renting for Ruby

Ruby is about 2,589 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Ruby starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Your move

Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.