For over 35 years, the Mazda Miata has made a name for itself as an exhilarating two-seat roadster with youthful driving dynamics. Just a few years after the Miata launched, the Sahuaro Miata Club in Arizona was formed in 1992. Today, the club has over 250 members and hosts regular events throughout the year. The next event will be a Route 66 road trip to Laughlin, Nevada.
Why do enthusiasts love the Miata so much? The car’s overarching appeal comes from its “affordable fun.” It was engineered with lightweight design, near-perfect weight distribution and nimble handling – all with the benefit of a relatively low entry-level price tag and mechanical reliability.
Featured on AutoHunter is this 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring. The car is being sold by a private seller in Durham, North Carolina, and the auction will end Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PDT.
Finished in Galaxy Gray, it is an accident-free, damage-free example with a clean CARFAX report and only 34,919 miles on the odometer. The car was California and Arizona-owned until 2023 – after which it was relocated to North Carolina. It comes from the “NC” generation (2006 through 2015) and happens to be optioned in the highest trim level for its year, the Grand Touring. When new, the GT Miata stickered at about $25,060.
While maintaining an emphasis on the car’s sporty dynamics, Mazda included a number of amenities on GT models, such as a Bose premium audio system, heated leather seats, automatic climate control and silver interior trim. In this case, the factory head unit has been replaced with a modern Pioneer touchscreen interface equipped with USB, SiriusXM, CarPlay and Bluetooth connectivity.
Power comes from a 2.0-liter inline-four that Mazda rated at 166 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission transfers power to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential (a six-speed automatic was optional, but a car like the Miata is best enjoyed with a stick!). For buyer peace of mind, the CARFAX for this MX-5 shows that service was performed within the last month, including an oil change and a fluid check. In addition, a four-wheel alignment, thermostat replacement and transmission fluid change were performed within the past year.
Mazda said, “Some people seek therapy for their obsessions. We built a sports car.” One advertisement said, “Every aspect of the car was analyzed, designed and then redesigned to maximize performance. Even the interior was painstakingly examined inch by inch until a feeling of oneness between car and driver was achieved. Obsessive? Maybe. But then, the real obsession starts when you drive it.”
Perhaps you’ll be just as obsessed with the Miata as the members of the Sahuaro Miata Club are. And maybe you’ll even join them on the upcoming road rally to Laughlin. Here’s your chance!
The auction for this 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring ends Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).
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