Deciding whether or not the Mazda Miata is a vehicle that will suit your needs really depends on what you use your car for. Although it generally worked for my particular needs during the time of my life that I had it, there were more than a handful of times that I wished that I simply had a regular car that could fit more people or items in it. It certainly is an attractive older car and really drew attention, though.
Austin
Dallas, Texas
5.0
quick, fun, cheap
I bought my Mazda Miata used from a dealership for $4000 USD and it was as cheap to buy as it is to own. when repairs are needed they are often inexpensive and fairly easy to replace. The car is on aftermarket suspension and handles like an absolute dream! It bites into corners with purpose and is fun to fling around a track or an autocross course.
Matthew
Lexington, Tennessee
5.0
Great handling and cheap to own.
Great handling vehicle which is very cheap to own and drive -- a really fun "drivers" car. People over six-feet tall probably won't like the cramped quarters of this vehicle, but you can only get so much into a vehicle of this size. I love this car, and I will buy another Miata when this car has passed the graveyard of costs too much to upkeep versus fun to drive milestone. I have met a lot of people who drive Miata's and used to drive Miata's, and all of them tell me -- don't get rid of that car -- and they're right.