Still the head of the clan.

Can it be?
I spent a portion of my week at the helm of the 2007 MX-5 longing for a late Gen II Miata and more specifically, a Mazdaspeed Miata. Although I love the MX-5, I am convinced that I would actually spend my money on a used Miata only because I like to get beaten up once in a while and that nothing fits quite like a Miata. The MX-5 is a fantastic car and none of its few competitors come close to being everything that the MX-5 is, I am simply one that appreciates the older lighter and smaller approach.

The MX-5's price range is from $28,195 to about $38,050 for a GT with options.


Handling
Steering
Brakes



Lost the edge of the 2nd generation
Soft "ish" ride



Door mounted cup-holders need to be cut should you decide to track the car



Competitors:
Pontiac Solstice
Saturn Sky
Mini Cooper Convertible


Photo Credit : Philippe Champoux