Yes, I mean the homophobic jokes, hairdresser jokes, and the "Yo bro, how many hair dryers you got under the hood?" kind of jokes.
But really, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is my favorite car. Possibly ever.
I can totally understand some of the hate the Miata gets. It's small, it's not exactly the fastest car, and...okay, yes, it looks like a hairdresser's car, but so does a Beetle.
Think of it this way though. The Miata has nearly 50/50 weight distribution that accounts for some of the best handling in any car. Ever. I'm dead serious. It came with a limited slip differential as an option on some models, which makes for some smoky tire fun. Yes, the 1.6 and even 1.8 aren't the beefiest power plants out there, but the platform is so good. Aftermarket support for these cars is phenomenal. Everything from simple catback exhaust systems to full stage 2 turbo kits are readily available.
Chances are, if you aren't into compact 2 seat roadsters, you won't like this car. The size of this car is PERFECT for someone of my size. I feel about right for size in my SVT, but sometimes it feels a little roomy. When I sit in a Miata, I fit perfectly. Everything is in easy reach and I feel comfortable.
Love convertibles? This is your car.
Hate convertibles? Buy a hardtop. Plenty of options for that.
Miatas are great because they are so versatile. They are used as track cars for road course races, autocross, drag racing (don't ask me why), drift, and...even rally? Yes...there's a few crazy people out there that do.
Not to mention some very, very cool show cars and stance cars.
The Miata is up there on the list of platforms that can do just about anything. People drop crate motors into them...
It joins the S13 240SX and the Foxbodies, particularly the Mustang, as the best platforms to build a car off of. At least, this is my opinion on the MX-5.
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