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    Doc 2¢: My heart lies for the NA/NB still not feeling the NC's looks but the 2.0 powerplant sounds awesome. As for the whole chick car thing, I'd rather my ca... more »
    Mobius: They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts tiny little sports cars Like They Used To more »
    reefer: Almost sounds like this review was done by a non-enthusiast. I'm sorry, but put yourself through atleats a few autocross courses then review this car... more »
    mdensch: Great article, so much of it hit home. A friend and I took my '01 SE out on a drive with a Miata club on some twisty roads in rural Wisconsin recen... more »
    eggwich del fiero: If they ever start producing one with a fixed top, I'll consider it. more »
    DoctorNine: Will the body work from the second generation fit on the front end of these things? Because I can't take that smiley face. And I really, really thin... more »
    Turkina: Wes, I think being an avid motorcyclist doesn't help with the squirm factor when you're a passenger. Instead of "Oh, that's poor driving form!" going ... more »
    01NB, now with less 01NB: "MX-5: It's hoon-tacular" And you probably won't go to jail if caught. more »
    philibuster: Too bad it hasn't escaped model bloat disorder. Still, I want one. more »
    TimTim: Sounds like you're a similar passenger to my wife, Wes. Especially if you make squeaking noises when stuff really gets to ya. The reaction is where t... more »
    Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: So, will this model croak the resale value of the older one's? If so I'm all for anything that makes them more affordable. Miata's seem to hold thei... more »
    Jim Topoleski: Who in their right mind ever thought making your front end look like Fudgie the Whale costume would sell your car. more »
    smalleyxb122: When I first read "...questionable looks..., I thought, "nope, I don't think I can get past the questionable looks of the new MX-5." Then I realized ... more »
    sos10: "Ride with me, even when I'm going fast, and you could fall asleep. The problem is, if I'm riding with you, I can't. I'll be busy spotting every littl... more »
    If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face: I always thought the question with the Miata was woman vs. man, not man vs. mouse. Hell, I don't care if driving this car makes me an anteater, I sti... more »
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