Originally Posted by shadoquad

You guys say it's cheap to repair as if that isn't a good thing. That's precisely part of why I suggested it, if the OP wants a track toy. And you can't have fun in a Miata. It's a Front-Engine, RWD car. It is built to handle, not the best, but for maximum enjoyment. People get so wrapped up in performance numbers that they can often overlook the simple joy of a well-balanced sports car. Go drive any of the nimble roadsters of 60's-70's Europe and you'd understand. It isn't always about speed alone. Sometimes it's about sensation.

Of course they're not as fun as a Z, but a Z costs over 25k. Miatas are incredibly fun, though, and if I ever get into tracking, I'll probably be doing it in a Spec Miata because of cost.