I say the Zed is the way to go. I've imagined myself driving a newer model Miata, but not owning one. The Z just seems to stand out more. But this is a biased perspective because I have
never actually driven a Miata.
Just sayin' Venus. You're already here, and you've joined our dysfunctional family of Z enthusiasts whether you think so or not. You can pick your classes, you can pick your ice cream flavor, but you can't pick your family!!