There are those of us that are not HP junkies. I feel like the HP and torque with the Z is probably at the top of what I would want. OK, maybe a little more, but I don't need 425 HP. I like the Z for its appearance and the feeling I get when I sit behind the wheel. When I test drove a Z in 2012, I was sold on the level of performance. After the test drive, I got out and walked around it. Yea, I was sold on the look as well.
Would I buy another? I'm not sure. The market has changed. Would I look at a Mustang or Camaro? Sure, they have changed but ultimately, I don't think I would get one. They are both a 2+2 Coupe and I am more interested in an actual sports car and sitting lower to the ground. Of course the Toyobaru is also a 2+2 so I would probably look at it and ultimately not get that either. However, I really like the look of the 2016 MX-5.
I would certainly test drive one of these. I did not test drive the previous model because I completely despised the look of the front end. This looks sweet and has very nice lines, top up and down. And if you want more, historically it has been very easy to find for the MX-5.