What got you into miatas?

[Johnnie]

Got married and the wife has the "practical" car, so I was getting out of my Protege5 and wanted something rwd. I was internet-shopping 350Zs, G-35 coupes, NCs, etc. Went to test drive an NC and track package Z. First car I test drove was the Mazda and I was instantly hooked. Never did test drive the Z.

[vindi49]

Got knocked off my Motorbike and broke my hand, so needed something to get around in... it was the closest thing to a bike I could find for the money I had. Liked it so much I sold the bike and haven't looked back since!

Russell.

[Tungsten6]

Friends had started picking them up and I did a little research waited till i found one i wanted and BAM.

[Mexican_Guy]

i saw one for sale.. cheap.. hardtop ... white.. clean

and i never know it was a kick ass car.. untill i sold the poor bastard... all i know it was is easy to fix, easy to drive and affordable, so thats why i got a nc because i miss my old na

[rabbi j]

Honestly, I was looking for a MR2 and ran across an 03 with 44000 miles on it and they were asking 8000 (I paid 7500). Who doesn't want a roadster?!

[maharaj]

Um, because Miatas are awesome.

[debbid]

I used to do lots and lots of trackdays in my daily driver. After doing this for about 6 years, I totaled my WRX at a trackday. That event made me realize that I should get a dedicated track car. I bought a '96 M-edition to be that track car but sold it shortly thereafter because I got hooked on motorcycles and got my trackday fix on two wheels. When my son was born, I decided it was time to hang up the leathers and sell my bike. I knew I would miss going to the track, so I took the money from the bike and bought another '96 Miata. I would see so many Miatas at trackdays that it was a no-brainer about what to get. I've been pleasantly surprised at how much I love driving this car on a regular basis. I've had the car for about 8 months now and all I need is a seat before I hit the track again.

[RetroModern]

My Mr2 broke...for the millionth time. Had to find an affordable daily and became hooked on the car's handling, balance and overall lack of popularity (at the time).

[JonB]

My missed having a sports car rather than the sedans he was forced to buy because he had a kid (me, lol). So during my senior year of high school 2001, he bought a Classic Red NA. He said someday I can have it if I work for it. So, in prep, while he was asleep during the day (he worked nightshift), I would steal the car and teach myself to drive stick around our neighborhood. After the couple of days of me just trying to hone my skills, I still continued to take the car during the day. I had already gotten use to the stickshift, but for some reason I just needed to drive it everyday. It was too much fun. I fell in love with that car. Sadly, my dad crashed it a short time later. Fast forward to summer of 2005. I just graduated from UTI and really needed a job. I was a total Honda kid, so all I applied to were Honda and Acura dealerships. During my driving, I came across Puente Hills Mazda. I walked in to see if they had the new 3rd gen Miatas in stock. I just wanted to see it. Next thing I know, I've been working there for 3 years and needed to replace my Integra. I thought about a Mazdaspeed3, but my mom sat down and asked me "What car do you really want?" So I put my money down on an NC with a rather exorbitant list of accessories to be added to the financing. The moment I drove that car out of the showroom... I've never been happier, lol. Now I even have my dad's replacement for our old NA, a supercharged Mariner. I love these cars. In all honesty, I love Mazda as a whole. But something about the soul of these little cars. Other cars will come and go, but I will never let go of these two.

[Brendanj]

I started off with Datsuns and kept going back to them because I really enjoyed driving simple, nimble cars with great cornering ability. The Miata is more of the same, but with more style, more potential and a RAGTOP! I drove 2.5 hours from home to buy my car and I couldn't stop smiling the whole trip home.

[Tekel]

What got me into miatas, I wanted a different car and thought miatas were a hair dressers car that I could be original with. So I sold my mazda3 and picked up a 15year old mx5. After I purchased it I learned I was wrong and they had an enormous aftermarket community. Here I am 4 years later on my 3rd miata.

Prior to my mx5, I had never even changed the oil in my own car. Now I plan on pulling my engine this winter for a turbo install.

[etikoner]

Always thought they were cool. Scc had a sweet black project with wide wheels and tuckin 99 flares.

Then speed hunters came out with roadster month or week, and featured like a bunch of bad ass miatas

I stumbled upon some dudes NA rotary Miata on MySpace.

Once I had a chance to buy one I jumped at it.

[Flyin 92]

My dad bought the one I currently own way back in 2001-ish. He wanted something cheap and fun that didn't cost a fortune or was a maintenance whore. After doing research he decided to go on the hunt. He finally settled on a white '92. After my first ride along I couldn't wait to drive it (I was 14). Once I turned 16 my dad handed me the keys and said, "It's yours. Take care of it."

I still can't believe I've owned that car for almost 10 years.

[Ihatecars]

I wanted something rwd, Japanese, and decently fuel efficient.
After a few different cars that fit those criteria I ended up with a Miata.
I'm really enjoying almost every aspect of the car.

[—atank—]

Got tired of working on my Fiat and Lancias more than driving them...............