Seriously, same thought. The Miata is this but without anything after the first paragraph. It starts and runs instantly, is fuel injected, brakes well, and the transmission is notably direct feeling. It is the feeling of a good day in the 914 every day (and thus worse, because you do not know the bad days). I guess this guy went though hell to define such a great car.
Reliable, fun, and economical. The only thing they lack is practicality, being a two-seater with a small trunk. But if you don't have to worry about carrying kids or cargo, they're great cars!
Never drove a Miata, but I have a Nissan 350Z and the wife has been able to squeeze 4 adults (including herself) into it. I still can't imagine that someone willingly scrunched themselves into the hatchback under the strut brace. I guess when you're drunk and only have one safe way home, whatever works, works.
hahaha. This whole time I was thinking "I know the car is lovely, but this is why people love Miatas"