Nothing evokes the best of sports cars past and present quite like the Mazda MX-5 Miata. It’s small, impractical—and a joy to drive. The two-seat, rear-drive roadster is now in its fourth generation, and was upgraded with a new engine two years ago. All 2021 Miatas gain standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability; Apple […]
Overall, the ride is better in the Miata, as is fuel economy, but the GR86 is probably the superior commuter as it just allows the driver a little more room to spread out. Plus, being a hardtop Table of Contents. Miata's Positives as a Daily Driver. #1 Impressive Fuel Economy for a Sports Car. #2 Inexpensive Upkeep. #3 One of the Cheapest (Sports) Cars to Insure. #4 Acceptable Ride Comfort. Miata's Negatives as a Daily Driver. #5 Not Ideal for Inclement Weather. #6 Small in Almost Every Way.With a Miata at Lime Rock, 3rd and 4th gear will get you around most of the track, and you'll likely hit 5th just shy of the braking zone before Turn 1. Unless you're like me and you screw up Turn