Mazda Miata - Should I Buy?

Greg Macke, Your Car Angel, reviews the first generation Mazda Miata. The MX-5 Miata debuted at the Chicago Auto show in 1989 and ran between 1989-1998. Otherwise known as the NA the first generation Miata featured the pop up headlights which were discontinued in the second generation. But it was 1994 that the Miata had a mid cycle refresh and came with a new 1.8 liter engine as well as chassis strengthening and dual airbags. This soft top convertible which featured a front engine rear wheel drive configuration picked up where the Lotus Elan, Triumph Spitfire, Alfa Romeo Spider, Fiat Spider and the MGB left off. Known for its cat-like handling, the Miata had a 50/50 balance with under steer and over steer virtually non existent.