Why Young Drivers are Buying 30-Year-Old Miatas (ABC News Feature)
As Mazda vehicle development engineer Dave Coleman observed, “Miatas bring out the best in people.” While modern performance coupes become heavier and software-isolated, the 30-year-old NA Miata delivers mechanical transparency, 2,100 lb curb weight, double-wishbone suspension, and an approachable cost-to-repair ratio. This generational connection has turned 1990s roadsters from depreciating commuters into blue-chip enthusiast icons.