Miata ND52/70
The Deal
8
Clean ND1 Club under $19k. A new one now costs more than a used Supra.
The Drive
8
Slow on paper, sublime in the corners. Scored on feel, not the stopwatch.
The Upkeep
9
Regular 87 octane, cheap small tires, low insurance. $3,627 a year to keep.
The Risk
8
Robust once you scope 2019 or newer. The one gotcha is a pre-September-2016 build date.
The Daily
4
Two seats and a carry-on trunk. A brilliant second car, a hard sell as your only one.
The Limit
8
The autocross benchmark in America. Club trim is track-ready straight off the lot.
The Mods
7
Elite and cheap for handling. Real power needs boost, and the fuel system caps it near 275 whp.