The Mazda Miata became an instant cultcar when it was introduced seven years ago. With its soft top, room for
two and rear-wheel drive, it represented a return to the traditional sports
car, recalling a simpler time when British roadsters roamed U.S. roads.
Even better, the Miata lacked sports car traits we didn't miss: leaky tops,
leaky engines, electrical problems, poor reliability.
Until last year, when BMW launched the Z3 roadster, the Miata represented
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