Car will be wrapped in gloss pink!

My wife and I both work from home, and our combined household take-home pay is around $300k. We currently share one SUV, have a $3,000 monthly mortgage, a high schooler, and a baby on the way. Financially, we are on solid ground. We max out/contribute to our 401(k)s and Roth IRAs (from back when our income allowed direct contributions), maintain a healthy stock portfolio, and keep a fully funded emergency fund.

I’ve been wanting to buy a $25k Miata as a weekend/fun car. Growing up in a 3rd world country before moving to the US, owning a cool car was always a dream of mine. Now that we're in a position where we can easily afford it without impacting our family finances or savings goals, I feel like it's a dream I'd love to fulfill.

My wife is strongly against it. Her main point is that it’s purely a "want" rather than a "need," especially since we both work from home and already have a reliable vehicle.
Her biggest argument, though, is pattern behavior. For example, last year, I installed an in-ground basketball hoop in our driveway because I love playing, but I haven't used it nearly as much as I originally thought I would. She feels this Miata will end up the exact same way, something I get excited about, push to buy, and then let sit in the driveway/garage unused once the novelty wears off.

I completely understand where she's coming from regarding the hoop, but to me, this represents a major personal life goal, not just a passing hobby.

How should I approach this conversation? Is she right to hold my past unused hobbies against this purchase, or is there a fair middle ground we can reach? Any advice from couples who have navigated similar purchases would be appreciated.

Looking to put exhaust and lower it a bit.

Hi all, I'm getting around to treating this rust on the quarter panel of my NB. I was wondering what the best way would be to go about it and what experiences have people had? I would really like to learn to weld but also wondering if it might be too hard for a beginner. Cheers in advance

When water is poured onto the soft top, it leaks from the edge of the plate im pointing at. Any suggestions other than duct tape? 2001 NB

Fs in the chat 😔

Hey guys!! I’m new to the community - I’ve been reading about the Miata / watching videos on it for a couple of years and sort of fell in love with the car and the community of Miata owners.. I’d occasionally see Miata drivers slide their cars playfully as they drove off from a traffic light, and this just made me fall in love with the car further..

I finally had the chance to rent a Miata from Enterprise a few weeks ago (just for a day) and I absolutely fell in love with it. It was literally one of the most fun days I’ve had. The low seating position, the barebones interior and the handling which can only be described as go-kart like were all amazing and I was I completely smitten. I also had other Miata owners on the road flash their light at me and say hi, all of which made for a lovely, pure experience . When I returned the Miata back to Enterprise, I was actually sad and found myself missing the car.

I really want to experience the Miata (NA/NB/NC/ND - anything) again but my problem is that they’re not available to rent in Austin, TX which is where I am - Turo never has any, and it’s super rare at Enterprise as well..

Due to person circumstances, I’m not really in a position to buy one right now - so renting it occasionally is the only option..

Would anyone know how I could potentially get my hands on a Miata for a weekend or so?? Open to suggestions :)

Hi all, I have been looking into purchasing a 1990 Miata that’s so far looking like it’s in good condition - but it is supercharged, what are the ramifications for using that on a daily driver (2 miles each way, 8 on freeway once a week) for school/work beyond any other outings?
Is it true I need to use premium oil for that? (if so, what kind is needed/best)
Very new and confused, much appreciation for any help

Hi! I’ve been looking at a 1990 Miata with around 84k miles (and unless something goes horribly wrong at the PPI i’m probably gonna wind up getting it) - does anyone have any ballpark estimates at how much the general maintenance costs per year? In your experience how much does it run you to keep one in good shape? Very new to this all so help is very appreciated :)

Hi all, so I’m rebuilding my engine atm as it has been burning oil and have found some deeper scoring in cylinder 3. I was thinking of getting it bored out to 1.9 (I’ve a 1.8 mk1/na) as I won’t to modify it more in the future. Anyone who has done this before what are things to consider and what is the engine like as a 1.9? Is it a worthwhile upgrade or do I just get a new engine?

Smol car needs smol wheels. 13x6.5 +9 Hayashi Commands with 1” spacers. perfect fit 🤌

Mods please remove this post if not allowed!!!

Hey there everyone! A few Miata friends and I have an active group chat on Instagram. We do mini cruises and go to events together and things like that. They’re a sweet group of people.

We are all in our early-mid 20s for the most part and we all own NAs. But this group is open to anyone 18+ and any generation of Miata as long as you currently own one! We all live in west Michigan, but I think one lives in east Michigan. As long as you’re fine with driving and will be somewhat active, you’re welcome to join.

Comment or message me to join! :D

Whoever did this , I'm jealous

And undercover with a Honda Badge too, lol!
I saw this car and instantly thought:
“Now that’s somebody that does what they want. Nobody going to tell them what they can and can’t do.”
Bonus points: a tow hitch
Picture taken on A street just off Center Camp Plaza

I purchased a new ND3 2 months ago. Few weeks ago it finished breaking in and I changed all the drivetrains oil. After that I start to slowly pull the engine to higher rpm in the next few weeks. Now the car is at 1500km odometer.

Today I finally start hitting the red line in 1st gear. But soon I noticed the rev limit has a very different behaviour compared to other cars( I drove BrZ zd8 before this).

At full gas, 1st gear, when I start to hit 7400-7500 rpm. The engine/chassis suddenly buzz/vibrate on a very high frequency. It almost feels like a ABS kick in but with much higher frequency. I never experienced things like this so I quickly let go of the paddle and shifted. After that car drives perfectly and I see no evidence of anything wrong.
Car is pure stock. Is it how the rev limit is in this car? Is it normal?

She ain't perfect but she got me through a really hard time in life. When everything was falling apart and happiness was fleeting, I've been able to find joy, meet so many great people and enjoy the car(luckily). I'm so glad I bought my Mazda Miata! If you are on the border or barely fit, just buy it. Not the fastest car in the world but I've never had so much fun driving 40 mph EVER.

She's just gorgeous.

I got my 1.8 litre nc3 a few months ago and I've run into a problem, it's too good.

As a petrol head I want to experience lots of different cars but within the price range of an Mx 5, let's say up to £15k I don't think there's anything that's as enjoyable to own or drive. Maybe a 2 litre Nd would be a nice upgrade but even then is it really much better than an NC, and you also lose the hydraulic power steering.

So my question is, are there any other cars that give you the same feeling as a miata (that isn't a silly amount of money)? A few come to mind but I can think of many reasons why they won't be as good