This is what motoring should be all about. The roof down on a lovely summer's day, a quiet country road, driving a beautifully balanced sports car. The MX-5 is it! There may be faster sports cars, there may be better handling ones, but for simplicity and sheer joy of driving you'll struggle to find better. The precise steering, the gearbox which changes like a rifle bolt and supple suspension make you just want to go out and drive anywhere for the fun of it. It makes driving a pleasure again.
Build quality/equipment fit is excellent. The car seems to make even the most hamfisted of drivers feel safe and accomplished, handling beautifully, soaking wet or dry. I haven't attempted to drive the vehicle in snowy conditions, but suspect that the car would even be forgiving with a light covering of snow. Certainly not underpowered for what is after all a road car. The power steering on this model is positive and precise, and the gear change is magical. The engine is a gem.
