The MX-5...and you., Dig into your inner auto enthusiast. Options

[SwissFerdi]

So, as we are all Celica owners, we all have the same baseline perspective to build on. What do you as 6GCers think about the Mazda MX-5? Would you consider trading your Celica for an MX-5 (specifically the NB - 2nd gen), and if you did, what would you consider to be the pros and cons of trading to an MX-5?

Thanks for the input.

[Chhaos]

To Ferdi, I actually test drove a 2nd gen Miata when I was looking for a new car. To me, it felt like nothing I had ever driven before. Personally I have always loved the Miatas and have always wanted one so I am kind of biased on this topic. The only reason I went with the Celica was because it came down to $2.5k vs almost $10k. I know, it was ridiculous. Personally, since you are in college and have a perfectly running car, I would say DO NOT get rid of it while you are still attending. It makes life so much easier when you don't have to worry about your car. I have actually been in the market for a new car lately, my Celica is having way too many problems right now for me to rely on it much longer without a lot of work. And it sucks because I have a 60 mile drive each way to campus. Anyway, some other touched on the scariness of older cars. I thought about getting a mid 90's vehicle but don't know if I want to go through all the bs I am going through again. Like my friend said, "It's a 94, in perfect condition. Yeah, when it is sitting still not being driven." And as others suggested, MR2's. I thought this too. I also found out that MR2's can actually be quite hard to come by in good condition in Florida. As for the pros and cons of Miatas,

Pros:
Two seater (I had a 1987 Honda CRX Si as my first car and I really honestly miss having only two seats)
Convertible
RWD
Not too pricey
Easy to park (I know this is picky, but my Celi barely fits in some of the spots at USF)
Look damn good if done right
Handle well

Cons:
Older car

Sorry if this was a bit scatter brained, woke up way too early today. Anyway, just my .02