The attraction of the MX-5 was that you had a car with similar design theory to the 4C and Elise, for a fraction of the price. Don't get me wrong, The 4C is a WAY more compelling car than the Mazda (steering and automanual trans quibbles notwithstanding). It's also WAY more expensive--in a price range where you start to look at used supercars (997 Twin Turbo, anyone?). I have yet to drive the Alfa, or even see one in the flesh, which is probably good, because I might start trying to justify getting one, like I did the Elise. Luckily, I came to my senses and didn't get an Elise.
Of course why wouldn't one drive what they want? :yesnod:
Scott I sort of agree, but the others you list aren't light weight roadsters. I think Mazda gets away with less power, because the Miata both old & new are such well balanced machines. That being said I'm surprised they didn't pack more pony's in the engine room.
Like when Honda first came with that hybrid CRZ and claimed 50mpg and now on the window sticker it says 36mpg.
There is two sets of mpg figures for the new MX5 because over seas there is two motor choices, many of the first drive test were preformed overseas and with the smaller engine.
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