This car is a delight to play with the MX-5's potent driving dynamics, perfect power-to-weight ratio, engaging engine response, and short-throw shifter.

The Miata is a sports car, and sports cars need cupholders just like any other car. But, a sportscar's cupholder should never get in the way of an aggressive driver. Apparently Mazda is perfectly aware of that.

A deep cupholder by designing into each door, Mazda has shown that they are serious about not getting in the way of the driver's shifting space.

To double the fun factor toss in the added benefit of a convertible, -although we're chomping at the bit to get our hands on the new hardtop. "Fantastically fun car that makes even a short 1.5-mile commute like mine enjoyable and thrilling."

2006 Mazda MX-5  Features

Total Mileage                               11,729
Average fuel econ                       23.9 mpg
Unresolved problem areas       None
Maintenance cost                        $29.56
Normal-wear cost                       $9 (three quarts oil)