The last time I drove our long-term MX-5 was in August. Although we didn't part on bad terms, when I got into the Miata last night, top up because it was chilly and we didn't have jackets, and dove into stop-and-go traffic, I just couldn't connect with the car I way I wanted to. Granted, these weren't ideal conditions, and I was hungry and had a million other things on my mind, but every throttle input I made felt jerky, every brake application felt abrupt, and no matter how I adjusted the seat, I couldn't get comfortable.
This morning, though, it was warmer, I was more relaxed, I put the top down, and I began to feel some of the old connection when I drove the MX-5...
I was reminded once again, though, how practical the Miata can be in the city: It takes some of the stress out of looking for parking, because you know that whatever space you can find, this car will fit.
Erin Riches, Senior Content Editor, 12,037 miles
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