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Strip away all the technological complications of a modern car—and the weight that comes with it—and add in a playfully tuned rear-wheel-drive chassis, a rev-happy engine, and a crisp-shifting manual transmission, and you have a recipe for driving enjoyment that’s refreshingly pure. The Mazda MX-5 Miata offers precisely that. Available as either the classic softtop convertible or the retractable-targa-top RF model, the Miata holds a special place in the hearts of driving enthusiasts like us for its simple, back-to-basics ethos. It’s not a practical buy—don’t expect vast cargo space in the Miata’s small trunk—but we can’t keep ourselves from daydreaming about riding off into the sunset in this 10Best-award-winning gem. READ MORE ››
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