The Miata has always been one of the best deals on the market. But which generation is the smartest investment?

Mazda MX-5 Miata and its predecessors represent the best-selling two-seat roadster of all time, with over 1.2 million sold ...

The Miata is best with a soft top, but the RF hardtop remains an appealing, oddball alternative.

But every family has a black sheep, and in the case of the four generations of MX-5 ... a genuine sports car bargain and possibly the best Miata for those wanting in on MX-5 culture on a budget.

also known simply as the Miata, is a two-seat convertible sports car that has been in production for more than 35 years. Mazda introduced the first-generation MX-5 in 1989 as a 1990 model ...

This six-year production run, while not particularly short, is still less than the longevity of its expected rival — the first-generation Mazda Miata was available from 1989-1997, and has ...

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The RF version comes with a retractable hardtop. Highway-speed AEB is not offered. The fourth-generation Miata remains true to Mazda's original formula of a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive roadster.