Much maligned as the black sheep of the Miata family, this generation proves that even a bad Miata is a great sports car.

the NC maintained the Miata's hallmark balanced handling and driver engagement while offering improved refinement and daily ...

You see, the third-generation Miata (NC) is my favorite iteration of the fun little roadster, and with the next Miata being co-developed with Alfa Romeo, I fear the car might lose some of the ...

The best part is that used NC Miatas are fairly inexpensive nowadays, making them a genuine sports car bargain and possibly the best Miata for those wanting in on MX-5 culture on a budget.