When I was stationed near San Fran in the early 90s we owned an NA 1992 MX-5. Great on the Pacific Hwy.
Today, my spouse and I own a 2020 ND. It is why we get up early on Saturday mornings.
The fun of driving is out there for reasonable money.
ND?
Glad you enjoy your Mazda.
To me, driving has generally been a chore rather than a thrill.
May I ask, how much of the fun is the adrenaline rush?
The level of awareness of surroundings has to be kept high.
I’ve ridden a motorcyle across the USA a few times, and it definitely keeps the adrenaline up, or you don’t survive.
“Fun of driving”. Nailed it.
My Mom bought a first year Miata new, and only sold it when she turned 85 four years ago. I got a Honda S2000 in 2013, and loved it. Mom asked why I didn’t get a Miata… I told her it was an “old lady car”. We both laughed.