I have always liked the Miata
I have always liked the Miata. It truly is one of the best examples of a modern, balanced, sportscar. It is unfortunate that the current popular vehicles are mostly crossovers and SUVs, and convertible roadsters are fading from the spotlight, when they are some of the most fun vehicles on Earth to drive. I've had convertibles most of my life, and zooming (not racing) through twisty mountain roads is one of life's best experiences for me. I've had a 1959 Karmann Ghia convertible for many years, which is kind of a predecessor to the Miata. However even with all of the compromises of being a 60 year old VW, (despite updates) it's still great fun to drive! I also have a 2000 Dodge Viper RT/10, which is like a Miata on steroids. It was my dream car and still puts a smile on my face, especially with the top off. The Viper is an impractical, wild, unicorn that you must respect or it will bite you. But driven reasonably, it's simply a fun sportscar that is always exciting to drive. For a future dream car, I'd pick a Tesla Roadster as an open-top, over achiever.