MX-5 NA vs NB

#newyearsresolution decide which mx5 to get as my first! : https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wqrrdod/

NA

On looks I would choose the NA. But they both suffer from rust so I would go for what every in better condition

Go for the mk1 because pop-up headlights

NA is more ‘raw’ to drive and you get flippity lights. Which are the greatest thing on a car, ever.

NB has more space (a big complaint with Miatas) and the lights could freeze shut if you live somewhere cold on an NA, I recommend getting the NB, both me and my dad like the handling of my NB compared to my grandmother’s NA. I am NB 100%

The NA is lighter and more direct, but the NB has slightly more power and a stiffer chassis.

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While I own an NB as my first Miata. Since I’ve never actually driven an NA, I don’t know what to recommend, other than to drive them both, carefully look over each one, inspect for rust (very important) and see what you like about them.

So I have two things I would recommend.

#1. Choose the one that has the least amount of rust (this way you avoid the mistake I made when I bought my Miata.)

#2. Go with the one that makes you smile the most!!!

NA, because pop-up headlights, and you are to go with the 1.6 it’s more powerful (6HP), and since the 1.6 in general is better (lighter, more economical, etc.) It’s up to you.