Those rotary engine jobs has an awful reputation. The MX5 on the other hand is a legend in its own lunchtime. We MX5 drivers had a secret sign whenever we met another one. They pack a great punch, but, maybe counter-intuitively, they are the ultimate country road, taking-your-time car. I'm no slowcoach on the road, but it's amazing how much more often I was tailgated by jealous twats when driving the MX5 than when I was driving my ould Focus. I dream of getting the latest model, but (a) I'll have to win the lottery, (b) I'll have to wean Mrs Steve off her staidiferousnessitudinousness...