Affordable Roadsters: Fiat 124 Spider vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
We checked out these two fun convertibles, each with a distinct personality
Summer inspires dreams of top-down, wind-in-your-hair road trips. (C’mon, who doesn’t love the idea of whizzing toward the beach in a convertible for two?) In these sporty numbers, you’ll sacrifice some space, ride comfort, and quiet for driving thrills. And many drop tops, like the BMW Z4 we recently tested, carry a price upward of $50,000.
But there are some roadsters that offer zippy fun at a more practical price: the Fiat 124 Spider and Mazda MX-5 Miata. These two similar models are built by Mazda in Japan, but each has a slightly different character.
Editor's Note: This article also appeared in the August 2109 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
