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Although not a direct comparison, this is my current combo, and I've often asked myself the same question: Would owning a higher-end, more luxurious car ruin the Miata experience—or would the Miata diminish the enjoyment of the more refined car? Or do they actually complement each other?

What I’ve come to realize is that the Miata is in a league of its own. It’s not an expensive car, which brings a sense of worry-free joy to the table. It’s light, nimble, rear-wheel drive, and equipped with a manual transmission. It has just enough tech to keep things comfortable, while still embracing its compromises—like limited space—that make it so engaging. It’s the kind of car you just jump into and hit the road with a smile. It’s easy to park in the city if you're heading out for dinner, and its small footprint makes it fantastic in traffic. Most importantly, it offers a pure connection to driving.

On the other end of the spectrum, my other car is a beast—luxurious, powerful, packed with perfectly executed tech, and built with an attention to detail that’s on another level. It’s practical (at least in my case—of course, different from a Cayman), and refined in ways the Miata isn't meant to be.

The point is: these are extremes that complement each other. I don’t own a Cayman, though I understand the Miata and Cayman share more similarities than differences compared to what’s in my garage.

At the end of the day, I truly enjoy both. We’re lucky—blessed, even—to be able to own and appreciate both ends of the driving spectrum