Originally Posted by Ara T.

I hear they are decent little cars after they ironed out the issues... I'd only get one if it was made in the later production years. They had a lot of teething problems. Sorry i can't give any first hand experience though.

I don't think I'd want to be doing any of the servicing on a mid engine car.

If it were me I'd just go for a Mazda MX5, they are super cheap, super reliable (for the most part) and super good handlers. Light weight, 50/50 balance, plenty of power for its size, beautifully shifting gearboxes and communicative steering.