The British dominated the affordable sports car class until 1990. That is the year Mazda released the Miata and caused mania across the country at local Mazda dealers where buyers were willing to pay more than the asking-price to drive away with their radio up and the wind in their hair. That madness is far gone now, but the Miata still keeps quite a cult-following with precision handling, amazingly great gas mileage and plenty of thrills for both the driver and passenger. If you’re looking for a Mazda Miata Houston drivers know Russell & Smith Mazda has the best selection of new Mazda Miata Houston and used Mazda Miata Houston buyers are looking for.

Under the hood the Miata has a 167-hp, MZR 2.0L DOHC sixteen-valve four-cylinder motor with variable valve timing, Xenon High-Intensity-Discharge low-beam headlights, a chrome grille, lightweight aluminum hood and trunk, dual body-color power remote outside mirrors, black vinyl convertible top, and dual exhaust with chrome tips.

The wheel and tire packages include either sixteen-inch aluminum rims or 17-inch alloy rims with P205/50R16 high-performance radial tires or P205/45R17 high-performance radial tires. Added extras include tire puncture repair kits that include tire sealant, spare valve core, and valve core tool. Or you can purchase run-flat wheels for more added safety and ease of mind.

The Miata comes nicely equipped with auto-dimming rear-view mirror, HomeLink®, tilt steering wheel, driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors, retractable wind blocker, twelve-volt power outlet, covered front door net pockets with bottle holders, and a driver’s seatback storage pocket.

The interior seating features a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, four-way adjustable passenger seat, leather-trimmed seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a leather-wrapped emergency brake.

Interior trim upgrades include AM/FM/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3-compatible changer with 6 speakers, Bose® audio system with AudioPilot®, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, an auxiliary-audio input jack, and SIRIUS satellite radio with free six-month subscription.

Combining reliability, speed, superb maneuverability, and an affordable price-tag; the Mazda Miata gives buyers everything they are asking for in a compact sports car. Having passed the test of time, the Miata has made it to its 20th birthday with a new group of drivers taking to the road in a Miata.