 I'd never considered driving an MX-5 until I happened to walk past one at a Mazda dealership one day.I'd always thought of them as girly cars, as too small, too slow, too something for me.But I liked the look of this third generation and the price surprised me.I went home that night and researched the car.To my surprise, I found respectable publications and enthusiasts loved the MX-5 for its ease of operation, near-perfect handling and balance, quick acceleration, and reliability.I went back for a test drive and had the keys to one within a week.There are faster cars, bigger cars, and definitely pricier cars out there.But I don't think many below $100k are this fun to drive.