Unlimited funds would probably still find my General G-max on the car (rear) since I have no need for the "sticks like snot..triple razor tread upside down hanging $600 dollar rear tires with 5k mileage guarantee ... And I now have Primewell tires on the front as a "must have now" situation over ball joints arose. Even less than the Nexens.. do I expect to steer through corners better than someone with Conti's.. No.. I'm realistic too.

Decisions to be made are based on each individuals needs.. perceived or real.

And yes the Miata did a nice job of opening a market for its copycat BMW Z3.. No one will ever "offend" me on the Miata. When it was 2 years old and I was asked "what'd that run ya... 30K ?" It kinda summed up that it's more car than it cost.. back then anyways, much like buying a crossfire today.