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Mazda Miata. I drive the dog dirt out of it and it keeps on going. When I bought it five years ago (1990 Salveged title 62k miles on the car paid 4k for it). I replaced the timing chain at 62k and at 120k not because there was a problem but because I was told to change it every 60k miles and the motor would run for ever. I always thought they were junk but then had the oppurtunity to go on a miata run with the miata club in los angeles. We went on a 4 hour run in the mountains. Rpms 5 to 7k in the twistys and after that I had much more respect for them. Not because of HP, they dont have much, just that it takes a beating and keeps on going. 132k miles on the car at present time, Its a cheep 3rd car for us.

Down side they are a small car, when I first started driving them drivers in suv's would'nt see me and I had a few near misses when they came over in my lane, clearly did not see me.
NO problem now I just pass them or at least get out of there blind spot. Fun car, responsive and very inexpensive and reliable.

10 gallon tank, 25 mpg = 250 miles for 25$