Small, fast, and cheap?

[Rupert]

In the '90 and early '91 models, the crankshaft's Woodruff key was too small. If the parts weren't assembled correctly, the key would deform the keyway. It is possible that the engine would be pretty much ruined. There is a relatively simple fix for it that can be found using Miata.net. If the parts have always been assembled right, then there is no problem.

[Raza]

I've got very wide, broad shoulders, so the Miata actually does create a problem for me (the MR-2 does not).  Both the first and second gen Miatas have me either slamming the door against my shoulder or my hip before I eventually close the door.

[SargeMonkey]

I found out that 81 civics a very nippy.