I remember some time ago (probably more than a decade ago) we talked about the GTM trifecta, the 3 perfect cars. It's been some time since I heard mention of it, perhaps the cars have shifted over time, but the trifecta as I recall it was.
Miata, E30, and P71.
Well, last weekend I acquired the last of the holy Trinity. No, I don't still have the others.
First I had an E30. Not the greatest example, but I bought it off this forum when I needed a college ride. It was an 86 325e 4 door automatic. It served it's job well, but it never really seemed to run right and/or the trans needed work. I sold it to acquire the next piece of the trifecta.
Next up, I replaced it with a 95 miata that saw me through the end of college, I drove it away from my wedding, and had it right up till I sold it 6 years ago because miatas don't work as daily drivers when you have babies. I miss it, I sold it to my brother's brother in law.