If you’ve ever been on the lookout for an affordable used roadster, a second-gen (known by fans by its internal designation NB) Mazda MX-5 Miata was probably at the top of your wish list. It’s long been regarded as reliable, fun to drive, and easy to maintain – three attributes that are essential to the gearhead on a budget. However, if you have an appetite for the unexpected or unconventional, a Pontiac Solstice GXP might fill many of the same gaps that the NB Miata can, too.
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