Neither of my cars say to take 91/93 octane in the manual; the Miata especially. The only Miata that "needs" premium is the 04/05 Mazdaspeed (turbo).

Miata is an excellent car with great gas mileage and dumb fun in turns.

The community is excellent too; all sorts of experienced guys who road race and auto cross on the weekends, and even Corky Bell to chime in (no pun intended) for turbo knowledge and aftermarket kits and parts.

Most of all, you have to be ready for flak from people . All sorts of jokes, quips, and gaydom comes with the car..so if you arent a man who can handle it, look elsewhere.