I went to the local dealer today and sat in a 2001 Miata and found I couldn't move the seat back far enough to get my legs comfortable. The salesman informed me the 2006 has more leg room so I sat in a 2006 and still had to move the seat all the way back, I wanted it back an additional click. I'm around 6' tall, wear 32" inseam jeans and weigh around 185#. I have more leg room in my Protege5 than either of the Miata's. With the steering wheel in a position so the gauges are visable my knees are too close to the steering wheel. I own an MGB and don't have the leg room problem with it, however I do have the big MGB steering wheel too close to my legs. I suppose I need to drive a Miata a few miles and see if I can get a more comfortable seat position. FWIW, I'm a senior citizen and I'm not as flexible as I used to be. Any helpful comments will be appreciated.
Clifton