Just my twopenneth but as Heinz said make sure you check the passenger legroom on the MX5. You don't have to be really tall for it to be uncomfortable.
My wife had the MX5 ND model and for me at 1.79m tall it was really uncomfortable if I spent more than 45 mins in the passenger seat. I guess its how long yoru legs are, rather than how tall overall.
6-cylinder Boxsters are extremely good and I had a Cayman (manual) in the past that was competent and efficient at all times and fun some of the time. Although a bit of a threat to the license as you had to be going some to really enjoy it. A little opposite to most Morgans...
I have now got an Alpine A110GT which is quite honestly the best and most fun car I have had in 40+ years of driving. The only downside is that it shows up the ride and handling and steering (and brakes of ocurse) of my Plus Four which was by chance delivered back from the dealer last night after the recall work. 3,500 miles in the Alpine since May wasn't a good preparation for getting back in the Plus Four unfortunately. :-(.
