it’s a boring answer.  a miata is a fine car, but it’s mass produced and doesn’t have anything that screams “do this before you die” about it

I’ve driven Miatas and I do agree that enthusiasts should at least try one once...and I drove a freshly restored Jag E-Type Series 1 4.2, which was sublime and oh so visceral (though not very comfortable as they were not designed with 6'3" guys in mind). Believe it or not, a long test drive of a ‘98 Subaru Impreza…

Jesus... I am glad your life has improved since then. I bet the past provides plenty of stories high in shock value for the rest of your life though. 

Agreed. As you can tell from my revenge purchase, my parents and I didn’t have the best relationship at the time. #DivorcePawn My behind the wheel instructor was arrested the day after I finished for molesting a student (not me). I was already a moody, and quiet kid, but then having the police pull you, the only boy…

Weird. I was in a cage until I was... 37 I think? I can’t think of a time I didn’t look for the driver’s eyes. My parents taught me more about driving than any Driver’s Ed course. It shouldn’t be a motorcycle thing, IMO.

1990s truck? You’re not trying hard enough.

How dare you call the Miata boring?!?!

An 18wheeler, not just because it is freaking awesome (it is, I got my CDL, another bucket list item achieved), but also it is very scary. As car driver it taught me how only just in control a lot of those rigs are, and I give them a lot more space. I recommend it, and especially for cyclists and bikers. You guys need…

The first thing I ever drove was a Ford Ferguson (9N?) in 1957 in the yard of my family’s International Harvester dealership. It was a good way to learn the fundamentals of driving.

Yes, this is it. Not only is the 1990s CK the Goldilocks truck size, the feel of driving a single cab bench seat truck like this is an experience not available to the new buyer today. The feeling of driving one with the windows (manually) rolled down and your girl next to you rather than across the cab away from you…

I was going to list some super cars, 458 Italia, GT Black series, Gated Manual Murcielago. But I think the car everyone should experience at least once in both driving and being driven in is the latest V12 Mercedes Maybach Sedan. Listen, I know the smug look people have in their Model X’s, with their designer shades…

I want one, I have a tiny yard but they are so damn cool!

This person took the question seriously.

That or a Ford 8N/9N.

Any big old full sized, bench seat pick-up from the 70s, 80s or early 90s. They just force you to slow down, put an elbow on the windowsill, turn the radio dial to some local station and appreciate the sights, sounds and rattles as you amble along a 2-lane road with a friend or two. 50 years from now no one will give…

26' Uhaul, fully loaded

Not a car. But you should drive an old tractor. I am a little biased but a late 40s - early 50s John Deere B. Hand throttle, hand clutch, two brake pedals, manual steering and that beautiful “putt putt putt” of the 2 cyl.

lots will say miata, but that’s boring. the answer for that category is an Alfa Romeo Spider. wonderful italian roadster with nothing but the basics. no power tops. no traction control. just you in a tiny car close to the road that’s fun as can be. plus, the stick shift comes out of the dashboard!

Monster truck. This is more for me than anyone else, but if every gets to drive one, then that means I do too. 

Miata is the answer, a well setup Na with barely 90hp, manual steering no power brakes, still the most fun thing ive ever driven. Especially on winding country roads.