I have a 2005 hunter green Mazda Miata that I purchased in 2007.  I basically use this car during the summer months from the late part of April through mid-October.  This is a great car to drive in the spring and summer but basically this automobile is useless from December through April in the midwestern states. 

The car is very light so whatever you do I highly recommend not driving if there is "any" winter conditions such as light, moderate, or freezing rain or snow.  Don't even think about driving this car if there is any ice on the ground.  The gas mileage sucks (around 18 to 20 miles...