Miata as first car? Suggestions?

[Senor_Taylor]

I'm almost 6'2" with shoes on. I regularly drive with shoes, so let's say that.

I drove Matt's and my knees could not fit around the steering wheel. maybe I just need to find the right seat placement.

I am worried about the rollbar, but I'm also worried about maintinence costs. I know you guys swear E36s are just dirt cheap to maintain, but that's not true at all.

What are my other options here for the price Around 3k, but no more than 4k. Cheap to track, RWD.