After "limited edition" dealer markup, it's probably around $30k, but can you think of a more fun car than a souped up, turbocharged Miata? I certainly can't...
I didn't realize that you are also a car nerd...
We just got our Volvo V70 R (http://www.volvocars.us/NR/rdonlyres/8F622C3E-A3FA-404A-A0E1-68E5812767B4/188758/V70RTourist082704.pdf).
With a free trip to Europe, it was cheaper than a Pilot, drinks less gas, and is a whole lot more fun to have.
I'll bring it in so you can see it/drive it if you like.
Well, one could always go a bit more old-school. I prefer the '58 Chevy Impala, two door, in white. Hopefully this one will be available for awhile so you can see it:
http://classiccar.chooseyouritem.com/classics/files/71500/71666.html
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