Hi,

Miatas have been my childhood dream. I had given up on them since they are pricey. Recently I came across a good deal on an used Miata. I have negotiated and happy with the price. I am yet to sign the contract. I am staying in the US temporarily and this is probably my only chance to ever own a miata and drive.

The things that concern me are

1. Safety : Have you had any issues on freeway with miatas? I see a lot of remarks on the internet "small car, you are not visible". This really scares me. I do plan to go hiking every few weeks which involves about an hour of freeway driving. What can I do to increase safety?
2. Visibility within the car : I dont like certain sedans because of lack of visibility of the road. How do you manage to drive in the rain?

This car will be my daily drive. Rather, I dont plan to take this to work because of the expensive parking issue in the NorthWest. Is there anything else I should keep in mind before I make this decision?

Edit : I am getting a 2017 Miata RF (grand touring)