Hi
Wonderful to learn the MX-5 is alive and kicking in the USA 
Club Rule is no politics or religion [so best not mention this Japanese import to a certain ‘orange coloured’ individual …but was your purchase affected by increased tax I wonder…hopefully not…be careful how you answer…no politics or religion] 
Meanwhile respect 
for your fabulous trips
[NB 2.5 1.8 Icon 2005 owner nearly aged 67 yrs…yawn in the West Midlands, England]
PS…are you an ex-pat ?