Yeah, but for some reason the BMW 3-series was in there. That car is pretty fuckin far from gay. I'd actually like to own a miata. I've seen enough videos of them on the track and have heard that they're so fun to drive that I would definitely like to have one. I'd probably put a turbo in it though.
If your friend wants a miata, let him have one, but if he's open to suggestions in the same price range, I'd say 350Z, BMW 3-series, RX-8, or Impreza WRX. They're all very nice midlife crisis cars, and don't carry the stigma that for some reason the miata does.