When l sold my S3 Supersport in 2012, l bought an MX-5 MK3 model with the folding hardtop. I thought it would soften the blow and be more practical.
I have to say that after owning and driving it for 15 months, I couldn't wait to get shot of it.
After the Seven, l found it to be a lukewarm experience. The storage in the boot was not increased significantly either.
Of course, this is a personal view. I ended up buying another Seven in the end. Prefer the L7 club to the MX-5 Owners Club by a country mile.
How about looking at something like a Jaguar XK, John?