I have a 2012 NC2. Best car I’ve ever owned. The whole “it’s a boat” thing has become a meme to the point that NCs are becoming increasingly popular and prices appear to be reflected. Regardless of generation, they are all great. 😊

@zsb707

2 жыл бұрын

"They are all great but the NC" - it's an assertion from those who've never driven one. I've owned an NC1 for 8 years now and really like it!

@erikduijs2723

2 жыл бұрын

@@zsb707 I've driven an NC1 for the last 4 years, after having daylied an 1.8 NA for another 5 years or so. As much as I loved my 'British racing green" NA (such a lovable driving experience), I never regretted replacing it with my current NC1 (3rd gen limited edition). Much better engine, much better brakes, better build quality overall, more reliable, much better folding roof. Sure it lost a bit of that old school charm of the NA/NB, but the NC improved on those in so many ways as well. All MX5s are just a hoot to drive, and the NC models are no exception.

@HAFBeast91

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought an NC3 about 6 months ago and I am loving it.

@DJPleasureSeekingMissle

2 жыл бұрын

@@HAFBeast91 heck yeah man! Glad you’re enjoying it ✌️

@ValFinale

Жыл бұрын

lmao the car is literally 2.5" longer and 1" wider than an NA REAL BOAT lmao

I've owned my black 2006 2.0SE for 6 years. It's started at the touch every day, never failed me or cost anything apart from tyres, exhaust, battery and brake pads. It's the most reliable and fun car I've owned out of 80 cars over 50 years. I personally prefer the oval grille of the early NC as opposed to the cheesy grin / smiley later models.

@_diana.x

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 NC and I agree about the grille, I don't like the smiley one and prefer the pre-facelift grille

@85waspnest

2 жыл бұрын

@@_diana.x The oval grille gives the car a classic look, the smiley ones are more 'Toy Story.' The NC came out with an overall muscular appearance, possibly to dispel the 'hairdresser' jibes of the NB. Then Mazda give the front a cheesy friendly look which doesn't do it for me.

@zsb707

2 жыл бұрын

@@85waspnest I own an NC1 and agree with you, the smiley face of the NC2 was a design faux pas that got corrected in the NC3 guise.

@ValFinale

Жыл бұрын

im sure there are aftermarket facias

@cva1122

Жыл бұрын

I blacked out the chin spoiler with Plasti Dip. Looks much better and a $1 fix.

I have daily driven a 2006 5spd since July 2020. It has 201k miles and still averages 31 mpg on the highway with no major issues. I absolutely love this reliable little car.

@HighestIQ

5 ай бұрын

Rag top or hardtop?

@RM-jo8gy

5 ай бұрын

It's a soft top. Hard top came in 2007.

@HighestIQ

5 ай бұрын

@@RM-jo8gy How is it on the highway? I'm considering an NC but leaning towards a hardtop.

@RM-jo8gy

5 ай бұрын

@HighestIQ the soft top is louder for sure but I put a small amp behind the passenger seat and kicker 6x9s in the doors. The hardtop will be quieter but the motor is another part to break, so that was why I went soft top.

@HighestIQ

5 ай бұрын

@@RM-jo8gy Yeah I might just end up doing something like that. Thanks.

I just bought a 2008, the gearing on the 6 speed manual is short, I can cruise at 35 mph on 6th. It revs around 3,500 RPM at 70 in top gear. The car is a blast to drive around town. It just needs to be lowered 2” with wider wheels and tires to really enhance the overall look.

In 2012 we purchased a brand new MX-5 Grand Touring edition (the new grill arrived on the 2012, not the 2013) and after 95,000 km it just got its fourth set of tires and first new set of brakes on it last month. It’s also on its second battery. It’s been serviced regularly and has never caused us a moment’s grief. We just returned from a coast to coast 13,000 km (8,000 mi) round trip across Canada. The MX-5 performed flawlessly and we had enough, just enough, room in the trunk for our necessities. Fun to drive, pretty good gas mileage (we don’t exactly stress or test the limits of the car when driving it…ever) and bullet proof as far as we’re concerned. It’s my wife’s car to drive (three seasons only), it’s in mint condition and there are no plans to ever sell, trade or replace it.

I have a 2007 NC, and it's gloious on the tight twisty mountain roads of Italy. It's not about going fast, it's about keeping the momentum. The driving experience is real joy. Your review is very good, thanks!

@jikinima

2 жыл бұрын

bro io pure, di dove sei?

@theoa6851

2 жыл бұрын

How's the car on the highway? What rpm does it sit at at 60mph?

@TheCowboyOfEpic

Жыл бұрын

@@theoa6851 mine (5 speed) sits around 3,000 in fifth at 70MPH. Cruises happily at high speeds and drives beautifully all the time!

I did A LOT of research when Miata shopping. For me, the only choice was an NC with the PRHT and the six speed. Found my exact spec'd car about 3 hours away, in Iowa that's no small feat. I've only had it for about 6 months, and it was in storage for the first 3. I absolutely love driving my little car as often as I can. Just a great car. Makes everything else feel heavy, tall, and superfluous.

@gwyrchauhan

10 ай бұрын

I'm in a similar phase of search from central Iowa. Could you share some more info where did you buy it from and how many miles and price? Thx!

@button-jeff

9 ай бұрын

@@gwyrchauhan found from a private seller who was downsizing houses and garage space. I paid $12900 for mine, but it has a rebuilt/salvage title from a previous incident. I would imagine a clean title car of similar condition would bring 14-15k? Mine is a 2008, purchased with 65k miles. I'm the third owner. Good luck with your search, your car is out there!

I recently bought a one owner 2007 ragtop with just 65000 miles. A few scratches but over all in really good shape. At $14,000 I don't feel like I over paid for what I got. This may be the funnest car I've owned. Previously owned a few sports car and most were pretty uncomfortable excluding my 2012 WRX ST hatchback. This is really comfortable to drive but the legroom for the passenger is a bit tight. This is probably the best description I can give....feels fast when you're going slow. It handles really well and for just cruising around town with the top down, it's perfect. Inexpensive to own, insure and maintain. A great little car.

I’m thinking about buying one of these and this review was really helpful! I found it Easy to understand, really enjoyed that there was lots of detailed specifications and a very thorough test and review! Thanks a lot! 😀

The NC used to get crapped on all the time and prices for a used one plummeted. Now,several reviewers like yourself have given it justice and prices have gone way up. I have a 2008 PRHT and thoroughly enjoy it. I appreciate the fact that I won't have to replace the top ever and it's a little quieter,but it's definitely not quiet! It is a very reliable and inexpensive car to own and there are a ton of aftermarket parts for it so that you can personalize it to your liking. It's not about going fast,it's about having fun!

@AlanGottesman

2 жыл бұрын

I also have a 2008 PRHT and I love it but there's no way I can drive over 60 on the thruway with the top down and at 80 with top up its wayyy too loud. But I love that car

@FidelCastro128

Жыл бұрын

MX-5 permits drivers enjoy motoring. MIATA = Make It A Topless Afternoon

@cryptidhunter9901

Ай бұрын

Where I live, only the 2.0 NCs have gone up in price. The 1.8s remain dirt cheap because the MX5 cultists say 'don't bother with the 1.8, just go for the 2.0'.

All around very good review as usual, I love that you cover every aspect of the cars you review, good progress in the quality of reviews too, I also like your attitude to the car, I have no driving experience really, but I think I understand the spirit of Miata, funny sidekick xd

I've had a 2006 GT since 2009. It had 23k when I bought it and is now just shy of 200k. Great car. You feel everything going on with the car and road. It is an antidepressant on wheels.

Excellent Review !! As a Canadian and recent 2007 MX-5 Owner I appreciated the American Review showing the steering wheel on the left side of the cabin. Also, no worries then about the Park Brake hitting your knee :) I bought my MX-5 at a private dealer who specializes in very clean used sports cars. It was always garaged and had 62,000 original miles !! After 6 months with the car I have to say I LOVE IT !! The off-the-line performance is acceptable but where this car really shines is on the twisty and up & down mountain roads of South-Eastern Vancouver Island. For this car, tires are really important, as it can be a little scary on slick roads in tight corners :) But totally agree with the reviewer that feedback from the steering, gearing, chassis and brakes is EXCELLENT, helping you find the limits of the car very quickly. On a practical note, I wish that Mazda designers had foregone the cup holder on the driver’s side door as this just gets in the way. I echo the comment about the useless midline console cup holders, but at least you have the sliding lid which works well. The trunk space is also a pleasant surprise in a roadster of this size. More than enough room for a medium-sized suitcase or 4 generous-sized bags of groceries. The car feels very solid in & out, and I’m looking forward to several years of low-maintenance driving enjoyment. Thanks again for this Review !!

I have a 2010. I agree with your review and the comparisons are nice to know. I like the early look best pre smiley face! I am glad they took off the Miata badges on the NC. I can't find Miata in the owners manual ether Thanks for posting! I have viewed every review possible and never seen anyone not recommend the MX-5 for price, reliability and fun.

Thank you for a complete review. Well done. I am shopping for a 2007 MX-5 and very much appreciate the amount and type of information provided. Great job.

@Realistick

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

Came back as I've finally found an mx-5 and I plan on going to buy it soon. I watched this review as a final refresh to make sure it's what I want before I buy it. I can't wait!

@Realistick

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, you'll love it!

Thank you. This is the absolute best KZread review of the NC MX-5 (and I have viewed most of them)! I purchased the NC1 (2006 Touring soft top) new and drove it for five years until a drunk driver rear-ended me and totalled the car. I am aware that feelings about design are very subjective. I had considered purchasing the newer MX-5 but the design is a bit too aggressive for my tastes - I like the style of the old British roadsters, and the NC, to my eyes, is the best of the bunch. Recently (April 2023) I had the opportunity to pick up a NC2 (2009 Touring soft top) with only 20,000 miles on it and a body that looks like new out of the showroom. I grabbed it, and paid a bit too much, but it is worth it! I have my MX-5 back. And as you described in your video, no matter the type of driving, even to a trip to the shops, is fun and engaging. Always puts a smile on your face!

I own the 2012 GT Hardtop, same color and agree 100%!! Love to hear my feelings and thoughts expressed by someone else! This is my favorite Car EVER!! I use it for 24hr National Park Drives, it is a lazy man's hiking machine! Plus cutting through the mountains is so FUN!!

Great review! Lots of good info. I have a 2014 that I love. Great fun to drive, I love the look, uber-reliable and very cheap on gas and tires.

Just got 2008 MX-5 Grand Touring with the premium package. 62,000 miles $15,000, had to put a top on it. Another $2000. From what I'm watching. I think I did pretty good. Lov the car. Stick shift is awesome and it's got decent power for a2.0 liter. Thanks for the video!!!

We’ve had a NC Launch (fully loaded) model for over 8 years and it’s now covered 107,000 miles. Terrific fun, great handling and the only MX5 that fits me comfortably, I’m 6’2”

Very good and fun review! Looking at an nc model and was in doubt, however, not anymore! 😀

Nice review I bought an nc 2007 about 4 weeks ago such a great car to drive I did own a 2008 350z a few years back I wrote it off after 4 weeks I can confirm the mx5 is a lot more forgiving I have the hardtop roaster I love the simplicity of the car I was going to upgrade the insides to have a touch screen display but I really am loving the old school feel of the car, I owned an rx8 about 10 years ago also and the dash reminds me a lot of that, I find the rx8 an the 350z a lot easier to drift around corners, I haven’t felt any drift at all from the mx5, but that could be because I’m worried about writing this off also 😂😂

Smiles per miles. Great review. I have the last year (2015) of the NC and love it.

Great review, good job. Subscribed

very good review and an underrated channel!

"if you fu-, if you mess up a downshift" Nice save ;)

The next Dug DiManure. You are a quirk, sir. Thx for vid.

smiles will be had with any generation Miata NA is my personal favorite. It doesn't come close to other roadsters in any performance aspects but is just a blast to drive from 0 - 30 - 0.

Fantastic review! 👍 👍

Love this generation of Miata Great review 👌

@Realistick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great review, really! 💪

I’ve always been into cars, but never dipped my feet in the mechanical side of things other than doing basic stuff like an oil chance etc etc and that’s the reason I got one of these. Fun, easy to work on and perfect for a learning mechanic. If I wanna go fast I use my golf r 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

- If you haven't already figured it out or changed out the stereo for something different, and if you have the Bose 7-spkr system like the one in my '06 GT, and if - like me - you prefer the equalization setting with the roof open, just bend the little metal tab forward just enough so the latch doesn't grab it - it's up in the slot where the roof latch catches and it only takes about a 1/2" forward bend so when you close and latch the roof it will keep the better equalization setting that you get with the roof open.

This is my car! (07 touring in black) most fun car ever, with a few suspension upgrades. I like the look of NC1. I live in an area with a lot of short twisties and super rich ppl. I can have fun for a short time with Porsches, Lamborghinis, Mercedes, Teslas, etc. A lot of guys (Porsche guys mostly) laugh and wave sometimes as they haul away on the straight. It's surprising how many 'super' cars will play with an MX5 on twisties.

@FidelCastro128

Ай бұрын

'Slow down, the life you save could be mine'

@Mike-pb7jm

Ай бұрын

Unless you're in a Ferrari racing a dumb Miata, no need to worry.

Excellent review.

Initially the NC got a bad rap because it weighed 358lbs more than the first year NA, so everyone thought it was a slow pig, but what the ''Haters'' forgot to factor in was that the '06 also got a 170HP / 140lbs Tq 2.0 Liter engine which is 54 more HP and 40lbs more Torque. - So what you end up with in the 1990 NA is a power-to-weight ratio of 1HP for every 18.24lbs versus the 2006 NC at 1HP for every 14.55lbs, or around 25% *_more overall power/weight ratio_* with the 2006 NC, plus *_MUCH_* better creature comforts, AC, better soft top, glass rear window, limited slip differential, less body flex and upgraded aluminum racing suspension parts added into the 2006 redesign. The 170HP was the most powerful (non-turbo) version ever offered until 2019. - *My California-car 6-spd manual Premium Package GT has 24, 960mi on it and the color looks exactly like this one except for my (like-new) Rich-Tan interior and excellent condition Light Brown soft top, and if someone offered $15K - I'd take it.*

@CivicMikey

2 жыл бұрын

Easy to turbocharge as well. BBR/Flyin' Miata Stage 1 will give a reliable 250PS. Uprated clutch - Stage 2 - 300PS.

Great review! Just bought one! (mid life crisis...lol!) No regrets!

Really good job guy. Made me laugh hard when you climbed in that trunk good stuff

I had a 2004 Grand Touring with a retractable hard top. I really enjoyed that car. The ONLY thing I would change would be those door mounted cup holders! Thank you for the video

Bought one a few days ago and it feels a solid car and good road holding.

Before I bought my 2006 NC I brought my Blueridge BR-73 000 size guitar and popped it in the trunk. It fit no problem! Sold! Great car.

I have always been thankful I'm the runt in the family at 6'3 (Bros are 6'5" & 6'7") I got to enjoy cars sometimes just barely fitting in that my brother's would have found excruciating 😏 So appreciate Tyler's reviews of the Miatas such fun cars even if it's a bit tight for me on some models. (like Tyler at 6:09 😏)

I love my 2014 silver bullet! The Gran Touring model like to fly like a little Zero with no armor. Fun in every gear, no doubt.

Looking at you next to the NC, I guessed height correct. Great Car, I'm 6 foot and fit like a glove.

Great review!! Is this a Grand Touring trim in the video? It’s not mentioned.

Lovely review, I have always tried to love the MX-5, and always have been sad-faced after test drives: I miss torque too much. Would be jazzed if you could find and review a good condition Porsche 914, and then a Boxster, as a comparison.

I have a 2003 MX5 only been washed 4 times , never been driven in rain or snow , 21 k miles top only been used 9 times , however I just had to replace all 4 tires Michelin all side wall cracked , love this toy great fun to drive, great car.

@aelazenby

Жыл бұрын

Impressive but also sad to have a driver's car spend most of its life stationary.

You have a vlog on your workouts? Great shape man. Love the car too

@Realistick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I have a special edition 2008. I really like the Lotus grill...The smiley face...not so much. Just installed a performance muffler..sounds and looks great, a perforance intake, better shocks. Zoom..Zoom. The NC is great looking , much safer with air bags, better brakes and handling..Safety trumps light weight. It's still under 2,500 lbs without the hardtop.

As an owner of a first-generation 1995 Miata and a 2007 Grand touring NC, I will tell you that I prefer the front fascia on the early NC. It does its best to look a lot like the first-generation but just puffier. It is a superior car in many ways to the first-generation and the driving experience is absolutely first-rate. I've never driven a 5-speed in the NC version but I suspect I might have appreciated it more than the six-speed given that the gearbox wouldn't be so tight between shifts and I prefer my reverse gear down and to the right rather than up and to the left. Both excellent cars. People compliment the looks on both cars but of course the first generation will be the one that is always considered the most classic if not the best driver of the 2 generations. My first generation is red and my third generation is emerald green ( a very rare color) . Get any Miata while you can

Good informative video.

I just recently got a 2015 sport with less than 30000 miles on it for about 18000$ used all I gotta really say about it is that in my opinion it's a fast lil car I'm not lining up mustangs or challengers by any means but it is quick besides that I live in Texas I'm very happy with the stiffness of the suspension if it were any stiffer I'd be miserable on any Texas back road I absolutely love the car it's a 10/10 BTW it did seem a bit droney on the highway at first for me but overtime I started to like the exhaust notes 🎶

I owned an NA6 and an NA8, then I acquired an ‘07 PRHT GT with a *gasp* automatic… even with the slushbox, it’s infinitely better than either of my NAs.

I own the best NC ever made a 2007 5 speed Sport with the extremely rare MS-R option package. It currently has 55k on the clock, mostly weekends with a few long trips to Kansas or Nebraska for Solo Nationals (231 events, just under 1700 autocross runs).

I'm a proud owner of NC PRHT 2008 2.0. I love it

I have a 2006 NC and it's a Touring Sport with traction control and the only things that it doesn't have from the Grand Touring is heated seats and the Bose amp.

The 2006-2008 "angry bass" look was far superior to the simpering smiley face of the 2009 through 2014 models. I have a Grand Touring PRHT model myself (2008). I sometimes wonder whether I should have bought the rag top. All in all, the car is lovely--and a joy to drive top-down. I still get compliments on the vehicle. (Copper Mica was really a nice colour)

I forgot to mention this in the review but that suspension package (LSD and bilstein suspension) was only available on the Touring and Grand Touring and was not available with the automatic. Also, this video talks about US spec trims, UK models and others can get the suspension pack on more trims.

@thebengardneryoutubechannel

2 жыл бұрын

Sport had it

@EjinRenos

2 жыл бұрын

@@thebengardneryoutubechannel Club had it you mean. Sport trim was base model and had open differential.

@thebengardneryoutubechannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@EjinRenos I own one and trust me I’ve tested the LSD 😂

@EjinRenos

2 жыл бұрын

@@thebengardneryoutubechannel As the man said there was an optional performance package available to the Sport trim. The Club and Grand touring trim already had the lsd. All the 6 speed manuals had Lsd which was found in the Club and GT trims. The optional Lsd was part of the suspension performance package. Look for Yellow Bilstein struts under your NC. That's how you'll know.

@leewatkeys9065

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a US or UK thing. My UK 2005 2.0 sport 6 speed definitely has lsd, bilstein shocks, no air con. 162,000 miles and going strong.

Best thing about the NC…….no damn entertainment/nav screen! I have a 2014 NC GrandTouring with Bilstein pkg and only 14k on the clock. Never been to the shop except routine. It’s a keeper.

I just swapped RX8 sway bars into my 2006 . You can swap the brakes , and windscreen stalk too .

This is a great review! Definitely one of the best I've seen for the NC, I'm 6'3 and looking for my first car. I really want a miata, but was afraid of being able to fit in the NA and NB (as well as a lack of safety, considering I'm going to daily it), so I think that the NC will be the best fit for me.

@Realistick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, but I will say, take a long test drive! I fit in this well enough initially but I did start to cramp up after an hour!

@cjfraser9233

2 жыл бұрын

@@Realistick Thanks, I'll keep that in mind when I'm looking for one!

@Realistick

2 жыл бұрын

@@cjfraser9233 Best of luck in your search!

@toyelephantpounds

2 жыл бұрын

From another too tall guy with an NC, 06-07 models with the non height adjustable seats you can can get seat rear mount lowering brackets by Jass for 2.5", not too hard to install and makes a huge difference. For later height adjustable seats there is the "Gordym mod" not as low but easy.

@EjinRenos

2 жыл бұрын

NC and ND are your choices. ND is a bit tighter but depending on your build if you're long legged or long torso, I find I have more headroom in the ND but the NC also had adjustable seat height, something taken away from the ND sadly.

I think the facelift to the NC2 really REALLY saves the look of the car and makes it look ALOT better

Have owned a 2006 NC for 16 years. It’s my daily driver and it’s soooo much fun. I’ve driven the NB, NC, ND and while I agree it’s marginally off the pace compared to the NB, it’s far more practical and easier to live with day to day. In my opinion, It’s slightly better than the ND, due to less body roll and that makes it the best of the crop overall.

Great review on my car 😁

Nice video. My NC is also a 2007 and my motor blew due to 2007 being a bad year for these 2.0L. So I did a 2.5L swap.

@usnavyvet2002

2 жыл бұрын

I am thinking about buying one of those, but am hesitant due to motor issues.

@123ADRIAN987

2 жыл бұрын

@@usnavyvet2002 I would go for a 2009 or later model, they came out with forged internals from factory.

@MiStahJviet

2 жыл бұрын

The motor blew? was it for automatic or all 2007 engines have same issues?

@123ADRIAN987

2 жыл бұрын

@@MiStahJviet all 2007 motors.

@usnavyvet2002

2 жыл бұрын

@@123ADRIAN987 ended up getting a 2015 Club. Thing is great!

Yes. The NC is the best!. Great review. I have a Gt 2012.

I've got a 2013 GT PRHT and it has a FM Supercharger in it. Grey/Green, and with the smiley front I call him Dumbo. I love this car and it always feels like if I ever needed to stop in a hurry I could just stretch my arm out and just grab the nearest tree. :)

@Element_y

Жыл бұрын

I'm about to pick up an 07 with the FM Supercharger. I cannot wait to try this out

sorry I should be more focusing on that roadster but man your body shape is too good.

Totally love my 2008 GT Hard Top. I'd drive it every day if it wasn't for the f'n snow we get in Canada. Best bang for the buck for fun and reliability.. My wife says I smile all the time driving it!

Thanks for video I subbed you….looking at a 2009…

Lower the car on coilovers and add lower offset wheels. NC1, add an MazdaSpeed body kit, black out those headlight, red tint tail light and a more expressive exhaust and voilà! For power catless header with a tune or slap a turbo for 300WHP!

I’m 6’2” tall, and the NC 2 has been my daily driver for 4 years. It’s not bloated,for me. 👍👍👍👍

I have a 2006, automatic with paddle shifters, I'm 52 so I drive it as an automatic anyway (my shifting days are over, mines in that same color, the copper mica red, it looks just like this one except I have the small spoiler on the trunk....I actually love this as my nice weather car, I drive it everyday in the summer months, it's fun factor is unbeatable for the price (I got mine for around 7,000 at the beginning of the pandemic, and I couldn't be happier with it, I've had absolutely no problems with it since I bought it... I'm one happy Mazda owner...

@19gt92

2 жыл бұрын

How many miles was on it for 7k miles? Is it a Grand Touring? I just found a Grand Touring Soft top automatic with 65k miles, brand new tires on it for $11,000 Black/Tan, wondering if this is too expensive?

@MiStahJviet

2 жыл бұрын

Lemme know how automatic is after 100k mileage does it still shift smooth in automatic or make any noise?

@libra42ful

2 жыл бұрын

@@MiStahJviet it has 112,000 on it right now...what do you mean by "noise"?

@MiStahJviet

2 жыл бұрын

@@libra42ful noise as in when shifting out of park to drive select, any gear grinding noise when the auto transmission shifts or jerk when you’re driving Was looking into auto also since I’m tired of driving manual as daily with all the traffic where I live so I’m looking into NC Miata early years 06-08 to see how the auto holds up cause I don’t see much forums or threads about auto ownerships

@libra42ful

2 жыл бұрын

@@MiStahJviet ...I have a "rattling/vibrating" noise AS I'm driving, seems more so before the car shifts, I've been driving it daily, shifts smoothly though, just a slight irritating rattling sound, mechanic told me it was probably a heat shield...having it looked into more in a few weeks... I'll let you know what is said about it...

I actually really like the front, much more simplistic and less gimmicky in my view. I got an '06 PRHT

Owned all 4 variants- my beloved 2003 shinsen went 228k w/orig clutch- love n hate affairs with Audis but! Just h got a stunning 13’ red mica prht- I forgot what Heaven felt like in Earth

7:30 Gosh I hope those white stains were a spilled drink.

great review...as I am 6 foot tall I am wondering how I would fit? I am comparing it to a mustang GT as the mustang seems easier to get in and out and drive? Curious about your thoughts going from the mustang GT to the Miata. Was it a good decision?

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

I have an sn95, the biggest difference for me is the knee room, after about 45 minutes the miata starts to inspire some cramping. Im also 6’3, unless you have disproportionately long legs, the miata should still be good enough. Neither allows for graceful entry!

NC is definately most capable of all Miatas but only after suspension upgrade. I tried it on track against some very good drivers in a very good NA and NBs and it mostly ends up on top. Plus you can fit inside without any problems all the way to 6'3 and 250lbs .

@charlesosbun3642

Жыл бұрын

I spent about $3k up grading the suspension (sway bars and coils) on my 2015 PRHT. Now it doesn’t drive like my mother’s Buick !!

I’ll take the blank Pokémon stare over the goofy grin versions. I like how the original NC pays homage to the NA where the headlights look like the indicator lights on the NA.

this is a terrific car! Still have it (2009 sport). And if you've ever owned a German, British, Italian sports car, you'll know that this car is a keeper!

please review my NC2 2010 GT manual with the premium package. only 12k miles. bright red. PRHT.

I have a 2007 SV and it does indeed have a leather wrapped steering wheel. However, there are no audio controls on it and the car does not have cruise control either. I'm fine with both of those. I happen to prefer the look of the front end vs. the goofy "smiley face" design on later years.

@libra42ful

Жыл бұрын

Mines an 06....THAT was the main reason I bought it, I verrrry much dislike the "smile" on the newer versions...the old style oval grill is the best look

NC Miata's are a beast, especially after doing sway bars and some other basic mods!

What are some good sticky tires you’d recommend for an NC Miata?

In all the places that matter like suspension and steering the NC1 is closer to the NB than it is to the NC2 and the ND is essentially just an NC2.

I do alot of high speed cruising. I'm looking at an auto. Bad. Bike accident. Will the NC. Do 90. Comfortable?

I want yo Buy a 2008 mx5, after seeing this video; I know it Will be a great option.

Does anyone know of a luggage/trunk external rack that’ll fit properly without damaging the trunk, paint? Cheers ! 🎉

I own a 2007 Grand Touring. I bought it in 2016 for $17K. It had less than 15,000 miles on the clock. It had been garage kept, one owner, full documentation, right down to the window sticker and dealer key tag. Was that a lot of money? Yes. Do I think about that when I drop the top and drive it... NO! Mine was loaded, right down to run flat tires. I think it's still worth every penny. And so will whomever inherits it from in years from now... Probably with less than 30,000 miles on the clock.

Nice shot of Dahmer driving it.

if you have an NC and need more "umph" make sure to get suspension and fatter wheels and tires. Makes the world of difference

You are talking about a touring and grand touring trim. I got a 2.0 S-VT Executive, which trim is that? Mine is a 2007 6 speed 2.0L with leather heated seats and the power retractable hardtop.

@Realistick

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not a United States spec! We usually get worse configurations here :(

8X Car and Driver Top 10 -- more times than any other generation.

Have 2006 Miata, still drives like new. Just keep up with regular maintenance, you will be fine. Great review

I have a 2009 GT, love the limited slip DIF, love the shape of the car. Mine is the hardtop, blue with tan leather interior, Bluetooth, keyless entry, no push start but you don’t need to put the key in the ignition just turn the ignition. The only thing I will change when its time are the tires. It came with runflats, will not be putting that kind on again. I know I don’t have a spare, I’ll just put a tire patch kit in the trunk. I find the runflats make the car more bumpy, so hoping regular tires will smooth out the bumps more. Can’t really add more to this video, just a great car for summer driving. I dont drive it in the winter, and if the forecast calls for rain it stays in the garage.

@rosemaryexner799

2 жыл бұрын

I too have a 2009 GT, red, electric hard top with all the bells and whistles. I'm 72 and have had many cool cars but my Miata beats them all. My favourite aspect is the shift stick. The gearbox is so smooth and I love connecting with the road via the steering. As a female, I do get some funny looks , as though I should be driving some boxy SUV or hatch. Only 79000km on the clock and I am busy running up many more. All I can now say is that this car is major FUN. I have a permanent grin on my face

Are they perfectly fine stock? Ive test driven one on coilovers and it was a blast. Looking to get back into one asap after selling my nb 5 years ago

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

Definitely soft if you’re tracking it but I still like it stock on backroads!

Obviously the newest one is by far the best.Lovely cars

2012 sport. 54K Repairs: 1 thermostat. Period. I'm 6' and have to move the seat forward a few inches.

Good review. Would have been even better if you had cleaned the bird poo off the centre console first!

@nigel274

2 жыл бұрын

Hee hee :)