I own one of these. I can confirm the cool things this guy is pointing out. This vehicle is one of the best cars ever made. Hands down.

@maxmeier532

Жыл бұрын

I like that in the RF the rollbar is low enough, so that when you flip over and hang in the belts, the rollbar doesnt prevent your head from getting smashed by concrete like a potato. You wouldnt want to have a fighting chance in an accident in a miata would you.

@german-argentine-socialist

Жыл бұрын

@@maxmeier532 more weight, not worth it. soft top gang i’m praying on that a-pillar

@DreamArchitect

Жыл бұрын

@@german-argentine-socialist lame take dude from rf better jerk

@giorgiotommasini6828

Жыл бұрын

@@maxmeier532 don't flip it, problem solved, if you are afraid to flip over, buy something else

@chasem3549

Жыл бұрын

​@@german-argentine-socialist haha yeah +5% weight for added security and less noise. Also the ragtop will be a pain replacing as it ages. Sooo not worth it ;) if youre going the racing argument route, get another car for the 5% difference

I have an NB MX5 and not much has changed since then. The recipe works. Light, well-balanced, and it has an awesome transmission that makes for a good time behind the wheel. Like a lot of "car guys" I dismissed them until I drove one. Then I got it, it's all about the joy of driving, nothing more, nothing less. Nothing is better than zipping down a curvy road in the fall with the top down and the heater keeping the lower half of your body warm. The first time I did this, I realized why guys in old British roadsters wore gloves.

@mikeb9569

Жыл бұрын

With no wind to overcome the heater, I've driven top down in 18 degrees F in complete comfort (ND1 Club). Driver window down and passenger window 1/2 up can calm the cabin air considerably. A good hat is a requirement.

@timothycollins1968

Жыл бұрын

mike b…….how is the road noise?

@mikeb9569

Жыл бұрын

@@timothycollins1968 Just like summer with the same set up but warmer! The road noise has to overcome my tinnitus, so I don't notice it. LOL!

@Lupine.

Жыл бұрын

@@timothycollins1968 "Roadster'ish"

@azaralamouri5140

Жыл бұрын

the driver looks so far to the back in small coupe sports cars like this or a Porsche Boxter, almost sitting on the rear wheels. Why is that?

Miata fan here (owned 2 - NA and NC), so I really appreciate this one. As far as the antenna getting hit in the Car wash. Generally most people in the Miata community don't use automated car washes. Even when I lived in a apartment, I never used an automatic car wash. I used a coin-op sprayer. Miata base was $13.8K in 1989, that's about $33K inflation adjusted. Miata base in 2022 is about $28K. So the base car is LESS expensive today, than it was on introduction in 1989 when you take inflation into account. Finally, they aren't really that slow. 0-60 is under 6.0 Seconds (5.7-5.9 seconds, in C&D, MT, R&T). It's not a V8 killer, but it's not bad, and all Miatas feel even faster than they are.

@jerrysedars8097

Жыл бұрын

Great review. I live in snow country and drive my 2018 RF all year with win no problems. You can not drive a Miata without smiling! There are two kinds of people in the world. Those that want a Miata and those that have never driven one.

@hawkrider88

Жыл бұрын

I listen to the radio...a lot. Real antennas provide a much better signal than the shark fin alone or the antenna molded into the front or back windows.

@spageddie3266

Жыл бұрын

@@hawkrider88 That's great to know Thanks!

@Randomclipsposter

Жыл бұрын

Honest question with the soft top on the mx-5 if you own one do you know how well protective they are ?

@johnguertin5054

Жыл бұрын

@@Randomclipsposter very good mine is 21 years old and no leaks

Bought one 6 months ago for my wife . We have put on 10000 km in six months . Can’t wipe the smile off her face .

@harrisonli3031

9 күн бұрын

Ladies look sexy in these cars, especially with manual transmission.

27:19 Having bought our ND2 in the winter, I can tell you there are fewer joys greater than a top-down cruise on a brisk day with the heat on and seats cooking. Feels great!

@johntechwriter

Жыл бұрын

When living in Canada on my NA I’d swap out all four alloy wheels for cheap steel wheels, each carrying a skinny, deep-lugged snow tire. Never did I get stuck. But even better, on a snowy road I could do perfect four-wheel drifts, just like a WRC car. The heater on my canvas-topped car was totally up to the job of keeping me warm. In the spring I’d replace my alloy wheels with performance tires, having spared them from salt and abrasion damage over the winter.

@davelzdr

Жыл бұрын

@@johntechwriter 0p00p009

@outoftexasRev7v9

Жыл бұрын

I've had five convertibles in a row and it is perfectly all right to cheat with the heater when it's cold outside... top down baby, top down!

@theslimeylimey

Жыл бұрын

@@johntechwriter I live in BC and had a 92 with limited slip rear with one size up aggressive M+S tires on the stock rims for winter that thing was amazing in snow. I had snow coming over the hood and it would just keep going. People would be stuck and I'd just snake by like it was nothing. I actually looked forward to the snow. My nephew owns it now and it's still going.

@richardmortenson8525

Жыл бұрын

Every mile with the top up is a mile wasted.

I bought a 2023 MX-5 GT a few days ago. I was an owner of a 1968 MGB many years ago. I sold my MGB in the late 1970's and I have missed it ever since. I couldn't be more pleased than I am with my new Mazda. It is so refined compared to my old MG, yet it still retains the basic raw driving experience. If you like true classic sports cars then you should buy an ND Miata.

How can anyone actually make a review this good.

I watch a lot of car reviews. You are very good at covering the important information and still being entertaining. I appreciate your style, good info, no wasting time on opinions and fluff. It’s telling that you start with the mechanicals instead of the exterior of the car as so many reviewers do. I am a car guy, and I care more about the mechanicals than the styling cues. Excellent review!

@RIZFERD

8 ай бұрын

AhuraMazda = Lord of Wisdom mazda mx 5 RF is better than mini cooper Better Gokart Feeling Better Fun Driving And it's part of Toyota the real best reliability Toyota/Lexus/Yamaha/Subaru/Mazda/Daihatsu Are The Real Best And ! Toyota Indonesia Manufacturing since 1970s Western's are too exaggerating overpriced common average Typical thus not a complete multiracial not multilingual never been living around the world all alone since childhood are the same never evolved dumbs apes stuck inside your tiny boxes your entire life. Indonesia, leader of G20 (Great 20 nations worldwide) 2022 and ASEAN, Association of Southeast Asia's Nations. Real size of present day Indonesia is Huge as Russia, The Real Global Superpower, World's Richest Natural Resources even only Our Oil and Gas are much more than whole Middle East. World Map is Inaccurate since Mercator projection 1569. Indonesia before Western world came originally covering present day 78 years old Republic of Indonesia, Malaysia (Man on Ringgit Malaysia is one of our Forefathers, One of Kings of Our Minangkabau West Sumatra Indonesia settled Negeri Sembilan Kingdom Malaysia), Singapore (also the Man on Singaporean Dollar, and Singaporean National Anthem Writer and Composer from my beloved belated Mother's birth place Bukittinggi West Sumatra), Brunei, The Philippines (Mindanao and Manila City were founded by our Forefathers Kings of Minangkabau Sumatra Indonesia before Spaniards came), South Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and Madagascar Africa.

There is a button to open the trunk from the outside. It's on the upper part of the license plate area towards the right side. Pretty easy to miss unless you know.

@Johnny_Odessa

Жыл бұрын

not for every market though

@BN99239

Жыл бұрын

@@Johnny_Odessa Yes, for every market ever since the 2019 ND2.

@redmurdera

Жыл бұрын

What? I am going to check my ND for this. I didn't not know!

@BN99239

Жыл бұрын

@@redmurdera If you look from the bottom, you should see it. Little black, rubbery circle.

@blackrifle6736

Жыл бұрын

@@Johnny_Odessa *RTFM. Cheers!*

I bought a new one of these earlier this year (the RF variant cause it rains a lot here) and I'm absolutely in love with it. It will do anything you want it to do, surprising amount of space in the boot, amazing temperature control, it can be loud and quick when you want it to be but it'll also cruise quietly and not put a hole in your wallet for fuel. The sense of speed from sitting so low is insane. I've driven Ferraris and Lambos round tracks but the MX-5 is just as fun in a different way, very light and easy to change direction. Yes it doesn't have a screaming V8 / V10 but to me it sounds amazing when I put my foot down, even driving within the speed limit it manages to put a huge smile on my face.

@mattwhelan13

Жыл бұрын

also gotta say it's so odd seeing the left hand drive model. Some other differences are, my car doesn't have that wierd shark fin on the boot but it DOES have a little button to open the boot on the underside of the little lip down to where the number plate is

@zsb707

Жыл бұрын

Matt, your comment perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this sports car 👍.

@bellaandchiara8383

9 ай бұрын

You understand...

@shanellecooper2981

9 ай бұрын

I tested a 2021 used MAZDA MX-5 MIATA RF GRAND TOURING yesterday. Do you experience any water getting to the interior through the convertible or windows?

@mattwhelan13

9 ай бұрын

@@shanellecooper2981 no not at all, it seals up nicely when the windows are all the way up. You do got some dripping down onto the seats when you open the door to get in but other than that I've had zero issues and I live in the North of England where it's literally famous for raining so much

I know that you are mostly a Toyota/Lexus guy, but I really appreciate you reviewing a car that I am considering purchasing. You do mechanical reviews better than any reviewer. Thanks.

@craigr.h.laurent240

10 ай бұрын

Definitely the best mechanical reviews I have seen.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again I love the dial. I don’t like touchscreen leaves, smudges and smears. I like it clean and crisp and I’m able to meet maintain just that with the dial kudos Mazda.

@eperot

Жыл бұрын

This is a touchscreen. However, only when standing still. When driving, the touch capability is suspended and you can only use the knob.

MX-5s (Miatas) are awesome little cars, my favorite sports car. Since 1970 I have owned a Mustang Mach 1, a Corvette, a Supra, a 300ZX, 4 different Honda S2000s and I now own my 6th Miata, a Polymetal grey 2021 RF Club with the BBS, Brembo, Recaro package. This one is a keeper! Great review, love your channel.

@jeffc9511

9 күн бұрын

Does it feel more fun or similar to s2000? I always wanted the s2000 but the price for a decent used is high. Surprisingly the interior room is similar.

I've owned an NC for 10 years and counting. Great sound, direct steering feel, cornering prowess, sporty stick shift, low driving position ... what a compelling package! I paid €7,000 for it back in 2013 and have been using it as a third car along with my sedan and coupe.

It is a touch screen, but not when you are driving (I think that is correct)

@robertm3769

Жыл бұрын

Precisely, it is touch operated when sitting still... who sits still in this car :) Love my 2022 GT

@blackrifle6736

Жыл бұрын

@@robertm3769 *Liability lawyers vs. engineers. Lawyers won.*

@THEANIMALGUY

10 күн бұрын

That thing should become law cuz I doubt anyone else would just refuse touch interface If your driving

Hey what a coincidence, I just bought a 2007 MX-5 with 9000 miles on it last Saturday. Love it.

It IS a touch screen, but not when you're moving. But honestly, the rotary knob and buttons are much better when you're trying to drive.

Great Review. Loved it. Missed that there is an exterior button for the trunk, but it is hidden and above the license plate. The antenna is there because when the glass is down, it wouldn't get reception. The stock one is designed for the best FM reception. Seat heaters are awesome to use in a convertible when it is a bit cool, turn on the heat and the seat heaters and open the top. I use my RF as a daily driver all winter in snow country. Top stays up for months and then down most of the summer. Heated seats, heated side mirrors and heated windshield washer nozzles are useful. No heated wheel, however, the air vents next to your hands blow hot air on your hands within a few minutes.

@yolahola1

Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t help that not even the sales people know where the trunk button is. I had to read the manual to find that out on my ‘22. Was driving me nuts.

@jeffwertz2953

Жыл бұрын

@@yolahola1 Wait till they try to find the 12V accessary plug under the dash. LOL

@Outlaws28

Жыл бұрын

Good points,thanks What about the touch screen? I saw another review that showed the touch screen working when it's not moving but it's turned off when it is moving.

@FungusUSMC

Жыл бұрын

@@Outlaws28 That's correct, the touchscreen is disabled while you are driving, and enabled once the car is stopped. Fortunately that center control stick is easy to use and very responsive. After a few weeks it will become muscle memory; sometimes I don't even have to look at the screen to know what i'm doing.

@edhenry2848

Жыл бұрын

@@FungusUSMC I totally disagree about the touchscreen and use of the control button. With CarPlay, it takes like 37 clicks to get where you need to and then you overshoot. One quick touch would save a lot of hand motion. The screen should not be disabled. I love the car, but the touchscreen issue is at the top of my pet peeves.

My first car in 1977, was a 1966 MG midget. This Mazda MX5 reminds me of that car, but only a million times better. Now that I'm retired, I've been looking for an old MG, but one in decent shape is not a lot less than decent used MX5 or even an older Miata. I really enjoy watching the Car Care Nut's videos. Keep up the excellent work!

What a refreshing pleasure to see a proper technical perspective in a review, great, thanks 👍

I love the commentary about the antenna around 23:20. It’s something I didn’t even notice, but now I can’t unsee see it and I can’t un-hear your rant about it. Great review!

Best review I’ve ever watched. I love how you say which parts are very easy to service and which one are not. I hope you make a review also of Toyota GR 86 Sir.. 🙏🏾

Absolutely fantastic job of explaining the mechanical aspects of the ND MX-5. The explanation are very useful.

Ive owned two Miatas also. I had a 1995, NA, and a 2001, NB. Both cars were excellent, totally reliable, and a blast to drive. What a little hot rod, a true sports cars. MX5s haul ass! Super Impressive. This 2022 MX5 in this video is beautiful. I agree, Mazda should use both direct injection and port, like Toyota does. Good job with your review.

This is the best review of a car I've watched very professional and not bias thankyou

This is the most thorough review that details the design, function, & technical aspect of the car. For the benifit of the followers pls highlight on another video the cause of carbon build up on direct injection engines and how to prevent it by way of maintenance and driving habits. Thank you and more power to this channel. An avid fan of your channelS.

Excellent in depth review and commentary and video angles

My mother had a mk.1 MX-5 (1991) in British Racing Green. She loved zipping around in that thing. Was parked outside year-round. My brother and I 'stole' it while she was on holiday, had the dull paintwork machine polished, the wheels refurbed and a lovely (but expensive) chocolate-coloured mohair soft top fitted. Finished off with a proper clean inside and in the engine bay, plus a service. It looked great! Mum was blown away and drove that little car until she was no longer strong enough to manoeuvre it (no PAS). I was very impressed when I drove it. Far more enjoyable than a, what, 90hp car had any right to be.

I really appreciate this review. Out of the hundreds of reviews on the ND Miata this one is unique. Technical info I had never heard along with a honest appraisal of the car. I’ve owned four Miatas, sold them all but am itching for an ND2. Thanks for this great video!! However, you are 100% wrong about the dial. I have a dial in my 2017 Mazda3. Touchscreens are dangerous. The dial is intuitive. I own a 2021 Sienna. In my opinion it is far far inferior to the Miata. No dial. I never have understood the complaints about the dial. The dial is fantastic.

Love your video. Very well explained, I liked the bottom part! Nobody explains it like that. I am waiting for months to get one Miata, but it seems they are not so easy to get at this time. Congrats!

I’m becoming a big fan of your channel. Very enjoyable review, from a chap who seems to know what he’s talking about. Great stuff!

Miata is always the answer!

@jackanderson2773

Жыл бұрын

Yes 👌

Finally! thank you for going over the maintenance aspect of the car. Often times that critical information is left out for us to figure out later on.

Speaking as a Mazda fanatic this was awesome and 200% entertaining. Many many thanx from Sweden. Illinois is actually more Swedish than you think as more Swedes lived in Chicago than Stockholm at one point. Really dig this cool no BS, hands on utuber . Keep it up bro😃

@theenglishprofessor8411

10 ай бұрын

You are correct about Chicago’s explosive population of Swedes at the turn of the 20th Century. May I recommend a book you might enjoy? “Swedish Chicago” by Paul Michael Peterson and published by Arcadia in 2003. I know the author…😉

Great review. I love this car. I bought my RF in 2017 and I’ve been daily driving it ever since. The Miata is quite sure footed once you have winter tires on it. And the heated seats are in necessity in Toronto winter.

@ag4allgood

Жыл бұрын

With cloth seats in a 2016 Club heated seats add weight. I've never been cold in winter driving my soft top / top down & where I live it gets frigid ! Side windows up with the heater on full is great fun in winter. My daily driver too. Use the 303 Convertible Cleaner / Fabric Guard & never had a problem. I don't EVER park under trees & the interior has stayed bone dry !

Many thanks for one of the most informative videos on the MX5. I own a 2021 Sports Venture eddition, so your video was most revealing and how Mazda built my car.

Best video I’ve seen on the ND Miata , I agree it’s a delight to drive and wrench on this car

That was one of the best car reviews I have seen on KZread. You made me a subscriber.

I enjoy your reviewing style. Great presentation. 👍

great review. I had a 1997 Miata M-edition and also comes with Speakers in the seats . Also every time you make a stop the music goes down and then you start moving and go back up all automatic. Mazda has been clever engineering for a long time.

I just finished watching your review of the CX90 and its crazy how serviceability of this vehicle is easier and less complicated

Wonderful driver centered review. No BS, just the facts.

Hello AMD Just found your new Chanel subscribed thank you for all your help with toyotas and now other manufacturers, great review of this miata.

Great review Mr CCN! I had a 1997 1.8 mk1, the last of the pop up headlight era and that little car was fantastic fun, super reliable and made a great sound with the full stainless system. I'd love a new one but I'll be waiting for the depreciation to do it's think before I get one! Cheers :)

Great analysis AMD. They have a "Miata club" here in WPA. I was getting breakfast & about 20-30 cars were meeting in a parking lot to go somewhere so I guess owners are pretty serious.

Great show. I owned the mazda mx-5 and learned so much. Keep it up. Thank you

Thank you for such a detailed overview! Never had one but waiting for my delivery later this month. It's great to know what to expect!

When I bought my 1st of, now my 4th MX-5, I bought it for the fun of driving, nothing more than that. I found the car to be quite reliable and easy to maintain. The money saved will easily offset any costs of replacing the top whenever that starts deteriorating. My 3rd MX-5, had about 80Kmiles on it, no problems. I had to try a new color and those Terracotta Napa leather seats, so I went for the new 2023 MX-5 about 3 weeks ago and had to drive over 100 miles to a dealer that had the one I wanted. I wouldn't have done that for any other car. They put the new muffler on my old MX-5 and installed my Racing Beat muffler on the new MX-5 for me, the muffler I've had on all 3 of the previous MX-5's. A true Roadster is supposed to have a lot of wind noise, loud and rough riding. I've never been a Cadillac type guy. Still having fun at 78 yrs. old and still love driving, driving the last true Roadster under $100K.

@blackrifle6736

Жыл бұрын

*Thank you for the Racing Beat shout-out. They've been the Mazda go-to guys since RX-2 days. RIP Jim Mederer 1942-2016. Cheers!*

@blackrifle6736

Жыл бұрын

@@M0nd-S0nne *Grüess Swiss Lady: Dann tun Sie es bitte. Ich glaube, dass 72 das neue 52 ist. Wenn es Ihnen gefällt, machen Sie es. Beifall!*

@ejkalegal3145

10 ай бұрын

Is the automatic as good as the manual, or almost as good? What is the actual practical difference in the experience? Why don't all MX-5 models come with automatic transmission? I'm 47 and looking to pass my test and get my first car. I just hate gear changing & want to get the automatic only licence. May I please garner your opinion, weighted with many years of priceless experience? Many thanks.

@scottmackenzie318

8 ай бұрын

Hi - I can help here- I had a 2.0 Litre ND1 Automatic - my wife insisted on an automatic so she could drive the car. Long story short - I now own an ND2 2.0 Litre Manual. Let me tell you from experience and listen to the reviews when they say the manual is best - it is and if you can practice - it one of the easiest to drive. The car has a hill holder function that takes the stress out of manual gearbox driving. Persevere and get the manual would be my advice - but make sure you are competent and confident before taking the car on a public road.

@ejkalegal3145

8 ай бұрын

@@scottmackenzie318 lovely, thank you so much for taking the time to help and advise 👍

Very good and informative video! You showed me everything that I wanted to see. My Wonderful wife just bought a Soul Red one just like this... beautiful car!

Very detail walkthrough. Love it! Learning new stuff from you. You’ve got a new subcriber!

What a great video with technical and mechincal details

My wife’s first new car was a 1994 Miata Rally Edition in black. A fun car!

What a great video. Explained everything that makes this little car amazing. Thank you !

Thank you again AMD. One of my favorite non-toyota cars

@albinkrn1

Жыл бұрын

Mine too.

Great overview, AMD! ❤❤❤

the PPF(power plant frame), the brace between trans and diff, has been a part of the miata design since the beginning. you can pull the whole frame and body off the car and the front wheels, through the engine, trans, diff, all the way to the back is all there stable as can be. headrest speakers as well have been around as an option since basically the beginning as well.

Great video! I just discovered your channel and I’m very impressed and glad to add another car channel to my subscriptions. 👍

Was great to see such an in depth review of my own car. I have a 2020. Thank you Car Care Nut.

@TDF2004

Жыл бұрын

Is it a good car for daily driving?

@2688elmo

Жыл бұрын

​@@TDF2004 Mostly yes. It's my only car and as a single I make it work. Over time, the insignificant things do annoy me though. That includes interior storage space, ingress/egress because the door opening size is small, the doors themselves are very long, and the car being low can sometimes be tricky to get into. However, even bigger sports cars still have most of these issues, which is an inescapable part of sports car ownership. Ride comfort is great and stock ride height is actually really good and I've never scraped on anything in 2 years because the overhangs are short. Gearbox is an absolute peach to use. And reliability is amazing. Not a single thing has gone wrong in 2 years. Even consumables like brake pads, tires etc are all near new probably because the car is so light. Granted, I have 12,500kms (8000 miles) on it. If you plan to use one as a daily driver, it can be done. I even do solo trips to hardware stores and Ikea in mine and Miata can take things like flatpack chairs or oil heaters. Just be aware that the lack of storage space is genuinely annoying. I ignored that fact, but it's not a reason for me to get rid of mine purely based on that reason. My cars IG page is @ takuminuri

There is an exterior trunk release, it's a button above the license plate under the bumper lip! Also, loved the in depth review!

I love your channel. Thanks for posting.

Thank you. Waiting for a similar fully detailed review on the Toyota 86 soon!

Wow… never seen a car reviewer like this. Excellent mechanical insight and not the same old generic spec-sheet talk like erryone else! 👍

You are really good at this. Thank you.

Loved this episode. Very well explained about the whole car and I will eventually buy a used model in the near future.

Really appreciate your review of the MX5. I just ordered one!

@danielthomas8507

Жыл бұрын

in new zealand?

@kiwiasian

Жыл бұрын

@@danielthomas8507 yeah bro, who knows when it’ll actually be delivered though lol

@jackanderson2773

Жыл бұрын

You're going to love it .

I got the exact car model n color. Really enjoying my weekend toy.

I own a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring PRHT, 6-Sp manual, since I bought it brand new from the dealership, and it’s by far the best car I’ve ever owned. It’s been proven to be quite reliable because I have never had any problem with the engine and transmission, which are the most important parts of any car. I know that the NC type Miata that I own is the most maligned generation because it’s the biggest and heaviest one, and not that attractive to be quite honest, but it has advantages over the current ND generation. For one, my big Miata (relatively speaking) has more cargo space,has a more spacious interior, it has an actual glove box, real cup holders, the 12-V outlet is where it suppose to be at the center console, instead of at the firewall on the passenger side, and the steering wheel doesn’t feel numb like in the ND because it’s hydraulic powered. I also prefer the retractable hardtop in my car vs. the current one, because it doesn’t have those intrusive buttresses behind the cabin like in the ND; instead, the hardtop in my car completely gets stowed like in a regular canvas-type convertible, so I enjoy a complete 360 degrees view with the roof open. I’m happy with my old Miata, thank you very much - no need to get rid of it.

@adrianotero7963

9 ай бұрын

Any issues with the electronic top ? Seems very complex and since the last time they were made was in 2015....rather old.

@Ifitwerks

2 ай бұрын

Hang on to it, people are now realising it was great car and that weight thing was not relevant as its hardly anything but I think it was the best engineered overall, I looked a buying the ND but the direct injection stopped me, instead I found 2 NCs 1 in soft top and 1 retractable both with less that 6k miles on as new condition and I bought both as they were less for two than 1 new ND was!!, Best decision I ever made, plus at 6ft there is more room in the NCs Also the ND are so similar underneath it seems they revised the NC rather than a new model just as they did with the NA and NB. I would sum it up as the ND is a slightly slimmed down and re bodied NC with a direct injection engine and less space inside and for luggage.

Amazing videos, as always love watching your videos! I wish I can find a mechanic locally as good as you!

What an excellent review. I had a 2016 Miata GT and now I have a 2023 soul red GT with soft top. I did have to use the flat tire kit due to a puncture and it works great and comes with good instructions. I have to replace only the liquid with after market product. Love driving the car.

Thank you. Learned a lot about the engine!

Interesting hearing about the simplicity of the engine design and this would go some way to explain why these Skyactiv Gs are proving so reliable. I have the same engine in my Mazda3 and also run a 93 JDM NA6 Eunos Roadster. Mechanically very robust cars it's just a shame Mazda don't have a good reputation for body and chassis corrosion.

Thanks for the review, very informative.

Loved this car since the 80s. Fantastic review. Love the new channel, CCN!

Best review about the nd yet, no bias, makes it easy to make up your own opinion about it and the opinion is that this is a very good car!

Very informative. Thank you.

Idk where you've been lately, but 40K is pretty cheap for a car in 2022, especially one that's borderline popular/enthusiast-oriented.

Great video again. Thank you.

15:08 it's a multi-link suspension, not double wishbone like the front suspension.

Excellent review. Thank you.

The "Does it still have the magic of the original?" question in the headline was not really addressed in the video. So, I will. I had an early (May 1989 manufacture)1990 model and drove it for 20 joyous and reliable years. Loved it! Now I have a 2019 GT-S model and I love it just as much! It, too, has been reliable and a joy to drive. In between these two, I had a BMW Z4. To me, the 2019 GT-S is the best of both worlds: it has all the fun and reliability of the 1990 MX-5 and the power and luxury of the Z4 (the 2.5 V6 engine produces just 4 HP more than the 2019 GT-S, while the Z$ weighs 600 pounds more). In fact, I have owned sports cars since 1970, and the 2019 GT-S is my favorite.

this video cements my interest in owning a Miata in the future, sadly i cant afford one now lol. thanks so much for the review from a mechanic's POV, always wondered if this car would be a reasonable long-term car.

Great review. Things I wanted to know other than the same same about the driving experience. Good underhood and underneath views with commentary about both good and not-so-good stuff. I have a 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX and will be changing soon. The Kia is a good car and has served me very well. I have owned 2 other Mazda's, a B4000 and 323. I think I might go for the MX-5 Soft top now.

Seat speakers were on my friends 1984 Pontiac Fiero. Took Mazda 4 decades to catch up, but I like it.

ND1 owner and having owned 2 NA’s: the trunk is much smaller than the original. The plastic cowl around the outside of the windshield is a disappointment. Lack of glove box in the dash is a pain. Other than these items, the car is absolutely wonderful

I just know I will get one one day. Great video buddy 👍

@HisMajesty99

Жыл бұрын

Same! Maybe soon as next year if I find the heart to trade in my current Mazda 6 which I love :(

Love this model would buy regardless of any issues

Awesome video. Thanks very much!

Brilliant review

Love the vehicle reviews. Thx for sharing. The miata is a sharp looking 2 seater.

One unusual thing about the RF is I don't see any at the local MX-5 group. 30 vehicles in my smallish area with models from NA to the latest [mine] ND2 but not one RF. It is also rare for me to come across an RF with the top down. With both my old NC RTHT and ND2 soft-top, the top will be down when it is above 40 degrees and sunny and only be up when it is raining or above 105 degrees.

Hi Guy! Congrat for your new channel!✌😊😊

Great review and valuable professional mechanical overview. I do disagree with 2 minor points. I have a ND MX5 which I love to drive. I’m 82 and 6 foot and have no trouble getting in or out , and I don’t like touch screens because most drivers take their eyes off the road to use them.

@felliniesque1

5 ай бұрын

I hate that to change radio settings you have to do it on the crappy screen. I would pry that thing off if I could, Love my NC, but won't move up to the ND2, which I have studied up on, until the screen can be folded down. It is something I'd never look at.

Didn't think I wanted an RF until I saw it in this color with the Terracotta seats.... Really looks elegant.

Well done review good sir!

just signed on the dot for this identical car, except soft top. I love this engine so much I bought it twice, last time was a 2012 mazda3 (first year 2.0 skyactiv came out) and it ran for 125k b4 i sold it, with zero issues.

Amen You are so good at what you do Thanks for sharing and connecting 😇

I had a 1994 black Miata that I purchased in 2013 from the original owner she kept it in a garage it only had 57,000 miles on it when I bought it. She only drove it to the beach once a year. After replacing the tires some of the seals and the top I had a very good car I even had the original window sticker. The plastic was still on the floor from the dealer. I wish I would’ve never sold that car I really miss it

THANK YOU for adding some fresh insights about the MX-5. Nearly all YT reviewers of this car endlessly repeat the same points, often using the same words. Though the MX-5 has over 30 years of refinement, and is now faster than a Jaguar XK-E, reviewers who do not know the car carry on the “cute little sports car” cliché. The ND2 is far more than that. The engine is mounted behind the front axle to balance weight distribution and reduce the polar moment of inertia by centralizing the car’s mass. The alloy cam cover is gorgeous, a nod to the classic sports car tradition of making the engine nice to look at. Today most engines are covered with an ugly piece of plastic to reduce manufacturing cost. The electronically operated variable valve timing provides a linear progression of torque and horsepower through the entire rev range, superior to Honda’s VTEK as used in the S2000, which produces a weak low end, followed by a rush of power at high revs. (Still a great car.) In development since 2013, the SkyActiv direct-injection engine was designed to minimize carbon buildup via a large oil separator under the intake manifold on the side of the block. High-volatility cheaper engine oils exacerbate carbon buildup. Provided the ND2 owner uses Mazda-specified 0W-20 full synthetic oil and changes spark plugs at specified intervals, carbon buildup should not merit inspection until well past 100 thousand miles, and it can be cleaned. Since 2019, the MX-5 has used a dual-mass flywheel, usually found only in exotics, to protect the driveline from torque pulses and torsional vibrations. The result is smoother idling and gear changes. Its featherweight design is masterful and makes the car much easier to drive in stop and go traffic. Another little detail you never hear about. Owner tip: Ignore the sound system and use wireless noise-cancelling earbuds, working through your iPhone for music playback, nav instructions, and even phone calls. You don’t have to spend $40 thousand for a new MX-5. The base Sport model comes in well under $30 thousand with cheap financing available from Mazda, and it has everything you need. I know because I own one, a 2019 ND2. It’s my fourth MX-5. The MX-5 IS genuinely fast if you want it to be, super cheap to run, getting mid-30s on the highway, with inexpensive service and legendary reliability. And it holds its value - just try finding a used Miata. If you’re not over 5’11” and do not need a back seat, there are no downsides. It’s as close to perfection as a sports car gets.

@JuriUdre

Ай бұрын

I am 6'1"and fit in just fine. Even my son who is 6'3"likes to steal my Miata whenever possible.

@mehoward5867

13 күн бұрын

Thanks for helpful info. There too is a bonus on having a 2-seater: only one grandchild can come with ya at a time! [ hope to give it to her one day]

I love that it has a brace under the front and under the back to jack the car up and put it on jack stands.

@blackrifle6736

Жыл бұрын

*Braces are there for improved chassis stiffness, but yeah.*

Great video about Mazda Miata. Thanks. I almost forgot that you have another remix channel too lols 😅.