I learned more about Miata’s in this video than I did of my 3 years of researching it

@Shani12

4 жыл бұрын

That is the absolute biggest rip

@Ballsack44

2 жыл бұрын

U get one?

I’ve been driving this car for 21.5 years. It’s been an amazing experience to own this car. Pure joy.

@Ballsack44

2 жыл бұрын

Still have it? I initially wanted to import a wrx from Japan but I recently sent my importer a couple miatas. I’ve always wanted one but they are too expensive to get in North America now but from Japan is a lot cheaper.

I just don't get the whole "girl's car" or "hairdresser's car" stigma, when the HUGE majority of people driving these cars are dudes.

@bigdimig5368

4 жыл бұрын

I have never seen a girl drive this car

@eggbag4182

4 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with a feminine car if it's enjoyable and doesn't have aftermarket Walmart eyelashes?

@ShuffleMasta

4 жыл бұрын

I've done my research, most girls and/or hairdressers are appealed to cars like Nissan Maximas and Altimas

@sweetbabyrick5382

4 жыл бұрын

I live on a small island. There’s only one here and it’s driven by a lovely 60 year old hair dresser. I still want one.

@speedcanada1

4 жыл бұрын

It's a small car, easy to drive and maintain - these are elements that appeal to a lot of women AND men that are not necessarily "sports car" people... maybe a spiritual replacement for the old VW Rabbit Cabriolet. That said, Miatas also appeal to hardcore sports car people, who tend to be mostly (but not always) guys given the capabilities of the car to hustle. I autocrossed and tracked an NA Miata extensively in the mid to late 1990s, and despite owning much more powerful and capable cars since I missed the simple pleasure of driving a slow car fast; I recently bought a NB1 as a "Sunday morning car" but find myself driving it as much as I drive my 997.2 Carrera S. It makes me happy! :)

99 miata owner myself. really appreciate your enthusiasm for this great vehicle!

We need more people like this guy. On point Informative And straight to the main thing

WE have had one for twenty years,got it for the wife,she drove it daily for 15 years,got her a new car and I inherited it.Had virtually no problems,have replaced the roof,radiator,and clutch slave cylinder, all the rest was general maintenance.Ever time i think about replacing it for a newer model,I get in it and go for a long quick drive go home park it and the urge to spend unnecessary amount of money goes.They really are a great little car.

@Morboeatspeople

4 жыл бұрын

LOL@clutch slave cylinder. Thank goodness it's easy, 'cause we've all done it right around 80k lol! I finally had to do the rear, driver's side caliper@165k miles; I hear that's another common one. Radiator popped@about the same time; if it's brown, flush it down!

@murray6188

2 жыл бұрын

@@Morboeatspeople for me it was the clutch master cylinder that let go at around 53k miles quite recently

@Morboeatspeople

2 жыл бұрын

@@murray6188 Sorry to hear that. Hm... My current NB1 is the first I've owned with under 70k(53k) on it. I guess I'll drain and overhaul the entire system, as a doubly-preventative measure. Master cylinders are cheap and easy enough that I may as well, eh?

@mr.butterworth4216

2 жыл бұрын

I bought my ‘99 Miata with 115,000 miles. Previous owner replaced the radiator. I replaced the brake discs and pads which were completely shot, and all the clutch hydraulics recently after the slave cylinder wore out. That was OEM if not completely original. I had a shop complete the slave clutch installation because one of the bolts was seized, but other than that all the work has been done by me, and I’m a total novice. Miatas are great platforms for learning to work on cars.

Best Miata review on KZread hands down!!!

My barber is very gay and he drives a Ford F-150. I guess that makes the F-150 a "hairdresser's car."

@maxlf2069

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no this is one doesn't count because Ford f150 is only for THOUGH guy : Built Ford Tough ! /s

@stoneylonesome4062

11 ай бұрын

That sounds about right. No homosexual is complete without driving a giant phallic symbol that has the word “Powerstroke” emblazoned all over it.

I have the exact same car. I wanted a Miata when they first came out but was in university at the time, couldn’t afford one. Waited 22 years before I finally got one. Best / most fun car I’ve ever owned.

I own a red 99 NB sports package with LSD. I have to agree whole heartedly. The NB is not only my favorite Miata but one of my favorite cars of all time.

As an owner of an 99' Grace Green Mica NB1, Loved hearing you 'ramble' full circle on and on ! Just wish Bob hall had more credit/urban lore as Carrol Shelby had with his Shelby Cobras.

i have a 99 miata and i wish it was as nice as this one!! I still love it just the same, like you i didn't give it enough respect before getting my hands on one!!!

What an excellent review. I wish all salespeople were as articulate and knowledgeable as this gentleman.

@prassler

11 ай бұрын

he could sell ice to an eskimo =)

"Ultimate expression of automotive perfection." I want this testimontial as a sticker on the rear of my BRG NB.

What a way to tell the story of this great car - I have one myself and this video made me love my Miata even more:-)

I had mine since a couple of weeks. I LOVE it.

I have a 2000 nb in Japan, 32,000km on the clock. 14 inch wheels. The steering is great ! It is not a high speed car, but that is not why I bought it. I whizz around the country lanes of central Honshu, just like I did in England years ago (not a roadster then though). People seem to worry a lot about which Miata to buy based on looks, but you don't look at the outside of it when you are driving, and the point of it is to drive it. And it drives much better with small wheels, max. 15 inch I would say.

95/NA Guy here...great and knowledgeable review about the Miata generally, I've loved these cars since I first read about them before they were ever sold. Such a fun car to drive and great review.

Nice review. I'm trying to pay off my daily Subaru Legacy to get an NB. I'm gonna have both cars. Legacy will be for carrying people and road trips. The Miata will be for shorter trips, running errands and commutes to work on days where the weathers nice. I haven't even drove one yet and I'm excited.

@1998apj

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you got the NB bro. I have a 19 Legacy and 99 Miata and that's exactly how I use the 2 lol

@mr.butterworth4216

2 жыл бұрын

As a very tall person (6’6”) I was immediately disappointed the first time I sat in my Miata. It was so tight, I didn’t how driving it safely was going to work for me. But I wanted it! And where there is a will, there is a way. I love driving it, and don’t regret the purchase one bit.

Got a NB2 in silver a couple months ago, I'll keep this one forever.

What a cool guy and an awesome example of an NB1. $12,000 car all day long where I’m from.

I got an 01 SE back in October of 2020. My goodness. She's an incredibly fun car. She's small, but a joy to drive.

Great review. After watching many of your videos, you definitely know a lot about cars.

I always liked mx5 and drifting... I got myself a mx5 nevada 1.8i special edition, I was meant to prepare it for drifting, but it looks almost brand new, everything is mint condition, so idk what to do now cause I totally love it, I might buy another just for drifting and I keep this one for the streets😂. Good video btw!

Couldn't believe it when this video was recommended to me again today! I must've watched it right after it came out and it kept lingering in my mind for quite some time. Then, back in 2019, I finally got myself a 2004 model and we've been BFF ever since 😅 ...been searching for this exact video that sparked the initial idea in my head to begin with - THANK YOU KZread algorithm!

One other advantage of the engine being more toward the rear. The heater warms your feet very nicely. I drive mine in Canada and in the spring and fall. I can still have the top down and drive around with the heater blowing (less than maximum no less) and stay nice and warm. Well, except for the top of my head. But, seriously, the heater on full blast nearly melts your running shoes.

Finally..,I’ve been wanting to see a video where someone actually gets in to see you do it lol, I’m 6’1 and was considering an NB

Brilliant video and a lovely car. The perfect car for everyday fun

I picked up an NB2 for a fixer upper price. I had a 1996 for a few months before it, and I test drove a 99 once. I much prefer the more rigid feel of my 2002. I'm looking forward to getting it into daily driver shape. I've only driven it around a parking lot as I'm still working on it, but I can tell how much fun these cars are on a race track. The placement and feel of the controls is just great for spirited driving.

Just bought a '99 Revolution Orange MX-5 1.8L with a manual transmission for my first car, my wrist is broken atm but I can't wait to get behind the wheel and finally learn manual in it, it's such a beautiful car

Yeah the 2020s are crazy with 181hp very fast love these cars watever the model love them all wat a joy to drive in any weather

I bought a black 99' mx5 I'm so happy

Another great vid, enjoy your commentary. Best wishes for 2024

Great video. Wasn’t previously aware of the Mazda V705. If I had somewhere to put this thing, would be in the market.

What a noisy neighbourhood!

Dude, incredible video, very enjoyable ✌️ What kit does this one have on ? Looks great, where can one get it ?

Lmaooo him interacting with the background noises was perfect

Great video! Learned a lot.

Enjoyed your review Bill

I lucked out and found a very good condition 02 NB and I don't think I will ever get rid of it.

@TheBishop12

4 жыл бұрын

Taylor Harris NB is a nice middle ground. It’s timeless as the NAs are starting to show their age and the NCs remain the ugliest (seriously the NC to ND price gap is ridiculous)

@davidr3648

4 жыл бұрын

I just bought my 02 and feel the same way👍

Totally agree. Sold my rough riding na Nd got an 02 miata ls. Much more refined than the na.vvt engine. Bose audio system. Love it 😊

I own a 94 NA M edition, definitely one of my favorite cars ever made and I'm 6'3

The MX5 engine was designed to be boosted!! Mazda eventually did this themselves in 2004 with the Mazdaspeed turbo MX5 producing 178 hp and 226 Nm.

@Stratahoovius

5 жыл бұрын

Should have had a V6 option back in the day.

@108padma

4 жыл бұрын

And the 2002 NB SP turbo made in Australia (100 cars produced) at 200-plus hp.

@TheBishop12

4 жыл бұрын

Phil Jones esp the 99s (easier to work on) and VVT kits can be added later

@hoover2501

3 жыл бұрын

Mazda made a small bore 6 cylinder engine during that era. That would have been an interesting choice of engines. I believe at the time it was the smallest V6 ever created

@sawsinit544

Жыл бұрын

@@hoover2501 that 1.8 v6 made it into the mx3 gs sounds like sex with some exhaust work

Thanks for the good info, def gonna be my first car soon!

The only thing that's not perfect? Rust resistance

@EmmaHopman

4 жыл бұрын

*laughs in oxygen*

@gabrielj.wheaton8081

3 жыл бұрын

*no flippy lights

great information. thanks for the video

I have 1998 NB as my first and daily car. And I totally love it! :)

@OvaltineClassique

5 жыл бұрын

I bought my 2002 NB last fall and taught myself stick on the way home after buying it, I have absolutely no regrets buying it!

@radu2015

5 жыл бұрын

Marcin Jarmolowicz can i ask how long u are, when im buying my first car ill prob be 6”3 thats pretty tall. Will i fit in this car?

@OvaltineClassique

5 жыл бұрын

@@radu2015, I'm about 5" 11' and I fit perfectly, there are things you can do to help fit if you find it's a little cramped for space. There's a thing called a foamectomy where you remove some foam from the seat to sit a bit lower. Hope this helped :)

@radu2015

5 жыл бұрын

Gnirheod Nalyd thx, I stil have hope. being to tall to own this car would break my heart. 😂

@OvaltineClassique

5 жыл бұрын

@@radu2015 np! When there's a will, there's a way! I found that the only real drawback of these cars is the fixed steering wheel position, everything else can be circumvented :)

this is just more honest than any auto journalist singing praises

Had one of these fantastic car. On the 99s the alternators go out a lot

Had the exact Miata. Most fun you can have legally. Plenty of power with the manual transmission. I could go really fast

Amazing review (:

As much as I love and loved living in Florida, the Miata is best suited for smooth curvy roads... I bought my 1997 in Fort Myers and was hard pressed to find a challenging curvy road. I have moved to Michigan due to family issues and the roads here are basically like driving on the moon but there are some great smooth curvy drives along the Lake Michigan shoreline and in the southwest part of the state.... I loved the thrills the Miata provided as I explored 35 mph curves at 60...:-)

@enda0man

Жыл бұрын

Feel the same way living in South Florida with a Miata.

I used my 1999 rs mx5 every day in England love it.

Excelente video, saludos desde Chile

Hi Bill. Really enjoy your videos. I notice you don’t have a review of the ND miata, would love to see one from you as I know you would be honest about it’s pros/cons compared to the NA and NB it was designed to compete with

Checked out a 99 silver with 161K. Canvas top. Good paint. Needs about $800 in body and paint. $2500. Hard to walk away from as I'm committed to buying a Honda. I miss my old 2000 so bad I could cry.

@Patrick94GSR

4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to sell my 94 GSR to get into a Miata now!

@avengethedeadtx

4 жыл бұрын

I plan to do a K24 engine swap to my 99 10th anniversary. Better power to weight ratio than a S2K & you get that sweet vtec.

Love love my 2002 SE Miata MX5!

We have a company in germany that boosts those cars an they are totaly reliable. The company is called "SPS Motorsport", they started as a MX-5 raceteam, they also were the german importer for flying miata stuff years ago and they only build MX-5, maybe that's why everything is so well done by those guys. A turbo miata with like 240hp and no turbo lag is just perfect.

Had an NA Eunos. Loved the look and crazy lightness but was just too underpowered with the 1.6 Might have to look for a nice NB

Those are great wheels.

I don't care what they say about the miata, I still want one. Will buy one someday if they're still affordable

@joer3481

4 жыл бұрын

Buy one.....i owned a 97....drove it into the ground and had a riot doing it...i own a 2001 now...its still a riot. :-)

I get the point about the momentum driven car. There is one point where you are wrong. The Miata LOVES being boosted. It is a de-turboed engine.

@matthiasschuster9505

3 жыл бұрын

But the rest of the car is not designed for it

I love my 2002 SE in Titanium Grey. I dislike the ground effects kits so my body line is clean.

@michaelpoppos3427

4 жыл бұрын

Have a 2002 titanium also

@danielhurley2894

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 SE - - With the special wheels, special color ("strato blue mica" - - amazing), 6-speed, etc. I'll never sell it. As an aside, Mazda changed a few minor things for the 2nd half of the "Gen 2" Miatas. Yours and mine have things like a better center console for holding drinks. It made the 1999 model shown here even more "perfect."

I agree with you Sir, this car is perfect.

Just bought a low miles 04 with the 6 speed. I test drove a 5 speed and I definitely liked the 6 way better.

@blue04mx53

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I rarely drive on the freeways so, I don't often use the 6th gear.

@jagj6478

4 жыл бұрын

Blue 04 MX 5 nice. Yeah I often find myself driving in 5th most of the time.

I just got a 1999 1.8 blue Magic edition with 225k kilometer fully checked and repaired for 300 Euro. Got nice rims and an Alipine radio too with a Sport steering wheel. The person who drove the car died and it stood for 2 years and his parents sold it too me. Im so thankful

@levikiefer7214

4 жыл бұрын

It has a new engine too and is an anniversary edition too. Not to forget the Alpine emplifier i found. Damn life can turn all around

That car is gorgeous. I want one of these cars, but I live in Wisconsin.

@ethanleno5259

3 жыл бұрын

and?

@greenbunnyinabongo7299

Жыл бұрын

If you want something bad enough, there’s always a way...

Take away the rust, perfect car. I'm getting one in about a month, cant wait

I want to buy a Miata but am unsure which one to get. I was debating between an NA and a NC but if Bill likes the NB then maybe enough to look at those.

I need some of those side skirt rocker panel covers to hide the rust holes on my most prefect car ever.

We LOVE our mx5

I really want to add a bodykit to my nb. Not sure where to get one though

I’ve had all sorts of shit. 911’s, Subaru WRX, AMG Mercedes etc all good, some were even great, but none were as much fun as my NB MX5 1.8 truth…..

A great car, own a 1999 with 70k miles myself!

@audragerleman425

5 ай бұрын

Me too, as of today!

Perfect car to learn how to drive a proper sports car. love theses cars

2001 special edition, the most fun car ever

Great review anyway!

There's nothing quite like a Miata.

I agree but I’m biased. I’m the original owner of a 10AE with 248k miles on it. It’s still sounds, looks and drives like new.

Bill have u driven the new Miata? They are gorgeous machines but I have never driven one. Now I had a 5spd protege and it was a hoot to drive so I get it. Mazda has the zoom zoom.

@jelmervandegraaff

5 жыл бұрын

I've driven it, it still drives like a Miata but the RF is more rigid with the top on it. Just think of the driving characteristics of a Miata but with a modern flavour to it. There isn't a lot of storage space compared to the NB by the way.

I am now the Caretaker of my Mom’s 99 Miata. She was 78 years old when she bought it new.

I have an SLK230 as a daily and really want a track car and I found and NB at an auction is San Diego. Going in 2 weeks to get it and I’m so excited that I’m looking at every video on KZread and this is by far the most informational.

SLK R170 next time please?😎😎

AWESOME VIDEO!!!! im looking to buy one at the moment. just coulnt find the right car for the right money (im in Germany)

@willibogmann297

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm from Germany too. Do you want to get the 1.6 or 1.8 ?

@robsongreen1041

3 жыл бұрын

@@willibogmann297 im kind of an a Budget so im looking for the cheap end of the mx5. Those are usually the 1.6.

@robsongreen1041

3 жыл бұрын

@@willibogmann297 do you have any recommendations or things I should look out for ? I know that rust is a biig issue. Otherwise they seem to be bulletproof.

@willibogmann297

3 жыл бұрын

@@robsongreen1041 Well I don't own one yet , but all I can say is that 1.8 NB Miatas all have a Torsen LSD( limited slip differential) and the engine is more powerful.

@willibogmann297

3 жыл бұрын

@@robsongreen1041 But yeah, they're cheap and much fun in it's stock form.

You are nuts baby. Don't change.

11:48 The captions lmao

“Oh gawd”

Is he shifting in like 6,000 rpm. I think I'm driving mine wrong.

Just bought one for 2k bucks I'm so happy

This 1.8 NB MX5 is my favourite shape MX5 - BUT as I'm now over 70 years old, I own the NC with power retractable hard top, I still love all MX5s, but age requirements win in the end. I do like the ND soft top shape, but the RF model takes the MX5 away from the open top feeling.

Don't forget to purchase performance After markets parts for more fun !

If only they were 10% larger. At 6 foot 2 inches, 240 pounds, it's just a bit too tight for me.

14:17- 14:30 is the most miata owner shit ive ever heard im cackling

❤

“You know”

This guy sounds just like the dub voice actor for the gas station owner in Initial D

You answered your own question

I didn't get it when I was younger; definitely made fun of them. A couple years ago, I went for a ride in one, with an autocross expert. I now own two NB1's, one of them a supercharged Evolution Orange. To know them, is to love them.

@Morboeatspeople

4 жыл бұрын

Also, be careful: that radiator is ready to pop!

Breitling watch?

Had this in bronze here in the UK 10 years ago until it got written off by someone who hit me. Now have a black nc