What Generation Miata is the BEST?

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On today's episode of "Did You Know?" Alex tries to resolve the age-old question of which generation Mazda Miata is the best. Furthermore, we look at how functionality, community support, and the flaws that matter the least to you can affect your decision to buy. Which generation of the Mazda Miata is the best? Drop a comment below!
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0:00 Alex’s Traumatic Experience
0:26 Intro
1:56 History of the NA Miata
2:32 History of the NB Miata
3:01 History of the NC Miata
3:32 History of the ND Miata
4:20 The Ranking System
5:05 4th Place in Function/Value
5:35 3rd Place in Function/Value
6:13 2nd Place in Function/Value
6:47 1st Place in Function/Value
7:31 4th Place in Community/Variety
8:29 3rd Place in Community/Variety
9:06 2nd Place in Community/Variety
9:36 1st Place in Community/Variety
10:37 4th Place in the Least Amount of Cons
11:26 3rd Place in the Least Amount of Cons
12:02 2nd Place in the Least Amount of Cons
13:03 1st Place in the Least Amount of Cons
13:40 Outro
#Mazda #Miata #BestCars

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  • @FitmentIndustries
    @FitmentIndustries3 жыл бұрын

    What generation Miata do you think is the best? Drop a comment below! Also, don't forget to check out our selection of IN STOCK Artisa Wheels - bit.ly/3nKlv71

  • @brysonkuhn3290

    @brysonkuhn3290

    3 жыл бұрын

    NA

  • @nanashinogombe4175

    @nanashinogombe4175

    3 жыл бұрын

    NA because PO-PO-POP UP N DOWN HEADLIGHTS! also very funny to look at when trying to make them look aggressive

  • @sebastianleon654

    @sebastianleon654

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nb2 miatas are the best and have most potential (from stock) and there is no question

  • @nathangravel6358

    @nathangravel6358

    3 жыл бұрын

    Na is the classic but nb has the most factory upgrades especially nb2 like skirt kits bumpers lips 6speed options vvt, torsen differentials nardi interiors, and that is why I bought one last summer

  • @CODxPHIL

    @CODxPHIL

    3 жыл бұрын

    NB wins all around! Mini fd RX7 FTW

  • @brysonkuhn3290
    @brysonkuhn32903 жыл бұрын

    NA, because *POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS*

  • @MishMoves

    @MishMoves

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! (Slightly biased...)

  • @williamcricket7931

    @williamcricket7931

    3 жыл бұрын

    MOO POWA BABEH!

  • @ericswires8534

    @ericswires8534

    3 жыл бұрын

    Reeeeemix! Roll out up and down headlights. !

  • @PlasmaNugget

    @PlasmaNugget

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was looking for this

  • @ericworthington7299

    @ericworthington7299

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pop UP up & down Headlights...

  • @626Bui
    @626Bui3 жыл бұрын

    Alex: What generation miata is best? Me: yes

  • @brysonkuhn3290

    @brysonkuhn3290

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can't go wrong

  • @llamathenerd1672

    @llamathenerd1672

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brysonkuhn3290 You really can't.

  • @Playfulpuppy_Gaming

    @Playfulpuppy_Gaming

    3 жыл бұрын

    Umm well.... if you are over 6 feet tall you can lol the nb is kinda small

  • @brysonkuhn3290

    @brysonkuhn3290

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Playfulpuppy_Gaming actually? Dang it I hate being tall. (6'1")

  • @Dani.Burger

    @Dani.Burger

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brysonkuhn3290 i'm 6"2 with a nb, i daily drive it, it's not a problem

  • @JanelleRae
    @JanelleRae3 жыл бұрын

    zach jobe has entered the chat

  • @mworld2611
    @mworld26113 жыл бұрын

    A friend just had me drive his NA Miata on coilovers with wide tires and an exhaust last night. It was the most fun car I've ever driven! It cornered like it was on rails and you could really feel the road beneath you. The car felt so light and nimble. Acceleration wise, It was slow.. but that wasn't bad thing at all! You could floor it, wring the engine out to redline as it makes all the race car noises, and feel like you're hitting unholy speeds but look down at the speedometer and you're barely going 50. It's a car you can fully enjoy without breaking the speed limit. I've always heard people say "Miata is always the answer" but now I get it. And next time I am financially able to justify it, I'll probably be getting one.

  • @gm5383
    @gm53833 жыл бұрын

    "The NB is the best" NA owners * screams in pop-ups *

  • @colinleder5683

    @colinleder5683

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had both of them and the NB is definitely a better car from the factory. But I prefer the NA 👉🏼👈🏼

  • @ericworthington7299

    @ericworthington7299

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pop up up & down Headlights, is the selling feature...

  • @colinleder5683

    @colinleder5683

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ericworthington7299 Looks overally better imo, I prefer having no assistance at all too. Mine has no power steering, no ABS, no power windows, no airbags ... nothing lol

  • @ericworthington7299

    @ericworthington7299

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colinleder5683 BARE NOTHING like the 1gen VIPERS 🐍, now that's a CAR CAR...

  • @ericworthington7299

    @ericworthington7299

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colinleder5683 i currently own a 97 NA Miata & i love it... (my Go-Kart) is what i call it...

  • @kolbyzhp1129
    @kolbyzhp11293 жыл бұрын

    Last time I came this early my gf left

  • @FitmentIndustries

    @FitmentIndustries

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oof

  • @brysonkuhn3290

    @brysonkuhn3290

    3 жыл бұрын

    F

  • @3v4761

    @3v4761

    3 жыл бұрын

    She's with me

  • @brysonkuhn3290

    @brysonkuhn3290

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@3v4761 you didn't have to do my man dirty like dat

  • @3v4761

    @3v4761

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brysonkuhn3290 LMAO

  • @thomasredden4263
    @thomasredden42633 жыл бұрын

    My dad passed away last January and he had an NB Miata that is almost stock except for Koni suspension with racing beat springs and sway bars, flyin Miata poly bushings, and a 2.25 custom axle back exhaust that sounds fantastic, and other than that it has the original two tone tan black interior, no rips in the leather or cracks in any of the plastics or dash, original Nardi wheel, no wrecks of any kind, only 47k miles and in the midnight blue mica (my favorite color outside of the merlot) with the tan top. The only thing about the car that isn’t original visually is the shift knob which he replaced with one he made out of machining a solid piece of brass into a perfect size small oblong shift knob, and the front right corner panel which had a bike that his air headed wife didn’t put up right fall on it and it dented the hell out of it, so he waited forever til he found a perfect condition color matched OEM fender to put on but passed before putting it on, so I slapped that bad boy on there and it looks like a brand new car. Still even has the trunk liner in perfect condition. And for a car that lived its life in Indiana is unfathomably clean. No rust anywhere. Hardly any chips anywhere. I’ll have this car forever.

  • @Fadsro

    @Fadsro

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s pretty stock, yeah

  • @josephfacey2596

    @josephfacey2596

    4 ай бұрын

    My NC Miata will be the last car I ever buy. If anything needs to be repaired, it will also be upgraded. This car is so much f'n fun it is ridiculous.

  • @StartHereProductions
    @StartHereProductions3 жыл бұрын

    for a second i honestly thought i was watching donut media

  • @JDArcher
    @JDArcher3 жыл бұрын

    You missed how the NB miata had the Mazdaspeed editon that came turboed from the factory. Thats right a factory turbo charged miata

  • @jhordyzrodriguez6149

    @jhordyzrodriguez6149

    3 жыл бұрын

    That one is fucking trash

  • @JDArcher

    @JDArcher

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jhordyzrodriguez6149 I disagree. The NB is great. The Mazda speed is nice to finally get a forced air application. Plus the suspension is better and it doesn't add points when competing. In fact most roadster cup competitors try to get the mazdaspeed suspension for their mistas because they won't jump a class. It's the NC I'm not really a fan of. They made it so much bigger. I'd like to try a ND just to see what it's like.

  • @jhordyzrodriguez6149

    @jhordyzrodriguez6149

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JDArcher I own the msm in my pfp lol ik but leave the NC alone I like those too lmaoo

  • @jalonsmith9052
    @jalonsmith90523 жыл бұрын

    The OP for the final season is different from the rest

  • @joepereira2909

    @joepereira2909

    3 жыл бұрын

    S1 one is awesome tho

  • @jalonsmith9052

    @jalonsmith9052

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joepereira2909 the best in my opinion

  • @willkeith8699

    @willkeith8699

    3 жыл бұрын

    I will forever hold the black bullet op in my heart

  • @k1much1n

    @k1much1n

    3 жыл бұрын

    I guess we're reviewing anime OPs in an automotive KZread channel. lol

  • @iMrp1

    @iMrp1

    3 жыл бұрын

    The 1st OP is on top

  • @crishopkins8608
    @crishopkins86083 жыл бұрын

    No one is going to talk about how the NC weighs 50 pounds more than the NB and is better in almost every category. They cost the same as an nb/na at this point.

  • @iluvcakes19

    @iluvcakes19

    2 жыл бұрын

    NC Miata is in my opinion the best Miata. It is the most liveable due to interior and trunk space being the most cavernous. I like it's proportions better than the ND. And the PRHT is its knock out punch. Even the ND doesn't offer this, it offers a power retractable targa. It's also fairly modern--far moreso than the NA & NB. Lastly, the NC weighed like 2,5XX at its heaviest which is very light for a car these days; the BRZ/86 twins weigh 300 to 400 lbs more..

  • @particleinthewave8378

    @particleinthewave8378

    9 ай бұрын

    NC PRHT is my fav as well

  • @josephfacey2596

    @josephfacey2596

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@particleinthewave8378I like the soft top more. It is way better looking. My top is never up anyway.

  • @jjchockey
    @jjchockey2 жыл бұрын

    NB2 is my favorite. It has the old school feel of the the NA but it has a stiffer chassis, quicker steering rack, 6 speed manual, VVT engine, RX7 like design, and a nicer more refined interior.

  • @the_arm_bar

    @the_arm_bar

    Жыл бұрын

    And a free turbo if ur lucky 🤟

  • @Kana0211

    @Kana0211

    Жыл бұрын

    But the only thing putting me off with an nb is the front chassis frame rail rusting from the inside out. That's scary since I hate rust

  • @jjchockey

    @jjchockey

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kana0211 I had a 2001. Drove it every day for 5 years in snow and everything. Never had rust.

  • @manejandoenusa
    @manejandoenusa2 жыл бұрын

    I just recently purchased a 2012 NC miata and it is the best of the three. I did my research for over a month with mechanics and enthusiasts. I am so happy with it.

  • @malachilatroy

    @malachilatroy

    2 жыл бұрын

    reasons for saying it's the best?

  • @TheFracturedfuture

    @TheFracturedfuture

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't understand how the NC is the ugly duckling if it's the nicer looking one, the ugly duckling should be the ND.

  • @manejandoenusa

    @manejandoenusa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@malachilatroy 1. interior is the biggest of all. Glove box, 4 cup holders, trunk. 2. Hydraulic steering 3. An exhaust on each side. Check this review kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGp8qKeaisybnaw.html

  • @manejandoenusa

    @manejandoenusa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@malachilatroy 1. interior is the biggest of all. Glove box, 4 cup holders, trunk. 2. Hydraulic steering 3. An exhaust on each side. Check this review kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGp8qKeaisybnaw.html

  • @MrGrimgraff

    @MrGrimgraff

    7 күн бұрын

    @@malachilatroy best chassis.

  • @isgkaeden
    @isgkaeden3 жыл бұрын

    What generation Z car is right for you? Can us z/g guys get this next 🥺

  • @triffin

    @triffin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Z31 pop up, up and down heads lights! Also pull a plug plug and you’ll have sleepy eyes right away

  • @MPHammer

    @MPHammer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Z4

  • @blakevandenakker69
    @blakevandenakker693 жыл бұрын

    was this ever a question when one has POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS

  • @TheGodMob
    @TheGodMob3 жыл бұрын

    As an ND owner, I can say that, with current prices of the other gens (at least in Europe where a clapped NA can cost torwards 7k€), it's a pretty good buy if you plan on dailying and tracking your car.

  • @eliasspeed5882
    @eliasspeed58823 жыл бұрын

    Can we at least appreciate that the nc1 is the last miata to try and look like a miata

  • @sicari0s692
    @sicari0s6923 жыл бұрын

    ONCE AGAIN ASKING FOR A “DO YOU WANT A HONDA S660!!!”

  • @charlesiiihubbard5807

    @charlesiiihubbard5807

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yessssir!

  • @mmavcanuck
    @mmavcanuck3 жыл бұрын

    ND2 isn’t a different trim, it’s a new generation of the nd. The 1.8 showed up at the end of the NA’s cycle.

  • @jord0x693

    @jord0x693

    3 жыл бұрын

    Techinally 4 years 1.6, 4 years 1.8.

  • @matthewdunlap6412

    @matthewdunlap6412

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not the only things wrong in this video 😂

  • @EjinRenos

    @EjinRenos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Technically the ND2 is not a new generation but just a facelift that got a better engine.

  • @MadMike17

    @MadMike17

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EjinRenos wouldnt say "better engine" from what i know, it just has a higher redline meaning the engine can rev out those extra 20 horsepower.

  • @EjinRenos

    @EjinRenos

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MadMike17 That higher redline came from modifications done to the preexisting Skyactiv G. The intake, the throttle body, the exhaust valves, piston cylinders, exhaust header, crankshaft, even the exhaust was improved to gain the higher rev range which subsequently increased the horsepower. So yes. It is a different engine as it is an improved one that isn't entirely compatible with the older one.

  • @ericworthington7299
    @ericworthington72993 жыл бұрын

    97 NA MIATA (MY GO-KART) Miata Is Always The Answer

  • @justultrra3568
    @justultrra35683 жыл бұрын

    NC generation I love with all my heart.

  • @marcellomori3264

    @marcellomori3264

    3 жыл бұрын

    Super underrated

  • @alexanderserrao7098

    @alexanderserrao7098

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marcellomori3264 fr just because it doesn't look as good and of how much it weighs it doesn't mean it isn't a good car personally I'm not a fan but it's still a good car :D

  • @tony_5156

    @tony_5156

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m not a fan of its looks that much

  • @vtecjesus

    @vtecjesus

    3 жыл бұрын

    nah ur wrong ew it’s ugly and fat

  • @justultrra3568

    @justultrra3568

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vtecjesus that's your opinion on the car and I will respect that. But idk I've always just like the NC Miatas

  • @chloedegurechaff1941
    @chloedegurechaff19413 жыл бұрын

    NC. cant change my mind. I've seen so many junk pos na and nb miatas. Plus the nc just looks great.

  • @iluvcakes19

    @iluvcakes19

    2 жыл бұрын

    NC is easily the best!

  • @Epicguy2488
    @Epicguy24883 жыл бұрын

    I used to rag on the NC until my coworker bought one. He let me drive it and Christ that thing is amazing!! Great steering feel and that shifter god like. When I’m done with my NA8 (if I ever am lol) I would absolutely jump into the NC BOAT party. Also if you’re having trouble which generation Miata you want, don’t worry about it. For these cars, there is no wrong answer.

  • @iluvcakes19

    @iluvcakes19

    2 жыл бұрын

    NC is the best imo.

  • @ShuffleMasta
    @ShuffleMasta3 жыл бұрын

    *4:46** For those of you wondering; YES, that is an Aston Martin front bumper on an NB Miata and YES! I do want one!*

  • @corrinabean8955

    @corrinabean8955

    3 жыл бұрын

    OOH

  • @josephfacey2596

    @josephfacey2596

    4 ай бұрын

    Go NC. You will be happier.

  • @maxvanbeers4548
    @maxvanbeers45483 жыл бұрын

    as a 91 owner I can tell you, its probably the NBfl. Little more compression than the NA or the NB, little more badass and still easy to work on and modify. I havent seen the video yet so I don't know the conclusion but these are my thoughts

  • @flameninja00
    @flameninja003 жыл бұрын

    NA (1.6L): 89-93 NA8 (1.8L): 94-97 NB1 (1.8L with better head flow, slightly hotter cams, more compression): 99-00 NB2 (VVT): 01-05 NC1: 05-08 NC2 (facelift): 08-12 NC3 (facelift): 13-15 ND1: 16-18 ND2 (engine refresh, moar power, higher redline): 18-now Youre welcome! :)

  • @nathantackett2201

    @nathantackett2201

    2 жыл бұрын

    i know it’s a year late but nb1 is 99-00 nb2 is 01-05

  • @flameninja00

    @flameninja00

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nathantackett2201 updated it with more info I've learned about the NB1 lol

  • @mikehawk5466
    @mikehawk54663 жыл бұрын

    In terms of fun they’re all winners. You can obsess over numbers and argue who has the faster car or you can enjoy the drive regardless of your speed, because in terms of fun the answer is always Miata.

  • @Mooseyyy11

    @Mooseyyy11

    Жыл бұрын

    i enjoy a little miata w pop ups and a smile :D

  • @williamcricket7931
    @williamcricket79313 жыл бұрын

    The best anime intro is from Initial D

  • @cabil_mark

    @cabil_mark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @simpleclean2468

    @simpleclean2468

    3 жыл бұрын

    Noisy Tribe

  • @ZackNakazora1

    @ZackNakazora1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Noizy tribe...

  • @williamcricket7931

    @williamcricket7931

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ZackNakazora1 Here come the noisy tribe, we're back!

  • @sebsnts
    @sebsnts3 жыл бұрын

    Na Miata is my favorite but I also love NB's (nice attack on titan intro)!!!

  • @H00TIUS
    @H00TIUS3 жыл бұрын

    The NB is my favorite for sure. They have an amazing and affordable aftermarket along with the Mazdaspeed treatment in 2004-2005.

  • @BigSmoke-gi9rw
    @BigSmoke-gi9rw3 жыл бұрын

    “So you want a z31 300zx?”♯81

  • @retrozboii2120

    @retrozboii2120

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let’s goooooo! 🤙🏻

  • @moelester7971

    @moelester7971

    3 жыл бұрын

    Followed by a 3rd gen maxima

  • @shai420ful

    @shai420ful

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Screw Kalergi me too. Same guy has an AE86 just rotting away 😥

  • @shai420ful

    @shai420ful

    3 жыл бұрын

    ☝️ B****

  • @triffin

    @triffin

    3 жыл бұрын

    No fear!!

  • @granthemstreet3209
    @granthemstreet32093 жыл бұрын

    The ND2 is the best car, the NA is the most classic, and the NB is the best in-between

  • @josephfacey2596

    @josephfacey2596

    4 ай бұрын

    The NA. It is NOT slow. Most fun you can have with your clothes on.

  • @Michael-jj2xl
    @Michael-jj2xl3 жыл бұрын

    5 seconds in right now. I freaking swear if this is a "well.. it depends. I can't really say which one is best" type video

  • @ShuffleMasta
    @ShuffleMasta3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! 😁

  • @hugotorres3136
    @hugotorres31363 жыл бұрын

    I have a 91 NA and it’s the best in my opinion

  • @blakesouless6648
    @blakesouless66483 жыл бұрын

    NB Miata is the bee's knees, having trouble finding the mazdaspeed version tho, someday

  • @flameninja00

    @flameninja00

    3 жыл бұрын

    boost an NB1, save yourself a future headache. MSM's need a ton of parts before theyre ready to turn up the boost even a little

  • @farmerbobbygrows3338

    @farmerbobbygrows3338

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@flameninja00 why I don't like NA and if I had an na would nb vvt swap it with the quickness but lucky for me I have a nb1 with 38k miles also all you need to get is a torsen diff and a junkyard mazdaspeed turbo and your set basically have a mazdaspeed then

  • @flameninja00

    @flameninja00

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@farmerbobbygrows3338 head is different on VVT engines if I recall. MSM setup won't just bolt on

  • @farmerbobbygrows3338

    @farmerbobbygrows3338

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@flameninja00 no but ffs supercharger does and that's what I have on mine bout 270hp rn with a rx7 differntal housing swap. Cause the stock one is too thin and breaks easily.

  • @user-eu7cn1ht3h
    @user-eu7cn1ht3h3 жыл бұрын

    I live in Europe where mods are illegal, but I'm still a kid so I'll just wait for the ND to depreciate to the ground

  • @kyriakoskyriakou5420

    @kyriakoskyriakou5420

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep dont forget gas prices of europe and emissions crazy insurane... waiting to get nd 1.5 still faster than most of the daily drivers and the americans think 1.5 nd is too slow😆.. in my country most sold car is mazda 2 with 1.3L and then is the yaris with 1.3L ..

  • @dylanmorgans8362

    @dylanmorgans8362

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kyriakoskyriakou5420 No

  • @austinr8501
    @austinr85013 жыл бұрын

    lots of different views but my NA has forever won my heart. Had it since 2017 and surprise surprise it is still a 100% stock A package, down to the OEM steelies

  • @riyokar6159

    @riyokar6159

    2 жыл бұрын

    Upgrade to light weight rims and stickier tyres and it will make it more enjoyable without sacrificing the oem feel.

  • @slumpedsinatra8827
    @slumpedsinatra88273 жыл бұрын

    NB GANG!!

  • @AverageAnthony

    @AverageAnthony

    3 жыл бұрын

    2001 NB2 here!

  • @THECANDYISGONE

    @THECANDYISGONE

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AverageAnthony how do u know if u have an nb2? Uprising newbie here ✋

  • @AverageAnthony

    @AverageAnthony

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@THECANDYISGONE 2001 and above are NB2

  • @AverageAnthony

    @AverageAnthony

    3 жыл бұрын

    98, 99, 2000 are NB1s

  • @iLupi
    @iLupi3 жыл бұрын

    This would be another cool video for other cars with long generations like the Accord, Civic, Supra, 3-Series, etc!

  • @MusicAddictedGuy11
    @MusicAddictedGuy113 жыл бұрын

    NB GAAAAANG 1.8 SQUAD WYA 🌺🔥 @YungMX5

  • @Joshuar84926

    @Joshuar84926

    3 жыл бұрын

    Damn bro the 94+ Na's came with the 1.8 too, its just non vvti. also the nb was offered as a 1.6 in Japan as well so ha. but yes nb > na

  • @sttng3.3r_68
    @sttng3.3r_683 жыл бұрын

    That intro was hilarious 😂👍

  • @CloverTroll
    @CloverTroll3 жыл бұрын

    I have an NB Miata and I agree 100% with the having a hard time finding a good quality one. I ended purchasing an automatic for pretty cheap with clear coat on the bumper fading with 90k miles and needed a valve cover gasket. I've used it daily for 2 years now on JNC's with some old RaceLands (I know, gross) and it has never let me down. Manual transmissions for these cars can be found for around $100-$300 (or $600ish for 6sp). Best decision of my life

  • @josephfacey2596

    @josephfacey2596

    4 ай бұрын

    Get the f#(k'n manual ASAP. You need it.

  • @francisj4058
    @francisj40583 жыл бұрын

    NA owner here and I want the NC miata really bad!

  • @josephfacey2596

    @josephfacey2596

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, you do!

  • @jeremybragg83
    @jeremybragg833 жыл бұрын

    Lots of missed facts but a good video. Pop up headlights were banned in America after 2000 due to pedestrian safety laws. The 1994 and ip NA's came with a 1.8 liter motor. NB's had the turboed Mazdaspeed edition and also had a VVT 1.8 at the end of that generation. NB2's also had an immobilizer which is rather annoying and expensive. NC's had a great Club trim model and the retractable hardtop was genius. ND's have the sexy RF edition. There are so many great things about Miatas. Comparable to the Jeep community because of the help factor and parts are available. I love the NB and own one myself.

  • @brycepankiewich2409
    @brycepankiewich24093 жыл бұрын

    I got a clean NB with 26k kms (not sure what that is in miles) as my first project/covid boredom build and with some bolt ons the thing is more than enough for the streets. Great platform

  • @jaybudder1055
    @jaybudder10553 жыл бұрын

    In my book... theres the NA6 that had a 1.6L with 110bhp '89('90)-'93 its the original NA and its cheap however, by now it costs alot to fix up for it to perform well while keeping it's reliability. The NA8 '94-'97 had the 1.8L block that made 130bhp, they are also very cheap, they have the 1.8L as well as the later NA updates, although this is as far as you will get with pop ups. Next you got the NB1/NB2(I'm not entirely sure what happened there) '99-'05 these made just a hair more power with the same 1.8L just with a different head, i know this is when the introduced VVT. Like the NA its still heavily supported by aftermarket products and high driver volume. I will throw out there that in a straight line this was the slowest compared to the NA8 NC and ND2. Still a really good option though. Then there is a NC1/NC2 ('06-'15), the ugly middle child. It made about 130bhp with the 1.8L and 170bhp out of the new 2.0L with small changes over the years. This would now out perform the earlier cars in stock form but was never seen to look all that good as it did have many body touch ups over the years. This is where aftermarket support began to fall off for the newer cars, it is also worth mentioning that they haven't depreciated enough so finding one wont be hard but cost will be on the higher end for a miata. Lastly there is the latest ND1('16-'17)/ND2('18-) ('16-) the ND1 would have a 1.5L option good for about 130bhp as well as a 2.0L option capable of 155bhp. The ND2 would have a slightly sharper facelift and the 2.0L option putting out 181bhp. Here we see the latest miata on the market that looks spectacular. This is also when we start to see a large return in aftermarket support such as LS swap kits, full turbo kits and alot more for the ND. The ND would make fantastic option however its price still holds high for now. The way I see it, all the generations need some sort of power upgrade to push past that 200hp mark(they are all still alot of fun stock). All of them are capable for accepting that power but it would just come down to cost and preference. I dont plan on paying near sticker price for a ND and I liked the pop ups on the NA as well as the culture of that generation. I think the 1.6 is a little out dated by now(sorry NA6 guys) and would need repairs and replacements in just about every corner of the car. However with the NA8 updates is about in the sweet spot for me, it's got the pop ups, HEAVY aftermarket support, doesnt need as much updates as the NA6 and is cost friendly towards novice car guys, but its whatever you want that you should go after :)

  • @cabosanlucasboi7882

    @cabosanlucasboi7882

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice book 👍

  • @mmidesigns6084
    @mmidesigns60843 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, liked it :D

  • @hewbambam
    @hewbambam3 жыл бұрын

    Fitment industries should start selling wheels, tyres, and suspension for four wheel drives. I have an na6 miata now but my entry to car modification was a Suzuki Vitara that I still have. It would be great to see one of my favourite online stores start selling parts for both of my cars.

  • @J0WAY2FAST4U
    @J0WAY2FAST4U3 жыл бұрын

    Pop up headlights are all that matter

  • @josephfacey2596

    @josephfacey2596

    4 ай бұрын

    Drive an NC and see if you feel the same way.

  • @Kamisama1738
    @Kamisama17383 жыл бұрын

    im gonna have to disagree with alex. i believe that samurai champloo has the best intro of all time.

  • @jaydenrogers4796

    @jaydenrogers4796

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup, nujabes is legendary

  • @JACk79457
    @JACk794573 жыл бұрын

    Dude that’s intro is hilarious. I know that EXACT feeling when I first tried it and water done splashed my entire bathroom

  • @calebmitchell2873
    @calebmitchell28733 жыл бұрын

    Man really left out 4 years of the na that came with a 1.8... :( 94-97

  • @winstonzhang3111
    @winstonzhang31113 жыл бұрын

    Fellow captains rise up!

  • @malice_wonderland
    @malice_wonderland9 ай бұрын

    I'm one of the second type of owners, who is on #8 (and still #7). Loved my NA's and B's, but the NC is the most versatile platform. My ND(2) is amazing, but I'm so glad I didn't sell the NC as it has the most capability for modding because of the strength of the chassis (a short RX-8). The hydraulic steering feels so much more connected than the electric on the ND. Any of these cars needs a good sway bar/lowering suspension and wider tires/wheels to get the most out of them.

  • @davidsteuer4601
    @davidsteuer4601 Жыл бұрын

    My all original 1 owner 1993 Miata is such a stunner. I cant get the smile off my face.🥰

  • @Mooseyyy11

    @Mooseyyy11

    Жыл бұрын

    u cant get the smile of its face too, just cute :D

  • @brandonjoyner7495
    @brandonjoyner74953 жыл бұрын

    I own an NA Miata and I love it. I was honestly lucky to get it cheap though because the owner didn't know what he had. NAs have been bro taxed like crazy. I seen one for sale recently with NO TITLE for 4k so 🤷 yeah

  • @caelenow2829
    @caelenow28293 жыл бұрын

    Mid 2000’s for sure. The new ones are way too badass for the small amount of horsepower. The old ones were cute, as they should be

  • @averyb92
    @averyb923 жыл бұрын

    After owning them all the ND is is far superior.

  • @GarageUmpire

    @GarageUmpire

    3 жыл бұрын

    its the newest yet one of the lightest miatas. very cool

  • @farmerbobbygrows3338

    @farmerbobbygrows3338

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll take my nb any day yeah the new one looks cool but I don't get as much attention as I do with my nb

  • @GarageUmpire

    @GarageUmpire

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@farmerbobbygrows3338 i have an nb myself, excellent machine, i daily it

  • @farmerbobbygrows3338

    @farmerbobbygrows3338

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GarageUmpire same even in the winter handles surprisingly well with winter tires and I actually haven't gotten stuck this year aha

  • @iluvcakes19

    @iluvcakes19

    2 жыл бұрын

    Give me NC over ND.

  • @BaddDukk
    @BaddDukk3 жыл бұрын

    Being a little bigger, i'm about the NC. My son, at 20, really wants an NA for a toy so he doesn't mod the hell out of his MSpeed3..

  • @FdC_BoX

    @FdC_BoX

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get him it

  • @Raven-uu7lb
    @Raven-uu7lb3 жыл бұрын

    The NC gen is my favourite 🤘🏻

  • @lordflufffluff

    @lordflufffluff

    3 жыл бұрын

    The look of the NC really grew on me. The NC used to be my least favorite and now it's my most favorite.

  • @Raven-uu7lb

    @Raven-uu7lb

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lordflufffluff well I did think the same too. But after I saw some modifications and customs the owners did to the car I'm very interested into it

  • @TheBishop12

    @TheBishop12

    3 жыл бұрын

    NC3 only for me

  • @iluvcakes19

    @iluvcakes19

    2 жыл бұрын

    NC all the way.

  • @erikpuig1738
    @erikpuig17382 жыл бұрын

    I got suuuper lucky with my miata, picked it up with 146k miles but it was in really good condition, other than an oil leak that is. Now im just trying to plan out what i want to do with this car as I build it, always looking for ideas/tips

  • @Mooseyyy11

    @Mooseyyy11

    Жыл бұрын

    i was thinking of a widebody and a wing for the na when i get one, and if u can put, led rings around the lights

  • @6toportal
    @6toportal3 жыл бұрын

    you forgot to mention NB you can get a 178hp Mazdaspeed with lots of quirks and features 😉 I have a 05, so sweet.

  • @hoover2501
    @hoover25012 жыл бұрын

    So controversial to say this but the NC is the best driving car of the bunch while NA is clearly the classic all-around setup especially because it's the first and it's got the hideaways. An NC is an absolute sports car that was purpose built. I've been underneath all of these cars and driven all of them and there's something about the way the NC drives that just gives it the edge in my book. I happen to own an NA and an NC so I do not hate on any of the generations though I'll tell you this the NB is the least attractive of all miatas. There's just something way too soft looking about it. I think the only way you could fix the NB is to retrofit hideaway headlights on it. My na is fire engine red original Wheels with Tien coilovers and falken z rated tires and my NC is a Grand touring deep metallic green, tan top, 17 inch wheels with the factory bilsteins. It's more rigid, has more grip, has more power than the na and is the car that I would challenge anyone in the twisties with over my na. I've driven the ND and it's way too squishy in the suspension from the factory. Don't believe anyone when they discredit the NC Miata. It is the underdog and in my heart the champion of all miatas

  • @iluvcakes19

    @iluvcakes19

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. I think NC Miata is the best Miata

  • @DJPleasureSeekingMissle

    @DJPleasureSeekingMissle

    2 ай бұрын

    I have an NC and an NA and I struggle between the two. 😅

  • @Nate-tg1qj
    @Nate-tg1qj3 жыл бұрын

    11:14 is me and my old miata!

  • @thewheeltroll1833
    @thewheeltroll18333 жыл бұрын

    From an engineering stand point, The 19 ND lol. If I had to pick one an NC with a 2.5 swap.

  • @jelksautox
    @jelksautox3 жыл бұрын

    The NC is the best car of the four generations; period. It may be the “worst” Miata, but it’s a better car than the rest. Plus the NC is NOT as heavy as people think.

  • @ptclaus98

    @ptclaus98

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it's the lightest car I've ever daily driven by at least 150 lbs, and I've owned S13s and an MR2

  • @fromthesnow

    @fromthesnow

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think you meant to say best boat

  • @EjinRenos

    @EjinRenos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Having owned an NC1 and ND2, no. The ND2 is superior but the NC is greatly underappreciated.

  • @KyanR7
    @KyanR73 жыл бұрын

    day 12 of “So you want a Z31”

  • @retrozboii2120

    @retrozboii2120

    3 жыл бұрын

    Underdogs.. UNITE!!

  • @averagewarcrimeenjoyer1855

    @averagewarcrimeenjoyer1855

    3 жыл бұрын

    They already did that

  • @retrozboii2120

    @retrozboii2120

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Hunky Bean they did a video on the z32 but not the z31

  • @jef6404

    @jef6404

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s my dream car right there 😤

  • @retrozboii2120

    @retrozboii2120

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes mine feels more like a nightmare car 😆

  • @dubiousmike
    @dubiousmike3 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to know which casino Alex was a dealer at before Fitment

  • @Official_Dee5iveTV
    @Official_Dee5iveTV3 жыл бұрын

    What the actual cow.... I was just looking for a decent miata and then y'all upload this gem of a video..... The universe has spoken

  • @luisserranoxd2686
    @luisserranoxd26863 жыл бұрын

    NB for the win baby

  • @illicitmedia.8528
    @illicitmedia.85283 жыл бұрын

    Damn can’t believe one of my clips made it in, Didn’t see that coming

  • @gyyzerdrips4308
    @gyyzerdrips43083 жыл бұрын

    I just sold my nb the day this vid dropped still have an Na tho

  • @chigbungus875
    @chigbungus8753 жыл бұрын

    With the new cx-30 ev coming out, I wonder if someone's gonna take the little rotary engine and toss it in a miata

  • @ryansara3398
    @ryansara33983 жыл бұрын

    NA is good if it's the first car you are doing big mods to like turbos/superchargers and engine swaps because there is always someone in a forum who's done it and has a step by step guides

  • @jjdente7666
    @jjdente76663 жыл бұрын

    owned every Gen NC for a budget and holds value best. Its not huge its not fat it is still small and handles better and still has a mechanical steering rack. ND way faster and smaller. If your a big person go nc.

  • @Bolaji_MY
    @Bolaji_MY3 жыл бұрын

    Please make a video on all the cars you guys/ gals at FI have owned... who’s owned the most/ best 👀👀

  • @sneakwastaken
    @sneakwastaken3 жыл бұрын

    Keep those Doug DeMuro jokes and impressions coming 👌

  • @ultraguy8771
    @ultraguy87713 жыл бұрын

    Day 38 of asking for "So you want a VW Passat W8".

  • @irontonyx8098
    @irontonyx80983 жыл бұрын

    Wanna thank you guys for including timestamps!

  • @vHiddenAce
    @vHiddenAce3 жыл бұрын

    NB Gang!

  • @endwolf103
    @endwolf1033 жыл бұрын

    Every Miata is the best miata. MIATA GANG

  • @joshsuelto
    @joshsuelto3 жыл бұрын

    the only thing that keeping the value of na miata is the pop up headlights

  • @Playfulpuppy_Gaming
    @Playfulpuppy_Gaming3 жыл бұрын

    Ok wow... I have just been going back and watching maita videos from Fi, DM, and IM then I saw this video was uploaded. The NA and NC generations are my favorites. Also wow else wants to build an AWD safari miata?

  • @Swermie
    @Swermie3 жыл бұрын

    NB, ND, NA, NC in my opinion. NB has the spirit of the NA without popups but with some motor improvements in the 1.8L, ND looks fantastic and gets killer gas mileage, NA is NA (do i really need to explain myself), and N C = B O A T.

  • @Hakiri27
    @Hakiri273 жыл бұрын

    Alex and dakota are my 2 favorite people to listen to on fi.

  • @hogibunz834
    @hogibunz8343 жыл бұрын

    Do more "what fits" series on popular cars

  • @MadMike17
    @MadMike172 жыл бұрын

    as someone who's 6'2 and works for a mazda dealership, i have to say that i fit perfectly in a soft top ND (hence why ive purchased one) aside from that, i fit pretty good in an NB, i can squeeze into an NA but for the life of me i could never drive an NC comfortably. the roof is so low, the steering wheel doesnt come up enough, and the seat doesnt go far enough back. with this being said, if you can fit in any of them, i personally think the NB is your best option, with ND in second, NA in 3rd and NC in 4th. again this is my personal opinion and im sure others feel differently when it comes to the cars physically, and whether or not they can get over being a bit scrunched in the car.

  • @FitmentIndustries

    @FitmentIndustries

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh hell yeah! Thanks for letting us talk folks know! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 -Edgar

  • @franco11franco
    @franco11franco3 жыл бұрын

    two words... Pop ups!!

  • @_stevenrosa9710
    @_stevenrosa97103 жыл бұрын

    Me currently owning a ND1 and still wanting to buy an NB 😔

  • @ckbun

    @ckbun

    2 жыл бұрын

    i’ll trade you for my nb LOL

  • @_stevenrosa9710

    @_stevenrosa9710

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ckbun I actually got rid of it about a month ago. I needed a bigger daily, I wish I could have kept it as a weekend car.

  • @BlownMiataGuy
    @BlownMiataGuy3 жыл бұрын

    NB GANG on these sides

  • @SneakyOrangutan
    @SneakyOrangutan3 жыл бұрын

    I just bought an NB Miata, and I've never been happier (it also happens to be my first car)!

  • @malachilatroy

    @malachilatroy

    2 жыл бұрын

    how much your paid?

  • @SneakyOrangutan

    @SneakyOrangutan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@malachilatroy I paid 5500 at the time. I no longer have it though.

  • @malachilatroy

    @malachilatroy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SneakyOrangutan why💀 it's only been 10 months

  • @SneakyOrangutan

    @SneakyOrangutan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@malachilatroy car accident, someone hit me.

  • @malachilatroy

    @malachilatroy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SneakyOrangutan 🥲so what you have now?

  • @JohnSmith-yr6je
    @JohnSmith-yr6je3 жыл бұрын

    Love the ND. Returning to its roots

  • @timmyjimmy9169
    @timmyjimmy91693 жыл бұрын

    Bruhhh please can ya make so you want or a what wheel fits a Mazda Miata ND

  • @tumisangr.6213
    @tumisangr.62133 жыл бұрын

    Fully agree on that Attack On Titan statement 💯

  • @justthedad3127
    @justthedad31272 жыл бұрын

    2011 NC Special Edition manual, and 2019 ND Sport auto . 2019, for my wife for sure. She does don’t like gear shifting. However, modified NC with go fast part form GWR. The NC is my favorite. ND is faster of the line for sure, but it cannot be hammered as hard. The weird steering is my biggest problem. My $.02.

  • @iluvcakes19

    @iluvcakes19

    2 жыл бұрын

    NC for me, too

  • @Chrisii
    @Chrisii3 жыл бұрын

    NA Miata because Headlights 😀

  • @Nightli
    @Nightli3 жыл бұрын

    more miata videos more miata videos more miata videos!

  • @zackchan3097
    @zackchan30973 жыл бұрын

    I used to hate NB and NC, but now, Imma slap myself in the face. NC looks OK, but NB looks nice af.

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