I'm 26 and finally bought a brand new Miata in late June as my first big boy purchase post-college and finding a career. I actually ended up justifying it to myself by considering it "an investment in my youth" lol. Honestly, I love it and have found living with it very easy although having an old 2004 Corolla as my practical car probably helps. You don't see very many NDs where I live, so a lot of people break their necks to look at it and give me compliments at work. Other Miata and even Porsche drivers also wave at me a lot which is cool.
@@mdaniel444 Ha, I'm 53 and just bought an RF. Part of the car's appeal is that it makes you feel young. My wife said it's a girly car. My daughter said it's a clown car. I really don't care what either think because I smile every time I drive it.
I watch all the Micah Flies, but none of the Micah Drives... except this one, as I own an MX-5 RF. Most of the RF "presser cars" are automatics, so props to this one.
Please allow me to share a LEARNED lesson if I may. For YEARS, my son in-law told me what amazing cars Miatas/MX-5s were. He told me repeatedly that they were the most fun I could have with my clothes on. I dismissed his pleadings as it was clear the car simply wasn't fast enough, powerful enough or big enough to be serious fun. It didn't matter that he'd owned both an NA and NB Miata. He finally asked me very succinctly "What do you really want MOST out of driving a car? Do you want to brag about the power, price or performance, or do you want to have maximum fun regardless what anyone else thinks?" Finally... FINALLY he got me to drive his NB.... then, an ND2 at the dealership. Well shyttwinkies, he was 100% RIGHT! And now there's a fully loaded 2019 Machine Gray Metallic GT RF in my garage! I take it out most weekends and don't give a CRAP what anyone else things because it is simply SO DANGED MUCH FUN!! Worth. Every. Penny.
*Moves to Austin from Irvine* *Gets nostalgic and watches KBB videos set back home* *Watches KBB Miata review* *Comes across Micah video on Miata in Austin*
I absolutely LOVE this 2020 Miata RF! Reminds me so much of my old MG I had to get rid of so long ago. I really miss that car. What I respect the most is that Mazda kept the Miata, small, fun, and with a manual and this convertible hardtop is the icing on the cake. For driving fun, there is a reason why "Miata Is Always The Answer". Thanks for the review.
I just bought my brand new 2020 Mazda Miata MX-5 Club RF this week, to be driven mostly in Austin, Texas as well. Micah's comment around the joy of driving being Miata's sole purpose is spot on!
I would love the MX5 with new Skyactive X 2.0 with minor refresh of interior esp thicker steering wheel. Some more softer material and LED styled rear light cluster. Dont touch the front its perfect as it is. I had mx5 ND for 2 year 1.5 litre in europe. Took it for european trip UK france Italy Austria Germany Belgium France Back to UK. Just me and my skies 😂🤣😂🤣
Great review as always.You should have worn a red Hawaiian shirt an exact replica of Magnum PI from paradise found.Maybe you next sponsor lol. I'm about to order a new MD but thought for sure it would be the soft top and your review is making me consider the RF .
I wish Mazda would offer it in more vibrant colors. I don’t like any of its current colors, including the red you’re in. I think they’re all boring IMO. The limited edition orange was nice but it sold out quickly. Something like Honda’s Boost Blue or Toyota’s Voodoo Blue, British Racing Green, traditional red, yellow etc.
Whoa. A Klapman spotting in the Micah Drives comments! It’s like when a presidential candidate slums it at a diner in Des Moines. Thanks for swinging by, dude!
@@MicahMuzio More coffee, please. Don't touch the cup, just pour. Thank you. So, did you inherit this diner franchise from your dad like I did? Oh you just work here? Oh ok.......so......fellow normal citizens, how are you farm jobs?
5:20 shows a petrol station sign, I nearly spat my drink out… I’m guessing your signs are showing the price per gallon, here in the UK we are paying £1.50 a litre for fuel at the moment…. that’s the equivalent to $7.65… great review btw, just ordered this exact colour, delivery expected March 22. can’t wait. It will be my third MX5.
Put the one cupholder in the passenger knee spot and store the other one in the cubby behind the passenger seat. Then you have elbow room for the controller dial, and your drink is right at hand.
I have an RF GT 2018 -the reason you cannot touch the screen while driving is so you are not distracted, very good design. Wanna change songs, use Siri.
Only the people who haven’t spent much time in a current Mazda think that the console control knobs are bad. That is totally wrong. Mazda engineers are on to something. It is a much easier, faster and safer way to navigate thru the display. Way way way safer. Mazda don’t ever get rid of console controls. I drive a 17 Mazda3 and I love the controls
Want more turns, Micah? Didn't anyone point you toward the Texas Hill Country that begins just beyond west of Austin and includes some of America's greatest roads? Aim toward Lake LBJ for skinny dipping. Turn south and on to Luckenbach for BBQ. I lived in Austin for years and still miss those roads even in comparison to great roads here in the Pacific Northwest. The good news? There are very, very few iconic vehicles in automotive history. My personal list includes the 1940 Ford Coupe, the Austin Healey 3000, the Jaguar E-type, the '55 Chevy V8, the Porsche 911, and the Miata, a modern (and better) reincarnation of the classic British sports car. There are other vehicles on my list but I suspect many would agree the Miata deserves to be on it. The Miata isn't perfect, of course. But even the weaknesses and compromises are signs of character. The RF version has some wind noise issues. Live with it if you must have a hard top or get the even more iconic soft top. Big Mac loving Americans don't fit very well. Stop patronizing McDonald's and live longer. If you're too tall consider surgery. Ridiculous cup holders . Don't drink and drive. Almost no storage space. Live a minimalist life style. Can't drive an MT? Learn! The AT is a sacrilege. It needs a bigger engine and/or a turbo. No, it doesn't. The bad news? Mazda is the smallest independent mainstream automaker on the planet and with the exception of the CX-5 (65,000 sold in the first half of 2020) the sales of its entire vehicle lineup are dismal and unlikely to improve significantly in the current and near future economic climate. The CX-9 is the worst selling midsize 3 row crossover in the US and not by a small margin. (13,450 sales vs the next lowest selling Atlas at 25,000) The Mazda6 is an attractive midsize sedan in a shrinking segment but its sales (8100) are worse than any mainstream rival. Even VW sold over 10,000 Passats. The new Mazda3's sales (sedan and hatch) are terrible as well. Down 43% in 2020 compared to the first half of 2019 to slightly over 16,000 units. No expects the Mazda3 to challenge the Corolla or the Civic but the Jetta and the KIA Forte outsold the Mazda3 by well over 2 to 1 in the first half of 2020. The newly released CX-30 ranked 24th among compact crossover sales with 17,000 units sold in the first half of 2020 but even that performance is based in part on cannibalizing the sales of the CX-3 (down to 4757 sales for 2020.) In the midst of all the carnage there's a bit of good news from the Miata. Its sales are actually up 10% in the first half of 2020 compared to 2019. But a total of 4320 Miata sales isn't going to provide significant help for Mazda. It's a niche vehicle that was saved from extinction by FCA's investment for Mazda to build the Fiat 124 Spyder sibling. And if sales of the 124 are a guide, FCA is unlikely to repeat that assistance (A total of 969 124's were sold in the US in the first half of 2020 but even that's better than the 25, yes 25, sales in Europe.) It may well be, in fact, that some Miata customers see the writing on the wall and want to buy one before such a great automobile disappears, altogether. I truly hope the Miata survives and that Mazda doesn't lose its status as an independent manufacturer to become a subsidiary to, say, Toyota but I'm pessimistic. Bottom line. If you want a Miata, buy one now.
Oh what a small world. At 6:46 you did a u-turn at Loop 360 and West Courtyard Drive which is steps away from the office building where i work. Although Austin is steamy hot in July, the pandemic has magically made our terrible traffic congestion disappear. If you were here a year ago in that Miata you would have been in bumper-to-bumper traffic the entire time and hated it.
Hi guys excellent video I myself have a 2017 1.5 RF and I think is absolutely fantastic I love Driving here in England through the country lanes. Also had a mark 3 before this was just as much fun keep up the videos cheers Phil from Newark
Great vid and one of my all time favorite cars. You need to come out to the Hill country to enjoy the Miata. I live in that area, and am happy to get you to some great roads and pretty area for video reviews if you come out this way again. Cheers!
Hey Tim, I have a 2021 Soul Red Crystal RF Club with the Recaro package en route from Oregon. Found it online with only 1400 miles. As for your comment about the Hill Country, please share a couple of your favorite roads with me. I live south of San Antonio and the Hill Country is only a 2 hour drive for me. Can't wait for the car to arrive.
I have a 2020 miata. That touchscreen thing is REALLY irritating, it’s very nearly enough to push me into something like an EcoBoost Mustang. The key is also unnecessarily large and has tiny buttons. I wish the control knob was further forward next to the USB ports and there could be a bigger phone holder where the knob is. Small complaints, though, when you get to have something as fun as this.
Thanks for weighing in! I always love hearing from actual owners. It can be hard to tell whether short term annoyances get better or worse with time. Where Miata is concerned, now I know!
Micah Muzio These things are important! Bad ergonomics can really grind your gears after a while. The touchscreen thing is baffling, but it’s probably not as annoying in other Mazdas that put the screen further away from you, so you’d default to the knob. I’ve never owned another Mazda, so I wouldn’t know. I’m glad the new Mazdas seem to have bigger screens and different interfaces too.
William Mackay you’re kidding right? An Ecoboost Mustang is not the same driving experience at all, nice car in it’s own right, but vastly different dynamics
I love the look of the RF. But, I can see why the traditional convertible would have more of an open air experience. I would love to hear which one you would choose and why. Oh, and which one does your wife prefer? :)
Its always been a nice little fun car for one or two people, the front end kind of looks like a Mazda 3 now and Yes I miss it when it had Pop out front headlights too.
Blasphemy, yes...but necessary in this market and lets those with leg/body limitations enjoy the car. If autos improve sales, great. Ppl who want a manual will buy one. Ppl who don't want to shift can still enjoy the fun.
"Upgrade to the automatic"? Wrong. That's an absolute _downgrade._ In fact, if you're considering getting a Miata with an automatic you need to reevaluate your entire life. Or just get another car.
As a former Austin area resident for 25+ years I hope you had some good Texas Bar-B-Que. Oh, the bats are more impressive in Round Rock up I35 North from Austin.
Love this car. I do wish they would give you a LSD option on every trim level. Also if the very roof was 2 inches taller in the fat top so I could fit in one. I would personally take the ND V2 over an S2000 it is that much fun.
Hey Micah, “Micah Muzio” is your channel right? You keep asking people to subscribe to “Micah Drives” and “Micah Flies” so I’m confused if there’s more channels than just this
Great car but I just couldn't live with the giant blacked out side "windows" in the rear buttresses. The previous Mazda 5 hardtop convertible was still a convertible albeit a bit odd looking.
Thanks for the review. Tested the 1.5 RF and loved the way it drove and the smooth comfortable ride but it lacked power, so ordered the 2.0 RF GT without a test drive as none available. Only had it a few days but really disappointed in the ride quality, much firmer and harsher than the 1.5., really uncomfortable but none of the reviews I've seen mention it. Is this due to larger wheels and Bilsteins or is there a problem with my car?
Why does every car need to be have upgraded infotainment , we come to the point where cars only had radios , now fucking spoil generations bitch about having the latest infotainment. Apple carplay and Android auto is enough , for a car , there's no need for a fucking iPad size screen when one should be driving not playing with their screens 🤦♂️ I hope this planets causes earthquakes and hurricane's , this world population has gotten to entitled
@Micah Muzio since you owned an s2000, do you think its a good replacement? I had a s2000 CR, but regrettably sold it. I'm thinking of a getting a ragtop miata now. What do you think?
It depends on your expectations. The S2000 was so elemental and singularly focused, it's hard to find a direct replacement. But the Miata hits a lot of the same emotional notes. If I were looking to recapture that S2000 magic I'd probably buy a Miata, enjoy it as-is, then when the warranty expires bolt on a supercharger.
I think some people will either be scandalized or disappointed in their search results from this video's title.
Yeah, I skewed a little clickbait-y with that title. 💁♂️
Put a cover on that thing, children watch this channel!!
Instructions unclear, wind chaffed nipple hair.
I'm disappointed that Micah wasn't topless!
I'm 26 and finally bought a brand new Miata in late June as my first big boy purchase post-college and finding a career. I actually ended up justifying it to myself by considering it "an investment in my youth" lol. Honestly, I love it and have found living with it very easy although having an old 2004 Corolla as my practical car probably helps. You don't see very many NDs where I live, so a lot of people break their necks to look at it and give me compliments at work. Other Miata and even Porsche drivers also wave at me a lot which is cool.
I'm 27 looking to make the same decision as you lol
@@mdaniel444 Ha, I'm 53 and just bought an RF. Part of the car's appeal is that it makes you feel young. My wife said it's a girly car. My daughter said it's a clown car. I really don't care what either think because I smile every time I drive it.
Im waiting until prices go down for used 2017-2019 models. They are insane atm but congrats!
@@MrKB087 I was originally gonna wait for a used 2019 one, but 0% APR and Covid got Mazda practically giving them away, so I was just like "screw it."
@@Post_Leako hahaha where did you get it? The ones I've seen that match that are in the 30+ range. Plus I'm looking for a club with the bbs package 😩
Great review, Saw the title and thought of something else..
I watch all the Micah Flies, but none of the Micah Drives... except this one, as I own an MX-5 RF. Most of the RF "presser cars" are automatics, so props to this one.
Please allow me to share a LEARNED lesson if I may. For YEARS, my son in-law told me what amazing cars Miatas/MX-5s were. He told me repeatedly that they were the most fun I could have with my clothes on. I dismissed his pleadings as it was clear the car simply wasn't fast enough, powerful enough or big enough to be serious fun. It didn't matter that he'd owned both an NA and NB Miata. He finally asked me very succinctly "What do you really want MOST out of driving a car? Do you want to brag about the power, price or performance, or do you want to have maximum fun regardless what anyone else thinks?" Finally... FINALLY he got me to drive his NB.... then, an ND2 at the dealership. Well shyttwinkies, he was 100% RIGHT! And now there's a fully loaded 2019 Machine Gray Metallic GT RF in my garage! I take it out most weekends and don't give a CRAP what anyone else things because it is simply SO DANGED MUCH FUN!! Worth. Every. Penny.
Seriously the best color for a car ever. I REALLY want that car!
...bewate, this color chips easy; unless Mazda did something to make their paint more durable. Paint protection film is highly recommended
Yes!!! That Red Soul Crystal is simply eye candy! In fact I have it on my new Mazda6 😍
*Moves to Austin from Irvine*
*Gets nostalgic and watches KBB videos set back home*
*Watches KBB Miata review*
*Comes across Micah video on Miata in Austin*
I absolutely LOVE this 2020 Miata RF! Reminds me so much of my old MG I had to get rid of so long ago. I really miss that car. What I respect the most is that Mazda kept the Miata, small, fun, and with a manual and this convertible hardtop is the icing on the cake. For driving fun, there is a reason why "Miata Is Always The Answer". Thanks for the review.
Took photos of an orange MBG today! Beautiful 😍
As for the title, I thought my fantasy may come true... Micah topless in a topless 2020 Miata. Darn. Much love to the channel.
I just bought my brand new 2020 Mazda Miata MX-5 Club RF this week, to be driven mostly in Austin, Texas as well. Micah's comment around the joy of driving being Miata's sole purpose is spot on!
Beautiful car. One of my favorites. Would buy the stick.
Jim MacMurdo don’t do it. Get the AT instead. Trust me.
Damn. Here I thought we were getting a topless Micah in a topless Miata. What a tease, Micah 😞
its a 2.0L not 2.4L , i wish it was a 2.4 L maybe in future models 😁
Slickpete83 Clearly I’m dreaming with those graphics. Sorry about the screw up!
Ya, I did a triple take and thought “How did I not hear anything about this ? How is this not the first thing he’s talking about ?”
YES WE WANT THE WHITE VAN
Absolutely a beautiful roadster that makes driving this automobile so simple and enjoyable without the modern technology distractions.
This is a 2.0, not 2.4 as shown in the video... I think you will need to edit it...
Carlos Peña Crap. Can’t believe we screwed that up. 🤦♂️
As always I love your car reviews. I am planing on getting an mx-5 as soon as the 2021’s come out. But waiting for 2021 is killing me.
I hear 2022 is a whole new mx5 generation
Great video, but Needs Evie!
I would love the MX5 with new Skyactive X 2.0 with minor refresh of interior esp thicker steering wheel. Some more softer material and LED styled rear light cluster. Dont touch the front its perfect as it is.
I had mx5 ND for 2 year 1.5 litre in europe. Took it for european trip UK france Italy Austria Germany Belgium France Back to UK. Just me and my skies 😂🤣😂🤣
Remove the cup holder so it makes it easier to use remote screen controls.
The joy of toplessness. 🤪 Always loved the Miata.... great review. Sorry that frigging Corolla almost killed you.
It's settled. Dean needs to get me a Miata... You know, for work purposes. - Nellie
Love this car...wouldn't buy one because it's a tad too impractical, but I love this car
Great review as always.You should have worn a red Hawaiian shirt an exact replica of Magnum PI from paradise found.Maybe you next sponsor lol. I'm about to order a new MD but thought for sure it would be the soft top and your review is making me consider the RF .
I wish Mazda would offer it in more vibrant colors. I don’t like any of its current colors, including the red you’re in. I think they’re all boring IMO. The limited edition orange was nice but it sold out quickly. Something like Honda’s Boost Blue or Toyota’s Voodoo Blue, British Racing Green, traditional red, yellow etc.
you're correct - wish there were more options for color. I've seen those wrapped in green vinyl and that looks awesome on Miata.
Great review Micah. I had a 2018 Miata, they're very fun to drive, highly impractical but fun
I wouldn't say "highly" impractical ...
Awesome video!
Howdy, awesome video Micah! This is a nice little car!😸😻😸
Sharp car! Pop up headlights went away mostly due to pedestrian crash regulations.
You know it will only be a matter of time before someone comes along and codes out the touchscreen lockout
Looks like it’s already possible
Nicely done, shot, and edited.
Whoa. A Klapman spotting in the Micah Drives comments! It’s like when a presidential candidate slums it at a diner in Des Moines. Thanks for swinging by, dude!
@@MicahMuzio More coffee, please. Don't touch the cup, just pour. Thank you. So, did you inherit this diner franchise from your dad like I did? Oh you just work here? Oh ok.......so......fellow normal citizens, how are you farm jobs?
5:20 shows a petrol station sign, I nearly spat my drink out… I’m guessing your signs are showing the price per gallon, here in the UK we are paying £1.50 a litre for fuel at the moment…. that’s the equivalent to $7.65… great review btw, just ordered this exact colour, delivery expected March 22. can’t wait. It will be my third MX5.
Micah I just bought one in May and love it!
Put the one cupholder in the passenger knee spot and store the other one in the cubby behind the passenger seat. Then you have elbow room for the controller dial, and your drink is right at hand.
YES! AUSTIN TEXAS!
I have an RF GT 2018 -the reason you cannot touch the screen while driving is so you are not distracted, very good design. Wanna change songs, use Siri.
Only the people who haven’t spent much time in a current Mazda think that the console control knobs are bad. That is totally wrong. Mazda engineers are on to something. It is a much easier, faster and safer way to navigate thru the display. Way way way safer. Mazda don’t ever get rid of console controls. I drive a 17 Mazda3 and I love the controls
2 liter 4. The pop up head lights were regulated out of existence.
Want more turns, Micah? Didn't anyone point you toward the Texas Hill Country that begins just beyond west of Austin and includes some of America's greatest roads? Aim toward Lake LBJ for skinny dipping. Turn south and on to Luckenbach for BBQ. I lived in Austin for years and still miss those roads even in comparison to great roads here in the Pacific Northwest.
The good news? There are very, very few iconic vehicles in automotive history. My personal list includes the 1940 Ford Coupe, the Austin Healey 3000, the Jaguar E-type, the '55 Chevy V8, the Porsche 911, and the Miata, a modern (and better) reincarnation of the classic British sports car. There are other vehicles on my list but I suspect many would agree the Miata deserves to be on it.
The Miata isn't perfect, of course. But even the weaknesses and compromises are signs of character. The RF version has some wind noise issues. Live with it if you must have a hard top or get the even more iconic soft top. Big Mac loving Americans don't fit very well. Stop patronizing McDonald's and live longer. If you're too tall consider surgery. Ridiculous cup holders . Don't drink and drive. Almost no storage space. Live a minimalist life style. Can't drive an MT? Learn! The AT is a sacrilege. It needs a bigger engine and/or a turbo. No, it doesn't.
The bad news? Mazda is the smallest independent mainstream automaker on the planet and with the exception of the CX-5 (65,000 sold in the first half of 2020) the sales of its entire vehicle lineup are dismal and unlikely to improve significantly in the current and near future economic climate. The CX-9 is the worst selling midsize 3 row crossover in the US and not by a small margin. (13,450 sales vs the next lowest selling Atlas at 25,000) The Mazda6 is an attractive midsize sedan in a shrinking segment but its sales (8100) are worse than any mainstream rival. Even VW sold over 10,000 Passats. The new Mazda3's sales (sedan and hatch) are terrible as well. Down 43% in 2020 compared to the first half of 2019 to slightly over 16,000 units. No expects the Mazda3 to challenge the Corolla or the Civic but the Jetta and the KIA Forte outsold the Mazda3 by well over 2 to 1 in the first half of 2020. The newly released CX-30 ranked 24th among compact crossover sales with 17,000 units sold in the first half of 2020 but even that performance is based in part on cannibalizing the sales of the CX-3 (down to 4757 sales for 2020.)
In the midst of all the carnage there's a bit of good news from the Miata. Its sales are actually up 10% in the first half of 2020 compared to 2019. But a total of 4320 Miata sales isn't going to provide significant help for Mazda. It's a niche vehicle that was saved from extinction by FCA's investment for Mazda to build the Fiat 124 Spyder sibling. And if sales of the 124 are a guide, FCA is unlikely to repeat that assistance (A total of 969 124's were sold in the US in the first half of 2020 but even that's better than the 25, yes 25, sales in Europe.) It may well be, in fact, that some Miata customers see the writing on the wall and want to buy one before such a great automobile disappears, altogether.
I truly hope the Miata survives and that Mazda doesn't lose its status as an independent manufacturer to become a subsidiary to, say, Toyota but I'm pessimistic. Bottom line. If you want a Miata, buy one now.
Oh what a small world. At 6:46 you did a u-turn at Loop 360 and West Courtyard Drive which is steps away from the office building where i work. Although Austin is steamy hot in July, the pandemic has magically made our terrible traffic congestion disappear. If you were here a year ago in that Miata you would have been in bumper-to-bumper traffic the entire time and hated it.
The photos were amazing next to the graffiti.
Hi guys excellent video I myself have a 2017 1.5 RF and I think is absolutely fantastic I love Driving here in England through the country lanes. Also had a mark 3 before this was just as much fun keep up the videos cheers Phil from Newark
Enjoy your time in TX! Ranch Road 2222 out there is a good road for the twisties.
He was on it
As a Honda S2000 enthusiast, seeing this ND miata and the lack of a modern 2020 S2000 to stand against it and the Porsche Boxster is disheartening.
Honda is the H&K of the car world. They make great stuff, but refuse to sell you what you really want.
I'd say it's a great trade-off from a truck to this Miata!
The speakers in the headrest are for phone calls. Nice review!
I had them in my '91 ... made a difference for me while listening to music with the top down.
Wish they would do surround sound for radio also .
Great vid and one of my all time favorite cars. You need to come out to the Hill country to enjoy the Miata. I live in that area, and am happy to get you to some great roads and pretty area for video reviews if you come out this way again. Cheers!
Hey Tim, I have a 2021 Soul Red Crystal RF Club with the Recaro package en route from Oregon. Found it online with only 1400 miles. As for your comment about the Hill Country, please share a couple of your favorite roads with me. I live south of San Antonio and the Hill Country is only a 2 hour drive for me. Can't wait for the car to arrive.
I have a 2020 miata. That touchscreen thing is REALLY irritating, it’s very nearly enough to push me into something like an EcoBoost Mustang. The key is also unnecessarily large and has tiny buttons. I wish the control knob was further forward next to the USB ports and there could be a bigger phone holder where the knob is. Small complaints, though, when you get to have something as fun as this.
Thanks for weighing in! I always love hearing from actual owners.
It can be hard to tell whether short term annoyances get better or worse with time. Where Miata is concerned, now I know!
Micah Muzio These things are important! Bad ergonomics can really grind your gears after a while. The touchscreen thing is baffling, but it’s probably not as annoying in other Mazdas that put the screen further away from you, so you’d default to the knob. I’ve never owned another Mazda, so I wouldn’t know. I’m glad the new Mazdas seem to have bigger screens and different interfaces too.
William Mackay you’re kidding right? An Ecoboost Mustang is not the same driving experience at all, nice car in it’s own right, but vastly different dynamics
You are right, Micah. It is a BEAUTIFUL car.
I love the look of the RF. But, I can see why the traditional convertible would have more of an open air experience. I would love to hear which one you would choose and why. Oh, and which one does your wife prefer? :)
I prefer the open top experience.
$1.839 for a gallon of Regular? Jeebus, that's cheap.
Welcome to Texas :)
Texas, aka "fuck the environment".
@@sanchopanz1476 And same to California Sancho!
@@sanchopanz1476 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 keep paying $5 in commie cali
@@speterbilt Its like $3 not 5
Finally, a car that excites me.
Its always been a nice little fun car for one or two people, the front end kind of looks like a Mazda 3 now and Yes I miss it when it had Pop out front headlights too.
Was the miata shirt a happy accident too? :)
Have you tested the Club version with the Recaros and Brembos etc etc? Just wondering how it compares to the GT you’re driving.
Mazda seriously needs to put the new cx3,mazda3 motor in the Miata. 250hp and 320 torque. It would be a Rocket!!!
Trade you my 1999 NB with Dual Cats??? Yes, and Amen! & Truth Be Tellin!
Did I read that gas station sign right?!? ITS LIKE $3 PER GALLON WHERE I'M FROM!! 😡🤬
Even lower than that in Houston. Oil industry is hurting bad right now. Talk to your politicians about that excessive gas tax...
Automatic Miata?!?! Blasphemy!
An automatic MX-5 IS acceptable.... if the driver's left leg is amputated, paralyzed or otherwise inoperable.
Blasphemy, yes...but necessary in this market and lets those with leg/body limitations enjoy the car. If autos improve sales, great. Ppl who want a manual will buy one. Ppl who don't want to shift can still enjoy the fun.
Your videos are tops in my opinion
I'm hoping to buy one ,and if I ever come across extra money I would wrap it in a purple color
Omg that beard daddy 🔥. Miata is 🔥too 😊
The convertble miata will be my next car...
That car absolutely suit you, Micah. Maybe it could be a "date night" car?
They are excellent sporty cars, very very reliable!
"Upgrade to the automatic"?
Wrong. That's an absolute _downgrade._
In fact, if you're considering getting a Miata with an automatic you need to reevaluate your entire life. Or just get another car.
You really fixated on that one sentence, and gloss over all his others about the manual?
@@ALMX5DP
Yup.
That one sentence with both 'upgrade' and 'automatic' is an oxymoron with Miata.
Get the AT. Trust me.
@@benedictdonald4338
Get yourself a psych eval. Trust me.
Is there hill assist and auto rev matching with the manual?
As a former Austin area resident for 25+ years I hope you had some good Texas Bar-B-Que.
Oh, the bats are more impressive in Round Rock up I35 North from Austin.
I can confirm. Austin's BBQ game is strong!
Micah Muzio I love your car reviews. 👏. When you did your Chevy SS review I bought one after missing out on the Pontiac G8.
Love this car. I do wish they would give you a LSD option on every trim level. Also if the very roof was 2 inches taller in the fat top so I could fit in one. I would personally take the ND V2 over an S2000 it is that much fun.
Great review! Okay, I guess I'll subscribe
Hooray! Thanks, Joe. 🤘
Hey Micah, “Micah Muzio” is your channel right? You keep asking people to subscribe to “Micah Drives” and “Micah Flies” so I’m confused if there’s more channels than just this
Great car but I just couldn't live with the giant blacked out side "windows" in the rear buttresses. The previous Mazda 5 hardtop convertible was still a convertible albeit a bit odd looking.
Why the hell would you travel to Austin TX (an excellent city) right now? 🤔😲
So if you ever wanted to drive a go-cart on the street legally here’s your chance.
Nice niche auto, especially where size is a concern. Ok, now review the C8 Corvette.
Excellent review
I just wish the leather was a slightly darker tan.
Please review the Fiesta ST
Soul red is their greatest color and their worst color all in one. Looks great when clean, but chips so dang easy (ask me how I know).
It's a 2liter engine and not 2.4L as you listed on your video.
Mysterious White Van™ was excited about the title but left disappointed. Remarks: how is the Miata's a/c performance in 104° heat?
That Ferrari has probably appeared on the Normal Guy Supercar channel a time or two.
Micah's beard floods my basement
Thanks for the review. Tested the 1.5 RF and loved the way it drove and the smooth comfortable ride but it lacked power, so ordered the 2.0 RF GT without a test drive as none available. Only had it a few days but really disappointed in the ride quality, much firmer and harsher than the 1.5., really uncomfortable but none of the reviews I've seen mention it. Is this due to larger wheels and Bilsteins or is there a problem with my car?
Check your tire pressures. Dealers typically forget to deflate the tires from the factory and they're up at 50psi, making the ride terrible.
A car review!? Not a helicopter tour! Lol
Downtown ? There are so many wide open twistys in hill country. Downtown ?
Decent ride. Great vid.
Automatic trans on a Miata is not an upgrade.
Micah in shorts? That's a first.
Man that Mazda infotainment system has looked outdated ever since it was first introduced.
Why does every car need to be have upgraded infotainment , we come to the point where cars only had radios , now fucking spoil generations bitch about having the latest infotainment. Apple carplay and Android auto is enough , for a car , there's no need for a fucking iPad size screen when one should be driving not playing with their screens 🤦♂️ I hope this planets causes earthquakes and hurricane's , this world population has gotten to entitled
@Ryuichi Tanaka Mazda uses that system for all their vehicles, not just sports cars.
I'm getting it in automatic with the soft top.
Great roadster, I prefer the ragtop however.
It just looks terrible with that folding hardtop, the proportions are all off
@Micah Muzio since you owned an s2000, do you think its a good replacement? I had a s2000 CR, but regrettably sold it. I'm thinking of a getting a ragtop miata now. What do you think?
It depends on your expectations. The S2000 was so elemental and singularly focused, it's hard to find a direct replacement. But the Miata hits a lot of the same emotional notes. If I were looking to recapture that S2000 magic I'd probably buy a Miata, enjoy it as-is, then when the warranty expires bolt on a supercharger.
Whoa, it has a 2.4L motor? Thime index 0.25s.
your information explosion is wrong... its a 2.0L engine
More MX5 videos !
I wonder how the FIATa compares for feel.
You can tell Muzio was hot by the noise of the A/C.
True!! I can’t hang with that Texas humidity.
How long are your legs? I have short legs but long torso..6’2’’
You should be fine because of the short legs