2019 Mazda Miata RF | Best Roadster Of All Time?
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- What makes the Mazda MX-5 Miata so special? I try to find out in todays review of the 2019 Mazda Miata RF!
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I bought a 1990 MX-5, and fell in love. So I bought 2019 MX-5 3 months later. The 3 reasons I bought them are, FUN, FUN, and FUN. I had forgotten how much fun driving could be, after driving SUVs and trucks. Thanks Mazda for jarring my memory.
Hell yeah man this car gives me 90's fastback vibes
Is it reliable
My Dad had an MG when I was a kid. I never actually drove it just a passenger but the second I drove the MX5 it reminded me of that old MG 100% it was crazy. Wasn’t even thinking abt it at the time. Bought one the same day.
@@aacc2216 www.autotrader.ca/newsfeatures/20191126/top-10-most-reliable-cars-you-can-buy-for-2020/
What about the maintenance does it expensive for 1990 miata ???
There's not a single reviewer for this car that doesnt smile while driving it
I've watched a bunch and noticed it as well : )
I have driven it a lot of times , my fiancee owns one ( 6M ) and it is simply the best balanced , well behaved and responsive car I have ever driven ; it is literally like having a conversation with the road . It is not about power or speed but the pure enjoyement of driving . The reason I don't own one ... Well , I am waiting for the Miata fastback .... something that looks exactly like the current model but with an usable trunk because the retractable top mechanism renders the trunk space useless .
This car makes people smile? What about the 718s or better car?
@@yi-sianchen2161 more power doesnt mean better, I have a BMW M5 with 600hp, and yet Miata still is more fun to drive. Miata is all about being one with the car
@@yi-sianchen2161 some "better" cars aren't more fun, as their price worries you or they might perform amazingly on track buy not on the street
1. Relatively inexpensive
2. Reliable
3. Super fun in nearly all driving conditions
Could also be talking about the mr2 roadster as well.
@@dinono10 MR2 ain't cheap to maintenance n reliable ...
or i might get lemon mr2
Outdoor Layne who needs ankles anyway
Its very expensive... Wth u talking bout
Dino Riyami , if you want an old car with old tech
1. Fun to drive
2. Beautiful car
3. Never underestimate an old lady with a 6-speed!
your absolutely right!!!!!
I have the new 2019 RF club. Love it! Fits me like a glove!
1. Handling is precise
2. 6spd manual transmission is flawless
3. Sounds awesome
4. Looks so sexy
5. The RF roof is so cool!
"Availlable with a manual transmission"
The MX5 NEEDS a manual transmission. It's way more fun that way
I have one with the manual transmission México it's the simple version
exactly
I just bought my second MX-5 this week. It's an RF-GT. The first was a 1993 that I bought new.
After driving Hondas for the past 12 years, including an S2000 that I parted with in 2014, I needed a fun car again. The handling, the design and the reliability were all factors in the decision. I was also looking at the Fiat 124 Spyder Abarth. I love the retro styling as I had a 1974 Fiat 124 Spider back in the 1970's. For me the final reason for choosing the MX-5 RF GT was the reliability factor.
Found myself a 2017 RF GT with only 4k miles in it and ended up buying it.
Best car ever, love it.
Now I spend my days smiling whenever I drive it, even through traffic to work.
Isaias Sanchez what did you pay
Ur so lucky
If you’re like me and you know you won’t be driving your MX-5 on a given day, you’ll drop down to the garage just to pay it a brief visit.
Got the launch Edition rf picked up with only 6k love it!
I visit it when I don't drive lol!
"Drives like a go-kart". Exactly my reaction too, the first time I drove one 20 years ago. What a blast.
More reliable than Porsche, BMW, etc. :)
@@arricammarques1955 More reliable than Honda S2000.
@@Hboogie182 MX 5 roadster surpasses Porsche Boxster, cost of ownership & reliability.
That is my typical reply. And that is a very very good thing.
@@arricammarques1955 Uhhh
I feel like you've never owned a boxster. I've owned both a boxster and a ND miata over the last ~4 years, and while I daily drive the miata, the boxster is just as reliable. About the same number of trips to the shop as the ND, only problem is it does get the porsche tax applied to it in shops.
But as far as problems go, both cars have been rock solid.
I’ve owned two Corvettes, three Porsches , and two Miatas. Hands-down, the Miatas have been the most satisfying and fun to drive of all those cars. I really don’t know now why I purchased the others! I never really needed the power of those other cars and I didn’t race them on the track. I recall paying over $300 for oil changes on my Porsches, I paid $17 at the Mazda dealership for oil and filter changes!
I'm 6ft4 and have the same model. A note for taller people - the seats over a few weeks will sink in a little and give you an extra inch or two :) love this car
I sold a C7 Z51 for an ND Miata Club and I prefer driving the Miata. No substitute for light weight my Miata is over 1000lbs lighter than my Corvette. And it feels it.
trade a 12 sec. car for a 15 sec car.............what an upgrade............
Gorgeous in the blue. I love red as well but the blue is really unique and classy.
I had a 1990 Miata for 19 years and I currently have a 2009 Miata. I drive it year round in Edmonton, Canada where we have most months of the year in snow. They are amazingly balanced which you feel when driving, you always feel in control of the car (car and driver as one), and like you said, it puts a smile on your face every time you drive. Thank you for this review.
Proven reliability, far superior than Porsche Boxster! :)
I absolutely adore this 2400 lb Roadster!! And, just look at the engine bay!! You can actually see everything !! No dumb looking plastic engine covering!! 👍🏻
It’s got to be the prettiest 4-banger on the market. Beautiful polished metal cam cover. The black exhaust manifold looks like a racing header. And there’s no forced induction hardware cluttering the engine bay.
I recently traded in my 2017 Grand Tour RF for a 2019 because of its new safety features, more HP , Telescopic Steering and the GS package. NOW, I finally have the car I wanted from the beginning. I also got a Manual this time and I like it. Although, there was nothing wrong with the automatic. I'm 5'11" and the car fits perfect. I don't see how its possible to drive this car without a smile on your face. I live in the Pocono Mts. so we get snow. I have a 2018 Kia GT2 AWD for the non-roadster days. Both these cars are required , if you really want to enjoy retirement.
That's a really good set of cars
Every time I watch a Miata video the driver is literally always smiling
Probably he is high.
@@johntechwriter High on those roadster vibes
Yo him standing next to that make it look like toy
Ikr
why do u support this guy! didnt u see his giveway video spam? u guys needs a life
Dani 007 I have a better life than you
@@Dani-cf1oy why are you here then?
Nah, the Suzuki Cappunccino and Honda Beat is where its at.
Miata
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MIATA MAKE IT A TOPLESS AFTERNOON!
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As the Owner of a stock 94 FD RX-7 i can only say that Mazda had the ultimate sports car and let it go, the perfect power to weight ratio, perfect balance, perfect sounds. They have been playing catch up ever since. Love the channel.
I wish Mazda would get their shit together. The RX-7 Is the *PEAK* of automobile sexiness. The new Miata just looks meh. Who has 35,000 for a freaking Miata?! Lame.
The response, Timing, Acceleration, Handling, Beautiful Music going thru the gears.
So many manufacturers have got newer versions of older cars so wrong (Toyota Supra), but Mazda have just got the Miata perfect. It evolved through many generations to get to this point and is still just as good looking and fun to drive as the original. If only more brands delivered a line of cars this consistent.
Mike, that car looks like a lot of fun. I have a couple of buddies who drive them and they say they are a hoot to drive (and track). One recommendation is that you wear your lapel mic on this drive. The audio was subpar in sections. I think that could improve things a bit. Thanks for the review!
The center air vent was a clever way for Mazda to mimic the tail light design..
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The new RF is just a wonderful car. The increased power has made MX-5 just that much better. I bought mine a few months ago and that smile just won’t go away. The one criticism I have that unlike the earlier NC that has a PRHT which is a full convertible the RF is a Targa roof, so to keep the best of both worlds I kept my NC as well😊.
My husband bought a used 2014 Mazda MX-5 a few years ago, but it was automatic and he didn't like that, but at the time, I could not drive a manual car. He mainly bought it because it had really low mileage and he wanted me to enjoy driving it. He traded that one in for a new 2017 Mazda MX-5, that one was a manual and my husband taught me to drive it. It took me about three days to drive it without killing it. 😊 A week later, I started driving it to work everyday. We have since traded that one in for a 2021 model. I sure enjoy driving it as well. Now he's looking for another one for him to drive as well. This car is so MUCH FUN!!
I ordered mine will be here in 8 weeks from Japan in a machine grey metallic color GT RF with (manual transmission obviously) and i can not wait till it gets here I am counting on it as probably being the best car that I have or will ever own great review Mike Thank You for sharing this.
Have one. Love it. I am sure you'll love yours as well..
Watch out for that smile as you won't stop doing it.. :)
There's not a single Owner that I have either seen online or come across that isn't smiling constantly.. :
That genuine smile. I switched to a 2013 lexus isc convertible and barely get any smiles no matter if I drive top down or sport mode. 1 smile a week in Lexus vs 1 smile every shift in the miata. I miss my 95 so much.
I have daily driven my 2016 MX5 for two years and it is hands down the most fun car I have ever driven the way it makes you feel like every time I drive it I’m in a race , rowing up and down through the gears is excellent, and the roar of the little engine is hysterical.
When I hit my midlife crisis , I’ll be getting one of these.
No, you will be getting a corvette. That's what midlife crisis is about
As a person going through midlife crisis, this is a therapeutic car to drive
Is 35 close enough to mid life to get one? 🤔
I got my father through his midlife crisis by getting him to stop putting gti parts on his nongti golf and get a proper gti in 2016. And had him get a 92 miata with 60k miles at the time. Needless to say i think he faired a lot better than a new Mustang or corvette he kept looking at
I am in my midlife crisis. Kids grown considering this for sure. 🥂🍹
Got a 1996 miata and I tried the new one. They are insane for a car guy that want really good time on the road. Have a good day Mike
Got a 2019 BBS Club in black. Just got it back from getting roll bar installed and it looks amazing. Taking her to the track next month!
My reasons for loving the Miata
1. convertible
2. probably the most fun car you can ever own
3. I wanted it damn it!
4. More reliable than Porsche! :)
Its no longer boring going from point A to point B. The Attention you get on the road, parking lots and everywhere you go..you even get thumbs up sometimes..the handling is superb..
This color looks amazing on this car
It's also one of the most fun cars to drive in automatic. Don't let the haters prevent you from getting one! Better than any other small automatic car.
The noise is when the second “sports cam” engages! It’s a double overhead cam shaft engine with variable valve timing.
No, it is not. It's the sound tube. Also, it doesn't have VVL only VVT.
@@johnathanyinger ow so that's what that noise is i was always wondering why Toyota Honda civic and i never knew Mazda made that sound aswell it sounds so cool doe
I'm pretty sure it's transmission noise, I have a car that does that in 3rd+ gear and you can tell it's from the transmission
@@TheFPSPower my dad's citroën makes a whining sound at 3rd gear. It is a shitbox tho so I always assumed it was broken or something 😂
@@johnathanyinger sound tube doesn't come in the GT unless they changed that and if you get the GT-S they add the sound tube like the club.
Bought the 2020 RFGT and it is a jewel! 5 reasons I bought it: personality, reliability, accessories, mods available, incredible driving experience
Everyone who tests this car gets that smile
I had a first gen Miata for awhile. 140K miles on it, $500. It still drove fantastic. It easily wound through the gears, looked good for it’s age, and. was still a head turner with its polished red paint. Top three reasons why the Miata is fantastic: one, the balance of the car is perfect and handles like a big go cart. Number two, power to weight ratio was excellent. Number three, roof down driving :-). And if I can I have a number four, on a warm summer night when you put the roof down and those little headlights pop up, it’s just begging for a curvy road.
This car is a whole new beast if you take it to the mountain pass for drifting
There’s really only one reason. The most fun for the money. I have a 1997 NA model. The last year of the pop up headlights. I’m not ever going to get rid of it.
Cheap to own and maintain, good in gas and it’s a blast in the mountain curves.
I've owned three generations of Miatas (currently a PRHT NC) in sequence. As I've matured, and live in a metropolis; I decided on an automatic (I still SMILE). Nonetheless it lacks that notable third gear supercharger whine??? I still LOVE IT, and vow to own one AS LONG AS I LIVE!
Took my 2017 out of dry dock after a long Canadian winter .. this car is a blast ..I own the soft top.. awesome vehicle and at 6ft tall it fits me perfectly
I have always like the Miata. Thanks for reviewing 2019.
it's been great to watch you enjoying the car:) thank you for the review. like you said, you need to drive this car to understand what's with all the fuzz about it. I vividly remember my first test drive in august 15. It was like nothing I've ever driven before:so easy to drive, nimble, so willing to play, amazing controls: clutch, acceleration, steering. I've owned and driven many cars and they all lack something crucial: either they only come automatic transmission(Alfa 4c), either have turbos(and lag) ,average gearbox, dull steering, too stiff suspension etc. Ultimately, Mx-5 ND feels purpose built and doesn't share components with other mazda cars. This makes it feel unique and special
Seeing you drive it from outside is so funny 13:38 lool
Tall guys like us gotta buy an NA or NB. Two reasons:
1) Foamectomy
2) Remove drivers side door pull.
I'm 6'3" and my 97 fits me like a glove. If I get any taller or fatter it's all over for me.
I don’t fit in one 😅 as 6.6 - 2m...
Did you try the Miata NC? :)
I bought one of the First Miatas in 1989, traded in every 5 years, drove around with a smile on my face every day. Had to sell my last one in 2013 and get a SUV as we were down to a one car household, I cried as I handed over the keys! Tomorrow I trade in the SUV, for a MX5 Miata RF! WOW!!! Immigrated from the UK and had to leave my MG behind! This little beauty was made for me!!
It’s like driving a go cart!!! My next question is... how does a 6ft+ Swedish bloke fit into a little Roadster?? Brilliant video as per usual 👍
I'm just under 6' 2'' and I have just enough room overhead
I'm 5 10 and 170lbs and im perfrct inside.
The fit depends on whether your legs are long. If they are, the telescoping steering wheel will help you get comfortable. But if your torso is long, you will end up looking at the windshield frame. It’s best just to sit in one and see!
@@johntechwriter I’m 6’0 and 180lbs and really hoping I fit ok! We shall see
Running early 91 w/300k. Won some autocross, and it is still Stock E class. It is lighter, and I found that getting rid of the extras made it even greater to drive, 2000 lbs, and even though only 118hpr original, I can let up going into turn, under steering, down shift and power through turns leaving even the newer Miata's behind. However, it is not speed that makes me smile, but the ride and handling, hair blowing wildly in the wind!
Looks like a ton of fun. It should be your next project to mod!
I love the Miata... but the ragtop is definitely the way to go. Far less weight, and less expensive. It handles much better also with a lower center of gravity. You know you want the roof down if weather permits, but you do have the ragtop is necessary.
meanwhile in my country, the Miata/MX-5 is only available in Automatic transmission, and that means no LSD, I just curious why Eurokars, why?
Very nice and fun video. Three reasons why I love mine?
First because it's such a beautiful car for a reasonable price
Second because it's so much fun a drive and it gives you sensations all the time at reasonable speed (speeding here in France is not a good idea)
Third because it's very easy (and cheap) to tune and customize.
As I've seen a lot of videos of you driving cars with over 400hp, I was anticipating that you weren't going to appreciate this lightweight car, but I was glad that you pleasantly surprised me. 2:40 As a Japanese guy, I would have to say that the Suzuki Cappuccino and Honda Beat are more of what we would call 'Tiny' compared to the MX-5 RF (or Roadster RF as its called in Japan). But anyways, great video and keep up the awesome work!
I've had two MIatas, both manuals, and LOVED these cars! The handling is superb, and I felt like the car is an extension of my body. I'm a 5'5" female on the slim side, so this car fits me perfectly! Loved this review. I really want an RF but haven't been able to find one in a 6 spd, and definitely not a blue one. It isn't even offered. Where did you find this color? Also, I've always had a hard time finding a manual transmission. Dealers look at me like I'm crazy. Why? Because it's that uncommon or maybe because I'm female? Why are there so few of them? Thank you for affirming that I've always believed: you MUST have this car in a manual transmission! Right now shopping and cannot find 2019 RF manual in blue anywhere.
Where are you from? I'm also shopping, and Thelen Mazda in Bay City, MI has a black one in the 6 speed.
www.thelenmazda.com/new-Bay+City-2019-Mazda-Miata+RF-Grand+Touring-JM1NDAM79K0308939
Drove the car 50’ in a straight line “ the car is so nimble” lol
Did it occur to you that he drives the car BEFORE the video was made, so he can comment as thoughts hit him? He’s not classifying it as nimble from 50’ of driving.
He says "this is the highest selling roadster of all time" yet I didn't even see him open up a laptop to check that.
See how stupid your comment sounds now? lmao
Landon Dodd ya it was a joke
@@mamba109 it is the best selling roadster of all time. It's been out since about 1990.
Great review and a great car.
I purchased it’s cousin the 124 Spider in 2017 to drive in Andalucia (Spain)
The car with it’s Miata underpinnings is as you would expect a fun to drive.
Imitation is the highest form of flattery.
10/10 to Mazda.
Peter Butler.
MX5 Miatas are just the best fun. Even the old ones
This is the best Miata review I’ve seen. As an owner of a 2007 I can say you are right on about how us owners are. I love this eternal blue as well, you did amazing with the cinematography and drone shots at the beginning. That was really cool mixed in with the music!
Really nice little car. Great review JEFE 🙌🏼
I've got a 2006 MX5 a few years ago. Bought it for $9,000 in perfect condition, 100,000 miles. Now it has 130,000. It is an amazingly reliable car and drives wonderfully. Generation 3. Not sure I want the Gen 4. I'm not sure my guitar will fit in the trunk. ;) Buying an MX5 used is the way to go. It's a lot cheaper.
4 is much light than the 3,
but hey let's face it the MX5 is the greatest roadsters of all time what ever model you buy.
Not a miata fan but I got to appreciate that Mazda is keeping it small and not fattening it up like modern cars.
Can you keep calling it a compact car when a 2019 civic is almost the same size of a 2002 accord?
Because the civic is still in the compact category hence why its called a compact.
I had one of the first gen at 26. I had to pay extra for the manual. Now at 57, I'll choose the automatic, thank you!
Owned one since 1992. I'm 62. I'll drive my manual until the day my right arm falls off. Habits die hard, especially ones that are so much fun.
Mazda is starting to become one of the best makes out there with their interior quality and innovative drivetrains
At 6'1" I can dream of this car again!
Thanks for posting a great video.
I own two miata's They are just the best! Reason 1 FUN, 2 FUN, 3FUN
This was like watching a Viking review a 9th century 2 man scouting vessel. Fantastic review.
I wander why they can't get the same power per litre as an old honda s2000.
The good engine sounds are supplied via a sound tube that runs from the air box in from the engine bay to the drivers compartment. It’s loud enough to make phones calls and music difficult to hear cleanly. There’s a kit from Mazda that replaces the sound tube, which I installed. Takes 15mins and quiets the interior nicely.
The car and the driver are always smiling😁
I previously owned a '94 NA and currently an '01 NB. My top three reasons for a Miata are:
1. Girls absolutely love them, especially riding with the top down
2. Have lots of fun driving at any speed, and without having to speed
3. Community support (Cult 😂) make Miata buddies anywhere you go
3.
Now u need to drive a 2019 ragtop and experience complete Miata greatness
also try an NA with turbo kit .
My first one was a 1999 Base model and I Loved that car. Price wise it was under $20k new. What I Love it is like an extension of your arm. Where you point it, it goes. The Short Shifter is quick and nimble! It hugs the road! You search for those tight turns country roads that suggest 20 mph and you can hit them at 40 and not even a squeal! I totalled the 99 in 2006 by rear-ending a minivan at 40 mph. I noticed he was stopped at a green light just seconds before the collision. Hitting my disk brakes hard caused the nose to dive and slide under his bumper. I pushed his rear wheels up to his front tires and that is where I stopped. His bumper was an inch from my windshield. The only damage to the Miata was some scrapes on the hood, and my airbags were deployed. The Miata was 100% drivable but because the airbags were deployed the car was totaled! Why because the way the 99 dash is made the whole thing needed to be replaced. State Farm cut me a check for $17,000! Last week I picked up a 2002 for $3,800 and with a little work I'll be hitting those curvy roads!
Is this a good car for daily commute? I drive 45 mins both ways every day thru congestion and some highway also
Rodo Sobarzo I’ve owned my 2017 MX-5 RF for over a year now in Utah. Summer and Winter snow. I have a 15 min drive one way commute and it’s been great. I’ve also done 2-3 hour drives in which I get tired, but I would be tired regardless of what car I drove if it was for 2-3 ours. As far as shifting goes it makes it less boring even in traffic for me.
Why would you torture yourself with a manual in traffic honestly😬
It is. And clutch is smooth and with great travel so will be a joy.
Cris driving this car in traffic is NOT a torture. It has the best clutch I’ve ever use in a car. And I’m from South America where everybody drives manual shift cars. Here in America people are getting more and more lazy.
I have a soft top ND . TRUST me, you will arrive at work with a smile on your face. Get a manual.
It's in the name: Miata Is Always The Answer. Great review. Thanks for sharing. Tall drivers can always try moving up a click forward on the seat and lean back a click.
MIATA = MAKE IT A TOPLESS AFTERNOON!
02:16 Are we not going to discuss that thumb?
I have a 2017 RF and love it. I am also blessed to live in Golden, Colorado where I can take trips in the Rockies. Please look for some interesting roads to drive this jewell. What a great car. At lease drive some traffic circles with no need to slow down. Wow!! So much fun.
This may sound silly, but my 1998 Mazda Protoge has a pretty fun steering itself.
Not silly at all, most Mazdas have been really enjoyable to drive. Miata is just the pinnacle of their driving spirit
The Mazda Miata RF looks like a decent roadster but I have never been a big fan of Mazda, only the Miata & CX-9.
Keep up the great work Autovlog!
Top 3 reasons
• Fun
• Fun
• Fun
Mazda offers a very special car here . Mx5/Miata owners should always talk this car up to friends and buyers , that way the world will never lose the mx5 /Miata ! Show this generation what simple , fun, reliable, fuel efficient, nimble, quick in a car means !
Thank you Mazda for building this excellent car !
I like that lil roadster...to bad it’s not big boy friendly 😂.
Depends on how big of a boy it is. I am 6ft 220lbs and I fit in them easily. One of our techs is 6ft and about 350lbs and he can fit in it and drive it.
For me it is just the feeling of driving like in the good old days, and it reminds me at my first 3 cars, 2 Alfa giulias 71 and 76 and 1GTV from 79.
It’s a great car but I’m not a fan of the retractable roof. It ads weight, is a whole bunch of complex, moving parts just waiting to break and it doesn’t offer true, open cockpit, top down driving. I tested the 2018 RF and it felt claustrophobic compare to the true drop top version. Plus the wind buffeting and noise was actually worse, even at slower speeds. It has to be a ragtop to be a true Miata!
I’ve owned 2 ragtop Miatas and I’m a fan of the RF; offers a bit of shade for southern summer evenings, I like the simultaneous feeling of being in and out when the top is down - makes me less self conscious about driving such a great ride. Been here since 1990 so my bonafides are solid . So, “It’s not a true Miata without a ragtop and the RF is the best Miata of all”. True ‘nuff
If you're looking for a compromise between a rag and hard top, yes, the RF is the way to go. You like being slightly enclosed, I like being immersed in my surroundings and having no blind spots (and the RF has two big ones). If you've been driving Miatas since 1990 and getting older I can see how the extra creature comforts appeal. I've been in them since 94 and the lack of a true open cockpit just made it feel like a different car. I guess I'll be a wind and noise in my face kinda guy until the day I die!
I have a 2007 GT and it still is such a pleasure to drive. I can't wait to get my hands on a new one!
Not a Mazda fan but love the video!!
I assumed driving the RF would be like a T-top car. Nope. After driving both I didn’t notice the rear fins behind me like I thought I would. What I did notice was much less wind buffeting of the ragtop. Besides, the look of the RF with the top up is on the money perfect. The RF top is a mechanical marvel!
Why is the Miata the perfect car to Frankenstein??? I think the Miata as had every engine swap into it 😂 long live the Miata 👍
@A real bisexual petrol-head No, but LS3 will fit. A bunch of different K20 and K24 swaps I've seen. And more than a few V6 engines have been dropped in. Also, I've seen RX-7 rotary engines in a Miata. The Miata is just a decently sized engine bay that can accommodate a lot of different engines. And we're talking the NA and NB Miata. The NC and ND are really more jam packed with stuff that takes space away. Plus it's easier to justify buying a $1500 donor car to put a $6000 swap into than starting with a $12000 car for the same plan.
1. Beautiful design - I call it my little James Bond car. 2. Fun to drive 3. Affordable - I was also looking at a Lexus F-something. So glad I didn't get that.
I had the same reaction when I saw the grey in real life. Really looks like a bond car!
So what's up with the F150?? I bought a 2016 F150 and I'm thinking about supercharging it but wanting to see if that was what made your truck break down!?
Even me watching him drive it makes me smile
Would love to see your take on a well kept s2000.
I have to say, the automatic is not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. I have one with auto as a daily and love it.
35K for a very nice looking car that I can never own because I can not get in to because I'm 6'4" ):
M Mahtnart lol
M Mahtnart There’s a UA-camr that’s 6”10 called Tallguycareviews
I wont test my luck at 6'7" lol.
im your same height and i cant fit in it either. i had to get an slc some how i fit in it just fine.
The roof can be opened for this reason
That intro sequence was class mate, loved it.
I don’t join cults!!!
I am a older subscriber that owns a 2013 cx5...wife and I stopped by and said hello to you one day. Would have loved to own one of these..but like you am 6'2 and was way to cramped..c'mon mazda little more head room please. Love owning a mazda..since the changes are always so subtle they look new forever. Keep up the great reviews (neighbor)..wife and I always get a kick out of figuring out where you are filming at.