Same here, but a 95- and I drive her every day from April to the first snowfall here in NH. 140K miles and lots of typical parts replaced but engine clutch drive train and front end are all original.
Drove my 1990 MX-5 as my daily driver for 20 wonderful years. Followed that with driving a BMW Z4 as my daily, until I traded it in on my 2019 MX-5. Yes, my 71 year old bones do just fine in sports cars. I figure that, if you must drive somewhere, why not have fun doing so?
Tbh as a girl that’s 4’11 I love this car, I’m planning to get this car as my first ever car and ik it’s small ik it’s old Ik there’s not much space, but I just think it’s so cute. Since my dad is a mechanic I feel like we wouldn’t have a problem with older cars (he has a few old cars himself) and I think my dad will be real proud of me liking an old car 😁
I currently have an NB miata. I use it to commute to work. I drive it 100 miles a day. I usually get 300 miles to the tank. I also drive on the interstate and I sometimes get nervous driving next to large trucks. The last 15 miles of my commute is twisty road, which is the main reason I bought the car. It's so much fun and it makes the commute worth it.
I have been daily driving Miatas for ten years. I also have three of them. I am a mechanic and I can tell you from experience that the Miata is the easiest car to work on. I have made one into race car and stripped one down to the shell in just one day.
@@nathenperri2826 I’m planning on getting a Miata, my uncle is fixing it up a bit then giving me it as a gift and I’ve been really wanting to start learning how to fix things if something goes wrong, I’m currently 17 and honestly only know how to change a tire but am wanting to learn more, do you think a Miata would be a good choice?
@@RASTALION_rawrA Miata is a very reliable good first car if preventative maintenance is done. Email me at nathenperri@gmail.com. I will give you a good list of some of the things you will want to check and replace as soon as you get the car.
Very impressed by your professionalism! You come across likable, clear and concise. You certainly have a gift. I will have to check out your other vids. Good luck to you, your channel and endeavors my friend!
Been driving my 1993 NA as my daily driver since 1993. Love it, extremely reliable, decent gas mileage, not a lot of driving, just under 200k miles on it now.
I have an ‘89 built 90 model which I drive daily. I have tremendous pride in that little car. I love the look, I love the design, I love the history. Great video.
Great video as always! Have driven my 91 Miata for about a year and honestly it was absolutely brilliant! Must say, a hardtop really improves the comfort a lot. Lot less leaky (although mine still leaks a bit in heavy rain). Too bad fuel is soooo expensive where I live, that's the only thing holding me back now. I live in the Netherlands, and because I'm a student public transit is actually free. But if it wasn't, it would probably still be cheaper. One fuel tank for me is about €70,- unfortunately. Still my only car, and after a bit of maintenance in the first years of owning it, it has never let me down. Love it so much!
Everything in this video was spot on, especially towards the end. Bought a 96 Montego Blue at start of 2020, and was ready to sell my Camry so I could spiffy the miat up, until the 24 year old-ness of it started showing. Oil, coolant, exhaust leak, all rubber and parts just brittling away. So summer car and stock she’ll stay.
Did you really expect to just buy a 24 year old car and daily it without giving it a proper "freshen up"? I dont want to pick on you but being this gullible is kinda adorable. :) But no, you cannot daily a neglected 24 year old car. But you can take a couple of bucks from your pockets, replace stuff and then daily a 24 year old lady. Promise!
@@leereiyuu No, I sort of knew what could potentially happen buying a car this old, I just expected more mechanical and internal stuff to go wrong, not stuff like rubber hoses. This is the first car I’ve owned that’s actually older than me so it never crossed my mind these things would go bad before the other stuff did. Did do all the maintenance that should be done the first week I got it home though.
Been using my '92 as a daily driver for several years now and I love it. Nothing like getting out of a long stressful day of work and knowing that on my way home, I can have some fun. Safety is an issue though as I was living near the FL/GA border when I bought mine. Trucks like the one you show in the video along with jacked up trucks pose a big threat. some with bumpers at the same level as the back of my skull. Other than that though I have loved daily driving it and still haven't given it up. You can always add some safety with a roll bar, better seats and a harness, but that might be more of a pain than it's worth for a daily.
Dude, I love this video! Your Miata is amazing! Although lots of parts of this grandpa have been changed, he still has a healthy heart! I don't want my car changes his engine every ten years.
It definitely depends on your lifestyle. I live in a semi-rural area and there’s minimal highway driving. For me, it’s the perfect daily and every second I have driving it is so much fun. Literally whenever I can’t drive it is a bad day 😂
Some nice insights here. Though I think, regarding suitability as a “daily driver,” you’re conflating two separate things: 1) should you own a 27 year old vehicle (that needs some work) as a daily driver, and 2) should one own a Miata as a daily driver; two separate questions really. No 30-year old convertible that has a leaky top and a noisy pump should be a daily driver, regardless of what make it is! To fairly answer your own question - daily driving an NA Miata, is it a good idea? - you need an NA Miata that’s had all its issues addressed. By doing that, any reasons, for or against, daily driver ownership will be reflect on the Miata itself - and not the wisdom of owning a rough 27-year old car. Make sense?
This is honestly the most true video i've seen, I just sold my 95 miata it was my daily. It started to smoke. I replaced the valve seals, but it still smoked. I took it to a shop to get it diagnosed they quoted me 5k for piston ring replacement. I just decided to sell it being I need a daily. This video is so true.
No belt squeaking issues with mine, replaced the top a number of years ago, no leaking. Yes, normal maintenance stuff needed to be done, and I love driving it still every day. I would recommend it as a daily driver.
I have been daily driving my 93 miata for 3 years now. I love it. I have to agree with you on the leaking soft top which has been recently replaced though. Leaks like a screen door on a submarine. 309k on the clock and still going strong
@Kompadoodle I don't do much with mine. Maybe some vinyl protectant every once in a while so it doesn't dry out and try to shrink. I'm not into washing my car all the time so just occasional maintenance for me
Ontario here, I also drive my 2001 year round as my only car. When others are putting theirs into winter hibernation, I swap the bf sport comp 2s to its steelie winters. Such fun in the snow with the proper tires
How is it driving it in the snow in Alberta? Do you have a hard top for it? I was thinking it would be fine in the winter but it'd need a hard top with a defroster, winter tires, and an LSD rear
I've been daily driving a 94 in the Northeast for 2 years, literally agree with every single thing you just said and was laughing at some of the points you brought up. I bought a Mk5 Rabbit last week so I can keep the NA as the fun car lol
At 17 got a 78 MGB kept in 15 years was in excellent condition dont know why I sold it but years after got a miata 94 BRG tan interior and love it! The feeling of freedom driving this car is marvellous!😁 Just like my MGB was my miata sleep in during winter like the previous owner did! A rust free car in a prestine condition! Very happy!😃
I very much agree with everything Zach said. Having an old, unsafe, unpractical car as a daily driver is just... troublesome. But its so incredibly fun. The best decision I did in that regard, was to buy a modern daily driver (Skoda Rapid) and use the fun car (RX-7 FC3C) only on the Weekends. Nice Video, keep doing what you do!
I'm 6'5 and just bought myself an NA 2 months ago, been daily driving it since and I totally agree with what you're saying, but I'm making it work because I have a deep love for this little car for some reason. Seat has no more foam in it and I can't really comfortably drive with the top up yet, but I'm taking her out to the mountains next week for some fun anyhow.
Hey i am 6feet4 and i fit in the stock Miata ND(2016) just fine. Its ok with the top up, i have driven 5 hours trips, not the most comfy car for tall folks ofc but for shorter rides its ok.
I have a 2003 Miata. Its very dependable, I'm 6'1, 73 y.o., love it. Very fun to drive, I put in up in winter. I added. Style bars, wind breaker. Its very clean. Its quick at accelerating at 75 or 80. Still lots of peddle, don't think I would like it in winter. I have high performance tires not good in snow
I agree! I would enjoy it as a weekend car & for errands on your days off. Not for traffic where there are many SUVs on the road and they can easily drive over your car without seeing. Yep!
I did this too! Drive mine about 75 mile round trip to work every day. No issues at all! Except when it rained really hard and water pooled up in my seat and when the wind noise was just so unbearable with the soft top up. My shocks were old so there was this constant high pitches squeek. The pop ups would sometimes not go up or not go down, but i solved that by repeatedly clicking the hazards lights button until whatever was shorted out would fix itself. Most of the time wore noise canceling over the ear headphones to not hear the wind noise. But not too bad for a daily as long as none of that bothers you.
I wish I could have gotten you to review mine. Mine was like new when I bought it and I slowly replaced a ton of weird small stuff over the months, now it's even better. It had it's moments and for a few months I thought I lost her but she's dialed like new all over again. Mine runs best between 36ish and 68ish. It's the quietest 91 I've ever heard. I daily Mine but haven't gotten hit with snow yet. I need a new heater core but I honestly don't let it get me down.
Yes! I've had my 1995 rhd 1.8iS for 3 years as my daily and have done nearly 24,000 miles in it. I run it on a mix of unleaded 95 and E85 ethanol (which is half the price of regular here in France). I'm 6'1" with no issues. Great car. Very reliable and easy and cheap to maintain. Sure you have to be prepared to get your head under the bonnet to do regular maintenance, but is sooo easy. I was a total beginner and so far except for changing the shocks when I bought it I do everything myself - including diagnosing and changing a failed injector. Apart from that it's just easy regular stuff: spark plugs, belts, oil and filter changes, gearbox and diff oil change, brake pads and discs... UA-cam is littered with tutorials to do all these jobs.
As someone who daily's a ''97 M Edition, I agree with Mr. Shooting Cars. That being said, I'm terrible at taking advice, and I'm going to continue doing so. You absolutely have to be frosty on the highway, and just assume that nobody can see you. Always keep yourself an out, and your head on a swivel.
Nice video it was very helpful and informative. I have wanted a miata for a long time and this gave me a little more information on the car. May God bless everyone who is reading this, God loves you all!
I am planning to buy this as my 2nd car I really wanted to buy it as a 1st but parents were smart enough to not let me get but I just graduated and I’m looking for one again to buy I found this video funny and made me smile to see how much you loved it I hope I do too
I mean I daily my NA and I got no issues, having a hardtop makes it a lot better though. I personally hate soft tops in general and the leaky soft top on the NA in particular.
I’m 76 and love my ‘92 Miata. You are right about daily driving. I drive mine when I can in the Summer but don’t trust it for long trips. A great and fun 2nd car, though. Besides, it is not all that comfortable for long periods of time. Maybe if I was younger….
I daily drive my ND Miata and I absolutely love it. It never stops to put a smile on my face. Sure it may not be the most practical but I honestly don’t care. I am a single guy with no real responsibilities lol. But if anyone is on the fence about doing it, I say go for it!
I daily an NB2. Cargo capacity is terrible but it serves my needs most times. Granted, I am mechanically inclined and have a 4WD Ranger as a backup vehicle. I like that the Miata is a blast to drive, cheap to run, easy to work on, parts are widely available, mods and repairs are extremely well documented, aftermarket support is incredible... It has a lot of things going for it. It's SUCH a rewarding driving experience that I am willing to overlook its few faults
im 17 and daily a 97 miata and well, its a miata, so much fun to drive especially on twisty roads however, rain, and semis on the highway are a pain. but i get to slam thru every gear and still not be breaking speedlimits so
I daily drive my 90 and I have to agree with the worries about what needs replacing next. I love dallying it but, watching my miles start to climb, sweating to death in the summers of Arizona, there's times where I wish I could park mine and get a civic for a daily and use the Miata as a weekend car.
I've been daily driving my Miata ND (2016) since 2017 including a few road trips with the girlfriend. Definitely used every square inch of space in the trunk for those road trips.
My car may be 25 years old, but it might as well be brand new (most of what you say applies better to a rough, high mileage driver than to a good, low mileage example). My last Miata (1994) was very reliable for 160K+ miles, and I expect my "new" '97 will be just as good!
I'm a 21 year old baby boy with a stock motor 92 miata. Before the miata, I daily drove an 82 dodge d350 440 swap. Switching to the miata about 3 years ago was definitely an odd time, but the miata hasn't let me down yet. However I rebuilt the motor 30k miles ago, so it better work great, which it has.
This video hurt, I want to buy one so badly, but I first have to think about having a daily car ;( . I think I'll eventually get one, and I'll come back for this baby
Get one. Even as a daily. I have a 95, 90hp with 286.000 km and had no trouble with it, except it was leaking a bit of coolant, which i fixed, it's the best car i ever had. Just buy a hardtop for the winter and decent winter wheels, and your good to go.
I have a 2016 ND and drive it every day, including a 90 mile RT commute on back roads. I average 45-48 mpg and my best commute is 53mpg. The curvy roads always put a grin on my face. Sometimes a trip to Costco makes it difficult but otherwise no problems and all fun.
Went to IKEA with my NB, two MALM nightstands, a LACK table and six folding chairs with a bamboo table fit in without any issues. Was kinda funny to see how many stuff it can take.
My 1990 Miata was my daily driver from July 1989 to March 2008. The last 18 years was a 50 mile round trip 5 days a week so I filled up once a week. I was in California and initially I got 30 mpg. Then when CA went to their reformulated gasoline with MTBE (a known carcinogen) as an oxygenate, it was announced there would be a 10% mileage hit. Then later when CA replaced MTBE with ethanol, there was another 10% hit, so my mileage is now about 24/25.
I daily mine but mine's had a lot done to it and only has 70k on it. 2nd gen seats help a lot with comfort and a well-fitted mohair roof keeps the rain out. The safety is really the only unavoidable issue, the 97 merlot I drive has zero airbag protection for the driver.
Ive driven a 93 miata as my daily for 2 years. It’s been my only car and I drift it every single weekend (banging limiter) putting a total of 30k miles on it so far it just went over 200k. I change the oil every 3-4K, as long as you do that the motor will be unbreakable stock. I fit a 195/50r15 in the trunk with a jack with zero issues. My ac blows ice cold for those super hot days sitting in the Walmart parking lot to eat lunch. The only thing I’d say is make sure you have a little bit of mechanical knowledge and it’s a great daily I love mine.
its an amazing Idea at least i can say so for the NB Comfortable seats and the Hardtop has good sound insulation except for intake noises. luckily :) the Downsides for me especially in Germany is only having 5 Gears. and Generally not seeing anything because i cant see anything but car door when i try to leave a parking spot or someone is next to me. The greatest factor tho is that its fun. everytime. It will give you a smile even in the mornings going to school/work. its prone to happen everyday. oh and also in the winter when the roads arent cleared it could get you in contact with the Police because RWD or maybe thats just me. 8:55 the Engine sounds, intake sounds, open top at night and a curvy road a literally indescribable feeling.
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Hello Mr. Shooting Cars, I must respectfully disagree.
You are wrong.
MIATA FOR LIFE
GANG GANG
Miata Is Always The Answer
he has first world problems ;)
Zoom Zoom!
I'm a 60 year old guy that drives a 94 miata every day and love every minute of it.
Same here, but a 95- and I drive her every day from April to the first snowfall here in NH. 140K miles and lots of typical parts replaced but engine clutch drive train and front end are all original.
❤️
Huge respect sir 🙏
Drove my 1990 MX-5 as my daily driver for 20 wonderful years. Followed that with driving a BMW Z4 as my daily, until I traded it in on my 2019 MX-5. Yes, my 71 year old bones do just fine in sports cars. I figure that, if you must drive somewhere, why not have fun doing so?
My Man ✊
"The most I've payed on a fill up was 19.50"
Me: The good o'l days
The good oil days
Pros to daily driving a Miata: it’s a Miata.
Cons: it’s a Miata.
It actually makes sense
this is pretty much the only explanation needed
this^
Life is short. Drive a car you enjoy getting into daily.
Tbh as a girl that’s 4’11 I love this car, I’m planning to get this car as my first ever car and ik it’s small ik it’s old Ik there’s not much space, but I just think it’s so cute. Since my dad is a mechanic I feel like we wouldn’t have a problem with older cars (he has a few old cars himself) and I think my dad will be real proud of me liking an old car 😁
i hope you get one! i also am looking to get a miata :)
Same here, turning 18 in 2 months and I’ll probably get a miata as my first car, i am sooo excited
I currently have an NB miata. I use it to commute to work. I drive it 100 miles a day. I usually get 300 miles to the tank. I also drive on the interstate and I sometimes get nervous driving next to large trucks. The last 15 miles of my commute is twisty road, which is the main reason I bought the car. It's so much fun and it makes the commute worth it.
My Miata is why I smile when I leave for work.
He is the chosen one.
What’s NB ?
@@sujithkondabrolu1684 You probably figured it out already, but it's the 2nd generation Miata. 3rd generation would be the NC, you get the gist.
I'm 18 going to get a NA anyway because I'm pretty determined to fix it. Thats what I love to do
I have been daily driving Miatas for ten years. I also have three of them. I am a mechanic and I can tell you from experience that the Miata is the easiest car to work on. I have made one into race car and stripped one down to the shell in just one day.
@@nathenperri2826 I’m planning on getting a Miata, my uncle is fixing it up a bit then giving me it as a gift and I’ve been really wanting to start learning how to fix things if something goes wrong, I’m currently 17 and honestly only know how to change a tire but am wanting to learn more, do you think a Miata would be a good choice?
@@RASTALION_rawrA Miata is a very reliable good first car if preventative maintenance is done. Email me at nathenperri@gmail.com. I will give you a good list of some of the things you will want to check and replace as soon as you get the car.
Get a NB
same
The day I bought my Miata, I took it on a 30 minute drive home and in that time an SUV almost ran me off the highway. Gotta stay safe out there!
bro i dont want a car that will be reliable for 20 yrs i just want a cute baddass miata for my first car
They are tanks! Correct ur vocab
Very impressed by your professionalism! You come across likable, clear and concise. You certainly have a gift. I will have to check out your other vids. Good luck to you, your channel and endeavors my friend!
Been driving my 1993 NA as my daily driver since 1993. Love it, extremely reliable, decent gas mileage, not a lot of driving, just under 200k miles on it now.
Heck yeah man. With how much they’re going for right now you should sell it and buy a lower mileage na.
@@stenooo2439 Nah, too much sentimental value, not to mention rusty body that doesn't help the value any.
I have an ‘89 built 90 model which I drive daily. I have tremendous pride in that little car. I love the look, I love the design, I love the history. Great video.
Love your insights, you basically covered everything I needed to know before buying one
Great video as always!
Have driven my 91 Miata for about a year and honestly it was absolutely brilliant! Must say, a hardtop really improves the comfort a lot. Lot less leaky (although mine still leaks a bit in heavy rain). Too bad fuel is soooo expensive where I live, that's the only thing holding me back now. I live in the Netherlands, and because I'm a student public transit is actually free. But if it wasn't, it would probably still be cheaper. One fuel tank for me is about €70,- unfortunately. Still my only car, and after a bit of maintenance in the first years of owning it, it has never let me down. Love it so much!
What a great vid, sir. You were so honest, and I appreciate it. Quite thorough.
My Miata has no leakage, no matter how bad the weather is! And the heater does a great job☺️
"This car has never not started for me."
*laughs in two blown naturally aspirated 1.6 motors*
Well yeah 1.8 is better 🤭
Almost 200k on my 1.6 now, still going strong.
@@francisj4058 1.6 is deff more reliable in my experience
Was gonna show this to my parents to try to convince them to get me a Miata, maybe not the best idea now, but thanks for the insight
Dude! Your eloquence is amazing. Like, spoken word poet level. Hella good!
High school student, I daily a 2000 nb Miata 5-spd manual and I’ll say it’s amazing zoomin around town getting smiles from everyone, I recommend it…
Everything in this video was spot on, especially towards the end. Bought a 96 Montego Blue at start of 2020, and was ready to sell my Camry so I could spiffy the miat up, until the 24 year old-ness of it started showing. Oil, coolant, exhaust leak, all rubber and parts just brittling away. So summer car and stock she’ll stay.
Did you really expect to just buy a 24 year old car and daily it without giving it a proper "freshen up"?
I dont want to pick on you but being this gullible is kinda adorable. :)
But no, you cannot daily a neglected 24 year old car. But you can take a couple of bucks from your pockets, replace stuff and then daily a 24 year old lady. Promise!
@@leereiyuu No, I sort of knew what could potentially happen buying a car this old, I just expected more mechanical and internal stuff to go wrong, not stuff like rubber hoses. This is the first car I’ve owned that’s actually older than me so it never crossed my mind these things would go bad before the other stuff did. Did do all the maintenance that should be done the first week I got it home though.
u made me sit through the whole video, very well done^ ^
Great video. Appreciate the honesty and reasoning - also you had me dying at the mcchicken comment
I subscribed to your channel because of how clear and very detailed the way you explained things pertaining to cars. Thank you!
I'm 32. Bought my lowered 96 miata 2 months ago as a daily driver and I love it!
I Delivered pizza in my big turbo 1.6. 50 hours a week. for 2 years. Drag race it every weekend. Granted I don't deliver pizza anymore.
dude that’s so sick😭
Been using my '92 as a daily driver for several years now and I love it. Nothing like getting out of a long stressful day of work and knowing that on my way home, I can have some fun. Safety is an issue though as I was living near the FL/GA border when I bought mine. Trucks like the one you show in the video along with jacked up trucks pose a big threat. some with bumpers at the same level as the back of my skull. Other than that though I have loved daily driving it and still haven't given it up. You can always add some safety with a roll bar, better seats and a harness, but that might be more of a pain than it's worth for a daily.
would a roll cage prevent you from pulling up the roof when it's raining? Or does it depend on what cage are you getting?
thanks for the review; glad to see you put out pros and cons and not just fanboy :)
Great video man! This was the first time I checked out your channel and this video was super informative!
got a miata as my first car and still do this day love it n itsa fine daily
Great vid man, love your vibe/energy too - keep it up! Fellow Miata owner
First time I'm seeing this Miata, and can I just say that I love the pinstriping!
Love the paint and pin stripes. Very clean look.
Daily’d mine for 10 years. I drive back country roads, and look forward to every drive.
What you say makes sense. It's a fun little car with compromises that should be taken into consideration.
Dude, I love this video! Your Miata is amazing!
Although lots of parts of this grandpa have been changed, he still has a healthy heart!
I don't want my car changes his engine every ten years.
It definitely depends on your lifestyle. I live in a semi-rural area and there’s minimal highway driving. For me, it’s the perfect daily and every second I have driving it is so much fun. Literally whenever I can’t drive it is a bad day 😂
Some nice insights here. Though I think, regarding suitability as a “daily driver,” you’re conflating two separate things: 1) should you own a 27 year old vehicle (that needs some work) as a daily driver, and 2) should one own a Miata as a daily driver; two separate questions really. No 30-year old convertible that has a leaky top and a noisy pump should be a daily driver, regardless of what make it is! To fairly answer your own question - daily driving an NA Miata, is it a good idea? - you need an NA Miata that’s had all its issues addressed. By doing that, any reasons, for or against, daily driver ownership will be reflect on the Miata itself - and not the wisdom of owning a rough 27-year old car. Make sense?
you snapped w this one
basically, get a NB or ND and daily it
@@ciello___8307 man did the Boat dirty
Driving a 1993 Miata as my daily driver for the last 27 years, I can wholeheartedly agree with this.
@@ciello___8307 Basically, get an NB or get a loan.
"I like this car more than I like McChickens." I laughed out loud. Coincidentally, I love my 07 Miata, and I love McChickens.
This is honestly the most true video i've seen, I just sold my 95 miata it was my daily. It started to smoke. I replaced the valve seals, but it still smoked. I took it to a shop to get it diagnosed they quoted me 5k for piston ring replacement. I just decided to sell it being I need a daily. This video is so true.
How long did it take to start smoking?
Well maybe you bought a shit example
No belt squeaking issues with mine, replaced the top a number of years ago, no leaking. Yes, normal maintenance stuff needed to be done, and I love driving it still every day. I would recommend it as a daily driver.
great video, really helped me think about if i want one
I drove a 1991 as a DD for 18 years. I still have it, it's just no longer my DD. I get 32mpg on a regular basis.
I have been daily driving my 93 miata for 3 years now. I love it. I have to agree with you on the leaking soft top which has been recently replaced though. Leaks like a screen door on a submarine. 309k on the clock and still going strong
does it take a lot of maintenance?
@Kompadoodle I don't do much with mine. Maybe some vinyl protectant every once in a while so it doesn't dry out and try to shrink. I'm not into washing my car all the time so just occasional maintenance for me
@@My68Tempest what about when you first got it?
What a great video and honestly informative. And this comes from a person who daily drives an NA miata ;)
you are so well spoken my guy
been daily driving na miatas in canada year round for 20 plus years and smile every time i get in it.
I daily drive my 2001 Miata, through the winter months in Alberta also.
How much miles you got on it and how much do you think it will reach?
Ontario here, I also drive my 2001 year round as my only car. When others are putting theirs into winter hibernation, I swap the bf sport comp 2s to its steelie winters. Such fun in the snow with the proper tires
What do you guys do to prevent rust?
I live in Montreal and bought mine last year, it's a 97 with 163k miles
How is it driving it in the snow in Alberta? Do you have a hard top for it? I was thinking it would be fine in the winter but it'd need a hard top with a defroster, winter tires, and an LSD rear
I've been daily driving a 94 in the Northeast for 2 years, literally agree with every single thing you just said and was laughing at some of the points you brought up.
I bought a Mk5 Rabbit last week so I can keep the NA as the fun car lol
At 17 got a 78 MGB kept in 15 years was in excellent condition dont know why I sold it but years after got a miata 94 BRG tan interior and love it! The feeling of freedom driving this car is marvellous!😁 Just like my MGB was my miata sleep in during winter like the previous owner did! A rust free car in a prestine condition! Very happy!😃
great job, you seem fairly sensible and credible. that said i daily drive a 99 miata and its awesome
I very much agree with everything Zach said. Having an old, unsafe, unpractical car as a daily driver is just... troublesome. But its so incredibly fun. The best decision I did in that regard, was to buy a modern daily driver (Skoda Rapid) and use the fun car (RX-7 FC3C) only on the Weekends.
Nice Video, keep doing what you do!
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I'm 6'5 and just bought myself an NA 2 months ago, been daily driving it since and I totally agree with what you're saying, but I'm making it work because I have a deep love for this little car for some reason. Seat has no more foam in it and I can't really comfortably drive with the top up yet, but I'm taking her out to the mountains next week for some fun anyhow.
im 6’4 and i wanna buy one, is it a good idea?
@@trajedys5501 You might have to cut some foat out of the seat so you have more head room
@@trajedys5501hey I’m 6’4 too! Did you ever end up getting a Miata? How’d it go?
Hey i am 6feet4 and i fit in the stock Miata ND(2016) just fine. Its ok with the top up, i have driven 5 hours trips, not the most comfy car for tall folks ofc but for shorter rides its ok.
I have a 2003 Miata. Its very dependable, I'm 6'1, 73 y.o., love it. Very fun to drive, I put in up in winter. I added. Style bars, wind breaker. Its very clean. Its quick at accelerating at 75 or 80. Still lots of peddle, don't think I would like it in winter. I have high performance tires not good in snow
I agree! I would enjoy it as a weekend car & for errands on your days off. Not for traffic where there are many SUVs on the road and they can easily drive over your car without seeing. Yep!
I did this too! Drive mine about 75 mile round trip to work every day. No issues at all! Except when it rained really hard and water pooled up in my seat and when the wind noise was just so unbearable with the soft top up. My shocks were old so there was this constant high pitches squeek. The pop ups would sometimes not go up or not go down, but i solved that by repeatedly clicking the hazards lights button until whatever was shorted out would fix itself. Most of the time wore noise canceling over the ear headphones to not hear the wind noise. But not too bad for a daily as long as none of that bothers you.
Man i subscribed i love your honest opinion, not trying to please anyone
Why doesnt this video have more likes and views its really well made i enjoyed watching it
Thank you for the honest feedback!
I wish I could have gotten you to review mine. Mine was like new when I bought it and I slowly replaced a ton of weird small stuff over the months, now it's even better. It had it's moments and for a few months I thought I lost her but she's dialed like new all over again. Mine runs best between 36ish and 68ish. It's the quietest 91 I've ever heard. I daily Mine but haven't gotten hit with snow yet. I need a new heater core but I honestly don't let it get me down.
Great video. I learned alot.
Yes!
I've had my 1995 rhd 1.8iS for 3 years as my daily and have done nearly 24,000 miles in it.
I run it on a mix of unleaded 95 and E85 ethanol (which is half the price of regular here in France). I'm 6'1" with no issues. Great car. Very reliable and easy and cheap to maintain.
Sure you have to be prepared to get your head under the bonnet to do regular maintenance, but is sooo easy. I was a total beginner and so far except for changing the shocks when I bought it I do everything myself - including diagnosing and changing a failed injector. Apart from that it's just easy regular stuff: spark plugs, belts, oil and filter changes, gearbox and diff oil change, brake pads and discs... UA-cam is littered with tutorials to do all these jobs.
I'm 6.2 do u think I'll fit without touching the roof
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Yes to be precise I'm 6' 1 1/2" . But then again I'm rarely proof up!
As someone who daily's a ''97 M Edition, I agree with Mr. Shooting Cars. That being said, I'm terrible at taking advice, and I'm going to continue doing so. You absolutely have to be frosty on the highway, and just assume that nobody can see you. Always keep yourself an out, and your head on a swivel.
I respect your level of self awareness
97 M gang!!
Hey brother!
@ScibleMonk You got an NA, you're already in the club! All Miata's matter.
Got a 97 M edition too, freaking love it ❤
Nice video it was very helpful and informative. I have wanted a miata for a long time and this gave me a little more information on the car. May God bless everyone who is reading this, God loves you all!
Great video, thanks!
I am planning to buy this as my 2nd car I really wanted to buy it as a 1st but parents were smart enough to not let me get but I just graduated and I’m looking for one again to buy I found this video funny and made me smile to see how much you loved it I hope I do too
great video ! Vvery good points. Greetings from greece
First?! I miss mine too! Black and tan interior! 93 NA6
I mean I daily my NA and I got no issues, having a hardtop makes it a lot better though.
I personally hate soft tops in general and the leaky soft top on the NA in particular.
I’m 76 and love my ‘92 Miata. You are right about daily driving. I drive mine when I can in the Summer but don’t trust it for long trips. A great and fun 2nd car, though. Besides, it is not all that comfortable for long periods of time. Maybe if I was younger….
Hello from Back of the Yards Chicago!!!
I daily drive my ND Miata and I absolutely love it. It never stops to put a smile on my face. Sure it may not be the most practical but I honestly don’t care. I am a single guy with no real responsibilities lol. But if anyone is on the fence about doing it, I say go for it!
awesome video. thank you man.
Nice review dude!
Great video!
I found out from a friend from new Zealand on Instagram that the na was sold up to 98 in new Zealand. God I can't wait to get my Monica back soon!
Also my friend Jason is 6.5 and he has 3 miata's and one of them he races spec(he wants me to race spec also) so it can be done.
I daily an NB2. Cargo capacity is terrible but it serves my needs most times. Granted, I am mechanically inclined and have a 4WD Ranger as a backup vehicle.
I like that the Miata is a blast to drive, cheap to run, easy to work on, parts are widely available, mods and repairs are extremely well documented, aftermarket support is incredible... It has a lot of things going for it. It's SUCH a rewarding driving experience that I am willing to overlook its few faults
I appreciate your opinion. It helped me consider my decision on owning an NB, it would’ve been a daily.
im 17 and daily a 97 miata and well, its a miata, so much fun to drive especially on twisty roads however, rain, and semis on the highway are a pain. but i get to slam thru every gear and still not be breaking speedlimits so
I daily drive my 90 and I have to agree with the worries about what needs replacing next. I love dallying it but, watching my miles start to climb, sweating to death in the summers of Arizona, there's times where I wish I could park mine and get a civic for a daily and use the Miata as a weekend car.
ive been daily driving na and nb miatas for 10 years, let alone food delivery for 5 years.
I've been daily driving my Miata ND (2016) since 2017 including a few road trips with the girlfriend. Definitely used every square inch of space in the trunk for those road trips.
didnt watch the video. the answer is yes
great video brotha. love mcchickens
I've always loved miatas I didnt know what they were called until recently
As a 27 year old like the miata😂 I also have some parts that have gone bad 👍. Loved that point.
My car may be 25 years old, but it might as well be brand new (most of what you say applies better to a rough, high mileage driver than to a good, low mileage example). My last Miata (1994) was very reliable for 160K+ miles, and I expect my "new" '97 will be just as good!
I'm a 21 year old baby boy with a stock motor 92 miata. Before the miata, I daily drove an 82 dodge d350 440 swap. Switching to the miata about 3 years ago was definitely an odd time, but the miata hasn't let me down yet. However I rebuilt the motor 30k miles ago, so it better work great, which it has.
This video hurt, I want to buy one so badly, but I first have to think about having a daily car ;( . I think I'll eventually get one, and I'll come back for this baby
Get one. Even as a daily. I have a 95, 90hp with 286.000 km and had no trouble with it, except it was leaking a bit of coolant, which i fixed, it's the best car i ever had. Just buy a hardtop for the winter and decent winter wheels, and your good to go.
I have a 2016 ND and drive it every day, including a 90 mile RT commute on back roads. I average 45-48 mpg and my best commute is 53mpg. The curvy roads always put a grin on my face. Sometimes a trip to Costco makes it difficult but otherwise no problems and all fun.
Watching this in 2022 , man times have changed 19 at MOST TO FILL UP.
I’m 5 11 and was debating buying a Miata, thanks bro!
Daily driving mine since 2013 💕
Went to IKEA with my NB, two MALM nightstands, a LACK table and six folding chairs with a bamboo table fit in without any issues. Was kinda funny to see how many stuff it can take.
My 1990 Miata was my daily driver from July 1989 to March 2008. The last 18 years was a 50 mile round trip 5 days a week so I filled up once a week. I was in California and initially I got 30 mpg. Then when CA went to their reformulated gasoline with MTBE (a known carcinogen) as an oxygenate, it was announced there would be a 10% mileage hit. Then later when CA replaced MTBE with ethanol, there was another 10% hit, so my mileage is now about 24/25.
I daily mine but mine's had a lot done to it and only has 70k on it. 2nd gen seats help a lot with comfort and a well-fitted mohair roof keeps the rain out. The safety is really the only unavoidable issue, the 97 merlot I drive has zero airbag protection for the driver.
this hurted me and my 1991 miatas feelings
Ive driven a 93 miata as my daily for 2 years. It’s been my only car and I drift it every single weekend (banging limiter) putting a total of 30k miles on it so far it just went over 200k. I change the oil every 3-4K, as long as you do that the motor will be unbreakable stock. I fit a 195/50r15 in the trunk with a jack with zero issues. My ac blows ice cold for those super hot days sitting in the Walmart parking lot to eat lunch. The only thing I’d say is make sure you have a little bit of mechanical knowledge and it’s a great daily I love mine.
its an amazing Idea
at least i can say so for the NB
Comfortable seats and the Hardtop has good sound insulation except for intake noises. luckily :)
the Downsides for me especially in Germany is only having 5 Gears.
and Generally not seeing anything because i cant see anything but car door when i try to leave a parking spot or someone is next to me.
The greatest factor tho is that its fun. everytime. It will give you a smile even in the mornings going to school/work. its prone to happen everyday.
oh and also in the winter when the roads arent cleared it could get you in contact with the Police because RWD or maybe thats just me.
8:55 the Engine sounds, intake sounds, open top at night and a curvy road a literally indescribable feeling.