My Man! I just bought a 2019 MX-5 as of yesterday. A few days ago I drove the 2019, got back in my 2017 and it felt like I was driving a 1962 VW 40 hp bug. I almost couldn't sleep that night. I figured, hell, I'm 74 years old, if I don't do what I want to do now, for get it all!!! I went for the GT model w/manual trans.. As of yesterday I've added a little over 300 miles on it so far. I will transfer my Racingbeat Power Pulse muffler as soon as I can get my grandson's attention. I've had that muffler since my 2016 MX-5 and it sounds damned good. Good enough to keep.
I'm 73 and had a great time club racing British minibeasties in the 60's (Spridgets and 3000's). Have been driving everyman's cars for the last 30 years. My choice? Between a truck (to tow my Triumph Tiger to the western states for 5000 mile rides), or get something which really has no redeeming features. Other than being an absolute blast to drive. I intend to make this little beast tow the bike on a single-bike trailer out west. That makes the fun factor ease into the realm of practicality. Salud!
In September of this year I put my Jaguar XJR out to pasture. What to replace it with? There’s a vast array of inexpensive, reliable and practical compacts out there - among them driver's cars like the Mazda 3. I've been a motorhead since childhood and now am pushing 70 years of age. Who knows? My next car could be my last. So with that in mind I said to hell with practicality and bought a 2019 MX-5 Sport, the roadster with manual transmission. In my fourth month of ownership I know I did the right thing. This car will not let me get old! I do calisthenics to get into it and more to get out. And driving the thing requires full-time engagement. But what wonderful engagement it is! From the featherweight clutch and shifter to the responsive steering and incredibly refined engine, this has to be the finest base-model sports car ever built. I’m glad to see that other guys my age feel the same way. We’ve lived through the golden age of automobiles, but not even my Dad's 1968 Alfa Duetto Spider 1600 could compare with what's in my garage tonight.
Carlos Brigett-So you noticed a big change with the engine going from the 17 to the 19? I have a 2017 myself currently and my local dealer only has 1 2020 in stock and it’s an automatic, so I have yet to drive the 181HP and am curious if it’s really that much better
@@jameswillard1 I had a 2018 GT that I just traded for a 2021 GT. For me the biggest improvement is the 2021 GT manual comes with the Bilstein's, shock strut tower and limited slip diff. The ND1 old GT didn't have the Bilstein dampers and had an open diff. The engine upgrade is also an improvement. Between 2k and 5k rpm is it pretty much the same. At 6k in the old car, you could tell you were at the top of the power band and time to shift. At 6k in the new car it is still climbing rev fast. It just does have a bit more of a rev happy feel. The only "problem" is if you are revving it out to redline, now 2nd gear hits 60 MPH or so, so you really can't rev it out as often. However, it is the Bilstein suspension I notice in every drive as being the biggest change for me.
@@aperson5062 yes I’ve also gone from ND1 to ND2 since commenting here. The new engine is smoother and much more free revving but I liked the exhaust note on the ND1 as well as its low end torque which was nicer for around town driving. I also have the Bilsteins now and the car is still too soft, it’s not as night and day as I hoped. The best parts about ND2 are the rear view camera and telescoping steering column
I have enjoyed watching and listening to someone that actually enjoys driving a real life sportscar. I'm sure some of the negative comments are from people that aren't really sportscar enthusiasts. You absolutely have to be that type person to get total enjoyment out of one of these type vehicles, also you have to be a driver that enjoys just getting out and driving for, sometimes hours to get the full effect of this motor. With the drop top, you're actually getting two cars in one and I mean two cars in one. Driving in the winter, you will still enjoy the drive, but when the warm weather comes along, damn! It's a whole new feeling when you're out there driving along.
Just ordered a 2020 MX-5 earlier this week. This will be my first Miata, and I'm really looking forward to getting it. Dealership said it probably won't be here until late April or early May, but since this is just going to be a fun, fair-weather car, and not a daily driver, that's probably just about when I'd start thinking about driving it. Doesn't make the wait any easier, though!
People make note of the movement on the shift knob, that is because it isn't a remote shifter/cable operated. It grows right out of the transmission, direct as can be. Mazda moved the engine and transmission to the rear to obtain a 50/50 weight balance, the bell housing is extended to further move the transmission to the rear.
I have just now gone where no sports car driver should go... back to the dealership and look at the new models... Yeah, I traded up from my 2017, to a new 2019 MX-5.... All it took was one test drive to feel the difference in the handling and power of the new MX-5 over all the other years. You notice the added HP right away. It's definitely something you can immediately feel. Then the difference in the steering. It's a lot lighter and almost has the old hydraulic power steering feeling to it now, but getting back to the added HP. It is so noticeable between my 2017, it's almost like stepping from a 4 cylinder to a 6 cylinder motor and without the difference in the weight of the engines. The dealer allowed me the privilege of taking a 2019 MX-5 fast-back home with me until mine comes in on Wednesday of this coming week. They have to switch mufflers when they receive my new one. I've had the same muffler, now to be on the third vehicle in the last 4 years. It's a Power Pulse from Racing Beat. I love the sound that much. I have also noticed the easier shifting, whether shifting or down shifting, it's a hell of a lot easier matching rpms on the downshifts.
Didn't have the official fuel economy numbers for the 2019 MX-5 so that's why there's nothing included. Can't imagine its noticeably different to the previous power plant. Will follow up with my average fuel economy later in my ONE WEEK LATER video!
Good question, there’s similar cars but with very different missions. The mustang is definitely more removed as a driving experience but it easier to live with. The mazda feels more refined with the interior materials but the mustang has more advanced tech. As the cars are similar price but substantially different. If I’m buying a sports car for the fun-to-drive factor, it’s the MX-5 hands down
I have a 2011 MX5 Gt with the PRHT but this new model doesn't have the glove box or the rear visibility of the 3rd generation model.Also I don't like the location of the cup holders.When all of the problems are addressed I would consider it.Until then I'll stick with my 2011.
Living in Canada, I can easily see why the hardtop would be preferable. I'm in South Carolina, the soft-top can be used sometimes in the dead of winter here. I would say at least 10 mos. out of the year a person can drive with the top down, during the daytime, that is.
Agreed I have the UK spec 2016 ICON special it's a rag top end of . why add 100lbs to a car built around lightness. The engine mods are just copies of the 1.5 original engine which has 7500rpm light flywheel ect
I’ve got the 2016 ND 2.0 with manual shifting and Recaro seats. I I love it! Glad you said that I will not necessarily be happier with the upgrade version 2019.
Hmmm ... as tested, $39,900 + the cherry red soft top, eh? I actually think that’s the way I would spec it. It’s your toy, your pure pleasure alternative. One thing, last Miata I drove was back in 2006, and the plastic storage cubby in the bottom of the drivers door really cramped my left leg (6ft 2in). I’m guessing that’s no longer a problem? Thanks Max. Everybody loves the MX5!
I bought a 2016 MX-5 in Aug. of 2015. It was an automatic trans.(don't do dat!) I just traded it for a 2017 (new also) but in March of 2018. The '16 MX-5, I had the cloth seats redone in leather w/modifications done to the driver's seat + racing-beat power pulse muffler. When I started thinking about buying a manual trans I asked some dealer's if I could have the seats and muffler switched from the old MX-5 to the new one, if I were to buy one. Not a problem and they did just that when I bought the 2017. Now I have the best of what I was really after, a real 100% roadster as I did back in the '60's with my MGB's.. '64 and '66.
Trading in my 2018 camaro ss for one of these. Too much uncontrollable power after going from my honda s2000. Needed something newer and nothing has fit the spot...hoping the miata will!
Preference will always go towards the soft top. Yes, the RF has better sound isolation, but not by that much. Soft-top gives me a little extra headroom and the weight reduction is a benefit
I daily a '95 with basically stock power. I've also spent over a week with a supercharged 1.6 making ~230 hp. It was so good... so fun, but I think around 200hp would be the sweet spot for a daily driver. Around 180 hp would also make for great fun I'm sure.
A bit more than in the reg convertible. Quite a bit less noisy inside with top closed on rf. It’s more for the people who are buying for the sports car vs wanting a convertible.
I have a 2020 GT RF and I love the stock 17" wheels. Much more than the way overpriced BBS wheels ($700usd each option). The stocks look like Buddy Club P1 from the 90s.
great car, the extra grunt really helps. I actually think they could ramp it up to 200 bhp and then it would be really fantastic. anyway, nice review (I am now a subscriber). definitely gonna get me one of these. so much fun. boot easily big enough for long weekend away for two.
Did you drive the soft-top only because you cant fit in the car unless the top's down? I am the same height and my head stuck up too high to feel comfortable.
I really want one w/out the rearview camera. I guess only in the 2018? I also feel the LSD and other performance features could be bought more cheaply after market.
You will almost never need the limited slip in real world usage. But due to the fabric top's huge blind spot in its rear quarters, you’ll be thankful for that parking cam every day. I know this because I own one!
I’m four-time Miata owner, a motorhead with a 2019 MX-5 Sport, the entry level model. Be aware of a few things: - The Sport model (in the USA) is a bargain. For the thousands you save on the Club, you can buy superior aftermarket suspension and tires - If you are 6’ 4” your eyes are going to be looking directly at the windshield surroun - this car is too small for you. Same with people 190 lb or over. You literally will not be able to get into the car. The RF is for people who cruise the city streets on not summer nights, enjoying being seen. This is not a true convertible, it is a targa top with big blind spots are both rear quarters, top open or closed. On the highway when the targa top is open, the wind buffeting is unacceptable. With the top closed, it is only 2 DB quieter inside than the roadster. In the roadster, wearing earbuds with noise cancellation enables you to take phone calls when the top is down, and at highway speeds, with voices clear on both ends. - The Sport is lavishly equipped for an entry-level model. While most manufacturers stick cheap four-season tires on their entry level cars, the sport comes with high-performance tires, and indication of this company’s integrity. - I wish Mazda would made available an entry-level MX-5 at an even lower price point. Ditch the power assist on windows, steering, and brakes. It is better without. Also, the sound system is useless, as is the digital display, so ditch them. But add the limited-slip diff, currently not included with the Sport. Stay with the Sport’s 16” skinny wheels - they offer better traction than the 17” wheels on the Club and all the spec racers use 16” tires. But install super high performance tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS. This car would weigh 2000 lb and sell for $26k.
It's not a glovebox. It's more a differently located storage space that you usually find under the armrest in other cars. So no, not a glovebox. And furthermore it is a pain in the ass to access when you're in the car. I know that, because we have this car. It's a fantastic car, but storage is a joke.
If you think that’s an issue come to Britain, we really mess with peoples heads by swapping between metric and imperial. For instance we buy fuel by the litre but measure fuel economy in miles per gallon.
I would urge anyone thinking of buying a secondhand , or new for that matter, MX5 to get it properly undersealed. I owned an NC for six years until it 'died' of terminal rust. The rear suspension was particularly bad The metal was in an advanced stage of rot and had the consistency of weetabix to the touch. The car was so bad that I gave it away to a guy who was looking for a "project." Best of luck to him! Having bought a new 1.5 ND as a replacement, I have it booked in for undersealing at a specialist as all that there is betwixt salt laden roads (in winter) and the metal is just the merest whiff of paint. I live in the north of Scotland which has some of the (arguably) best driving roads in the world. My daughter lives in Fort Worth, and we went on a visit to see her a couple of years ago. Having always wanted to drive a Mustang, I hired a convertible version but was bitterly disappointed by it. It was fine in a straight line, but it felt like I was driving a barge after being used to driving my MX5!
Hi, I've just dashed out in the pouring rain, armed with a magnet to check which panels are aluminium, and which are steel. The floorpan, doors and rear quarter panels are steel. The rest are either aluminium or plastic. As I am in my dotage, and this will probably be the last car I purchase, I would like to see it outlast me, and not the other way round. I daresay i wouldn't bother with underseal if I lived in sunny Arizona ( where one never sees a dirty car!) but as I stay in the north of Scotland, and just a few hundred yards from the sea.@@deasystems
I drove a new Volvo across Scotland some years ago and was lucky to escape with my life. The worst drivers in Europe. Any country that salts their roads in winter is going to experience devastating levels of corrosion in steel bodied cars. Mazdas are no more vulnerable than other steel-bodied cars. Especially British cars, which are legendary for rotting a year or two after delivery.
I decided to save $10k and buy abarely used 2018 Club ($21k) ....Way I Ifigure it Ihave $10k to invest inaCARBlegalSupercharger ($6k installed) Andperhaps premium wheels and maybe chassis bolt onsand/or front brake upgrade...Way I figure it I will have LOTS more powerforthe same money....update ....hmmm but I have 18 months warranty left! Supercharger would void that....so I recon I'll suffer with lesspower and instead focus on improving my driving first
Wrong, balance plus power. The Shelby AC Cobra was nothing but power a great car but handled like a dead dog and would kill you if you sneezed on a bend
I prefer the soft top as it fits the idea of the MX-5 to me. That being said, the RF is fantastic and if you were to drive a lot of highway miles, I’d point you towards the RF as it is a significantly more quiet at highway speeds. Can’t go wrong with either one though!
TheDriveGuyde / I felt cramped, with my 6'4", but my feet gave the most trouble, size 15, could only drive it without shoes or I had to buy the automatic, which I won't
I still enjoy my 2017 Nd automatic. Fun cheap car, don't get myself in trouble. Mazda build quality is very nice. This car will last me 10 years easily
Not trying to sound snobby, but why did you get an auto? Seems like it ruins the snappy, fun character of the car if you aren't the one doing the shifting
Automatic? This car/roadster has the best feeling and slickest manual 6 speed gearbox on the planet of a production car. It'a also almost a sacrilege to get this with an auto tranny. However, the penalty will be exacted, and you will pay TWICE. You pay a premium when you BUY the automatic, and the automatic will REDUCE the resale value when you sell it. Used Miatas are much higher in demand with the manual - especially the 6 speed - than the ones with the auto, with the corresponding price difference between the two.
The thud sound you're hearing when engaging the clutch and off of the accelerator is the same sound engines make when stroked and have a full race cam as in 1/4 mile drag racing cars. Makes for quick revs and quick backoffs.
Hey thanks for this. I did want more though! Like, what is the engine like now, how it feels etc. My NC is not as smooth up the top at the 1.6 in the NA and that makes a big difference. I don't really want to turbo it, I am just thinking about rebuilding a spare engine with lighter pistons and crank and some head and breathing help so it revs cleanly and urgently. The other option of course is to just get one of these when I can afford/justify it. Could you comment on how the engine behaves in this new version? Cheers John
The refinement of this engine was fantastic in commuting situations, but at the top, it buzzes cheerfully. I couldn’t really tell a difference with ND1 and ND2 except for the newer cars higher redline.
Between the RF and fully loaded Megane RS 2018 with an electric sunroof for the same price (cca 34000 €), It would be a no-brainer for me. Plus in the RF I'd replace the stock steering wheel, get some lowering springs, spacers,... RS is all set from the factory. Buy&drive.
At that price I'd get a 1yo Stinger or something like that. I'd be a lot more interested in the soft-top GS-P. Well below the 40k mark and with all the good sporty stuff.
That's exactly why buying a fully loaded MX-5 doesn't really make sense. This car is best in base or mid trim. The GT makes absolutely no sense in this car, as it's heavier and much more expensive.
You ARE unsuited for THIS car at 6'-4". Sorry. Your opinions WILL unavoidably(!) be colored by your comfort level, which is in no way optimal for you in THIS particular car. The Miata is sized for a certain percentage of the general population; they do not include people over 6', or at tops, no more than 6'-1". Stick to evaluating cars you fit; there are plenty of them.
@@maxlandireviews I'm 6'1" and have a NA Miata, I just fit in fine, but the ND model should be roomier than the NA so I don't see problems for someone 6'4" in that car.
Oi! Shorty.... Yes you VS. 6'3" here and well fitted for it. I suggest you look up The Goodies, UK TV the episode "apartheight" and know your place as someone of reduced stature...........
What bothers me about this guy is that he praises the Miata despite his eyes being dead even with the windshield surround. What qualifies this guy to do car reviews in the first place? He knows bugger all about cars and the history of sports cars, and he is not capable of critical thinking.
It's around 42,000 USD for the RF model here in my country, and that is if you pay in cash, if not it's going to be around 55k. F*ck my currency right?
bryan do you have front cameras to be much safer on the blind spots over the bonnet/head lights too? Great for you but honestly useless. If you own it you know it, and don’t need those. But ok if you felt so :)
@@johntechwriter That must because some people are not trained enough to park. You do not have a camera for the front bumper, neither sensors and parking is no issue. I drove it, top up, parked it nearly eyes closed because there are rear sensors. Honestly, I think the camera look ugly and is useless on a car like this. One of the easiest car to park in the world because you seat on the rear wheel. Let your brain do the visualization for you, there are two good mirrors or the side too :)
Try doing your videos without music next time. The shitty soundtrack detracts from an otherwise nice review. The only music needed is the exhaust note.
La RF est très jolie fermer ,ce qui est triste c'est que ce n'est pas une décapotable et pour moi uneMX-5 est une décapotable , je ne veux pas de targa comme corvette ,camaro ou trans-am , je veux une décapotable , il y a vraiment une très très grosse différence , si la RF était comme (j'ai déjà possédé ) la 2010 a toit rigide qui entrait complètement a l'arrière du siège , wow ca c'était vraiment super , le meilleur des deux monde , sauf qu'avec la RF ce n'est plus une décapotable et pour moi ce n'est pas intéressant ,mais ca prend toutes sortes de monde pour faire un monde et ca en prend pour tout les gout . Mais si vous me donner une RF ,le lendemain matin je la vend pour m'acheter une MX-5 décapotable :-) Bonne journée et tu fait du bon travail .
I hate all these stupid safety gadgets. Drive and be in control. That’s why I love my 1998 B version nothing but a airbag. Now looking due to restriction set by the green maffia in Europe for a before 2015 mx5.
One question and one statement; What is Therapizing, I don't own an Oxford/English dictionary. One other thing.. should mention the brake assist, when on a hill at a light, when you lift off of the brake to depress the accelerator, there's a second or 2 that keeps the brake in operation until the clutch is released.
The ND Miata is lighter; that's good. What may not be good is how Mazda got there. I was told by a spec Miata race mechanic that Mazda lightened up with the sheet metal and some of the fame bracing, especially the front end. He said that, in terms of strength, earlier Miata's are "tanks compared to the ND." I wish one of these reviewers would look into this issue. Lighter is better, but not if you tweek the frame when you hit a pot hole. Loving owner of a 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata.
Come on man. These are very solidly built cars, I don't think it's too much of a concern but honestly hitting potholes is one. Personally I don't recommend doing that in any vehicle
@@sansfreedom1629 All I'm doing is reapeating a comment made by a guy who makes his living building and maintaining spec Miata's from NA's to NB's to NC's and the new ND's. He's in a better position than anybody to make comparisons.
@@ralphaverill2001 Mazda did patent a lighter sheet metal a few years ago but it has a higher tensile strength. I believe Toyota or Nissan started buying it off of Mazda. It's in an article someplace.
@@Machiave11i Thanks. I can dream about a new ND again. I'll see that mechanic at some point soon and talk to him about it. I found an article in Road & Track www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/news/a29928/the-japanese-produced-a-new-steel-to-make-cars-lighter-and-stronger/
How tall are you? I’m also looking at either one of these or the upcoming BRZ being unveiled any week now. I’m 6 ft 2 and know the brz will be fine but really like the RF Miata as well. Just sold my 5th gen SS 6spd Camaro which was fun for 9 years, but want a lighter more nimble vehicle! Need to see if I fit in an RF, will have to go to the dealer and test eventually. Still going to wait until the new BRZ/GR86 are fully unveiled this fall before I make any decisions however!
SERIOUSLY, THE RF-VERSION LOOKS SOOO UGLY. EXACTLY THAT LONG FALLING REAR END SIDE LINE FROM ROOF TO REAR FENDERS MAKE THE MX5 LOOK LIKE ITS GOT NO ASS OR SHOULDERS AT ALL - THATS THE HORRENDES PART OF THE RF. THE ROADSTER OF THIS GENERATION IS THE WAY TO GO, EVEN IF ITS MORE NOISY INSIDE. ITS STILL ALL ABOUT THE LOOKS FOR ME AT LEAST. A CAR CAN BE AS GOOD AS A 720S OR LAMBO PERFORMANTE DYNAMICALLY AND PERFORMANCE WISE, BUT IF IT DOESN'T LOOK SEXY ON THE OUTSIDE ITS A STRAIGHT LOSER FOR ME. ALSO: WTF DO SO MANY REVIEWERS OF THE 2019 MX5 HANG THEM SELVES UP ON THE PLACEMENT OF THE TINY NEW REVERSE CAMERA ON THE REAR BUMPER ??? ITS SO SMALL I WOULD NEVER NOTICE IT IF ITS NO ONE POINTS IT OUT ??? AND EVEN WHEN I SEE IT, ITS SO SMALL I COULD NEVER CARE LESS. SO WTF DO SO MANY CARTUBERS RANT ABOUT THAT NEARLY INVISIBLE TINY DETAIL ??? THAT IS SOO DUMB !! THATS THE KIND OF CRAP THAT DISCREDITS A REVIEWER FOR ME IMMEDIATLY . SIMPLY FOR THAT I CAN UNFORTUNATLY ONLY DOWN RATE THIS VIDEO. SRRY -
My Man! I just bought a 2019 MX-5 as of yesterday. A few days ago I drove the 2019, got back in my 2017 and it felt like I was driving a 1962 VW 40 hp bug. I almost couldn't sleep that night. I figured, hell, I'm 74 years old, if I don't do what I want to do now, for get it all!!! I went for the GT model w/manual trans.. As of yesterday I've added a little over 300 miles on it so far. I will transfer my Racingbeat Power Pulse muffler as soon as I can get my grandson's attention. I've had that muffler since my 2016 MX-5 and it sounds damned good. Good enough to keep.
I'm 73 and had a great time club racing British minibeasties in the 60's (Spridgets and 3000's). Have been driving everyman's cars for the last 30 years. My choice? Between a truck (to tow my Triumph Tiger to the western states for 5000 mile rides), or get something which really has no redeeming features. Other than being an absolute blast to drive. I intend to make this little beast tow the bike on a single-bike trailer out west. That makes the fun factor ease into the realm of practicality. Salud!
In September of this year I put my Jaguar XJR out to pasture. What to replace it with? There’s a vast array of inexpensive, reliable and practical compacts out there - among them driver's cars like the Mazda 3.
I've been a motorhead since childhood and now am pushing 70 years of age. Who knows? My next car could be my last. So with that in mind I said to hell with practicality and bought a 2019 MX-5 Sport, the roadster with manual transmission. In my fourth month of ownership I know I did the right thing. This car will not let me get old! I do calisthenics to get into it and more to get out. And driving the thing requires full-time engagement. But what wonderful engagement it is! From the featherweight clutch and shifter to the responsive steering and incredibly refined engine, this has to be the finest base-model sports car ever built. I’m glad to see that other guys my age feel the same way. We’ve lived through the golden age of automobiles, but not even my Dad's 1968 Alfa Duetto Spider 1600 could compare with what's in my garage tonight.
Carlos Brigett-So you noticed a big change with the engine going from the 17 to the 19? I have a 2017 myself currently and my local dealer only has 1 2020 in stock and it’s an automatic, so I have yet to drive the 181HP and am curious if it’s really that much better
@@jameswillard1 I had a 2018 GT that I just traded for a 2021 GT. For me the biggest improvement is the 2021 GT manual comes with the Bilstein's, shock strut tower and limited slip diff. The ND1 old GT didn't have the Bilstein dampers and had an open diff. The engine upgrade is also an improvement. Between 2k and 5k rpm is it pretty much the same. At 6k in the old car, you could tell you were at the top of the power band and time to shift. At 6k in the new car it is still climbing rev fast. It just does have a bit more of a rev happy feel. The only "problem" is if you are revving it out to redline, now 2nd gear hits 60 MPH or so, so you really can't rev it out as often. However, it is the Bilstein suspension I notice in every drive as being the biggest change for me.
@@aperson5062 yes I’ve also gone from ND1 to ND2 since commenting here. The new engine is smoother and much more free revving but I liked the exhaust note on the ND1 as well as its low end torque which was nicer for around town driving. I also have the Bilsteins now and the car is still too soft, it’s not as night and day as I hoped. The best parts about ND2 are the rear view camera and telescoping steering column
I have enjoyed watching and listening to someone that actually enjoys driving a real life sportscar. I'm sure some of the negative comments are from people that aren't really sportscar enthusiasts. You absolutely have to be that type person to get total enjoyment out of one of these type vehicles, also you have to be a driver that enjoys just getting out and driving for, sometimes hours to get the full effect of this motor. With the drop top, you're actually getting two cars in one and I mean two cars in one. Driving in the winter, you will still enjoy the drive, but when the warm weather comes along, damn! It's a whole new feeling when you're out there driving along.
The new power output of the MX-5 GT in no way offsets the overall enjoyment and excitement of this almost-perfect little roadster. Thanks for sharing!
Great review I liked how you compared it to a “normal” size convertible.. I didn’t realize just how small it is!
Two words: Go Kart
Another two words: won't fit😢 shoesize 15 and 6'4" won't fit in the Myata, stick to the S 2000😅
Just ordered a 2020 MX-5 earlier this week. This will be my first Miata, and I'm really looking forward to getting it. Dealership said it probably won't be here until late April or early May, but since this is just going to be a fun, fair-weather car, and not a daily driver, that's probably just about when I'd start thinking about driving it. Doesn't make the wait any easier, though!
Congratulations!!
According to Mazda it is a brand new engine not just tweaked as you suggest.
Not really.. it’s tweaked
Daniel the internal components are completely updated
Excellent review! It was informative and sincere without being boring. I subscribed immediately!
People make note of the movement on the shift knob, that is because it isn't a remote shifter/cable operated. It grows right out of the transmission, direct as can be. Mazda moved the engine and transmission to the rear to obtain a 50/50 weight balance, the bell housing is extended to further move the transmission to the rear.
And, it’s a true, close-ratio 6-speed. No gutless overdrive!
I have just now gone where no sports car driver should go... back to the dealership and look at the new models... Yeah, I traded up from my 2017, to a new 2019 MX-5.... All it took was one test drive to feel the difference in the handling and power of the new MX-5 over all the other years. You notice the added HP right away. It's definitely something you can immediately feel. Then the difference in the steering. It's a lot lighter and almost has the old hydraulic power steering feeling to it now, but getting back to the added HP. It is so noticeable between my 2017, it's almost like stepping from a 4 cylinder to a 6 cylinder motor and without the difference in the weight of the engines. The dealer allowed me the privilege of taking a 2019 MX-5 fast-back home with me until mine comes in on Wednesday of this coming week. They have to switch mufflers when they receive my new one. I've had the same muffler, now to be on the third vehicle in the last 4 years. It's a Power Pulse from Racing Beat. I love the sound that much. I have also noticed the easier shifting, whether shifting or down shifting, it's a hell of a lot easier matching rpms on the downshifts.
Loved this comment, thanks for taking the time to write it!
Was your 2017 a soft top?
Yes this is really a very good sports car, if I just have the money I wouldn't think twice or look for other alternatives because there's none.
Porshe Boxter....At least as fun and much more car! ...
@@dougiequick1 It's twice the price.
@@heroictesticles6870 exactly and wait till you have to insure and service that Boxter
Didn't have the official fuel economy numbers for the 2019 MX-5 so that's why there's nothing included. Can't imagine its noticeably different to the previous power plant. Will follow up with my average fuel economy later in my ONE WEEK LATER video!
so crap basically lol actually my 2.8 200bhp bimmer retruns better fuel economy on long drives :)
TheDriveGuyde I know it’s not similar but what’s the driving experience like when you compare the MX-5 to a mustang convertible?
Good question, there’s similar cars but with very different missions. The mustang is definitely more removed as a driving experience but it easier to live with. The mazda feels more refined with the interior materials but the mustang has more advanced tech.
As the cars are similar price but substantially different. If I’m buying a sports car for the fun-to-drive factor, it’s the MX-5 hands down
TheDriveGuyde How powerful does the MX5 engine feel compared to the mustang considering the mustang is more powerful but also heavier?
I have a 2011 MX5 Gt with the PRHT but this new model doesn't have the glove box or the rear visibility of the 3rd generation model.Also I don't like the location of the cup holders.When all of the problems are addressed I would consider it.Until then I'll stick with my 2011.
Cup holders in a sports car?? That shouldn't be a consideration!
Living in Canada, I can easily see why the hardtop would be preferable. I'm in South Carolina, the soft-top can be used sometimes in the dead of winter here. I would say at least 10 mos. out of the year a person can drive with the top down, during the daytime, that is.
for me the soft top is so much better looking Iam a little biased since I have a 2016 grand touring
Agreed I have the UK spec 2016 ICON special it's a rag top end of . why add 100lbs to a car built around lightness.
The engine mods are just copies of the 1.5 original engine which has 7500rpm light flywheel ect
I’ve got the 2016 ND 2.0 with manual shifting and Recaro seats. I I love it!
Glad you said that I will not necessarily be happier with the upgrade version 2019.
Hmmm ... as tested, $39,900 + the cherry red soft top, eh? I actually think that’s the way I would spec it. It’s your toy, your pure pleasure alternative. One thing, last Miata I drove was back in 2006, and the plastic storage cubby in the bottom of the drivers door really cramped my left leg (6ft 2in). I’m guessing that’s no longer a problem? Thanks Max. Everybody loves the MX5!
Can’t say I noticed the problem previously in the 2017 RF or in this 2019. I am 6‘4, so headroom is more the problem for me
I bought a 2016 MX-5 in Aug. of 2015. It was an automatic trans.(don't do dat!) I just traded it for a 2017 (new also) but in March of 2018. The '16 MX-5, I had the cloth seats redone in leather w/modifications done to the driver's seat + racing-beat power pulse muffler. When I started thinking about buying a manual trans I asked some dealer's if I could have the seats and muffler switched from the old MX-5 to the new one, if I were to buy one. Not a problem and they did just that when I bought the 2017. Now I have the best of what I was really after, a real 100% roadster as I did back in the '60's with my MGB's.. '64 and '66.
Interesting. I always thought that leather seats are inferior to fabric. I must be missing something
Those dealers know what to do when a guy like you walks in the door.
Trading in my 2018 camaro ss for one of these. Too much uncontrollable power after going from my honda s2000. Needed something newer and nothing has fit the spot...hoping the miata will!
Did the Miata become the answer u were looking for?
The Dark Cherry or Brown soft-tops are only a $400 option, not $700 as noted in the video.
$700CAD
$400 CAD MSRP...I've got the Canadian price sheet here on my computer.
Proof, finally posted by MCI today.
www.mazda.ca/en/shopping-tools/build-price/#/AB/2019/MX-5/GT/L2TK69
Hey, what's your preference regarding the soft or hard top? Noise, your height, etc.
Preference will always go towards the soft top. Yes, the RF has better sound isolation, but not by that much. Soft-top gives me a little extra headroom and the weight reduction is a benefit
I daily a '95 with basically stock power. I've also spent over a week with a supercharged 1.6 making ~230 hp. It was so good... so fun, but I think around 200hp would be the sweet spot for a daily driver. Around 180 hp would also make for great fun I'm sure.
Oui oui. Es verdad, that!
I never driven an RF, but I did drive the soft top, but how is the wind buffering sound with the top down?
Are you asking about the wind buffering for the RF?
A bit more than in the reg convertible. Quite a bit less noisy inside with top closed on rf. It’s more for the people who are buying for the sports car vs wanting a convertible.
@@maxlandireviews I am 6.3 Yes, How is the wind buffering for RF?
I have a 2020 GT RF and I love the stock 17" wheels. Much more than the way overpriced BBS wheels ($700usd each option). The stocks look like Buddy Club P1 from the 90s.
great car, the extra grunt really helps. I actually think they could ramp it up to 200 bhp and then it would be really fantastic. anyway, nice review (I am now a subscriber). definitely gonna get me one of these. so much fun. boot easily big enough for long weekend away for two.
There were plenty of power in 2018 MX-5.
Nice with more 26 HP though.
Did you drive the soft-top only because you cant fit in the car unless the top's down? I am the same height and my head stuck up too high to feel comfortable.
Could definitely have the roof up and sit comfortably. If I forced my head back into the headrest of this and the RF, then there would be a problem
Great work!
I really want one w/out the rearview camera. I guess only in the 2018? I also feel the LSD and other performance features could be bought more cheaply after market.
You will almost never need the limited slip in real world usage. But due to the fabric top's huge blind spot in
its rear quarters, you’ll be thankful for that parking cam every day. I know this because I own one!
Why not try driving it as the engineers intended by using all of the rev range ? perhaps then you'd notice the difference !
Do Canadians really call the accelerator pedal “accelerometer”?
I’m four-time Miata owner, a motorhead with a 2019 MX-5 Sport, the entry level model.
Be aware of a few things:
- The Sport model (in the USA) is a bargain. For the thousands you save on the Club, you can buy superior aftermarket suspension and tires
- If you are 6’ 4” your eyes are going to be looking directly at the windshield surroun - this car is too small for you. Same with people 190 lb or over. You literally will not be able to get into the car.
The RF is for people who cruise the city streets on not summer nights, enjoying being seen. This is not a true convertible, it is a targa top with big blind spots are both rear quarters, top open or closed. On the highway when the targa top is open, the wind buffeting is unacceptable. With the top closed, it is only 2 DB quieter inside than the roadster.
In the roadster, wearing earbuds with noise cancellation enables you to take phone calls when the top is down, and at highway speeds, with voices clear on both ends.
- The Sport is lavishly equipped for an entry-level model. While most manufacturers stick cheap four-season tires on their entry level cars, the sport comes with high-performance tires, and indication of this company’s integrity.
- I wish Mazda would made available an entry-level MX-5 at an even lower price point. Ditch the power assist on windows, steering, and brakes. It is better without. Also, the sound system is useless, as is the digital display, so ditch them. But add the limited-slip diff, currently not included with the Sport. Stay with the Sport’s 16” skinny wheels - they offer better traction than the 17” wheels on the Club and all the spec racers use 16” tires. But install super high performance tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS. This car would weigh 2000 lb and sell for $26k.
I'm 6'4 as well, when the top is up how much headroom do you have?
Negative headroom. RF is better, but fractionally so
the RF has one half inch less headroom!
It DOES have a glovebox. it’s located between the seats instead of& on the dash. So no more of this “doesn’t have a glovebox-“ BS, OK?
It's not a glovebox. It's more a differently located storage space that you usually find under the armrest in other cars. So no, not a glovebox. And furthermore it is a pain in the ass to access when you're in the car. I know that, because we have this car. It's a fantastic car, but storage is a joke.
It doesn't have a conventional glovebox.
It has a storage compartment between the seats in lieu of a glovebox.
The glovebox is pretty large, plus decent storage compartments behind seats
Totally agree annoys me that every reviewer says “no glovebox”.. it’s just in different spot
The mr2 had the same design
7:59 Oh my god, it's so itty-bitty!
I was told that cherry top (which I like) was not available on the 2019 in the US? Anyone here the same?
Steve M I haven’t seen it there’s a brown option but not cherry
This really makes me want to go out and test drive the 2019!
It really Maple honeys your toast.
So you use the metric system for speed but imperial for torque?
I know. It’s a problem
@@maxlandireviews But why? Is it like that in Canada? Honest question
All of the car brochures/information packages will have that number displayed in lb/ft. I have yet to review a car where they gave me the torque as Nm
Yes, it is simply like that in Canada. Strange, I know. haha
If you think that’s an issue come to Britain, we really mess with peoples heads by swapping between metric and imperial. For instance we buy fuel by the litre but measure fuel economy in miles per gallon.
Excellent review!
Appreciate it!
Dave, this is a terrible review. The guy is a moron of the highest order. He does not know the difference between an accelerator and an accelerometer!
How is Heel-toe for tall drivers?
Fun
I would urge anyone thinking of buying a secondhand , or new for that matter, MX5 to get it properly undersealed. I owned an NC for six years until it 'died' of terminal rust. The rear suspension was particularly bad The metal was in an advanced stage of rot and had the consistency of weetabix to the touch. The car was so bad that I gave it away to a guy who was looking for a "project." Best of luck to him!
Having bought a new 1.5 ND as a replacement, I have it booked in for undersealing at a specialist as all that there is betwixt salt laden roads (in winter) and the metal is just the merest whiff of paint.
I live in the north of Scotland which has some of the (arguably) best driving roads in the world. My daughter lives in Fort Worth, and we went on a visit to see her a couple of years ago. Having always wanted to drive a Mustang, I hired a convertible version but was bitterly disappointed by it. It was fine in a straight line, but it felt like I was driving a barge after being used to driving my MX5!
I have a 2016. Not an issue with mine.
Harry, most of the ND body panels are aluminum. I don't think rust will be an issue.
Hi,
I've just dashed out in the pouring rain, armed with a magnet to check which panels are aluminium, and which are steel. The floorpan, doors and rear quarter panels are steel. The rest are either aluminium or plastic. As I am in my dotage, and this will probably be the last car I purchase, I would like to see it outlast me, and not the other way round. I daresay i wouldn't bother with underseal if I lived in sunny Arizona ( where one never sees a dirty car!) but as I stay in the north of Scotland, and just a few hundred yards from the sea.@@deasystems
deasystems This is not true.
I drove a new Volvo across Scotland some years ago and was lucky to escape with my life. The worst drivers in Europe.
Any country that salts their roads in winter is going to experience devastating levels of corrosion in steel bodied cars. Mazdas are no more vulnerable than other steel-bodied cars. Especially British cars, which are legendary for rotting a year or two after delivery.
Disagree: The RF looks too compressed to me. Prefer the convertible.
mathx yazz RF means retractable fastback. It’s a hardtop convertible.
the mazda mx 5 softop
They’re both convertibles
This is the first time I haven't heard this guy said that this SMALL car is complimentary to his height.
Of course the best version of the Canadian miata would be named after their best athlete of all time
Leave it to Canada to have a GSP car
Shall I tune it 🤔 extra 15pk
the side reflectors kill me is there anyway to order one with out them ?
Rockwood Tacoma: live in UK! 😆😆😆
I decided to save $10k and buy abarely used 2018 Club ($21k) ....Way I Ifigure it Ihave $10k to invest inaCARBlegalSupercharger ($6k installed) Andperhaps premium wheels and maybe chassis bolt onsand/or front brake upgrade...Way I figure it I will have LOTS more powerforthe same money....update ....hmmm but I have 18 months warranty left! Supercharger would void that....so I recon I'll suffer with lesspower and instead focus on improving my driving first
I wish I could own one of these, sadly here in montreal our summers barely last 1/3 of a year
I thought the same before I bought one last year. No problems driving with the top down in zero degrees Celsius.
Great video. I’d love to park on of these next to my 911 if I had garage space.
r/iamreallybadass
Since the 911 exists only in your dreams, there is no shortage of garage space.
Very nice video and fun to watch. Have a nice day.
this is what i am earning for ♥️
Great pic against the mustang!
Haha, thanks!!
does more power make it better? wtf kinda question is that. when the car only has like 10 horsepower, any extra is always welcome
Wrong, balance plus power.
The Shelby AC Cobra was nothing but power a great car but handled like a dead dog and would kill you if you sneezed on a bend
Yes that’s silly 250 hp would make it just right!
Does the GS still have the LSD or only the GS-P and GT? I don't care about the other GS-P stuff. BTW, you couldn't give me an RF, hate it.
As far as I know, the GS doesn't have the LSD with either transmission
You sure? That would be a step backward. Don't believe the auto has ever had it though.
They are coming out with a GT-S with a LSD for those that want the upgraded trim and track package.
Is this gray or black color?
grey
運転していて笑顔の溢れる素敵な車ですね！
Fyi you can close the top easily up till 90 kmh but to open you Cannon drive faster than 40 kmh. And for the rest....fun fun fun.
Having driven both, which car did you prefer, the RF or the regular roadster? (Excluding 2019 updates)
I prefer the soft top as it fits the idea of the MX-5 to me. That being said, the RF is fantastic and if you were to drive a lot of highway miles, I’d point you towards the RF as it is a significantly more quiet at highway speeds. Can’t go wrong with either one though!
I’m 6’3”, I wonder if I can fit in one. 🤔
I’m 6’4 and I do
TheDriveGuyde: yep me too and I'm 6' 3”. It's my wife's car and I'm always sneaking it out 🤓🤓
TheDriveGuyde / I felt cramped, with my 6'4", but my feet gave the most trouble, size 15, could only drive it without shoes or I had to buy the automatic, which I won't
btw; its almost 2019... WTH is up with the 1990s antenna?
Quire rakish, isn't it?
Purchase the mini antenna...about six inches.
Could Suzuki and Mazda merge ?
...and become Suzazda or Mazuki?
Maybe Suzazda sounds great.
Indeed!
But maybe Suzuka could be much better.
Hopefully not.
Get the 2018 MX-5 at $5k off sticker or get the new 2019?
New one.
I still enjoy my 2017 Nd automatic. Fun cheap car, don't get myself in trouble. Mazda build quality is very nice. This car will last me 10 years easily
Not trying to sound snobby, but why did you get an auto? Seems like it ruins the snappy, fun character of the car if you aren't the one doing the shifting
Automatic? This car/roadster has the best feeling and slickest manual 6 speed gearbox on the planet of a production car. It'a also almost a sacrilege to get this with an auto tranny.
However, the penalty will be exacted, and you will pay TWICE. You pay a premium when you BUY the automatic, and the automatic will REDUCE the resale value when you sell it. Used Miatas are much higher in demand with the manual - especially the 6 speed - than the ones with the auto, with the corresponding price difference between the two.
Some people add sweeteners to their wine. It is not illegal. And sometimes people choose autos because of a disability
I get the disability thing. And if that's the case, I have no problem with it whatsoever.
Auto.. ouch.. just learn how to drive a manual lol
good review but u need to rev out that engine more and use the short gears
inline! sweet
The thud sound you're hearing when engaging the clutch and off of the accelerator is the same sound engines make when stroked and have a full race cam as in 1/4 mile drag racing cars. Makes for quick revs and quick backoffs.
Hey thanks for this. I did want more though! Like, what is the engine like now, how it feels etc. My NC is not as smooth up the top at the 1.6 in the NA and that makes a big difference. I don't really want to turbo it, I am just thinking about rebuilding a spare engine with lighter pistons and crank and some head and breathing help so it revs cleanly and urgently. The other option of course is to just get one of these when I can afford/justify it. Could you comment on how the engine behaves in this new version? Cheers John
The refinement of this engine was fantastic in commuting situations, but at the top, it buzzes cheerfully. I couldn’t really tell a difference with ND1 and ND2 except for the newer cars higher redline.
I love the new engine
Great video review. 👍 Location? 45k for a Miata is getting into BMW and Porsche territory. 🚗
All shot in the Bow Valley, Alberta!
TheDriveGuyde Awesome! I agree with your mid range MX-5 model recommendation.
A new Porsche for 40K ? No even close.
About 35 in U.S.loaded. Can run up to 37 with all the packages. Should be able to get 3 k off later this year.
Porsche is more. BMW at these prices are not driver's cars
dude your head is sticking out
Still love it. Eyes aren't looking directly into the top of the windscreen surround which is the important thing
Right now I'm happy to be "only" 5'11"
I sat in a Miata at the dealership and it felt as if they tailored the car around my shape :p
@@MozzaBurger88 hahaha that's the good part of being small im geting a 2006 miata i can't wait 😂
what does he say at 6:33? bassy fart? like a fart with some bass in it?
what does that mean?
“Accelerometer”? Is that what the accelerator is called in Canada? lol
❤ mazda mx 5 ❤
The GSP, George st Pierre
ridiculous Canadian pricing !!!!!! 2018 RF GT auto for $47150 CAD taxes included , just think about what u can buy on the slighty used market
Between the RF and fully loaded Megane RS 2018 with an electric sunroof for the same price (cca 34000 €), It would be a no-brainer for me.
Plus in the RF I'd replace the stock steering wheel, get some lowering springs, spacers,... RS is all set from the factory. Buy&drive.
Well you can wait for a few years and buy a used mx5 then. If you're looking at used market why even consider a new car?
That $ gets a decent mileage 05 or 06 carrera s around here
At that price I'd get a 1yo Stinger or something like that.
I'd be a lot more interested in the soft-top GS-P. Well below the 40k mark and with all the good sporty stuff.
Capitalism is a lot cheaper, correct.
Almost $40k for a fully loaded Miata kills it for me.
40k is a sweet s2000 with turbo
That's exactly why buying a fully loaded MX-5 doesn't really make sense. This car is best in base or mid trim. The GT makes absolutely no sense in this car, as it's heavier and much more expensive.
Wait 2 years and buy used . Will be cheap. Mazdas depreciate a lot. I bought my 2016 Club edition used , very cheap.
@@TheSQL-Lover no need to rub it in 😫
In Germany 29k $ lol
You ARE unsuited for THIS car at 6'-4". Sorry.
Your opinions WILL unavoidably(!) be colored by your comfort level, which is in no way optimal for you in THIS particular car. The Miata is sized for a certain percentage of the general population; they do not include people over 6', or at tops, no more than 6'-1".
Stick to evaluating cars you fit; there are plenty of them.
The MX-5 is accommodating to 6-footers, that’s why it’s great
@@maxlandireviews I'm 6'1" and have a NA Miata, I just fit in fine, but the ND model should be roomier than the NA so I don't see problems for someone 6'4" in that car.
Oi! Shorty.... Yes you VS. 6'3" here and well fitted for it. I suggest you look up The Goodies, UK TV the episode "apartheight" and know your place as someone of reduced stature...........
What bothers me about this guy is that he praises the Miata despite his eyes being dead even with the windshield surround. What qualifies this guy to do car reviews in the first place? He knows bugger all about cars and the history of sports cars, and he is not capable of critical thinking.
It's around 42,000 USD for the RF model here in my country, and that is if you pay in cash, if not it's going to be around 55k. F*ck my currency right?
are you filming in Edmonton?
The bow valley
I recognized Canmore at some point I believe :)
Filming throughout the bow Valley!
Who needs a reverse camera in a car this short from seat to rear anyways? LMAO
So true
I have fitted one and it is great much safer and it is fitted between the lights for the license plate
bryan do you have front cameras to be much safer on the blind spots over the bonnet/head lights too? Great for you but honestly useless. If you own it you know it, and don’t need those. But ok if you felt so :)
With the top up there is no rear quarter visibility. The cam helps A LOT. I know this because I own one.
@@johntechwriter That must because some people are not trained enough to park. You do not have a camera for the front bumper, neither sensors and parking is no issue. I drove it, top up, parked it nearly eyes closed because there are rear sensors. Honestly, I think the camera look ugly and is useless on a car like this. One of the easiest car to park in the world because you seat on the rear wheel. Let your brain do the visualization for you, there are two good mirrors or the side too :)
They could of went with that tombstone sticking out of the dash.. keep it more simple
Stop complaining about the space. This vehicle was not build for tall or fat guys.
To be fair he did say that.
But it IS perfect for petite Ladies.
That’s what f150 is for.
Yes
Try doing your videos without music next time.
The shitty soundtrack detracts from an otherwise nice review. The only music needed is the exhaust note.
Deal
1.5 is the best Nd
Accelerometer 😂
La RF est très jolie fermer ,ce qui est triste c'est que ce n'est pas une décapotable et pour moi uneMX-5 est une décapotable , je ne veux pas de targa comme corvette ,camaro ou trans-am , je veux une décapotable , il y a vraiment une très très grosse différence , si la RF était comme (j'ai déjà possédé ) la 2010 a toit rigide qui entrait complètement a l'arrière du siège , wow ca c'était vraiment super , le meilleur des deux monde , sauf qu'avec la RF ce n'est plus une décapotable et pour moi ce n'est pas intéressant ,mais ca prend toutes sortes de monde pour faire un monde et ca en prend pour tout les gout . Mais si vous me donner une RF ,le lendemain matin je la vend pour m'acheter une MX-5 décapotable :-) Bonne journée et tu fait du bon travail .
Yeah the car's nice but I can't get over its almost 2020! WTFFF
Every year is shorter than the last...
I hate all these stupid safety gadgets. Drive and be in control. That’s why I love my 1998 B version nothing but a airbag. Now looking due to restriction set by the green maffia in Europe for a before 2015 mx5.
Abarth 124 spider is best
I'm just gonna supercharge my 2018 Club then
One question and one statement; What is Therapizing, I don't own an Oxford/English dictionary. One other thing.. should mention the brake assist, when on a hill at a light, when you lift off of the brake to depress the accelerator, there's a second or 2 that keeps the brake in operation until the clutch is released.
I’ve just bought an ND2 and was not familiar with the brake assist feature. Thanks very much!
Like the car but won't buy. Can't even fit a set of golf clubs/ hockey bag in it
What power ?
Enough power to get you to 60 mph in the mid-fives and to break 150 mph (as shown on YpuTube).
more engine sounds!
The ND Miata is lighter; that's good. What may not be good is how Mazda got there. I was told by a spec Miata race mechanic that Mazda lightened up with the sheet metal and some of the fame bracing, especially the front end. He said that, in terms of strength, earlier Miata's are "tanks compared to the ND."
I wish one of these reviewers would look into this issue. Lighter is better, but not if you tweek the frame when you hit a pot hole.
Loving owner of a 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata.
Come on man. These are very solidly built cars, I don't think it's too much of a concern but honestly hitting potholes is one. Personally I don't recommend doing that in any vehicle
04 is a fantastic car too, glad you're enjoying it friend
@@sansfreedom1629 All I'm doing is reapeating a comment made by a guy who makes his living building and maintaining spec Miata's from NA's to NB's to NC's and the new ND's. He's in a better position than anybody to make comparisons.
@@ralphaverill2001 Mazda did patent a lighter sheet metal a few years ago but it has a higher tensile strength. I believe Toyota or Nissan started buying it off of Mazda. It's in an article someplace.
@@Machiave11i Thanks. I can dream about a new ND again. I'll see that mechanic at some point soon and talk to him about it.
I found an article in Road & Track
www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/news/a29928/the-japanese-produced-a-new-steel-to-make-cars-lighter-and-stronger/
I love this car and would sell my brz to get one but I'm too tall with the roof up :(
trakrekkid I know a guy who does bone reduction surgery for really cheap
How tall are you? I’m also looking at either one of these or the upcoming BRZ being unveiled any week now.
I’m 6 ft 2 and know the brz will be fine but really like the RF Miata as well.
Just sold my 5th gen SS 6spd Camaro which was fun for 9 years, but want a lighter more nimble vehicle!
Need to see if I fit in an RF, will have to go to the dealer and test eventually.
Still going to wait until the new BRZ/GR86 are fully unveiled this fall before I make any decisions however!
SERIOUSLY, THE RF-VERSION LOOKS SOOO UGLY.
EXACTLY THAT LONG FALLING REAR END SIDE LINE FROM ROOF TO REAR FENDERS
MAKE THE MX5 LOOK LIKE ITS GOT NO ASS OR SHOULDERS AT ALL - THATS THE HORRENDES PART OF THE RF.
THE ROADSTER OF THIS GENERATION IS THE WAY TO GO, EVEN IF ITS MORE NOISY INSIDE. ITS STILL ALL ABOUT THE LOOKS FOR ME AT LEAST.
A CAR CAN BE AS GOOD AS A 720S OR LAMBO PERFORMANTE DYNAMICALLY AND PERFORMANCE WISE, BUT IF IT DOESN'T LOOK SEXY ON THE OUTSIDE ITS A STRAIGHT LOSER FOR ME.
ALSO: WTF DO SO MANY REVIEWERS OF THE 2019 MX5 HANG THEM SELVES UP ON THE PLACEMENT OF THE TINY NEW REVERSE CAMERA ON THE REAR BUMPER ???
ITS SO SMALL I WOULD NEVER NOTICE IT IF ITS NO ONE POINTS IT OUT ???
AND EVEN WHEN I SEE IT, ITS SO SMALL I COULD NEVER CARE LESS.
SO WTF DO SO MANY CARTUBERS RANT ABOUT THAT NEARLY INVISIBLE TINY DETAIL ???
THAT IS SOO DUMB !!
THATS THE KIND OF CRAP THAT DISCREDITS A REVIEWER FOR ME IMMEDIATLY .
SIMPLY FOR THAT I CAN UNFORTUNATLY ONLY DOWN RATE THIS VIDEO.
SRRY
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$39 grand for a GT model with only 181 hp? hahaha SHIT.
8:01 the MX's rear end is further back behind the Mustang's.
I got a 2020 GT for 29k. not sure where you are getting 39k
Jimmy Smith Are you in Canada like this review is? Or in the USA?
Straightline hp is boring, cornering speed will last forever