For those who think it is too slow, just get it tuned. On the Mazda 3 forum there are guys with the same 2.0l skyactive engine and tuned it to output around 170-180HP at the wheels. The stock tune on the 2.0 is around 130-140 whp. I have a 2.5L with a tune and am around 190-200 whp. The stock tune is around 155-160 whp. The tune for a '16 MX-5 is around $600 for all the equipment i.e Tactrix cable and software. So with the tune you get a much faster car without sacrificing anything. My 2 cents.
Even though it doesn't come with backup camera, aftermarket kits which are pretty nice are available. I had one put in, set me back $650 with the camera integrated into the mirror. Great high resolution camera. See the folks at Cartoys. Also, Panasonic supposedly has a kit that will integrate the backup camera into the infotainment screen, but I haven't seen anything on internet yet about it.
Just because its small doesnt mean you have good visibility, with the roof up the view over your shoulder is severely limited, a backup camera would be a nice to have for sure.
People who need a backup camera for a car this small shouldn't be driving but they're federally mandatory sadly starting in 2018 I think so it'll come. Congrats on the new car! Looking forward to seeing how it treats you! Definitely one of the best cars on the market right now I wouldn't mind driving and owning, I don't have anything to prove.
+Kye Moser if you can't support automakers giving you value for you money instead of nickeling you for every feature that should be standard then ur an idiot, plz back up camera and auto sensing wipers should be a given not a fee for fuck sakes that is why you don't pay msrp sticker price it's call negotiating for what the car is really worth.
+Brandon Cross The cost of adding mandatory equipment drives the price up. Even if you do negotiate the price down, it'd still be higher than it was before the equipment was made mandatory. A camera on a car this small is ridiculous.
I just test drove this exact car earlier today; same color even. To say I was impressed is an understatement. VERY nimble but super compliant on less than stellar pavement. The only thing I didn't care for was the leather seats. It was 95 degrees today, and even with the air on high the seats never cooled off enough to stop my back from sweating. I've got to go back and test drive the Club.
I'm hoping to get my MX-5 soon as well. Its a great bargain; affordable, low insurance cost, great handling, reliable, and just plain fun. Its a very smart choice for anyone looking for a good sports car.
Great review! The guy told you everything 'average Joe' would want to know and didn't bother with a fancy studio, screen graphics or or off-putting music. Defo subscribing! (And want an MX-5 now!)
11:38 That's always been the Miata cupholder spot! Since the NA and NB locations were 100% in the way of shifting we all put our drinks behind our seats on either side of the back of the center console wedged between the seats and the wall of the shelf up there lol!
I heard that the power that goes to the wheels can go up to ~142whp from the dyno. Very similar to the mazdaspeed miata that had 178bhp which generates around that much power to the wheels too. So this naturally aspirated engine without a turbo can give that much power, reduce friction from the engine to the wheels, which is why it's really good.
+Ara J We feel that a smaller turbocharged engine would be a better fit in the Miata's engine bay. The larger 2.5 would be less rev happy and it won't sound as good as the smaller 2.0L. Hopefully, Mazda decides to bring a Speed version in the coming years.
+Damein Jomtup Jaywalter Throw on steel rims with winter tires and you will be surprised at how grippy and in control this car is in winter conditions. With proper throttle control, its quite easy to use the RWD to help steer your way around snowy corners, especially with the narrow tires that fit these wheels. They have much more bite. I personally have far more confidence in snowy and slippery conditions with RWD vehicles for these reasons. FWD cars are safer for people with little to no driving skill, but for someone that knows what they are doing behind the wheel, the RWD is the better performer in all conditions, aside from the obvious AWD of course. The thing about the MX5 is that even a novice driver could use this in winter, because the car does not have enough power to surprise the driver by breaking its wheels loose, making it far more forgiving under harder throttle applications and also easier to correct in the event it does break loose. Hope that helps. Search MX5 in snow, and I'm sure you'll find something either here or a forum.
I pick up my Sport model tomorrow or Tuesday. A white one. I chose the Sport as it doesn't have the TV on the dash, the rest of the package will be perfect on the twisty backroads of New Hampshire. The smaller wheels and tires will actually be more fun on the road, they'll allow the car to be more dynamic, move around a bit.
haha...I agree with all the cute comments but my neighbor has one of these with a fold down hardtop and it does look surprisingly sleek for such a short car. I actually never realized how short it was till I saw this video. Funny how neighborhoods are...I have a 911, neighbor next door and has z4, and now a Miata across the street. Nice car.
Great reviews! I recently started watching and all this information is exactly what I need for comparing sporty cars that I'm considering. Keep up the great work!
Great review (Thank you). I've seen your other car reviews and after seeing this one was glad because I was debating weather getting an used Miata i.e. NB/NC/ND vs a new 17 or 18 model. I chose the later (2018 Soft top, manual, GT) and am loving it. At first while car was coming in to dealership I thought I had made the wrong choice because the loaner automatic 2017 GT miata was driving so good! Lo and behold, I drove the MT one and wow, I think I made the right choice. Thanks again bud.
Yea , the manual transmission is so much better for driving. Light clutch / easy shift pattern make it easy for someone to learn to drive a manual transmission. The reviewers always say get the manual transmission !
+peter455sd Why would I cry? I don't own a miata and I probably never will. Its just funny going back and forth with so called alfa males who let the car they drive decide their life's fate.
+bikephil aww do you have insecurity issues? It is usually the case when a guy feels the need to reassure themselves by calling other people out....typical
I subscribed to your channel. I like the review on this car and others. They only review I wasn't crazy about was your review on the Mazda 6. It has more pep than just about all the other normally aspirated 4's in the family sedan class and I don't think you gave it enough credit for that. Good job on this review sir, thank you.
Great review Mr. Bey. Nice to see the MX-5 in a color other than Soul Red Metallic. Normally this is more of a weekend car, but with good mpg and ride compliance, why not a daily driver? As someone who's owned 3 Mazdas, including an RX-8, this is still on my wish list. I currently have a 2016 Mustang GT, but there's no substitute for light and nimble handling, and a nice 30 ft turning circle does wonders in narrow streets.
Excellent review Sofyan. Throughout the video, I was able to tell that you were incredibly satisfied with the purchase of your new Miata overall. When I also watched the live-stream of the vehicle being revealed last year, I even thought Mazda did an incredible job with how they designed the vehicle, from both the inside and outside, all around. In addition, congrats to you on the purchase of your new Miata and I hope that you'll be able to have some fun with it as well :) - Michael
Good review. I drove the club with Brembo and the BRZ back to back and liked this a lot more. Not because the Miata was any faster or better performing but it just felt more fun. Definitely a car measured with smiles more than HP/TQ.
Got my Sport Monday. What a cool little car! The last roadsters I had were Alfas, a 1959 and a 1973. The ND is an amazing leap forward. I look forward to some track days, I learned a lot about riding from taking a few Ducati track days. I am thinking there must be some aftermarket cat-back exhaust systems that would enhance the sound from the car, other than that it meets and exceeds my expectations. Lack of a back-up camera has not been an issue, the car is a toy compared to my Audi A6 wagon.
CONGRATULATIONS on the new ride. love it! I'm really impressed with this and the 3. Now.. bring us back the Rx7 or 9. or whatever they're going to call it. But bring it back.
loved your review, love this car. i'm thinking about taking the plunge, but i'm bothered by the relatively low residual value of Miatas. i'd have to drive it through Ohio winters, and if the ragtop issues in snow/salt are just too much of a hassle, selling it in a year or two would result in a big loss. i don't want it just as as "fair weather toy". maybe i need to move to SanDiego.
Great choice!! In Japan, the backup camera is an optional for the Roadster. It's plug and play so let me know if you really want it, I can arrange the parts for you.
I live in 4 season Illinois close by Chicago. I have a 2016 Club Soft Top as my daily driver. When the colder weather hits the winter tires Michelin X-Ice 3 go on it transforming the car into a really fun driving car in snow. Remember it has 50 / 50 weight balance front to back side to side. There are days in winter I ride with the top down & its heater cranks out the heat. Just keep the windows up ! A 303 Fabric Guard Treatment every year keeps the top in good shape. Also that 303 Kit comes with a convertible cleaner so every spray wash in the stall I use a brush with that cleaner. Looks brand new after 3.6 years of daily use. If the snow is over 6 inches I'll wait for the plows before I drive. Don't want to mess up the front splitter ( stock height car ).
Thanks for the review. I'm now looking for a used '16 model, which is a bit hard since the car just came out. I just can't stomach the off-the-lot depreciation, but I guess I can pay a bit extra for the first year-depreciation, which is always more than the years after. It's so rare and nothing looks quite like it, after all, having just come out, that's how I'd justify it.
If they release a retractable hardtop version I will insta-buy it. I'm considering buying the current soft-top, but the lack of a hardtop option is seriously damaging the spousal acceptance factor.
Dude I love the Miata! I consider it as more of a midlife crisis car for 50-something year old men than a girl's car and you're totally right about women preferring higher seating positions. I think the MINI is more suited to be a girl's car since it sits higher and it's front-wheel drive. When I move to Vancouver, BC I am going to be getting a Miata for my daily since they barely have any snow.
Nice review.., but you need to show the picture of the other cars you mention in your videos..., It's not instantly recognisable so..., show the picture in the corner or something.... I liked your choice of the car tho....
hi i've heard the steering is very light, can you give a comparison on how light it is? i've drove a honda civic 2010, would you say it's even lighter than the civic? thanks!
I really enjoy your reviews. Yours and Saabkyles reviews are the most in depth and well made on all of youtube imo. Just wanted to tell you I like your content :)
+MrGovenator1 A final ruling on it was issued in March of last year, but all vehicles under 10,000 pounds will be required to have rear visibility technology, including backup cameras, by May 2018. (www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/2014/NHTSA+Announces+Final+Rule+Requiring+Rear+Visibility+Technology) - Michael Land
I really like the angle you use to film the test drive portion of the video. Specifically the angle that captures the back of the headrests and the view through the windshield. What kind of set-up did you use to secure your camera equipment for this angle?
+Redline Reviews, about the cupholders, isn't there a cupholder by the passenger foot area next to the gearshift/brake lever? I've seen dealer pictures, and theres a cupholder there.
Congratulations on your new car bro! But idk I would rather get an old s2000 this Miata still looks girly for my taste but again I guess is personal opinion.. Enjoy your new ride!
Did you get a new muffler for your miata yet? I recently added the Goodwin Racing Roadster Sport muffler and it is a perfect sound. I added quite a few vids to my channel of the muffler. It frees up some power as well!
nice car. electric power steering of the new miata switches off when at high speed that's why you get a good precise handling and it switch on when you're back at low speed. cool
+Steven Lebbing I guess I'll find out! The car came with factory summer tires so I won't drive it when there's snow on the ground. What I'll probably do is get another set of wheels and use those as my all-season wheels and have another set for the summer. -Sofyan
I have a 2016 MX-5 Club Soft Top with the Brembo / BBS pkg. In Illinois by Chicago the winters can be brutal. I bought wheels with winter tires balanced delivered to my door from Tirerack.com. Thru 3 winters this car has been great to drive when the snow flies. An awesome car as long as the snow is under 6 inches ... if its deeper I'll wait for the plows to come. I think there was 1 day so far that happened. BTW I have Michelin X-Ice 3 winter tires on 16 inch rims to give extra sidewall for the potholes. Car is stock height.
Hi, Thanks for the great review! and since you are a reviewer and an owner of the new Miata, I want to ask you ... can this new Miata run on 19" wheels?? Can they be fit on it??
At 11:29 you mentioned the "stupid" location of the cup holders... and that they were removable.. You forgot to mention that they are also removable because the one nearest the driver side can be relocated to the front... on the right side of the center console... You will see a "slot" and it was designed to hold the cup-holder. So while in its current position it may be a bit awkward, they did think to have a slot up front so that you could move one over there in easy reach of the driver and the passenger.
For those who think it is too slow, just get it tuned. On the Mazda 3 forum there are guys with the same 2.0l skyactive engine and tuned it to output around 170-180HP at the wheels. The stock tune on the 2.0 is around 130-140 whp. I have a 2.5L with a tune and am around 190-200 whp. The stock tune is around 155-160 whp. The tune for a '16 MX-5 is around $600 for all the equipment i.e Tactrix cable and software. So with the tune you get a much faster car without sacrificing anything. My 2 cents.
This guy gets right to business when if comes to reviewing.
He is so annoying, he should do nails instead
A backup camera for a Miata is like having a life jacket for a kiddie pool
Even though it doesn't come with backup camera, aftermarket kits which are pretty nice are available. I had one put in, set me back $650 with the camera integrated into the mirror. Great high resolution camera. See the folks at Cartoys. Also, Panasonic supposedly has a kit that will integrate the backup camera into the infotainment screen, but I haven't seen anything on internet yet about it.
Just because its small doesnt mean you have good visibility, with the roof up the view over your shoulder is severely limited, a backup camera would be a nice to have for sure.
legit lol
People who need a backup camera for a car this small shouldn't be driving but they're federally mandatory sadly starting in 2018 I think so it'll come. Congrats on the new car! Looking forward to seeing how it treats you! Definitely one of the best cars on the market right now I wouldn't mind driving and owning, I don't have anything to prove.
It shouldn't be noticed as "sadly" back up cameras should have been standard years ago.
+Brandon Cross if you can't turn your head, you shouldn't be driving.
+Kye Moser if you can't support automakers giving you value for you money instead of nickeling you for every feature that should be standard then ur an idiot, plz back up camera and auto sensing wipers should be a given not a fee for fuck sakes that is why you don't pay msrp sticker price it's call negotiating for what the car is really worth.
You really think they don't work all that extra nanny garbage into the price of the car? Give me a car without all that any day. It's not necessary.
+Brandon Cross The cost of adding mandatory equipment drives the price up. Even if you do negotiate the price down, it'd still be higher than it was before the equipment was made mandatory. A camera on a car this small is ridiculous.
You’re my favorite reviewer... you always provide the best information. i also bought this Mazda model. Thank you for sharing your talent.
I just test drove this exact car earlier today; same color even. To say I was impressed is an understatement. VERY nimble but super compliant on less than stellar pavement. The only thing I didn't care for was the leather seats. It was 95 degrees today, and even with the air on high the seats never cooled off enough to stop my back from sweating. I've got to go back and test drive the Club.
i will take this over a brz/frs honestly. also, its crazy how cool they made the 2.0 skyactiv sound lol
Id prefer this over the twins as well.
And the top comes off on the Mx-5 too. That top is what really puts it in it's own league.
I'm hoping to get my MX-5 soon as well. Its a great bargain; affordable, low insurance cost, great handling, reliable, and just plain fun. Its a very smart choice for anyone looking for a good sports car.
Great review! The guy told you everything 'average Joe' would want to know and didn't bother with a fancy studio, screen graphics or or off-putting music. Defo subscribing! (And want an MX-5 now!)
Saw a white club version of the 2016 model the other day, and I just had to stop and admire it. Can not wait to purchase the 2017 rf version!
Congrats Sofyan. Long time fan here, I hope you enjoy your new car! It is going to be a huge change from the ILX (: Very nice!
I just drove my uncles 1999 mx-5 and it was the most fun I’ve ever had behind the wheel of a car!
A stunning car and great detailed review. Look forward to longterm update.
I thought only mine ticks so bad, seems normal!! Glad you took this engine bay video side to side.
Loving my ceramic white RF GT.
Just picked my club version up today! So much fun...Love it!
11:38 That's always been the Miata cupholder spot! Since the NA and NB locations were 100% in the way of shifting we all put our drinks behind our seats on either side of the back of the center console wedged between the seats and the wall of the shelf up there lol!
I heard that the power that goes to the wheels can go up to ~142whp from the dyno. Very similar to the mazdaspeed miata that had 178bhp which generates around that much power to the wheels too. So this naturally aspirated engine without a turbo can give that much power, reduce friction from the engine to the wheels, which is why it's really good.
I wish they put their 2.5 skyactiv engine in it or something near 200 hp , that would be amazing
***** the 2.5 liter is like 50 pounds heavier -__- or a 1.5 turbocharge for like 180 hp
+Ara J We feel that a smaller turbocharged engine would be a better fit in the Miata's engine bay. The larger 2.5 would be less rev happy and it won't sound as good as the smaller 2.0L. Hopefully, Mazda decides to bring a Speed version in the coming years.
***** terrible ...RWD are not good nor safe in snow , especially with summer performance tires
Amazing would be you getting the point of a Miata after 25 years.
+Damein Jomtup Jaywalter Throw on steel rims with winter tires and you will be surprised at how grippy and in control this car is in winter conditions. With proper throttle control, its quite easy to use the RWD to help steer your way around snowy corners, especially with the narrow tires that fit these wheels. They have much more bite. I personally have far more confidence in snowy and slippery conditions with RWD vehicles for these reasons. FWD cars are safer for people with little to no driving skill, but for someone that knows what they are doing behind the wheel, the RWD is the better performer in all conditions, aside from the obvious AWD of course. The thing about the MX5 is that even a novice driver could use this in winter, because the car does not have enough power to surprise the driver by breaking its wheels loose, making it far more forgiving under harder throttle applications and also easier to correct in the event it does break loose. Hope that helps. Search MX5 in snow, and I'm sure you'll find something either here or a forum.
I pick up my Sport model tomorrow or Tuesday. A white one. I chose the Sport as it doesn't have the TV on the dash, the rest of the package will be perfect on the twisty backroads of New Hampshire. The smaller wheels and tires will actually be more fun on the road, they'll allow the car to be more dynamic, move around a bit.
dude, you know your stuff. love the review
haha...I agree with all the cute comments but my neighbor has one of these with a fold down hardtop and it does look surprisingly sleek for such a short car. I actually never realized how short it was till I saw this video. Funny how neighborhoods are...I have a 911, neighbor next door and has z4, and now a Miata across the street. Nice car.
Damn this car looks good! I want one!
Looking forward to the hardtop version of this car. Soft top just not my thing.
+oldtwins RF would satisfy your requirement.
+Stark And looks better in my opinion.
I love it! Congratulations on your new car.
Great reviews! I recently started watching and all this information is exactly what I need for comparing sporty cars that I'm considering. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations on your new miata Sofyan! Keep on doing awesome videos!
Great review (Thank you). I've seen your other car reviews and after seeing this one was glad because I was debating weather getting an used Miata i.e. NB/NC/ND vs a new 17 or 18 model. I chose the later (2018 Soft top, manual, GT) and am loving it. At first while car was coming in to dealership I thought I had made the wrong choice because the loaner automatic 2017 GT miata was driving so good! Lo and behold, I drove the MT one and wow, I think I made the right choice. Thanks again bud.
Yea , the manual transmission is so much better for driving. Light clutch / easy shift pattern make it easy for someone to learn to drive a manual transmission. The reviewers always say get the manual transmission !
Jeeps, Camaros, and Mustangs are chick cars. I rarely see guys driving them.
+Turbo4Life1217 Yes,alpha males drive Miatas hahahahahahahaha........
+peter455sd You're not funny at all.
Please don't cry,it was just a spirited comment....
+peter455sd Why would I cry? I don't own a miata and I probably never will. Its just funny going back and forth with so called alfa males who let the car they drive decide their life's fate.
+bikephil aww do you have insecurity issues? It is usually the case when a guy feels the need to reassure themselves by calling other people out....typical
Great review! It's because of your review that I ended up getting one.
Please do an update on your miata ownership
+Stack Silverson Soon! We're just waiting for the weather in DC to get a bit warmer :)
+Redline Reviews any updates anytime soon
+Redline Reviews which part of DC do you live? I live in Rockville 😃
mee too! I live in Rockville and travel to dc along river road for work and I recognise where he drives in most of his videos
The Future
This looks way better than the previous generation!
I subscribed to your channel. I like the review on this car and others. They only review I wasn't crazy about was your review on the Mazda 6. It has more pep than just about all the other normally aspirated 4's in the family sedan class and I don't think you gave it enough credit for that. Good job on this review sir, thank you.
THANK YOU for telling me where the 12V plug is! When I test drove it the dealer didn't even know..
God... This thing is a beauty. I wish i can own one.
Extremely informative packed with useful information. Thankyou for posting.
I have a 2015 Mazda 3 and would love to upgrade and love that color.
same here. I'd want it in red though lol
I saw you and your car at Katie's C&C last Saturday. The car looks sharp
+Ehdee Reotutar I try to go a couple times a month, say hello next time!
-Sofyan
watched your review on Mazda 3, went out bought one home, now I feel like i'm going to do the same, soon. Damn!
Great review Mr. Bey. Nice to see the MX-5 in a color other than Soul Red Metallic. Normally this is more of a weekend car, but with good mpg and ride compliance, why not a daily driver? As someone who's owned 3 Mazdas, including an RX-8, this is still on my wish list. I currently have a 2016 Mustang GT, but there's no substitute for light and nimble handling, and a nice 30 ft turning circle does wonders in narrow streets.
Great review, you're excellent on camera! Keep up the good work!
That glove box is the perfect place for a flux capacitor.
lol
But It Doesn't Have A Completely Encased Steel Cage, To Deal With The Flux Dispersal.
Wow congrats on the purchase Sofyan! Hopefully more of us will join you one day :)
ngl that lil tire squeal gave me a lil thrill
Excellent review Sofyan. Throughout the video, I was able to tell that you were incredibly satisfied with the purchase of your new Miata overall. When I also watched the live-stream of the vehicle being revealed last year, I even thought Mazda did an incredible job with how they designed the vehicle, from both the inside and outside, all around.
In addition, congrats to you on the purchase of your new Miata and I hope that you'll be able to have some fun with it as well :)
- Michael
Good review. I drove the club with Brembo and the BRZ back to back and liked this a lot more. Not because the Miata was any faster or better performing but it just felt more fun. Definitely a car measured with smiles more than HP/TQ.
Got my Sport Monday. What a cool little car! The last roadsters I had were Alfas, a 1959 and a 1973. The ND is an amazing leap forward. I look forward to some track days, I learned a lot about riding from taking a few Ducati track days.
I am thinking there must be some aftermarket cat-back exhaust systems that would enhance the sound from the car, other than that it meets and exceeds my expectations. Lack of a back-up camera has not been an issue, the car is a toy compared to my Audi A6 wagon.
CONGRATULATIONS on the new ride. love it! I'm really impressed with this and the 3. Now.. bring us back the Rx7 or 9. or whatever they're going to call it. But bring it back.
This car looks best in white.
loved your review, love this car. i'm thinking about taking the plunge, but i'm bothered by the relatively low residual value of Miatas. i'd have to drive it through Ohio winters, and if the ragtop issues in snow/salt are just too much of a hassle, selling it in a year or two would result in a big loss. i don't want it just as as "fair weather toy". maybe i need to move to SanDiego.
Great choice!!
In Japan, the backup camera is an optional for the Roadster. It's plug and play so let me know if you really want it, I can arrange the parts for you.
So much fun that it skids in the 2nd gear, i hired it for my birthday. Sick car.
You put more love into this car than the Subaru BRZ you made in your last video. I think you were about to fall asleep in that vid.
Are you ever going to review a new generation 2015-2016 WRX?
The best reviewer out there.
Congrats, Soyfan, beautiful car, you look great behind the wheel.
Finally the review is out!
im getting this car in 2 months! Great review!
Can't wait to test drive one. Here in Vancouver BC we still don't have them available yet.
If I didn't live in snowy/cold/miserable Philadelphia, I would definitely get this car!
I live in 4 season Illinois close by Chicago. I have a 2016 Club Soft Top as my daily driver. When the colder weather hits the winter tires Michelin X-Ice 3 go on it transforming the car into a really fun driving car in snow. Remember it has 50 / 50 weight balance front to back side to side. There are days in winter I ride with the top down & its heater cranks out the heat. Just keep the windows up ! A 303 Fabric Guard Treatment every year keeps the top in good shape. Also that 303 Kit comes with a convertible cleaner so every spray wash in the stall I use a brush with that cleaner. Looks brand new after 3.6 years of daily use. If the snow is over 6 inches I'll wait for the plows before I drive. Don't want to mess up the front splitter ( stock height car ).
Congrats on the car and hope to see more of it
Very nice review. Detailed and helpful. Keep up the reviews!
Thanks for the review. I'm now looking for a used '16 model, which is a bit hard since the car just came out. I just can't stomach the off-the-lot depreciation, but I guess I can pay a bit extra for the first year-depreciation, which is always more than the years after. It's so rare and nothing looks quite like it, after all, having just come out, that's how I'd justify it.
If they release a retractable hardtop version I will insta-buy it. I'm considering buying the current soft-top, but the lack of a hardtop option is seriously damaging the spousal acceptance factor.
This car should not be equipped with a hard top. It would encroach on the trunk and add weight. If you want a hard top, go buy an SLK.
+Joseph Jones (JRJ) once you drive the ND you wont ant it. See my comments above
Congrats on your purchase !
At first, I thought you focused too much on the creature comforts of the car but still, good review!
Love yours reviews! Keep the good work.
Great review. Very impressed with this new Miata. Bare in mind though this is the GT, it's $30k. There's a lot of options at this price point.
Great car, but here in Florida we have no curvy roads. All SUV's and pickup trucks here.
I got to take a look at the 2016 miata and needless to say I am getting it as soon as I can
Looking under that hood is interesting-- the engine is set so far back it's practically mid-engined. No wonder the weight distribution is so good.
Dude I love the Miata! I consider it as more of a midlife crisis car for 50-something year old men than a girl's car and you're totally right about women preferring higher seating positions. I think the MINI is more suited to be a girl's car since it sits higher and it's front-wheel drive. When I move to Vancouver, BC I am going to be getting a Miata for my daily since they barely have any snow.
Thanks for the info. Its 2021 and I'm looking at buying a 2016 mx5 gt. And I really think I'm going to pick it up
Nice Review Of 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 😁
Nice review.., but you need to show the picture of the other cars you mention in your videos..., It's not instantly recognisable so..., show the picture in the corner or something....
I liked your choice of the car tho....
Great video
congrats on the new car....great choice!
can you PLEASEEE do a review on the new cx-9!? I'm dying for your in-depth review!
congratulation for your new car !!! enjoy
That's a happy Miata.
enjoy your shows.
hi i've heard the steering is very light, can you give a comparison on how light it is? i've drove a honda civic 2010, would you say it's even lighter than the civic? thanks!
I'm not sure if you checked at the back of your seat, but there's a hidden glove compartment there. Maybe from both seats?
Correct 2 bins behind each seat closed by a pop off plastic cover. Good for tool kits to fit in there.
This version of the miata looks like an angry stingray from the front lol
I really enjoy your reviews. Yours and Saabkyles reviews are the most in depth and well made on all of youtube imo. Just wanted to tell you I like your content :)
Yes, you are correct. It is my dream job, man.
Missing a back up camera? I thought all manufacturers were required to make back up cameras standard in the 2016 model year cars.
+MrGovenator1 For a vehicle that size, it's unnecessary to have one equipped because it's very easy to see in and out of it.
- Michael Land
Nexccelerator I thought it was made law though?
+MrGovenator1 A final ruling on it was issued in March of last year, but all vehicles under 10,000 pounds will be required to have rear visibility technology, including backup cameras, by May 2018.
(www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/2014/NHTSA+Announces+Final+Rule+Requiring+Rear+Visibility+Technology)
- Michael Land
Nexccelerator Ah okay, by 2018. I thought it started with the 2016 model year.
+Nexccelerator sweet, more nanny state laws.
I really like the angle you use to film the test drive portion of the video. Specifically the angle that captures the back of the headrests and the view through the windshield. What kind of set-up did you use to secure your camera equipment for this angle?
+Redline Reviews, about the cupholders, isn't there a cupholder by the passenger foot area next to the gearshift/brake lever? I've seen dealer pictures, and theres a cupholder there.
Congratulations on your new car bro! But idk I would rather get an old s2000 this Miata still looks girly for my taste but again I guess is personal opinion.. Enjoy your new ride!
Did you get a new muffler for your miata yet? I recently added the Goodwin Racing Roadster Sport muffler and it is a perfect sound. I added quite a few vids to my channel of the muffler. It frees up some power as well!
beautiful design
nice car. electric power steering of the new miata switches off when at high speed that's why you get a good precise handling and it switch on when you're back at low speed. cool
So i have one question how do you think that this car will do in the winter time?
+Steven Lebbing I guess I'll find out! The car came with factory summer tires so I won't drive it when there's snow on the ground. What I'll probably do is get another set of wheels and use those as my all-season wheels and have another set for the summer.
-Sofyan
+Redline Reviews So cool, glad you got it! And thumbs up for saying screw the stereotypes that come with the car, who cares what people think, lol
+Steven Lebbing buy snow tires and learn how to drive a rwd car, Problem solved.
I have a 2016 MX-5 Club Soft Top with the Brembo / BBS pkg. In Illinois by Chicago the winters can be brutal. I bought wheels with winter tires balanced delivered to my door from Tirerack.com. Thru 3 winters this car has been great to drive when the snow flies. An awesome car as long as the snow is under 6 inches ... if its deeper I'll wait for the plows to come. I think there was 1 day so far that happened. BTW I have Michelin X-Ice 3 winter tires on 16 inch rims to give extra sidewall for the potholes. Car is stock height.
Nice whip
Hi, Thanks for the great review! and since you are a reviewer and an owner of the new Miata, I want to ask you ... can this new Miata run on 19" wheels?? Can they be fit on it??
back up camera is coming, my miata (coming in april) will have it ^^
Great review, thanks!
Are all of the 2016 manual transmission prone to issues? Or batch issue? Or non lsd vs lsd
Should buyers only consider 2017 and up?
At 11:29 you mentioned the "stupid" location of the cup holders... and that they were removable.. You forgot to mention that they are also removable because the one nearest the driver side can be relocated to the front... on the right side of the center console... You will see a "slot" and it was designed to hold the cup-holder. So while in its current position it may be a bit awkward, they did think to have a slot up front so that you could move one over there in easy reach of the driver and the passenger.
Very informative. Fantastic review. Thank you.