My first Miata was a 1991 in 1991. My 4th Miata was a 2001 in 2012. I can only imagine how great these cars are in 2023. Unfortunately my body cannot deal with low to the ground vehicles. I got my first speeding ticket on a red Miata. I’ve also owned many British and German sports cars but the Miata never let me down!
I've had my 2023 MX-5 RF GT for 15 days so far. Drove it to my shop today, about a 17 mile highway drive, and was shocked when I pulled into my driveway. The MPG average was 39.2! Wow!
The RF looks better with the top up, but the soft top looks better with the top down and it's a better experience overall, in my opinion...no wind buffeting, far better visibility, much simpler/quicker top operation, lower cost... so I would always choose the soft top. As far as GT or Club, I think the Club looks better (with the $4500 performance package) and I love the Recaro seats, but the GT has quite a few 'luxury' features that you don't get on the Club. I will probably buy a ND3 GT soft top manual, with aftermarket coilovers, anti-sway bars and exhaust, which should still cost less than a loaded Club.
Enjoyable review. Touched on all the major and minor points. It was good to see both models side by side. Leaning toward the RF GT because at age 74, the softer ride is more desirable. You mentioned that the wind buffeting above 65 MPH. I have no plans to spend too much time on the interstates above 65 and prefer quieter back roads anyhow. I like the RF option for security and quietness with the roof closed. Thanks for the review.
@Gregory - I just got a ‘23 Club RF in Deep Blue Mica at the end of April. Lucky for me, my local dealer had one in stock when I decided I wanted to get one. You’re gonna love it!
I just picked up a '22 soft top GT manual in snowflake white with the terracotta interior about 3 weeks ago. I LOVE it soooooooo much! I'm coming form a '12 Fiat 500 Abarth which I also loved. The only thing I'm not liking so far is the stereo. I can't get it work like I expect. It connects to Carplay wirelessly automatically when I get in, but not the "phone". However, in order to get to carplay I have to go through the APP menu and select "show carplay". I don't get the icon in the corner of the screen. Also if I want to use the Communication mode for the phone, I have to go through the menu every time, select, and reconnect to my phone which "ends this carplay" session. It won't do it automatically. I've tried removing the phone and adding it back in multiple times. The only thing I haven't tried is resetting the whole system. But I'm nervous I'll lose my satalite radio if I do that.
Sorry you're having the issues! I know you can reset the Sirius XM which will pull down the license for your radio. But, I might talk to your dealer on this one.
Salut , J'ai bien aimer ton comte rendue sur la décapotable et sur la RF , Pour moi j'aime bcp plus la décapotable ,j'ai eux une 2010 a toit rigide et vraiment j'ai adoré et si la RF était comme les modèle NC avec le toit rigide qui entre complètement dans la partie arrière de l'auto C'est sur que je me serait acheter une RF mais un modèles targua ne m'intéresse pas du tout , pour moi une MX-5 c'est une décapotable ,mais soit assuré que je respect le choix de chacun et honnêtement fermer la RF elle est tout simplement génial ,une véritable beauté et je te remercie pour ton honnêteté surtout quand tu explique que le toit ouvert du RF tu te mets des bouchons d'oreilles et il y en a bcp qui font comme toi ,mais tu est le seul qui la dit , donc encore bravo pour faire une comparaison honnête. Et pour finir ,moi j'ai pris une transmission automatique , même si j'adore la transmission manuel , car j'ai un spondilolisthesie et il y aurais des jours que je pourrais et d'autres non donc .... et mon cousin lui c'est fait opéré dans l'épaule droit ,donc il aurait vraiment de gros problèmes a changer les vitesse et je suis content que tu n'a pas dénigré (comme bcp le font) ceux qui prenne la transmission automatique , donc merci encore pour ce bon vidéo que j'ai apprécié .
Beautiful car. And well built. But the engine is a disappointment. No torque at all. Type r, vw gti, Mercedes have 2.0L with about 250-300 hp. S2000 had 240 hp 20 years ago. Sold my 2020 BBR CLUB. Mazda wants to go upscale, Needs a real engine to compete with these other cars
Complete nonsense. Not every sports car needs to be a torque monster. In fact, the purest classic sports cars of the old days were always about revs, not torque. It's a totally difference kind of driving that I actually prefer.
My first Miata was a 1991 in 1991. My 4th Miata was a 2001 in 2012. I can only imagine how great these cars are in 2023. Unfortunately my body cannot deal with low to the ground vehicles. I got my first speeding ticket on a red Miata. I’ve also owned many British and German sports cars but the Miata never let me down!
Nice!
Great vid thanks for taking the time to share it. Good to go side by side with the soft top vs RF.
Thank you for being honest about wind buffeting. Thanks for showing difference in cubby sizes.
I've had my 2023 MX-5 RF GT for 15 days so far. Drove it to my shop today, about a 17 mile highway drive, and was shocked when I pulled into my driveway. The MPG average was 39.2! Wow!
I just bought a 2023 GT. Thanks for posting this. Good video!
The ND MX5 was designed 10 years ago , however it’s NOT A COMMON CAR . it’s still fresh and people still wonder what it is . ❤
The RF looks better with the top up, but the soft top looks better with the top down and it's a better experience overall, in my opinion...no wind buffeting, far better visibility, much simpler/quicker top operation, lower cost... so I would always choose the soft top. As far as GT or Club, I think the Club looks better (with the $4500 performance package) and I love the Recaro seats, but the GT has quite a few 'luxury' features that you don't get on the Club. I will probably buy a ND3 GT soft top manual, with aftermarket coilovers, anti-sway bars and exhaust, which should still cost less than a loaded Club.
When I see video's like these It makes me so happy I have an UK passport.
Well done sir! Great side by side comparison and overview. Thx
Enjoyable review. Touched on all the major and minor points. It was good to see both models side by side. Leaning toward the RF GT because at age 74, the softer ride is more desirable. You mentioned that the wind buffeting above 65 MPH. I have no plans to spend too much time on the interstates above 65 and prefer quieter back roads anyhow. I like the RF option for security and quietness with the roof closed. Thanks for the review.
Awesome video thank you so much for your honesty and I can tell you still love you 2019! Some day I'm gonna have one!
Very nice video. You covered everything. I live in New Jersey. In April I ordered the Club model. 6 speed MT in deep blue mica. 💙 I cannot wait!!!
The Deep Blue Mica looks awesome!
@Gregory - I just got a ‘23 Club RF in Deep Blue Mica at the end of April. Lucky for me, my local dealer had one in stock when I decided I wanted to get one.
You’re gonna love it!
Just got my RF with the BBR package(without the appearance package here in Europe). It's a stunner!
Great video. Thank you!
I love the look of the RF. But, the wind buffeting would drive me crazy.
You’re car is beautiful ;
I just picked up a '22 soft top GT manual in snowflake white with the terracotta interior about 3 weeks ago. I LOVE it soooooooo much! I'm coming form a '12 Fiat 500 Abarth which I also loved. The only thing I'm not liking so far is the stereo. I can't get it work like I expect. It connects to Carplay wirelessly automatically when I get in, but not the "phone". However, in order to get to carplay I have to go through the APP menu and select "show carplay". I don't get the icon in the corner of the screen. Also if I want to use the Communication mode for the phone, I have to go through the menu every time, select, and reconnect to my phone which "ends this carplay" session. It won't do it automatically.
I've tried removing the phone and adding it back in multiple times. The only thing I haven't tried is resetting the whole system. But I'm nervous I'll lose my satalite radio if I do that.
Sorry you're having the issues! I know you can reset the Sirius XM which will pull down the license for your radio. But, I might talk to your dealer on this one.
Salut , J'ai bien aimer ton comte rendue sur la décapotable et sur la RF , Pour moi j'aime bcp plus la décapotable ,j'ai eux une 2010 a toit rigide et vraiment j'ai adoré et si la RF était comme les modèle NC avec le toit rigide qui entre complètement dans la partie arrière de l'auto C'est sur que je me serait acheter une RF mais un modèles targua ne m'intéresse pas du tout , pour moi une MX-5 c'est une décapotable ,mais soit assuré que je respect le choix de chacun et honnêtement fermer la RF elle est tout simplement génial ,une véritable beauté et je te remercie pour ton honnêteté surtout quand tu explique que le toit ouvert du RF tu te mets des bouchons d'oreilles et il y en a bcp qui font comme toi ,mais tu est le seul qui la dit , donc encore bravo pour faire une comparaison honnête. Et pour finir ,moi j'ai pris une transmission automatique , même si j'adore la transmission manuel , car j'ai un spondilolisthesie et il y aurais des jours que je pourrais et d'autres non donc .... et mon cousin lui c'est fait opéré dans l'épaule droit ,donc il aurait vraiment de gros problèmes a changer les vitesse et je suis content que tu n'a pas dénigré (comme bcp le font) ceux qui prenne la transmission automatique , donc merci encore pour ce bon vidéo que j'ai apprécié .
4 things they should keep:
1. Light weight
2. Good handling
3. Manual transmission
4. Convertible body style.
The bulge on the passenger side is the bose sub! :)
Hey buddy have you heard anything about the 2024 ? Is it the same body style?
Rumor is a new front and rear bumper styling
Hello, I wanted to ask what oil you use in Mazda, 0w20 or 5w30, and whether it is Mazda oil or another one?
Do you have oil loss?
I use Royal Purple 0w20 and have no oil loss. If I tracked it more, I might go with 5w30.
@@Killobyte Thank you :) Regards
Beautiful car. And well built. But the engine is a disappointment. No torque at all. Type r, vw gti, Mercedes have 2.0L with about 250-300 hp. S2000 had 240 hp 20 years ago. Sold my 2020 BBR CLUB. Mazda wants to go upscale, Needs a real engine to compete with these other cars
Complete nonsense. Not every sports car needs to be a torque monster. In fact, the purest classic sports cars of the old days were always about revs, not torque. It's a totally difference kind of driving that I actually prefer.
Mazda weighs 2300 lbs. That is important when you talk about hp and torque.