Resisting Change Paid Off // 2024 MX-5 Miata ND3 Review
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- Опубліковано 23 тра 2024
- The new ND3 MX-5 Mazda Miata somehow got better by staying basically the same as it started off.
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That is a dang BEAST of a sway bar! 11 inches! Yes!
HUGE.......in the new model
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If 11 inches is small… 😳
I think that was a Freudian slip
For context these cars have always had tiny rear sway bars. They just don’t need anything more. And in fact some autoX and track guys run a huge front bar and no rear bar.
Four 10's! Historic moment.
I'm glad that Mazda have kept the car simple, it's keeping true to it's dna.
its one of the few cars i actually pay attention to the newer generations of, despite being in my 20s myself. sarah's completely right about the need for simplicity and the feeling that brings.
The Miata is a case study in doing things the right way. Never losing sight of the goal, even in an ever-fattening market. Every generation was an improvement over the last, and every generation has it's own distinct character. I have owned thirteen miatas over the last few decades - all generations and in a variety of states (turbo, supercharged, stock, itbs, etc) and enjoyed them as daily drivers, autocross, road course, and even drag cars - and they can do it all well. If you don't need more than two seats, and you don't need to haul your entire house around with you - the Miata is about the perfect automobile. I have been fortunate enough to own / drive a variety of fun cars (I worked in custom/hot-rod/race shops my entire professional life) and not matter what awesome vehicle I spent the day with - I was always thrilled to hop in my Miata. Hagerty has an excellent video on the creation of the Miata, and how it nearly didn't come into fruition. In the list of the greatest cars of all time - the Miata deserves a spot.
Mazda run by engineers with passion, not greed and layoffs for maximum quarterly profit for the 1%.
I agree - the Miata is an exceptional car. Currently I currently own a 7 year-old ND and previously had an NC with the power retractable harrdtop. A ton of fun, supremely reliable and very well made (in Hiroshima, I understand). Always brings a smile to my face.
@@herlegz6969 Yeah, thank Christ for MX-5.
True.
Finally, one of the companies was smart and sent a manual transmission car to review.
Sarah goes thru the gears in 4" heels better than most car reviewers. Primo!
I mean, men do tend to make better drivers...
@@tirdkat6104not always. this presenter seems better than most typical reviewers, who are already better drivers than average.
barefoot though... you can really feel the car!
That convertible top is a wonder. True KISS engineering.
As a German, I absolutely love the way you pronounce the words SCHport, SCHteel, ConSCHtructed, BilSCHtein....
Don't forget al-u-min-ium!
@@jfan4reva That's the Brit pronunciation isn't it?
@@devildog5354proper queens, oops kings English
@@devildog5354 yep. Pronunciation and spelling.
@@jfan4reva yes and there is no i after the n in aluminum
IT'S THE FOUR 10s THAT MADE THIS REVIEW SPECIAL 🎉🎉
I'm so glad this car exists. Thank you, Mazda.
I owned and loved a 2000 Miata Special Edition that I modded with racing coilovers, a header and exhaust, an intake, and "larger" 15-inch wheels and 205 rubber. As much as I loved that car, I sold it to buy a 2014 981 Boxster with a PDK. That was an amazing machine, but I missed my old Miata. I test drove a 2019 ND2 and instantly knew the Boxster needed to go. I bought a 2022 ND2 Grand Touring and have been in a state of automotive bliss ever since. Miata Is Always The Answer, especially if you're driving to the dentist for a root canal.
Same. I sold my ‘15 Cayman PDK to make room for a ‘24 ND3 Sport soft top and there’s nothing except the engine note that I miss about the Porsche lol
@floodtheinbox, install the Goodwin Racing RoadsterSport Race exhaust and you won’t even miss the Boxster 6 much. That exhaust is maybe $400, is super easy to install and weighs only 12lbs. With it, the little Skyactive makes absolutely glorious sounds!
All convertible tops should work like this one. Superb design.
Owned a Miata for 3 years as my commuter. It was absolutely fantastic and made driving too and from work my favorite part of the day.
Mazda and Toyota are the only car companies I believe truly understand what driving is about. I've had my 1.5l 2016 MX5 since 2019, and I'll probably have it for at least another 5 years, if not more.
I've always found the Toyotas I've driven to be utterly boring appliances, certainly not on par with Mazda's driving dynamics.
This is bull. I drove a couple of Mazda 3s and it was just a road lump like a Civic or a Corolla or (what's the Datsun one?)
I've driven a couple of Accords as well and one was a mess, the older 91 (stock, and less than a decade old when I drove it) was an absolute monster.
It depends entirely on the model, and the generation, and the target demographic. You really can not generalize.
@@creamwobbly Agreed. I like Toyotas... have owned a few... but, for roughly the last 20 years, that company has run by the accountants and it shows. Utterly reliable, but utterly BORING. Appliances. I mean... they basically badge-engineered a freaking BMW to be their flagship sports car in the "Supra" and did the same thing with Subaru for their affordable sports car in the FR-S/86! Shameful! We're finally starting to see some signs of the "old" Toyota building cars for people who have a passion for driving in the new GR Corolla, but that's still built on a very humble economy car platform. The Miata is built on a no-compromise platform that isn't shared with anything else they build - and that has been the case ever since the Miata debuted in 1989. So happy to see Mazda staying true to that original vision all these years later.
@@ZZZRaven65 I’d agree, while I think Toyota cars and trucks are supremely engineered and built, the majority of their cars have had the appeal of a washing machine. The new models are far better in terms of style and performance. Mazda has generally built cars with a great road presence. This MX-5 is a perfect example of what Mazda has always done.
Mazda and Porsche in my opinion are the two that give a damn about drivers. Both manufacturers encourage their owners to drive the cars on track and neither deny warranty claims automatically for driving their cars too hard.
So I'm watching a car review and i hear "my shoes aren't stupid, they're cute".
Don't change a thing!🙂
Lol
So glad to see the penguins helping out more on your videos. Sarah and penguins are a classic combination on the order of chocolate and peanut butter.
Anyone else think Sarah's hair is the best indicator of the braking performance??? Sarah, you should take these drivers' cars up Mt. Lemmon. Speaking of "Lemons", a metallic lemon wrap would solve the color selections ...
I have a 2021 Sport with 16” wheels and 205 Continental Contact tires. The thing sticks to the road like glue. Best bang for the buck car… And EVERY drive is fun!
I have all seasons because I like it to be not so sticky.
The Miata was magic when it was first introduced, and it still is.
I’m not sure why I keep watching Miata reviews (I got one of these recently!) but after watching like 20+ I have to say yours is by far the best! Hope you keep making these amazingly thorough reviews!
Try Savagegeese, they even have a documentary series.
Thanks Sarah: I'm 77 years old; your reviews and my 2016 MX5 , put a smile on my face every time.
Wow. Four 10s. Sarah likes.
Thank you for this funny, informative, to the point, and no bs review! I have watched a lot of reviews to kill the time while waiting for the delivery of my 2024 Mazda MX5 RF. This is definitely one of the best reviews I have seen.
Still remember back in '90 when these first came out. It was such a joy to have little roadsters back in big numbers.
Yeah what happened to the yellows and greens this car used to get?
Not only that, but the tan interior you can only get on a white or grey car. What about black and tan or blue and tan?
Debuted in 1989 ✅
@@mikea69vette65 yeah my recollection over 30 years is fuzzy 😊
@@bridgecross 🤣💪🏻
Yesterday I saw an old girl in a red MK1 Miata with popped up headlights on our German Autobahn! That was true style!
Spot on assessment of the ND Miata. I have loved Miatas since my wife owned one 20 years ago (NB model).
The 'on-paper' acceleration looks lackluster, but by the seat-of-the-pants, it feels remarkable. Every sensation is amplified in this car, and never fails to put a smile on your face.
In an era of modern heavy vehicles, Mazda proved them all wrong with a vehicle that weighs the same as the original did 30 years ago. Well done, and thank you Sarah.
I'm just impressed with how many technical words Sarah can string together in rapid succession like a lyrical rapmaster of car lingo...
Love the way your eyeballs pop out on the brake tests.. Classic!!
Great review! Awesome little piece of engineering. In today's world, I'm amazed that Mazda has not ruined it by now.
My wife and I bought a 1995 Miata in 1997 with have had a Camaro, a Corvette and a BMW 325 convertible at different times. The little Miata was the most fun to drive especially on winding back roads all without breaking the speed limits.
I am anxiously waiting to pickup my Snowflake white pearl 2024 Miata Club tomorrow morning! I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep at all tonight! Luckily I live in North Carolina and the Tail of the Dragon is just a couple hours drive away and will be a great place to take her out and give her the beans!!!
Everytime I see a new miata reviewed, I think: wow, looks like fun, I should buy one.
Yes. You should. :)
You should. Amazing car! Got the ND2 myself 🤩
You should… I do and yes they are fun
You definitely should; they're amazing :)
I've never seen any detail close to this about cars on Motor Week when I was a kid. Thank you!
It’s a shame that Mazda no longer offers this in British Racing Green with a tan interior. That’s a classic roadster color combo.
And the judge has spoken: 10's. Yeah.
I wholeheartedly agree that this is a dying breed. Drive one while you can!
It's great how they kept the design philosophy of the original after all this time. I owned a Yellow '92 I bought new when I was in my early twenties. It was my daily driver until 2018 and now my nephew owns it. He's into the 90's Japanese car scene and loves it. I wish they would make it with a beautiful retro 1960's style body.
Great review of a lovely old school car. Light weight, simple. Always wanted one, but too tall to fit comfortably.... You are 100 percent correct, a car like that will be ruined as an EV. Hopefully that won't be the future....
You could probably fit in 2gen of the twins. Nothing beat being in sub 3000 lbs RWD sports car! I have BRZ and 100% happy.
Unless you are above 6'5" (and with a higher torso) you can comfortably fit in the ND1/2/3 soft-top.
It’s awesome that Mazda has kept this little car around for so long, and they’ve kept it as a FUN car! I’d love to drive or own one someday!
After having my NC fo ten years, I now have this one. Next level driving. A massive thank you to Mazda for keeping it all real roadster. Simply no competition. Just quick. As we drive the right hand drive down here, I don’t hit the mouse thing in the console and the hand break is on the drivers side. 😂 really great review by the way.
I know wraps exist, but i would still love to see Mazda work their magic with a green from factory like on the old NB. At meetups its fun to occasionally see the 30th Anniversary orange, but ND's are a sea of red, black, and a blue that's often also black.
Paint to sample level is probably unreasonable, but if club models are already build to order it feels like only a benefit to offer (for another cost) a greatly expanded palette
It’s Friday morning and Sarah the Great has another in depth review for us! Thanks for putting so much work (and humor 😀) into these! Just the greatest 🙂♥️
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Her face absolutely lit UP giving it The Beans!!! lol Greatest car review, “…there’s no words that do justice for what it feels like to drive this car.” Sarah is truly awesome ❤
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@@tirdkat6104somebody’s on a roll🙄
This is why Mazda is so solid as a company, when they do make changes it really is to improve the cars just look at how perfect the new 30's are. The old adage if it ain't broken don't F with it
Her description of her driving experience is similar to my experience driving a Pontiac Fiero many years ago.
Your riding low to the ground... basically sitting on the floor.
It's like a street legal go-cart. Not a muscle car, but fast enough to keep up with traffic... and so fun to drive... especially... no... specifically... with the manual transmission.
I worked at a Mazda dealer and got to drive some of the NB's. They were sooo much fun. And yes, those shoes are cute!
My ND3 GT soft top manual is arriving in 2 weeks. Having owned a ND for a couple years and loved it, I can't wait to experience the updates this refresh brings. Most reviewers seem to agree that the steering feels better, but the new LSD is a bit less tail happy. In any case, no one can deny that the Miata is the most fun you can have behind the wheel, at a price middle class wage earners can actually afford. I've always regretted selling my first Miata, but this one is forever.
I will say, as an older driver who enjoys the creature comforts and tech features of modern cars, the GT is the only trim I'd choose for a Miata, especially since it doesn't add much weight or detract from the driving experience in any way.
I still like how every braking test is a surprise :D
MX5s brake very well, even from stock due to their light weight
trepidation - noun - "the look on Sarah's face just prior to the braking test."
iI'm getting mine in June and I can't wait to finally drive a Miata again.
A Miata is not fast (220 km/h - 140 m/h is not really fast) but it is damn quick.
and yes it's true, there's no other vehicle with more grins per kilometre
Had an ND2 Rf for last 5 years and i wouldn't swap it for anything except maybe a newer one. Great review for a great little car.
Sarah, your channel gets a 10, be it your incredible attention to detail on your builds, or the knowledge and depth of analysis you bring to new car reviews. I love ❤️ your work. Big fan here.
And I love this Miata! My friend has a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider (Graduate model), two liter naturally aspirated DOHC four cylinder with 3 pedals and an easy-folding soft top. It's amazing that a similar formula is still available new.
Love my ND best vehicle I’ve ever owned
Have you thought about a Miata as a future JDM project? I started driving with the original model as a Japanese import to the UK back in the early 00's, Bright red with Bomex bodykit, the works - best car I ever owned. Love to see you work your magic on one of these classics!
Great idea!
Our Fiat 124 is still running great at 95000 miles, but maybe we should get a MX5 before they stop making them as well. Great job as usual on the review. Still waiting on that PO box number to send you a thankyou for all your hard work.
I don’t have a P.O. Box, and have no plans to get one again, Sorry
I test drove one of these when they first came out with this generation, and I was pleasantly surprised at how quick it was, and how well balanced it was in the corners. A friend of mine was working at a dealership, so I was able to have a more....spirited test drive than usual. :D
I think this is the best Sarah score I have ever seen!!! Very Nice!!!
Great review. You covered all of the important aspects of this car in an entertaining way.
"...to have every single safety feature to take the responsibility of driving out of your hands" => I so much agree with you on this ! I fail to understand why people don't see that. Removing the responsibility of driving also removes the joy of doing it right !
Sarah, love your work, total respect. "An 11" rear sway bar"!! Bloody Imperial/Metric complications 😉❤️❤️
11 inch Sway bar. I love your measuring techniques is going to make any mad in your life. Very happy……. LMAO
LUV YA……
Sarah - one of your best reviews. Nice to see someone still building manuals in sports cars! And yes those shoes are cute!
Glad to see another car review from you. I definitely like this generation of Miata and agree completely on the 16 inch wheels. Great video.
Street legal go carts are fun. Love that top. Sign the penguin.
always a pleaser to have new video to sink my teeth in, thx Sarah😊
Been waiting for this review with you and your mechanical match! Love it, want one! Thank you 😘
Great that Mazda didn't feel the need to put 21" wheels on this. And no exotic brake calipers!
As an NA driver: i love mine to pieces, but when it falls into pieces im gonna buy an ND definatelly!
Same here
HIGH SCORE! I love this car
I was playing on the wife’s fear and saying I should buy her one. I got a no no, we live in Alaska. Really fun watching her talk about what is needed up hear. I’ve always liked the Miata!
I love my ND2 Club RF! Your feedback is on point and is my favorite vehicle I have owned. I installed coilovers and it is a beast on the twisties! Keep up the great work!
This car makes you smile so much it even has its own smile on its face 😂.
You should review every car made, the level of detail is fantastic.
I’ve had one of these and it’s everything you’ve just described, my wife loved driving it.
Love your show and the bolstering your amazing Sarah.
Can't wait to watch at 5pm tonight. That's my Sarah-hour.
I have a 2022 ND2 soft top GT and everything you say is 1000% correct. This car puts a smile on my face EVERY day. I LOVE THIS CAR! Only thing I dislike about it is the steering wheel is a bit narrow and hurts my hands over long distances, but there are lots of great aftermarket steering wheels available.
Look into the Kenstyle steering wheels or Cypher. Either one is custom fit and airbag compatible.
@@mikeb9569 Yup, the Cipher is the one I went with, from FlyinMiata.
Get yourself one of those one piece steering wheel covers. You know it kind of looks like tire. But covered with cool cloth that keeps your hands comfortable with thicken up the steering wheel and keeps your steering wheel from getting dirty and damaged from the sun. And all the ones that I've gotten never slipped they totally grip the steering wheel for Years.
It looks like it's smiling up front and frowning in the rear.
I really like those LED tails !
Thx Ms. Sarah !
Hey Sar’s…just a quick nod of appreciation 🤗….thanks for being your unapologetic (mostly) unique self in all your vlog’s…such a refreshing, uncontrived take with all things motoring for the technical/layperson…👏🏻👏🏻🥳 may you long continue in your little universe of things…
There are eight cars in my garage. Including a couple Italians and a new C8 Corvette. If it ever comes down from on high that 'Thou shalt have only one fun car', they would all go and I would keep my 10AE NB Miata. There is no better or more fun car to drive.
Maybe I will check out an ND but the Sapphire Mica on mine is hard to beat.
Loved the review Sarah!
8:00 nice. Love you driving this.
Thank you Sarah for the review. I've driven nothing but Miata since they came out. I presently own a stock NC and still love it!
Remembering when the Miata first came out, it was said to have the DNA of a Lotus. Yep. Always wanted one of these little beasties.
Great review! Nice reverence for Iconic cars... leave perfection alone... just keep making 'em!
In 1989 I was deciding between a manual RX-7 convertible and the then first year 1990 Miata. I went with the RX, partly because the dealer markups on the Miatas were out of control and would have cost more than the RX. I still have that RX-7 after 35 years and I love it (and the 8000 RPM redline rotary in the mountains is bliss), but the simple approach of the MX still draws my interest. Glad to see Mazda has stuck with what works.
Miata
Is
Always
The
Answer
After your review......I want one! I scheduled a test drive and want to experience one for myself! Thanks!
You'll love it! If it's too small for you, the series before this, the NC which I own, is a little roomier all around and still a blast to drive. They made a huge comeback as a favorite for track drivers racing on weekends! 😎🤘
Very refreshing to hear a recommendation to buy the base model of any vehicle!
Great review on Mazda, always quality editing too.
Merci encore pour tes vidéos très bien faites 🤗👏
Has there ever been a score higher than this?
Question: Why don't you buy a low milage 2016 Sport and restore and mod it?
Fun to restore, fun to paint/wrap, fun to mod, and fun to drive -- esp with the top down!
Nope
Mazda Miata...the OG of driving engagement and enthusiasm!
Awesome review Sarah.
I’ve owned an NC and now a 2023 ND. Fantastic review that is absolutely right on the mark. I was fortunate enough to drive a prototype in 1989!
With the exception of the Honda 2000, the Miata is still the best small sports car ever made. It is little things like a mechanical hand brake that shows how the designers think about real drivers. Earlier in May, I drove an Audi A3 sedan with stick (given an upgrade from a Fiesta or = class car) in Ireland. for 8 days. At times, on curvy roads and up/down grades it was fun with stick. It wasn't fun when stopped on a grade or in urban/small town traffic, as no hand brake, only the electric one that with stop-start, no 'hill holder' (my automatic CX-30 has one), it was a real PITA to drive at times. I don't normally drive stick and most of my driving stick was in RHD countries and cars with hand brakes.
I'd vote for the Lotus Elise. I did just take delivery of an RF Club, and it's been fun getting used to it. Geared ridiculously low, though.
I've owned 2 Miatas, really need another. They're so much fun and pure.
Also, hey Mazda, how about some actual fun colors. We've got red and 50 shades of dental office waiting room. You can do better.
I just bought one of these a month ago and I absolutely love it. I got the RF Club M6 and it's so fun.
Another fantastic review. I was anxious to go to Mazda’s website to see if it had rev matching in the manual transmission, until you answered that it does not. Most reviewers wouldn’t even know what that is. And all that while wearing 4” heels. Quite impressive, Sarah.
These are going to be future sought after collector cars.
No they aren't lmao not even close
Color pallette availability is fine, Soul Crystal Red is the only color a Mazda should be anyway
The driving impression you gave this vehicle is the same experience I have when I drive my Challenger scat pack widebody with a manual. I have a modified exhaust on it. Most of the time I have the radio turned down or off and just enjoy listening to the sounds and just enjoy the overall experience.
I have a 2020 MX5 that I wouldn't trade for any muscle car, but I am very envious of that great V8 snarl.
I love your opinion & the way your described it 😊 👍🏼 Great clip - Thank you 🙏🏼
@1:02 11 INCHES in diameter! Wooooooooo!
A great review Sarah. If I was shorter9(6' 3") and a lot younger, this would be by get around fun car for sure. Enjoyed you enjoying your time with it.
Big fan of these MX-5's. Cool review! Subbed!
The little roadster in the 2016 Club soft top form really is a dialed in driving joy ! ABS is the only drivers nanny in my car. At 2340 pounds its light weight makes it nimble in the corners & its still a quick car from a stop. Ordered a 2024 Club soft top in the same spec except the seats will now be Recaros instead of the cloth. It will be bitter sweet to see my ND1 Club go ! The new ND3 Club soft top now weighs around 2365.