Proof You Can't Ruin This Car // 2019 MX5 Miata RF Review

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  • Опубліковано 25 чер 2019
  • My review of the ND2 generation MX5 Miata RF Grand Touring. Is this car still just as good with a 6 speed auto?
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  • @Rkw7225
    @Rkw7225 5 років тому +113

    Remembering when this model first came out in 1989, the auto press had a cargasm. Here was a roadster that captured the charm and fun of the old European roadsters from the days of old but with reliable Japanese mechanicals and modern tech. In the old days, you could not drive a classic roadster 50 miles without spare parts, a rosary bead and a prayer book. The miata was the car that saved the open roadster from near extinction.

    • @johntechwriter
      @johntechwriter 4 роки тому +14

      Yes and 30 years later the Miata continues to be the only affordable roadster. (The Fiat version doesn’t count.) To put it another way, without Mazda, there would be no modern affordable roadster.

    • @D-AVGGamer
      @D-AVGGamer 4 роки тому +5

      Well the British hated it. They thought it was a ugly Japanese initiation of their British roadster. Google the top gear reactions to the car, it does not age well lol

    • @matthiasschuster9505
      @matthiasschuster9505 3 роки тому

      @@johntechwriter Some would say S2000, the mentioned MR2 and second hand Z3 and Z4 and probably the TT.

    • @grisa12345
      @grisa12345 3 роки тому +4

      @@matthiasschuster9505 Only Z4 and TT are available today and they are not comparable. Neither offers a manual transmission.

    • @feralmale1517
      @feralmale1517 Рік тому

      Thats funny, I have a BMW Z4 with almost 200,000 miles on it. Daily driver. M54B30

  • @ChrisNole_
    @ChrisNole_ 3 роки тому +30

    I lost it at "Hi, I'm Scotty Kilmer's daughter" 😂🤣😂

  • @bobbeck5468
    @bobbeck5468 5 років тому +46

    My chiropractor recommended this car for my back. Now he keeps pestering me to borrow it.

  • @Tones-he3cj
    @Tones-he3cj 5 років тому +14

    This is the exact color I bought on my 2019 MX-5 RF Eternal Blue. I cannot fault anything on it. Before I bought it I did my research and every person that reviewed it said "This Car puts a SMILE on your Face". I'm still smiling.. :)

  • @jamesstancil3410
    @jamesstancil3410 3 роки тому +29

    Thanks, I just bought a 2020 after watching this!

  • @cmacd8879
    @cmacd8879 5 років тому +8

    Wow, kudos Sarah for a very fair and fun review of the admittedly less fun auto version - for those who just need an auto, this tells them what they need to know. And - no other reviewer that I have seen mentioned the more aggressive final drive....! Garage science indeed....

  • @davidlloyd1485
    @davidlloyd1485 3 роки тому +1

    Great antidote to car reviews. Cleaver, really enjoyed the refreshing take on this.... and I've researched a lots of reviews on this car!

  • @berticusmaximus8381
    @berticusmaximus8381 3 роки тому +23

    "This will be my last video ever now that I found out I have a daughter!" ~Scotty Kilmer

  • @hollowayar
    @hollowayar 5 років тому +1

    Great review and all the fun points that you so elegantly feature and demonstrate in your unique way just make them the best. Not a car for me but I feel know so much about it now. Keep up the fun and great reviews!

  • @markwng
    @markwng 4 роки тому +15

    The Auto in sport mode on tight twisty hilly roads is outstanding. As a daily driver its a very easy car to kick around..I doubt I would go back to a manual after owning this car..

    • @ValFinale
      @ValFinale 2 роки тому +1

      This is my dilemma. It’ll be my daily car and i drive on highways with traffic and not just twisty roads on the weekend so idk what to do. I don’t want the auto to sap all the fun

    • @markwng
      @markwng 2 роки тому +2

      @@ValFinale get a test drive in an auto 2.0 litre and try the sports switch out, it's impressive.

  • @jskaggs8188
    @jskaggs8188 5 років тому +4

    I recently found your channel. Your channel has become one of my favorites. Your highly entertaining and your car knowledge and enthusiasm so impressive. Keep up the good work.

  • @gunnergreg1867
    @gunnergreg1867 4 роки тому +6

    This is the first video I've seen of you and I'm already fan 😁👍

  • @josebrisenojr4385
    @josebrisenojr4385 5 років тому +39

    Its a mini Viper

  • @chrisnevergrowold330
    @chrisnevergrowold330 5 років тому +1

    Great review Sarah, I've always kinda wondered about the mx5, they remind me of a super small viper. What a super idea to take the auto through that big curvy section to see if it does what it should. You deserve all this success, cars+geek+smart+funny+pretty=great channel!

  • @hughsnyder891
    @hughsnyder891 5 років тому +1

    I always feel better after watching a Sarah video 😊

  • @blountman747
    @blountman747 5 років тому +2

    Your personality is phenomenal love your videos

  • @barcaleicleic7781
    @barcaleicleic7781 5 років тому

    Love the garage science with Sarah. You have the perfect voice for car specs. 👍 great vid btw

  • @GoatOffroad
    @GoatOffroad 5 років тому +111

    “So you’ll just basically be dehydrated...” (cute crooked smile)
    Perfectly awkward !!! ❤️

    • @AnimepimpYT
      @AnimepimpYT 5 років тому +3

      Hahaha I was laughing so hard

    • @BLITZY261
      @BLITZY261 4 роки тому +2

      Those heated seats would kill anybody with piles.

    • @matthiasschuster9505
      @matthiasschuster9505 3 роки тому +1

      Love that smile 😊

  • @quicknickdriver8510
    @quicknickdriver8510 5 років тому +1

    Always enjoy your reviews. Please don’t stop doing what you do in the way that you do it! Thanks for the seat adjustment section, I’m 186cm and like it low down and tipped back, so might have trouble fitting in. Does the steering wheel adjust for rake & reach? The joy of NA engines is chasing that top end pull, something that an auto box can spoil, so glad to hear that it let you have fun. Gotta love maintaining momentum!

    • @Saboda53
      @Saboda53 3 роки тому

      All Miatas come with a telescoping wheel now, starting in ‘19.

  • @bassbluesky008
    @bassbluesky008 5 років тому +1

    You and Karla are so funny and entertaining ! Love your channel and the car reviews.

  • @morethanaveragejoe8224
    @morethanaveragejoe8224 5 років тому +11

    I don't know why, but I find it funny when Sarah stares into the camera, rambles a bit, and trails off mid thought.

  • @michaelsullivan1703
    @michaelsullivan1703 5 років тому +2

    Good to see you got some help for making your videos.

  • @markuslangguth7315
    @markuslangguth7315 5 років тому +15

    Haha your humor cracks it with me all the time :D
    And welcome to the team, Kayla! Good job cameraing :)

  • @DocCan21
    @DocCan21 5 років тому

    Sarah, thank you for knowing about vehicles and not just being someone that wants us to watch their videos just to "fill their eyes"....also...thank you for fulling our eyes.... =P

  • @stevenr6279
    @stevenr6279 3 роки тому +6

    There's a reason why the MX-5 is a benchmark vehicle. The car is equal parts engineered for performance and fun. A reward to who drives it.

  • @jonathankent5898
    @jonathankent5898 5 років тому +6

    Another awesome review, Sarah! I just love your awkward humor! Now I wanna go get some chips and salsa...

  • @evonblackledge8254
    @evonblackledge8254 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your video! It encouraged me to buy the 2019 RF Grand Touring ive been looking at

  • @pc3983
    @pc3983 3 роки тому +1

    Great review , I purchased one as this convinced me ....thanks from the uk 😀

  • @blackjedi954
    @blackjedi954 5 років тому +1

    Awesome review!!! Your channel is lit 🔥

  • @emberm6720
    @emberm6720 3 роки тому

    I really appreciate you getting your filming person to sit in the car as I’m 4’11 and now I know what I’ll look like sitting in the Miata. Perfect car for little peoples.

  • @jennifer.santos.
    @jennifer.santos. 5 років тому

    Love your video! I plan to get the 2020 Miata RF next year. Do you prefer the blue or red color?

  • @heithwatkins
    @heithwatkins 5 років тому +2

    I love this car. Thanks Sarah. God bless you.

  • @johndbro1
    @johndbro1 5 років тому +4

    Great video. I'm going to show this to my 16yo daughter, you seem to share the same style of humor

  • @danielboyd9380
    @danielboyd9380 Рік тому

    as always....v. much enjoyed...great review thks..

  • @ggacddugi
    @ggacddugi 3 роки тому +6

    lol Combination of cuteness and geekness perfectly blended. I give this channel 3 beans

  • @ed2098
    @ed2098 5 років тому

    Yay! Ive been wondering about a review on this car.

  • @raymondangeles570
    @raymondangeles570 4 роки тому

    Actually saw this just now. Im glad you loved it. I love mine. Fun car!

  • @JericTamayo
    @JericTamayo 5 років тому +1

    Haha subscribed. I love how entertaining you are to watch.

  • @davidhunt9685
    @davidhunt9685 5 років тому

    Your sense of humor gives learning more flare to watch. I don’t trust anyone that doesn’t have a sense of humor. Keep the good work going!

  • @ActivityPhoto
    @ActivityPhoto 5 років тому

    Sarah you make me laugh, seriously. Your facial expressions and innocent comments are the best.

  • @yourmanzach2307
    @yourmanzach2307 5 років тому +3

    I’m leasing the 2019 Miata RF in red! I love it!

  • @jakubsloup2286
    @jakubsloup2286 5 років тому +2

    Love You... You always make my day... Keep being You... 😘

  • @zolyomi.z.balazs
    @zolyomi.z.balazs 3 роки тому +1

    This episode was seriously funny, I like it!

  • @lonelion8341
    @lonelion8341 5 років тому

    Hahaha I loved the transformation sound @ 2:37! 😂 You get my humor! All you needed was to include Optimus Prime saying "Autobots, rollout"! Great review!

  • @wbwayne8887
    @wbwayne8887 5 років тому +4

    Mazda auto transmissions, despite only having 6spds are very good, one of the quickest shifting torque converter autos around by far. Proving that more gears are neither necessary or more fun. That said, your right, the 6spd manual would always be my choice as well. Outstanding review of a legendary automobile.

  • @freeyourmind8849
    @freeyourmind8849 5 років тому +1

    Your a trip...something fresh. It's good u know your engine parts. Well done

  • @jasonme3557
    @jasonme3557 5 років тому

    Great as always.

  • @deanh7190
    @deanh7190 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed ur review.

  • @cajunsushi
    @cajunsushi 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve owned two Miatas in my life and now at 65, I’m tempted to buy this one. Instant smile car! 😎

  • @showtaito1075
    @showtaito1075 5 років тому +2

    I was just thinking of getting a ND miata. Thanks

  • @joshp2542
    @joshp2542 4 роки тому +2

    I have a 2017 rf launch edition with a 6mt... Even though its the 155hp version im going to keep this car forever. It handles incredible, is quicker than most cars and i get almost 40mpg on the highway. I love this car. The redish nappa leather is beautiful too with the machine gray metallic paint color. Next upgrades i get for it will be a posi and an edelbrock supercharger so it reminds me more of my old 2004 mazdaspeed mx-5.

  • @BdeSimon
    @BdeSimon 3 роки тому +1

    That first section of winding road was like a clip from car and driver haha that was awesome!

  • @XAndrewMillerX
    @XAndrewMillerX 5 років тому +4

    I have the Abarth 124 and I’m 5’11” and love the fit of the car - except when my wife drives it and I forget to reset the seat before getting in and then it is torture getting in. I was looking at the RF when I bought the Abarth, the Miata is nice but I felt like the Abarth just suited me better.

  • @ivo4357
    @ivo4357 3 роки тому

    Sarah, you're a breath of fresh air, which is useful in Arizona

  • @LA6UOA
    @LA6UOA 4 роки тому +1

    If I didn't have a MR2 Mk3, I'd love one of these Mazdas. Thanks for the video!!

  • @tennisthehilife
    @tennisthehilife 3 роки тому

    Loved the review, would appreciate a manual softtop ND2 review one day 🤗🙏🏻

  • @jerrysedars8097
    @jerrysedars8097 3 місяці тому

    I purchased a new 2018 RF manual. I’ve owned lots of great cars (sorry not bragging) but my Miata is is absolutely the most fun you can have
    for the money. I’m in love with this car!

  • @alrestauro
    @alrestauro 5 років тому

    Love the review and the deer lights in the eyes as you explain sweating but! LOL!

  • @254JROCK
    @254JROCK 5 років тому +25

    Dont forget too ring that bell lil miss Scotty kilmer

  • @stilljt2864
    @stilljt2864 5 років тому +9

    “They don’t make honey, they just make... death” 😂😂😂 love the review btw 😄

  • @hogey74
    @hogey74 3 роки тому

    Dunno why I watched this - I already know I want a 2020 with the improved (fixed?) 2L engine. I guess it's fun seeing a woman reviewing one of these - and you're having fun Sarah!

  • @mauriciostarosta
    @mauriciostarosta 4 роки тому +48

    “Hi! I’m Scotty Kilmer’s daughter!” Lmao 😂

    • @Robin-ic7sy
      @Robin-ic7sy 4 роки тому +1

      you mean son?

    • @mauriciostarosta
      @mauriciostarosta 4 роки тому +5

      Robin, that’s Sarah’s line. Watch the video...

    • @junzhang2087
      @junzhang2087 4 роки тому

      Say hi to your father 😀😀😀

    • @hairyviking6047
      @hairyviking6047 4 роки тому +1

      @@Robin-ic7sy I see your intent

    • @Z06C5
      @Z06C5 4 роки тому +1

      Mauricio Starosta 2020 club owner. Brembo bbs Recaro. Previous 2004 Mazdaspeed owner. I wish I bought the auto. Paddle shift not that bad. The car has no torque, Needs an auto. Constantly shifting. Wear your ass out. Drove both. Test drive was fun with stick. Real world and traffic and stop signs. Auto is better. Car needs a turbo. More torque. Probably sell it. Buy another corvette. Mazda needs to be be around 250 -300 hp. To be a 21st century car. Like my old Mazdaspeed better. Just my opinion

  • @edwardcramm5860
    @edwardcramm5860 5 років тому

    Love your car reviews. You are funny

  • @KrautigerKauz
    @KrautigerKauz 4 роки тому

    The Salsa - Ketchup comparison was on point!

  • @danielthomas2621
    @danielthomas2621 5 років тому +8

    MX5's are great fun ,had my 91 5 speed for 20 years, never sell her now

  • @dantheman9395
    @dantheman9395 5 років тому

    Great job! If you fit I know I will fit
    This or the 124?

  • @errolwong6445
    @errolwong6445 5 років тому +6

    Nice! you have a crew now? No, dont stop, dont ever stop.

  • @Archibald_h
    @Archibald_h 5 років тому

    More Kyla please! Nicely done review.

  • @phillipclaridge3112
    @phillipclaridge3112 5 років тому

    I always enjoy the faces you pull when you do your brake test! Pretty car though (aside from auto trans)

  • @Mario23117
    @Mario23117 Рік тому +1

    I bought my Miata March 31 2023.
    It is a 2.0L 184HP Jet Black convertible

  • @johnnytenjobs
    @johnnytenjobs 5 років тому

    I'd like to see a comparison with the conventional convertible one. It is supposed to be lighter but maybe not as rigid. Which is faster?

  • @jasonclegg6125
    @jasonclegg6125 5 років тому

    I really like the ketchup analogy!

  • @1mangostick
    @1mangostick 3 роки тому +3

    Had a nd1 RF and swapped to nd2 softtop.. dropping 110lb really makes a difference in acceleration feel, as well as less wind noise with roof down. Considering I roll w roof down nearly all the time (weather permitting) I just use a bucket of sunblock and a boonie cap in a feeble attempt to not die of skin cancer... totally worth it :D
    Aurora design makes a seat drop kit now that brings the seat 1.5" down. I'm 5'9" so I fit in pretty much everything, but I'm eyeballing that drop kit since I'd rather feel like I'm in the car vs on it. I imagine its a game changer for anyone over 5'10.

    • @wesleyrice2138
      @wesleyrice2138 Рік тому

      Nice bit of info on the soft vs RF. I'll try both, but already leaning towards the soft top! Did you end up doing lowering brackets? How was it?

  • @tomrivington5154
    @tomrivington5154 3 роки тому

    New follower, Sarah is quirky and funny...different, kinda like it. Can't decide if I want the regular convertible or the RF.

  • @timothyfindlay6253
    @timothyfindlay6253 5 років тому +1

    Yay for camera assistant!

  • @waltertomashefsky2682
    @waltertomashefsky2682 4 роки тому +1

    First time a reviewer ever mentioned the sweat between butt and seat. It’s important insights like those that always bring me back to Sarah’s reviews.

  • @michaelsison5097
    @michaelsison5097 4 роки тому +3

    You are hilarious! I like it. 😁😁😁

  • @802Garage
    @802Garage 5 років тому

    Hooray camera assistant! Kyla seems super nice. :D

  • @burnthecandleatbothendz
    @burnthecandleatbothendz 3 роки тому

    I'll be buying the 2021 in deep crystal blue ,cant wait !

  • @ag4allgood
    @ag4allgood 3 роки тому +1

    C'mon Sarah Kilmer your in Phoenix Arizona those seat warmers will cook your arse to well done. I like mine rare ! That is why my 2016 Club does not have any seat warmers. Their cloth too so any butt sweat will be lovingly soaked up in them. I thought my trunk was small but you once again proved to me just how big a ND trunk really is TY !

  • @bygy2002
    @bygy2002 5 років тому

    Sarah, could I use the EVILTO Garden Hose Nozzle, High-Pressure Hose Spray Nozzle 8 Way Spray Pattern with 3.5oz/100cc Soap Dispenser Bottle Snow Foam Gun for Watering Plants, Lawn, Patio, Car Wash on Amazon? I only have one arm I don't think I can use a pressure washer. Keep making those vids I love them. PS I just got my dream car 2011 Sport MX-5 and I love it.

  • @BemelGaming
    @BemelGaming 5 років тому +36

    I bought the automatic RF in 2016... Never again. I hated myself after 6 months and 3 months later I was at the dealership to negotiate a trade. They agreed and with only a minor loss I bought a softtop manual (2000cc) and now life is shiny again...

    • @alexanderh.999
      @alexanderh.999 5 років тому +1

      Did you hate the automatic part or RF part?

    • @BemelGaming
      @BemelGaming 5 років тому +11

      Alexander Huang the automatic. This car is meant to be driven with a manual transmission. It's 1 of the best manuals you can get in a car. The RF is not bad, in fact I'd love if Mazda made a coupe! The car just excudes driving pleasure.

    • @mrkeno1000
      @mrkeno1000 4 роки тому

      great move soft top only way to go

    • @Double44inthemorning
      @Double44inthemorning 3 роки тому +4

      @@BemelGaming I would love the manual. But I live in southern California where traffic is constantly bumper to bumper. I would get so frustrated having to stay in 1st and 2nd gear. With automatic I can just rev and brake as much as I want.

    • @samlee1890
      @samlee1890 3 роки тому +2

      Double FotyFo just drive really slowly on first gear

  • @emperorcyborgs3459
    @emperorcyborgs3459 4 роки тому

    Love this car and 26 seconds in already hit like

  • @K03sport
    @K03sport 5 років тому

    Hi Kyla, nice to meet you. We see eye to eye, literally, so I know where you are coming from. The Miata was made for folks like you and me, so enjoy life and be happy. I can even sit behind myself in a BRZ, 911, and a LC500; imagine that. Great color on the Miata; glad it wasn't the stupid Soul Red.

  • @rex_s80
    @rex_s80 4 роки тому +4

    That is one of the best modern engines bays I’ve seen. Such little plastic compared to most other cars.

  • @petermartin9494
    @petermartin9494 2 роки тому

    Great review, wish you had shown us more of Kyla, what a babe.

  • @red5standingby598
    @red5standingby598 4 роки тому

    i have the 6 speed manual and the GTS package, I love it. I did some changes like the side lights i replaced them with led smoked linzens, the rear and side turns singles are lid respeccing. the center brake light wrapped flashes if I brake hard. and last I had it Protected
    Rap the full car. its small car so price was worth it. the soul red chips EZ.

  • @TheSoulstrike
    @TheSoulstrike 3 роки тому

    You’re hilarious. Love it.

  • @johnwilson3934
    @johnwilson3934 5 років тому +1

    Love the braking tests in the reviews.. As always keep it up

  • @HighlordFrancis
    @HighlordFrancis 5 років тому

    I’m a simple NB Miata driver. I see Sarah in a Miata I watch. ... Made even better with a reference to James Pumphrey’s pop-up headlight song. ... Is this love?...

  • @tomknud
    @tomknud 5 років тому

    Nice car and nice review

  • @yilmazraphael6896
    @yilmazraphael6896 5 років тому

    I have the exact same car but with manual transmission. This car is pure fun !!

  • @danr154
    @danr154 5 років тому +1

    Looks nice! Glad you found another person to help out. I have never understood.though why they dont offer a higher end trim with more power and/or a turbo. I also dont understand the current asking price. It seems like it shouldn't be more than 25k.
    I kinda get they are going for a car that you can actually use all the power it has and throw it around safely.......but I dunno everyone claims how much they miss the S2000.....to me it seems like Mazda could snag that audience by just adding a turbo.
    How much power do you think the car could handle before it starts to drive like a different animal? For me though it might not matter. I'm 6 ft 2 so seeing you get in it......yea I get kinda claustrophobic just looking at it. Standing near one of the older ones it seems like i would be able to lift it off the ground by myself. I'm looking at the new Mazda3 pretty hard though for real.

  • @traviceo1075
    @traviceo1075 5 років тому

    Like the sneakers over the boots in this review 😇 ... and I think you should have given at least one more bean to the poor Miata 🤗 Like to see you reviewing some older cars like the S2000 too...

  • @blairbrown4812
    @blairbrown4812 5 років тому +7

    @7:26-7:36
    Ah. The Enterprise A through D. Got it.

  • @SeanTheDetailGuy
    @SeanTheDetailGuy 5 років тому

    Awesome video thank you very much for sharing. I got a feeling we will be seeing this car soon you looked like you fell in love

  • @markuslangguth7315
    @markuslangguth7315 3 роки тому

    This was so amazingly funny!
    I feel you are getting too serious, Sarah ;)

  • @jameswilliamjones
    @jameswilliamjones 4 роки тому +1

    I laughed out loud at your seat heater dehydration joke.

  • @kevinlyon9501
    @kevinlyon9501 5 років тому

    Thank you Sarah so funny, amazed you could fit in the boot. Yup not easy being tall, banging your knees of the dashboard before you can get the seat back. Or if its high end model the seat automatically goes to the last users settings when you ignition on and you get crushed against the steering wheel. The MX5 tyres do look very narrow when compared to other cars in that sector, though didn't seem to effect its handling during your test drive,

  • @user-cl7dv1ir6d
    @user-cl7dv1ir6d 4 роки тому +2

    "Hi I'm scotty kilmer daughter" XD you made my day XD