Why I Bought a Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata | CarGurus at Home
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- CarGurus contributor, Christian Wardlaw, invites you in for a look at his personal car: a 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata.
Take the Miata's classic brilliance and add power. Simple equation, right? Well, this is the last turbocharged Miata that Mazda made (so far), and Chris can't dream of parting ways with it.
Chris's Miata has practically become a part of his family. From teaching his children to drive stick to accidentally bumping the rear fender while backing into his garage, Chris has great (and not so great) memories with his Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata.
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Scripting and presenting: Christian Wardlaw
Videography and Cue-card assistance: Olivia and Emilyn Wardlaw
Video editing: Elliot Haney
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That's the best looking generation of the Miata in my opinion. Specially the Mazdaspeed!
I found my 2002 LS with 70000 miles in outstanding condition through Cargurus 4 years ago. I am 68 years young and this car is my heart and sole. Love to take my wife and I on long drives in sunny Florida. I know it's been 3 years, hope you still have it and repaired the dent. Lol😂
I'm 50. Roadtrips in my NB are great as long as they are under 100 miles. Overall, the most enjoyable vehicle I have ever owned.
Great video!!! I’m 47 and have owned 1990 Red, 1994 Red, 1996 Black, 1997 STO like yours, 2004 Mazdaspeed Red, 2006 NC grey, 2017 ND grey, 2023 ND Club sport charcoal and last month I bought a 2017 Fiat 124 spider Abarth Red. The 124 reminds me very much of my Mazdaspeed because of the turbo. I should have never sold that Mazdaspeed!!! It didn’t have A/C and wasn’t fun to drive on hot summer days.
My ‘04 MSMX5 bought new has 100T miles. Do road trips in North Ga mountains, Dragon Tail, etc. I just turned 80 and my daughter looks forward to inheriting it - but no hurry.
I have the velocity red 04 Mazdaspeed and I have been continually modding it. I'm 72 and wouldn't hesitate to take it on a 1000 mile roadtrip. I've done it many times.
Definitely your best video yet, Chris. Very personable. When you mentioned, the Miata didn't come with CC from the factory, it reminded me of the Mitsubishi Evolution I got to order back in '03. Glad you still have the Miata, what ever you do, DO NOT get rid of it. Pass it on to one of your kids when you cannot drive her any longer. That way, you maintain that spirit alive, while keeping it in the family.
I got my Mazdaspeed miata from a auction for $5000 with only 13k miles and I didn’t even know there was a such thing as a Mazdaspeed miata until I got home and saw under the hood. The small auction didn’t even know either I’m guessing, because it was just listed as a regular miata lol.
That's a sweet ride. Thanks for sharing. At 67 yrs. old I test drove a 2007 prht nc 6 speed and fell in love so now I own it. Dont knock the nc untill you drive it .
I have the same car in the same spec which I found using the Car Gurus website. Has and upgraded FM intake, intercooler, and exhaust setup. I added some gauges. Love this little go cart. Makes enough power to fully enjoy all it has to give. Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it!
Great point. You can use this car's maximum performance on public roads without jeopardizing yourself or others. Can't say that about most modern performance cars.
I own the identical car. I bought it used with 70k miles and I have 170+k miles on it today. I use it as my everyday drive except in Winter, and have done two long road trips. To say I love this car is an understatement.
I replaced the 17" wheels with 15" rims because I don't like rubberband tires. I've replaced the radiator and the turbo inter cooler; the latter because it was jammed with bugs. I also replaced the OEM muffler with a gurgler from Goodwin racing.
This car was made for New England's twisty back roads where it shines the brightest.
'Tis a small thing, I know, but a Torsen differential is not an LSD; limited slip differential. There is no slip, limited or otherwise. There are no clutches.
Zoom, zoom!
How much?
@@DeeEditor1 How much did I pay?
Just under $10k.
I lost the car. A jerk in a dump truck totaled it😿. I didn’t get much for it because of the high mileage.
I bought a sweet little lo mileage (50k) ‘97 NA, but I still mourn for my ‘04 ‘speed.
@@ralphaverill2001 I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I hope the NA is treating you well. I asked because there is a lava orange msm for sale in my area but the guy wants 11k. It has about 65k miles, hardtop, FM little enchilada kit and many more mods. Was thinking about buying it. I have a 95 na with about 40k miles, how much different is it in comparison to the MSM?
@@DeeEditor1 The MSM is heavier. I noticed the difference immediately. However, the MSM acceleration is more spirited thanks to the turbo, and the Torsen differential really helps accelerating out of corners. I miss the Torsen more than the turbo. Also, the Torsen is helpful on dirt roads and I imagine also in the snow. You have real, full-time two wheel, rear wheel drive.
If I could, I would jump at the chance to get another MSM.
Ah, that was a stupendous video Chris! Very personable and fun!😉
Thanks! I sure appreciate the comment.
i dont mean to be so offtopic but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account??
I was dumb forgot my account password. I love any assistance you can give me.
@Maverick Francis instablaster ;)
@Jamie Allen Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm trying it out now.
I see it takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Jamie Allen It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thank you so much, you saved my ass :D
Probably your best video, Chris! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Bill, for the compliment and for taking the time to comment.
Timely indeed. I am looking at 2020 Miata
and dealerships are shrinking to find "the one." Appreciate your enthusiam as love of the car. I have a Triumph MkIII GT6 197, USA sloopback that I can't part with. Beauty. That was when Triumps could'nt reduce engine weight to adapt to emissions requirements and began to fall behind MGs at the race tracks. Cast iron engine. Unbelieveable
torque.
That's 1973 Model Triumph MKIII.
I have a 06’ Speed6 that I will never sell no matter what happens. It’s at my parents house and is only driven once a year but it’s amazing everytime i go out and see them
Good video. Paintless Dent Repair, my friend. Did that on my 11 year old Miata and results are brilliant. Nothing like keeping original paint.
I swear the MX5 has some of the best stories with them. The family’s sport car
I had a 1990 first year, I bought it in 'Clearwater'Fla in 99' while on Vacation There, flew back two weeks after buying it t Dictator Drive it to CT. It was Red 5spd Loaded with All the Options, unfortunately I got one with the Bad Crankshaft Keyway , I had it Replaced, the Shop that did it said the top end was Fine, I had it for 7 yrs, I can go and on about it, I wanted another one Since and would be a 04-05(only made 1400 in 05,due a Factory Fire) Mazdaspeed Miata,Moss Magazine and Trussville Mazda,were My Go to parts place the 'The Most Fun I ever had Driving a Car, look where are Today still making them the 'Best Two seat Roadster of ALL Time! Sincerely Jeff Rose
My 2012 GTI was my favorite car. It’s the only car that inspired me to wake up early on the weekends to drive. Yokohama S Drives are my favorite tires that I put on a 2008 Scion XB. They really helped my bloated toaster’s ride and handling.
If I didn't have this Mazdaspeed, I'd have a GTI. Agree with you 100% about that car.
Well, I got a 2001 Miata and wanted to upgrade to a new one. But as you said, it still got 85% of the fun without spending all the money on a new one. Secondly, I don´t wanna trade in the old one cause I am still happy to drive it once a week in our Alps. Greetings from Austria! Chris
I own the same year and model the red Version with only 40,000 miles on it, and every time I consider getting rid of it I’ll take it for a drive with the top down and change my mind. I totally understand! 🙏🏾
That is exactly my thinking. When it sits in the garage undriven for an extended period of time, I wonder why I have it, especially when paying for the plates, smog certificate, insurance, and maintenance. And then I drive it again and remind myself why I should never sell it.
Christian Wardlaw If the most high Bless us with a long life then maybe the value of the car will rise and leave us no choice but to sell it. We can’t drive it if we’re dead.🙏🏾 have a great day brother!
This is one of the best car reviews i ever seen!! More heart and less specs.. just like a.. miata!!
Car Gurus helped me find my mazdaspeed miata that I now drive :) thanks!
I’ve got a 2003 Shinsen Edition the same beautiful color! And I’m with you on the cloth seats. Those leather seats in a convertible will burn your legs off especially if you’ve got shorts on! I’ve only got 65k miles on mine and have had it for about 9 yrs. I’m 70 yrs old now, but still enjoy the heck out of the car while driving in these middle Tennessee hills!
DUDE. I have an 04 MSM in the same grey, a bit modded out... but mostly stock internally! AND it lives in Long Beach !! So when you said that, I was like this is cool! Im 24 haha so the car is almost as old as me... but I love Miata's and I love the MSM. I got it from an awesome owner in San Diego last year! My first car was a Miata, was an 06 limited edition. Hope to see you out on the road sometime, enjoyed your story and it's nice to see a clean and completely stock 04 MSM!
I’m on my 3rd NA. If I ever go NB I’m definitely getting a Mazdaspeed. Just picked up a BRG NA my dream mx5 atm (:
Thanks for the amusing video. I picked up a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata last year in the same color, Titanium Grey also with the same cloth interior with red accents. I learned stick in it and was expecting to flip it in two years but ended up falling in love with it and will probably never part with it.
Those who have know about this car I have one my second just love it
I love my Mazdaspeed Miata as well. It is hard to think of selling it. I put on a manual boost controller and the FM air filter, so I am closer to 200HP. Very nice amount of power for a Miata. And the NB is one of my favorites. I really like the NA too, except for the door handles, especially in the winter! I have 5 Miatas. 1990 DIY Turbo charged, (14psi probably stronger than the MSM, but not as nice). 1997 base model, 2000 LS, 2000 SE, 2004 MSM!
One other thing that the MSM has is an under body frame brace that adds stiffness to the chassis.
and if you had to have one?
standard NB2 with sport suspension also has the chassis bracing, it's the exact same one as in the MSM
I probably like the MSM the best!
Great video! I bought an 04 MSM (Mazdaspeed Miata) used in 2013, kept it almost completely stock and love it. I too looked longingly at the NDs but can't justify it either.
Great cars! My fun car is the exact same car in the same color, albeit with 110k miles. Can't ever imagine selling it at this point.
I bought one (mazdaspeed) 6 months ago with 85,000 miles. Love it. The only 2 problems I have is six gear is hard to find sometimes and it revs too high on the highway. Other than that it is awesome
A fine review of the finest Miata ever! Bummer about those break ins though. They even got under the hood and snagged your MAZDASPEED branded billet oil cap. Scoundrels!
Love these type of videos CarGurus keep them coming! Beautiful Miata too, I test drove the new ones and really enjoyed them also!
Those damn birds 🐦. Love this car. Love that you are teaching others to drive manual as well.
I leave my miata doors unlocked and just stay vigilant about not keeping valuable items in the cabin. If someone wants to get in my car then hats fine, im confident most thieves aren’t car guys and can drive my manual. Plus it has an immobilizer. My top has never been cut
I have one mazdaspeed and one ND and I enjoy both of them.
The NB is Mazda's best miata! The ND looks like a toy and is crap. I am 54 and own a 2003 SE Blue Mica. Non mazdaspeed and has 6 speed manual and slip diff. With cruise control!! Mine has a Non interference engine! Love It!!
This is the holy grail of miatas 4th gen included.
I have the same car, in red with the leather option. 80 k miles. Stay in the garage. And I’m the second owner.near mint condition. I’m thinking of selling because I have only put 500 miles on it in two years
Very nice Video. I have the exact same year + color MSM! Love it as well.
he says the soft top is a lousy one and then proceeds to say "IT IS FALLING APART AFTER 12 YEARS". It aint lousy if its lasted you for 12 years.......that enough time to have money saved up for a bunch of softtops.
I had the same one had it 6 years sold it 2 years ago biggest mistake ever my daughter still mad at me for it as she should be and she's 8 lol dam I mis that car I had it taste fully modified by flying miata.
85% of an ND MX-5? How'd you quantify that estimation?
The Mazdaspeed MX-5 is a fantastic and fun 2nd car. The build quality, fun quotient, low maintenance cost, and resale value (if you ever want to sell) are peerless.
Keeping one maintained, clean, and straight will see it's value hover around $10k for the foreseeable future.
Bonus points for the lack of dash mounted tech-tablet.
Thanks, man. You just talked me out of selling mine!
Great video! Just wondering....what microphone did you use for your audio? It’s so clear...sounds like you are inside a room instead of outside. I assume it’s a hidden lavalier...but would really like to know. Thanks.
Hi Carl. Believe it or not, I didn't use a mic. This was shot on an iPhone XS, mounted to a tripod. Directly behind the tripod is the corner of the driveway where the garage meets the house, so I can only assume you're hearing a bit of an echo. My only tools were the tripod, the phone, and some help from my kids.
Nice Miata and you keep it in great shape but did you ever consider getting a carefully used Porsche Boxster ?
Rudy, I have considered that. No doubt, a Boxster is a superior performance car. But I prefer the seating position in the Miata (high, with greater exposure to the elements while driving), and in the 16 years I've owned mine, it has cost a ridiculously small amount of money in repairs. Plus, here in L.A., Boxsters are a dime a dozen. I rarely, if ever, see a Mazdaspeed on the road.
That dent is an easy pop back fix, no paint needed.
Yes, I thought so too, but when it happened a decade ago I couldn't find a paintless dent removal place that thought so. Perhaps I'll try again, and thanks for the comment!
I daily an 04' msm just like yours just crested 87k but I've swapped the intake, intercooler and most of the exhaust :D
Sounds like were on the same path, I have an 04 with 88k and recently installed intake and intercooler 👍🏼
@@the1dbarnes yeah the intake and dp back exhaust system changed the car entirely my only other mods are gonn be injectors and an ecu
@@idontmakemanyvideos2271 Thats awesome, I've heard really good things about the DP upgrade, so I'll probably do that next. Thinking the same plan for mine long term in regards to injectors and ECU. More than enough power for the little Miata :)
@@the1dbarnes the DP from flyin miata is amazing and mine spools up over 1500ish rpm faster and the rest of the exhaust was replaced with flyin miatas kit overall the car is so much more predictable and pleasant to drive with it one of my big goals right now is the 3.60 swap from the aussie turbo models
i miss mine so much FUCK
A rare car, nice find
I have the same car.
Did you ever sell it
Love the ND but….. that iPad on the dash is enough for me to pass on it.
Don’t ever sell the car. Give it to one of your kids.