ND is one of the best pieces of engineering for the last... god, knows how many years. Why? Because of the price. Of course you can make something faster, grippier, lighter etc. etc... But to do it with a limited time, money, resources in the 2010's automotive atmosphere, is something truly amazing. Coleman's a legend. You too, Mr. Goose!
I actually think you passed up one of the more impressive points. In the age of cars getting bigger and bigger and heavier with a myriad of required safety features, I actually think it's size and weight are the most impressive features. The BRZ considered a lightweight sports car at 2800 pounds, but this still manages to beat it by almost 500 pounds! It's near the weight of a car that came out in the 80s! That's the most impressive to me.
Soilent that’s impressive as well, and I mention these points in my own writing as well. But seeing Coleman speak about the active toe etc. made me realise only now how much tweaking has gone in every little detail.
Mazda surely is the only carmaker left that sometimes affords to make decisions by heart and passion, not by pure economical sense. Thanks for that. Great series BTW.
That's the conclusion I've reached as well. It's a very unique company in this regard. Very few if any other have principles and passion that they adhere before profits. I really appreciate Mazda for what it is. Unfortunately, their current sales aren't great and I wish more people will buy them because this wonderful company might not survive long despite making some of the best driver's cars on the market.
@@Josh-cw8by So true. Sadly i'm not able to drive an MX-5 RF (need more than 2 seats and can't afford a pet car, and germany is rainy) . Last time i was in the market there was still the old model Mazda 3. My personal problems with the Mazda volume models are that the 3 just hasn't enough Ooomph for "traffic light tactical manoeuvres" (much needed here) and the 6 is too heavy and big for me. CX's are out of question, i have no rivers or mountain passes to cross on my way to the office ;-). My dream would be a stylish 2 door/4-seat coupé with the 2.5L engine and the general lines of the RF. But nobody else wants that anymore in the age of SUV hysteria...
Can we take a second to appreciate Mazda as a car company. It's probably one of the few car companies that haven't put profits before making good to drive cars. Don't get me wrong, I know Mazda tries to make money, as any company should, but it's not their only concern. They are one of the few companies still around that have principles, vision, a core philosophy and try to stick to it even when it's more difficult to achieve. I really wish Mazda will succeed financially. Their sales are not great anywhere, despite making some of the most underrated and best driver's cars on the market. I hope some of you will consider a Mazda as your next purchase, because we need to keep this wonderful company alive and independent before it's wholly swallowed by Toyota, because it has gifted us a true dedicated enthusiast's car in a time when few companies (especially smaller ones) do so. I love you Mazda!
Luckily in Australia they are very much loved, and have been the second biggest car brand after Toyota, for the last 10 years or so. Us Aussies have always loved the driveability and fun of Mazdas.
"An aluminum valve cover is heavier than a plastic one. But we made it out of aluminum because that was the right thing to do." Not a direct quote, but when he said it I just about teared up. I just love it when I hear from engineers who love cars, and all that it takes to make a great one, as much as I love cars. Thanks!
Is your car tracked or otherwise in competition? I have a '16 ND bought in October of '15, it has 53K miles, no transmission issues but it isn't in any way a competition car. Good to know that Mazda stood behind your car!
@@nomadben actully is not so bad 48v mild hybrid would be just like how the latest bmw like 330i behave you wont even notice the mild hybird working it would only kind of work at super low speed give a little bit boast to get it pass emmision as long as they dont go turbo and retain that high reving naturally aspirated engine we dont need more low end toruq monster there already plenty in the market.
I quit Patreon after the whole debacle with their charging scheme. Mr Goose, the quality of this series is worth getting back into the fold and supporting creators directly. This is one of the best series of videos on RUclips, bar none, and you should be extremely proud of your work. I'll see ya on Patreon.
Awesome series! I loved mazda, but not the mx-5, now I am in love with this car, and looking forward to buy one! Simply awesome car explanation! Thank you!!
I always say Joe knows best and tst are the only American car youtubers I watch but idk I always forget about savage. Definitely the only three I can watch but I think that's because of my age lol.
1st week of March 2017 it was after watching of all things the RUclips video review of a 2017 Fiat 124 Spyder Abarth that got me interested in a roadster. After the test drive in traffic it was a Bad driving experience. Did not like its heavy clutch / the turbo lag / tight shift pattern. Next day went to the local Mazda dealer had exactly the same White exterior with Black ground effect trim / Red Brembo brakes / Black BBS wheels. Reminded me of the new Jaguar roadster especially from the rear. Driving ? Absolutely awesome car to drive / light clutch / precise shift pattern / super light feeling Vs the 2017 Spyder Abarth. Driving matters to me ! I could not stop driving this 2016 MX-5 soft top Club ! Convinced the sales Manager to extend my test drive thru the weekend & come back after work Monday. After putting 240 miles on it in a day & 1/2 ... Monday I showed up with my checkbook & my trade in ! Almost 5 years & its not a toy / not a garage queen. Its my daily driven car in 4 season Northern Illinois. Best car I've owned ! All weather conditions the car is a blast to drive !
2 weeks ago I drove a 2023 RF manual and I now get why people love these cars. I am now looking to buy one but will also consider the true convertible also. This car took me back to one of my favorite light cars I owned a 89 CRX Si , every car enthusiast should own one. I will soon. Update I just bought a 21 Convertible manual a week ago and I can’t stop driving it!!!
I’ve just turned 64 and have owned and enjoyed many many performance cars after gaining my driver’s license at 18. As a retirement present to myself I just bought myself a new ND Homura. After owning for just a month now I can categorically say that I shall never sell this superb roadster……….wow I’m so pleased! 👍
The ND is my favorite Miata It’s the best iteration of Mazda’s sports car while taking the spirit of the NA while being a modern car The Miata is one of the only simplistic cars ever made
I have an NA which I've owned for the past 30+ years and I love it, I've never driven the ND but the word on the street is that this is the ultimate Miata.
@@OZBIE Yeah, and also the ND1 and the ND2 compliment each other right now based on what you want in terms of modifications in your car. The ND1 is cracked open in terms of modifications available while for the ND2 is just basic stuff like exhaust, intake, suspensions and such things.
@@PaxMu not as much gain as forced induction kits, but makes it rev even higher, and gives more torque, making it pretty much perfect: bbrgti.com/products/bbr-mx-5-nd-super-220-2019-on-184-ps
A year later this is still the best source of information on the ND. The shop talk with Doug Coleman is pure gold, especially little details like the rear suspension toe in dynamics. Where else would you ever learn that? Thank you again for this series.
Making these videos and piecing them together, reflecting back... I would never do it again. It got made at the right time in the right head space. I am very happy the videos came out well and will be around for a long time.
Same! 'm also picking up an '18 Club white with red cloth top next week! The '19 is nice if you wanna wined the pizz out of her, but $10k off MSRP is a good chunk of change, plus red top all day over brown top. I'm not sure I understand why Mazda changed the cloth top to brown this year. If it remained red I might have gotten a new '19
Who on earth would give these videos dislikes? Seems to make no sense to me. The series has been a labor of love and it shows. Thanks for doing this. Incidentally, it was your original video on the ND that got me sufficiently interested to actually end up owning one.
Got my 2022 ND 2.0 liter with performance pack in june 2022. Best therapy after 4 years in Prius. This documentary highlights the things I love in this car that I couldn’t explain: high level engineering and dedication toward car enthusiatics
Excellent video. I really appreciate Dave Coleman talking about how they sweat the details. Things like the position of the electric steering motor, the orientation of suspension bushings, even how they created a brand new manual transmission with 1:1 6th gear. Fascinating! It really gives me fresh appreciation for the Miata.
I bought my 2017 MX-5 a month ago and I waited this long to tell ya´ll because I can´t stop driving it. I get looks, kids talk about it when they see it, and I get goosebumps everytime I see it. I can say I purchase my dream car. If any of you is hesitant to get one... all I have to say is... GO DRIVE ONE. Your mind will be blown.
Engineering over marketing. Driving experience over horsepower. Intelligence over machismo. Passion over bravado. Love over lust. Honesty over salesmanship. And above all, FUN! Mazda and Savagegeese: respect. (MX-5 ND2 GS-P Sport with Aero black on black and a shit-load of after-market gear. Vroom-Vroom).
After an NB MSM & my present ND RF I find it hard to imagine not having a Miata. I liken it to my wife's Kawasaki 400 Ninja - light on power but, oh boy, the balance is delightful! Thank you, Mazda, for these wonderful machines! ❤
Wonderful series, made me proud as hell of my ND1. One thing- Dave was mentioning how the ND has a radically different final drive to accommodate the 1:1 6th gear of the transmission, and mentions common final drives on other cars being 3.9 or 4.1. The video cut to a different subject before mentioning the ND’s final drive, which for those curious, is 2.866.
Nice combination. If the final drive was even a little higher numerically, say 3.5 or so, the car could be a couple of tenths faster, but the gas mileage would suffer since it would be reving higher at the same speed.
I own a 2023 MX-5 GT. It handles almost exactly like my 1968 MGB that I drove back in the old school sports car days. I was in my twenties then. It was the mid 1970's. The ND MX-5 is so refined. It is so much better than the 68 MGB could ever bee. It has the total essence of the MGB, except the ND is an MGB on steroids! It is a car that makes one just chill out and relax while moving through the gears of the six speed stick shift. When I jump into my ND MX5, I transition into a really great place to be in. I have repaired and driven every generation of the MX-5. I like them all very much. All versions of the MX-5 are special and they emit pure driving joy.
Picking up my first brand new car next week! ‘24 ND3, re-watching this whole series to get hyped again. Thank you for creating such a wonderful project with Mazda!
Great series.... I drove sports cars in my 20s, but with mortgage, kids and all that, they went away. I knew I'd get another one someday. Now as I'm looking at retirement coming up, I bought a 2019 RF GT-S and I just love it. You just can't help but smile the whole time you're driving it. We're a Mazda family.. Between the kids, wife and I, we've had 8 and currently have 6. No problems with any of them at all.
I bought my 1st Miata at the age of 69. I will never own anything else ; its as if it was designed specifically for me. Your video expresses the same passion for this type of engineering that I have, excellent job.
I Turo'd a 2019 RF a last month in LA. It changed my life. I used to think my Civic SI was a sporty car...it feels like a minivan by comparison. I need to get my own MX5 asap!
In fairness I work for Honda, and the first time I drove a 10th gen Civic SI, to see if I would prefer it over my Fiesta ST, I was shocked at how dead and numb it felt compared to mine. Everything about that car was better except for the driver experience.
@@deejayimm interesting.. I have an 8th gen. It’s a great engine but the chassis can’t compare to a true rwd sports car. I’ve since acquired an S2000 :)
@@fhowland I'm so torn right now between a Veloster n, and a gr86 premium. I like the new gr Corolla but that thing's going to be marked up to the Moon, especially the circuit edition which is what everyone wants. I know the Veloster is faster than the 86 in a straight line and on a track by a significant margin, but that new gr86 is sexy... I don't really want another car payment but I also feel like I need to buy something because electrification is close.
@@fhowlandBecause a hot hatch is a compromise in its purest form. I daily a focus st And my sunny day car is a bmw z3 After I get out of driving that for a few days and go back. I have to remind myself. Yes, the driving is nowhere near as good as that roadster, but, I have this car because it is a daily driver that is more interesting than a Corolla. Which is what I need most of the time.
NB owner here. +1 to Savagegeese' observation that the latest generation feels more serious and focused. I recently drove a friend's ND2 on some twisty backroads and put it through its paces. While it is objectively a superior automobile compared to my older example, I couldn't really attach myself to the steering/shifting/accelerator inputs. The clutch was so smooth it felt like it wasn't attached to anything, and the shifter was so notchy and precise, feeling like a lightswitch in comparison to my looser unit. It was a marvelous experience, but it was more different than I expected.
I just want to say thanks. Out of all of the cars we have recently test driven, which ranged from The Honda type R, Volkswagen Golf R, Hyundai Veloster N, too many BMWs, Ford Mustang Bullitt, etc., we chose a Miata RF GT. How we overlooked this car for all these years I don’t know. It simply checks all of the boxes. It’s hard to believe and it sounds crazy, but we enjoyed driving this car more than our now-sold Subaru STI or our current Mini Coopers. I now understand why these cars have such a cult following and are very popular track cars. I think I have finally found the one car that I will never sell. Pure driving bliss.
As an automotive enthusiast I've always appreciated the Miata, but I've never had a true passion for it like most dedicated Miata enthusiasts. This series has been one of the more enjoyable car related series I've ever come across on the internet. Seriously, thank you for making this. This is the kind of content that as a car enthusiast I just love. Hearing about the passion that the designers and creators of some of the most iconic performance & enthusiast cars of the last several decades is just epic.Car reviews are comparatively easy to make. But these are stories that will be lost to time if they aren't told while everyone involved with them is able to do so. This is the cataloguing of our history as enthusiasts. What help make us, and where it is we came from. And the production quality of this is just flawless. Beautifully, well done series.
This video is so fantastic I had to pause it five minutes in to collect my thoughts and post this comment. Savagegeese are absolutely killing it. No other car reviews on RUclips are even in the same stratosphere.
Will Kelley you shouldn’t :) You don’t know their story, if they have an injury/disabled where they can’t drive a manual, or forbidden by their wife to not get a manual so that she can drive it too because she refuses to learn manual (like my wife). Also I’m all for people buy automatic no matter the sports car, the more people buy cars like the Miata, the more they will continue making them in the future.
Like Mushroomancer my wife didnt´t like to learn manual (one of the few women in germany born in the 70s and learned on automatic and drive only automatic) & we only have 1 car. A good compromise for us; way better than the toyota hybrid before and the BMW before that ;-) And, in "sport mode" in a convoy of MX 5s we take much more over as the manual drivers ;-), although the technical data for the automatic is poor. I think, that´s because in daily life you don`t always have the adrenaline (at least the germans ,-) to gear down at 4500 rpm as savagegeese would might say to "drive the piss out of that thing". The automatic in sport mode helps here....:-)
10:14 Nice to appreciate the performance you can realize on the street while passing a cyclist. Great edit. Mr Goose captures that the engagement and control of driving, flying, riding, or using a well-engineered tool is often more satisfying than pure brute power or speed.
Just bought my first Miata 5 days, it’s an nd2 and I love it. Thank you for making this series. Now knowing more of the mx5’s roots I can appreciate my car even more now.
Wow this video is good. Probably the best car series on RUclips right now. I loved my old NA Miata and I really miss it. Again, this is a brilliant series. I’d love to see a series like this on the 911.
Thank You ❤️ what an awesome series👏👏 I have owned 5 MX5’s in total the RF is in our garage right now. My personal favorite is the NA in red of course but the ND is as close as you can get to it. In a world where pure sports cars with real drivers feel are disappearing let’s hope that people keep buying the MX5 and Mazda keeps building them ❤️
The mx-5 is my dream car. I wish i could afford an ND, heck, even the NA, but the NA's are selling for 10k € in Portugal. Its quite a expensive car to buyand suport, for any driver enthusiast. I'll keep driving it and racing it on my simulator, until the day i can afford one, so i can finally apreciate the car for real! Thank you for such a treat. I've loved the series and you made me love the mx-5 even more.
I have never seen a Patreon more deserved than what you offer. Your values bleed into your videos/product in spades. Just like the Miata. Thank you for you.
I bought a 2019 nd gt after wanting one for 20 years. I love it. It drove beautifully. I was too big for the car. My body started hurting. I only wish they would make a small, medium and large version. I really needed it to be larger. I traded in after one year for a 2020 cx-5. I love the room and comfort and quietness of this vehicle. I am happy as last.
Having watched this video probably every once a week since it has been published, now I made up my mind to buy an ND2. Just for the love of driving... long live NA engines and manual gearboxes, hail to them!!
You have to know how to sell them tho. Fiat didn't and the 124 was a failure, but it's a great car too. I know, it's an ND with body kit and engine swap, but still.
The idea of using the NA as a benchmark for the ND is really unheard-of in the business. All makers go for more and more grip, more power, etc, and probably no other car has this sort of focus on lightness and drive ability and fun anywhere near this price point. Very cool.
Thanks for this series, I learned so much about the Miata. I love my ND1, I just turned 50,000 miles on it yesterday. I want to test drive an ND2 but I'm scared I'm going to walk out of the dealership a lot poorer.
Life's to short,go right ahead and check it out.I have an 18 and with a tune,so my revs are at 74000 rpm.The good thing is that the price is so good but once you get to the 30th anniversary the price jumps significantly.Good luck and enjoy the ride.
First youtube comment ever, on my only subcribed Channel. Just wanted to thank you on your work Mark. Single income with three children, I have no practical reason for an ND2 MX5, but now more than before do I want one. My next vehicle (for the family), I'm definitely looking at Mazda first, if for nothing else just to show my appreciation to their passion & efforts. Great great series Mr. Goose
This is the first time I've looked at an MX5 and really considered it. I have a 17 Toyota 86 and enjoy the added practicality. If I didn't need the space I'd be all over one of these.
I had a 15 GTI before and changed to a ND RF. I was worried about space too, but I thought, "hey, I still need to rent a Uhaul when I move, so why not?"
Time for Toyota and Subaru to really get serious and put more effort into the 86/BRZ. I really like the ND2 and really appreciate the effort and money Mazda put into that car but I've always preferred coupes over convertibles, since Mazda doesn't seem to have the intention to make a coupe version of MX-5 I'll still pick the twins.
@@aaronbryan5095 Toyota and Subaru are already underway with development on a second generation. Probably slated for a 2022 model year. Based on how the first gen has been revised over the years; looking at a second gen car updating the engine is Likley where the money is going. Probably nothing huge, maybe 20-30hp bump. Keeping the price down will be the challenge. If they don't change much other than the engine and keep power reasonable they can probably do it. The 280hp everybody wants will require new suspension and bembos as standard. 35-40k car which I doubt would sell as well.
@@MyGoToUserName I'm really eager to see how the second gen 86 will turn out to be, needing to sort out people's biggest complain about the current generation, improving the car as a whole while keeping it affordable.
I remember first seeing one of these for the first time back in 1992. My father took me to see 'Honey, I blew up the kid' in our local theater and there was a display with a giant toddler's foot coming through the roof with debris everywhere and a little yellow Miata like the one in the movie. I fell in love with the car right then and there. Fast forward about 8-9 years and my grandfather took me to the auto show and got to sit in an NB chassis Miata for the first time at the age of 17. One of these days there will be a Miata in my garage. Just need to get a garage first.
Amazing series, thank you for taking the time and effort to put all this together. My wife and I bought our NA over two years ago and we've fallen in love with it. Now we're saving up for an ND2 RF for some long road trips. Mazda did the right thing with these cars and it's so refreshing to see a modern affordable car that's about pure fun and enjoyment.
I must have watched two dozen or more RUclips videos on the MX5 before I purchased my RF ND2 last October (and 3 dozen more after I bought the car!). This video is the one that best explained what this car is all about and why it has an almost perfect (okay, perfect in my view) fun to drive quotient. Let's make that exciting to drive quotient. Of course I subscribed to your channel, and now I'm going to binge watch the whole series. Thank you!
If its any consolation this was an incredible series you put together. I honestly am not the biggest fan of your channel but you have really stepped it up with informative content and production quality. The work you put in to meet with Mazda and the engineers should be commended. Well done. Well done. Well done.
As a proud owner of a 19 3 Hatchback. The amount of attention to detail and engineering Mazda does is astounding. Especially for an economy car. It's not perfect obviously but I love it. 15k miles and no regrets. I will own a Miata someday. I have to.
Phenomenal series! I’ve always thought Miata’s were interesting but never cared enough to look into them. I have owned other Mazda’s and always liked their styling in general. I just watched this entire series and they really are a special car. Fantastic job putting this together!
Big fan...and I think your the one reviewer that pushes as hard as you do ...funny to see you strain to hit the apexes...flat out in the straights... Whie talking....great job!!
Dude thank you so much for this!! This series is amazing and thank you so much for this! Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak to you. This series is truly for our small group of enthusiasts of driving and there aren’t a whole lot of us anymore sadly. This truly is something special and I want to thank you for this savagegeese.
Ooof! Hadn’t seen this before and first let me say that the filming and editing was superb. I have an NC that’s 9 years old and this week I decided it was time to change it. For an ND2. I love my NC and love the colour but I can see that if I want a sports car for the next 10 years I need to change it now. It’s almost heartbreaking but I want someone to get an affordable low mileage opportunity and I want to future proof my driving joy. I can’t see myself driving anything else...certainly not something with a fixed roof. Life’s too short to drive boring cars. I wish they did a ...flat... bright red paint job though. It has to be red but the Soul Red is everywhere. If anyone is watching who’s not sure whether to buy or not , I can only say that the MX5 is the most wonderful piece of Joy and it gives me the chills still.
As the owner of a manual Scion iA (aka rebadged Mazda2) at least partially due to your review, it makes me happy to know that my car's motor was originally set to be in the ND Miata. Great series, keep it up!
I had the pleasure of driving an NB ten years ago and I bought my ND2 last summer. I really feel the need to (mis)quote the legendary Enzo Ferrari on this one: "The best Miata is the next one."
Thank you @savagegeese. Thank you @MazdaUsa. I will do my part to help fund future development so that the next generation of drivers can enjoy. Owned an NB, NC1. Currently have an NC2. Only time until ND2.
I need an ND2. The best in the automotive world is in that car. The passion, excitement, performance, sensations, engineering... the Japanese are second to none!
Having bought an ND2 2.0 sport four months ago…I tell you you’re damn right you need one. :-). It is amazing how compelling and coherent the whole car is…besides the sheer speed and linear feedback within all its interactions with the driver…
2018 ND1 RF Brembo package is on the truck and should be delivered soon. I cannot wait. I drove an NA once and fell in love. 1 month later I bought an ND.
Mr Goose, Take a bow. This was an awesome series and its perfect. I believe it is your honesty and passion that shines through and its part of the reason why the design team at Miata gave such a detailed perspective of what it means to design a car. The future will tell whether the Miata continues to be the great car it is but if someone were to look at its history, this video series is a definitive guide as to why the car exists and what is the thought process and effort it takes to make one. Coleman, you are awesome.
It takes a special company to choose to produce unique, small-volume cars such as the MX-5 and CX-5 diesel in the face of a market that calls for mass-appeal CUV’s and trucks, especially given Mazda’s size. I respect that independence and commitment to making cars that bring joy to driving. As a result my family’s two cars happen to be a ND1 MX-5 and a CX-5 diesel.
This series was eye-opening: So much respect and appreciation for the engineers and the Mazda team who clearly put so my much passion and commitment into the Miata. Makes one go out and get a ND to keep this tradition going. I hope Honda is watching (s2000.....)
I never saw myself in a Mazda let alone a Miata but when we needed a second car my wife said one of the ladies at work had a 2006 MX5 with 40,000 miles for $4,000. I said I would look at it and when I saw it I feel in love with it. It was in excellent condition and it's fast and fun.
The human connection in this series is excellent. This perspective is very rare in a car review series, let alone one primarily broadcast on RUclips. How often do we get to hear the thoughts and debates that went into creating something that is essentially a mass produced machine? It is clear that each of the people involved in the production of this vehicle, throughout each generation, put immense passion into their creation. The fact that this passion is reflected in each of these cars is a minor miracle and should be celebrated by all who consider themselves car enthusiasts/motorheads/petrolheads. If you can afford one new, go support Mazda so they can keep developing this wonderful machine and others like it. If you can’t afford one new, buy one of the many, many available on the second hand market. Thank you for Savagegeese for putting the level of effort gone into this project. Your passion is also reflected in your product. If it is at all helpful, please pass this message along to the folks at Mazda. I’ve finally put my money where my mouth is and purchased a 2020 Club model in no small part due to this series. Admittedly, I have always had a soft spot for these cars, as my father owned a red RHD NA model which he bought new when our family lived overseas. In fact it was the first real car I was allowed to steer in some gravel runoff (whilst he operated the pedals). Love and respect to all the watchers out there. Stay safe, especially behind the wheel!
God bless you man for making these videos!!!! I hope everyone appreciates you in doing these time consuming, interesting and educational videos. I'm glad you're not just focused on making those junk quantity videos, like so many of you youtubers out there concentrate on vomiting out just for views. Watching these videos will hopefully create new Mazda Miata fans. I'm just waiting for you to have a coupon code when mentioning your videos before I go out and buy a new Miata and maybe getting me a free oil change or whatever, so that Mazda can see how your videos are helping them SELL cars!!!! Can you please make one video gathering EVERY single "pristine" special editions Mazda has produced for the Miata and explain what they are to all of us. I know these videos exist to an extent, but your skills with the camera are exceptional bro. Keep up the great work man. One question, what's up with your channels name??? I don't get it lol.
These are the things that are extremely hard to find anywhere on the internet. I can physically see the purpose behind design choices and the results of those choices. Like why does this car have a certain reputation for being unreliable, fast, quick handling, or anything else. I know this channel might not get as many views as someone like Doug because he is for entertainment and some informative bits. Your channel goes far above with the amount of information and the overall quality. Keep up the great vids.
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ND is one of the best pieces of engineering for the last... god, knows how many years. Why? Because of the price. Of course you can make something faster, grippier, lighter etc. etc... But to do it with a limited time, money, resources in the 2010's automotive atmosphere, is something truly amazing. Coleman's a legend. You too, Mr. Goose!
I actually think you passed up one of the more impressive points. In the age of cars getting bigger and bigger and heavier with a myriad of required safety features, I actually think it's size and weight are the most impressive features. The BRZ considered a lightweight sports car at 2800 pounds, but this still manages to beat it by almost 500 pounds! It's near the weight of a car that came out in the 80s! That's the most impressive to me.
Soilent that’s impressive as well, and I mention these points in my own writing as well. But seeing Coleman speak about the active toe etc. made me realise only now how much tweaking has gone in every little detail.
@sasquatch then you might be watching the wrong video my friend lol.
Lol no mentions of Bob Hall? Who is father of Miata.
Francis Gomes who tf is bob
Mazda surely is the only carmaker left that sometimes affords to make decisions by heart and passion, not by pure economical sense. Thanks for that.
Great series BTW.
That's the conclusion I've reached as well. It's a very unique company in this regard. Very few if any other have principles and passion that they adhere before profits. I really appreciate Mazda for what it is. Unfortunately, their current sales aren't great and I wish more people will buy them because this wonderful company might not survive long despite making some of the best driver's cars on the market.
What about Lamborghini? You don't like the new Lamborghini crossover?
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@@Josh-cw8by So true. Sadly i'm not able to drive an MX-5 RF (need more than 2 seats and can't afford a pet car, and germany is rainy) . Last time i was in the market there was still the old model Mazda 3. My personal problems with the Mazda volume models are that the 3 just hasn't enough Ooomph for "traffic light tactical manoeuvres" (much needed here) and the 6 is too heavy and big for me. CX's are out of question, i have no rivers or mountain passes to cross on my way to the office ;-). My dream would be a stylish 2 door/4-seat coupé with the 2.5L engine and the general lines of the RF. But nobody else wants that anymore in the age of SUV hysteria...
Can we take a second to appreciate Mazda as a car company. It's probably one of the few car companies that haven't put profits before making good to drive cars. Don't get me wrong, I know Mazda tries to make money, as any company should, but it's not their only concern. They are one of the few companies still around that have principles, vision, a core philosophy and try to stick to it even when it's more difficult to achieve. I really wish Mazda will succeed financially. Their sales are not great anywhere, despite making some of the most underrated and best driver's cars on the market. I hope some of you will consider a Mazda as your next purchase, because we need to keep this wonderful company alive and independent before it's wholly swallowed by Toyota, because it has gifted us a true dedicated enthusiast's car in a time when few companies (especially smaller ones) do so. I love you Mazda!
Luckily in Australia they are very much loved, and have been the second biggest car brand after Toyota, for the last 10 years or so. Us Aussies have always loved the driveability and fun of Mazdas.
Your wish came true…four years on from your post, Mazda sales are very strong now!
"An aluminum valve cover is heavier than a plastic one. But we made it out of aluminum because that was the right thing to do." Not a direct quote, but when he said it I just about teared up. I just love it when I hear from engineers who love cars, and all that it takes to make a great one, as much as I love cars. Thanks!
The best Miata is the one you own.
@kudos 0000 S2000, GM Solstice, FIAT 124, Miata always the answer.
@kudos 0000 if you're basing driving experience solely off straight line speed, you're lookin at the wrong style of car buddy lol
@kudos 0000 MX 5 Envy alert
I have loved my ND1, my V1 transmission broke out of warranty and Mazda is still replacing at no cost to me. Thanks for standing behind your product.
Auto or manual
GuitarGuy Manual
Is your car tracked or otherwise in competition? I have a '16 ND bought in October of '15, it has 53K miles, no transmission issues but it isn't in any way a competition car. Good to know that Mazda stood behind your car!
I autocross occasionally and they know about it. They have installed some of the mods for me for autox
@@robertlaw2304 do you have it tuned?
Don't let this be the last generation Mazda.
I've heard the next gen, the NE will be 48V mild hybrid.
@@dingmingzou9866 oh god, please no
@@dingmingzou9866 Also, its a cute little SUV.
@@dingmingzou9866 If thats true, it's no real Miata lmao. An atrocity if that comes true.
@@nomadben actully is not so bad 48v mild hybrid would be just like how the latest bmw like 330i behave you wont even notice the mild hybird working it would only kind of work at super low speed give a little bit boast to get it pass emmision as long as they dont go turbo and retain that high reving naturally aspirated engine we dont need more low end toruq monster there already plenty in the market.
I quit Patreon after the whole debacle with their charging scheme. Mr Goose, the quality of this series is worth getting back into the fold and supporting creators directly. This is one of the best series of videos on RUclips, bar none, and you should be extremely proud of your work. I'll see ya on Patreon.
get away from Patreon and get on Subscribe Star
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Stuff like this is what makes you one of the best car RUclipsrs, SavageGeese. Keep making awesome videos!
Not one of the best, simply THE best period.
Awesome series! I loved mazda, but not the mx-5, now I am in love with this car, and looking forward to buy one! Simply awesome car explanation! Thank you!!
Incredible video, really.
I always say Joe knows best and tst are the only American car youtubers I watch but idk I always forget about savage. Definitely the only three I can watch but I think that's because of my age lol.
1st week of March 2017 it was after watching of all things the RUclips video review of a 2017 Fiat 124 Spyder Abarth that got me interested in a roadster. After the test drive in traffic it was a Bad driving experience. Did not like its heavy clutch / the turbo lag / tight shift pattern. Next day went to the local Mazda dealer had exactly the same White exterior with Black ground effect trim / Red Brembo brakes / Black BBS wheels. Reminded me of the new Jaguar roadster especially from the rear. Driving ? Absolutely awesome car to drive / light clutch / precise shift pattern / super light feeling Vs the 2017 Spyder Abarth. Driving matters to me ! I could not stop driving this 2016 MX-5 soft top Club ! Convinced the sales Manager to extend my test drive thru the weekend & come back after work Monday. After putting 240 miles on it in a day & 1/2 ... Monday I showed up with my checkbook & my trade in ! Almost 5 years & its not a toy / not a garage queen. Its my daily driven car in 4 season Northern Illinois. Best car I've owned ! All weather conditions the car is a blast to drive !
2 weeks ago I drove a 2023 RF manual and I now get why people love these cars. I am now looking to buy one but will also consider the true convertible also. This car took me back to one of my favorite light cars I owned a 89 CRX Si , every car enthusiast should own one. I will soon.
Update I just bought a 21 Convertible manual a week ago and I can’t stop driving it!!!
after having the 21 for a while do you still pine for the old front wheel drive CRX?
I’ve just turned 64 and have owned and enjoyed many many performance cars after gaining my driver’s license at 18. As a retirement present to myself I just bought myself a new ND Homura. After owning for just a month now I can categorically say that I shall never sell this superb roadster……….wow I’m so pleased! 👍
Dave Coleman was the star of these last two vids. Great job, goose.
The ND is my favorite Miata
It’s the best iteration of Mazda’s sports car while taking the spirit of the NA while being a modern car
The Miata is one of the only simplistic cars ever made
I have an NA which I've owned for the past 30+ years and I love it, I've never driven the ND but the word on the street is that this is the ultimate Miata.
@@OZBIE Yeah, and also the ND1 and the ND2 compliment each other right now based on what you want in terms of modifications in your car. The ND1 is cracked open in terms of modifications available while for the ND2 is just basic stuff like exhaust, intake, suspensions and such things.
sasquatch howwww? Cars have literally became bigger and bigger
@@PaxMu not as much gain as forced induction kits, but makes it rev even higher, and gives more torque, making it pretty much perfect: bbrgti.com/products/bbr-mx-5-nd-super-220-2019-on-184-ps
The Lotus Elise is only simplistic cars ever made
A year later this is still the best source of information on the ND. The shop talk with Doug Coleman is pure gold, especially little details like the rear suspension toe in dynamics. Where else would you ever learn that? Thank you again for this series.
Making these videos and piecing them together, reflecting back... I would never do it again. It got made at the right time in the right head space. I am very happy the videos came out well and will be around for a long time.
Even 3 years on, these videos are a work of art. Thank you so much for creating this.
Hopefully buying a 17 RF Club this Sunday 🥴
Update: Just picked it up a couple hours ago. I love it. If you’re thinking about it, do it.
Dont. The current model has improvements.
GuitarGuy If money was no object I would. 2017’s are in the low $20k’s right now
@@samdaniels1234 either way you can't really go wrong with a miata. Just make sure you get a standard one.
Potentially a very exciting weekend. Good luck!
Same! 'm also picking up an '18 Club white with red cloth top next week! The '19 is nice if you wanna wined the pizz out of her, but $10k off MSRP is a good chunk of change, plus red top all day over brown top. I'm not sure I understand why Mazda changed the cloth top to brown this year. If it remained red I might have gotten a new '19
Never considered an ND until I watched your technical review. Waited for ND2, now own 2019 RF GT thanks to you.
love it. this one is quickly becoming my next car as well
Me too! I bought mine about 2 weeks
Ago
Bought ND2 as well.
How much did you pay?
Who on earth would give these videos dislikes? Seems to make no sense to me.
The series has been a labor of love and it shows. Thanks for doing this.
Incidentally, it was your original video on the ND that got me sufficiently interested to actually end up owning one.
Agreed
I disliked due to the miata having California plates. Lol
BRZ owners
@@OrimarDez I didn't know the video was about plates, ha. I thought it was about Miatas.
For the enthusiast, this series has been a rare treat. Loved every minute, thank you.
And you just upped the game.
Yeah, I love the suspension nerdery that Mr. Saward walked us through. I'd love to see more of that.
One of the best examples of automotive journalism
Got my first one in 2019, a ND2. A lifelong dream to own one and finally I have. Well worth the wait as I think that it is just superb.
Wolves Bane95 sport nav plus. 1.5. Machine grey metallic.
Got my 2022 ND 2.0 liter with performance pack in june 2022. Best therapy after 4 years in Prius. This documentary highlights the things I love in this car that I couldn’t explain: high level engineering and dedication toward car enthusiatics
Excellent video. I really appreciate Dave Coleman talking about how they sweat the details. Things like the position of the electric steering motor, the orientation of suspension bushings, even how they created a brand new manual transmission with 1:1 6th gear. Fascinating! It really gives me fresh appreciation for the Miata.
Indeed!
Volvo trucks here in UK. and EU, don't have an overdrive gear ratio, top is 1:1. That company well understands powertrain efficiency.
As I currently own an NA6, NB1, and an ND2 I can say with certainty:
These cars fucking rock, and driving them will never get old!
I bought my 2017 MX-5 a month ago and I waited this long to tell ya´ll because I can´t stop driving it. I get looks, kids talk about it when they see it, and I get goosebumps everytime I see it. I can say I purchase my dream car. If any of you is hesitant to get one... all I have to say is... GO DRIVE ONE. Your mind will be blown.
They're good, but so many people overrated them
Engineering over marketing. Driving experience over horsepower. Intelligence over machismo. Passion over bravado. Love over lust. Honesty over salesmanship. And above all, FUN! Mazda and Savagegeese: respect. (MX-5 ND2 GS-P Sport with Aero black on black and a shit-load of after-market gear. Vroom-Vroom).
Awesome series, Mr. Goose! ND2 for us, too.
After an NB MSM & my present ND RF I find it hard to imagine not having a Miata.
I liken it to my wife's Kawasaki 400 Ninja - light on power but, oh boy, the balance is delightful!
Thank you, Mazda, for these wonderful machines! ❤
Wonderful series, made me proud as hell of my ND1. One thing- Dave was mentioning how the ND has a radically different final drive to accommodate the 1:1 6th gear of the transmission, and mentions common final drives on other cars being 3.9 or 4.1. The video cut to a different subject before mentioning the ND’s final drive, which for those curious, is 2.866.
Nice combination. If the final drive was even a little higher numerically, say 3.5 or so, the car could be a couple of tenths faster, but the gas mileage would suffer since it would be reving higher at the same speed.
I own a 2023 MX-5 GT. It handles almost exactly like my 1968 MGB that I drove back in the old school sports car days. I was in my twenties then. It was the mid 1970's. The ND MX-5 is so refined. It is so much better than the 68 MGB could ever bee. It has the total essence of the MGB, except the ND is an MGB on steroids! It is a car that makes one just chill out and relax while moving through the gears of the six speed stick shift. When I jump into my ND MX5, I transition into a really great place to be in. I have repaired and driven every generation of the MX-5. I like them all very much. All versions of the MX-5 are special and they emit pure driving joy.
That’s it I’m buying a ND. Thank you for this documentary.
Your going to love it!!!
Be careful, you'll always find a reason to drive
Go with the manual and feel the car and motor interacting with the road.
I just ordered mine 😝
@@stevelim5274 that's awesome dude. enjoy and drive safe.
Picking up my first brand new car next week! ‘24 ND3, re-watching this whole series to get hyped again. Thank you for creating such a wonderful project with Mazda!
Great series.... I drove sports cars in my 20s, but with mortgage, kids and all that, they went away. I knew I'd get another one someday. Now as I'm looking at retirement coming up, I bought a 2019 RF GT-S and I just love it. You just can't help but smile the whole time you're driving it. We're a Mazda family.. Between the kids, wife and I, we've had 8 and currently have 6. No problems with any of them at all.
Mazda is no doubt my second favorite mainstream brand only behind Honda
Thanks
I bought my 1st Miata at the age of 69. I will never own anything else ; its as if it was designed specifically for me. Your video expresses the same passion for this type of engineering that I have, excellent job.
I Turo'd a 2019 RF a last month in LA. It changed my life. I used to think my Civic SI was a sporty car...it feels like a minivan by comparison. I need to get my own MX5 asap!
In fairness I work for Honda, and the first time I drove a 10th gen Civic SI, to see if I would prefer it over my Fiesta ST, I was shocked at how dead and numb it felt compared to mine.
Everything about that car was better except for the driver experience.
@@deejayimm interesting.. I have an 8th gen. It’s a great engine but the chassis can’t compare to a true rwd sports car. I’ve since acquired an S2000 :)
@@fhowland I'm so torn right now between a Veloster n, and a gr86 premium.
I like the new gr Corolla but that thing's going to be marked up to the Moon, especially the circuit edition which is what everyone wants.
I know the Veloster is faster than the 86 in a straight line and on a track by a significant margin, but that new gr86 is sexy...
I don't really want another car payment but I also feel like I need to buy something because electrification is close.
@@fhowlandBecause a hot hatch is a compromise in its purest form. I daily a focus st And my sunny day car is a bmw z3 After I get out of driving that for a few days and go back. I have to remind myself. Yes, the driving is nowhere near as good as that roadster, but, I have this car because it is a daily driver that is more interesting than a Corolla. Which is what I need most of the time.
NB owner here. +1 to Savagegeese' observation that the latest generation feels more serious and focused. I recently drove a friend's ND2 on some twisty backroads and put it through its paces. While it is objectively a superior automobile compared to my older example, I couldn't really attach myself to the steering/shifting/accelerator inputs. The clutch was so smooth it felt like it wasn't attached to anything, and the shifter was so notchy and precise, feeling like a lightswitch in comparison to my looser unit. It was a marvelous experience, but it was more different than I expected.
I just want to say thanks. Out of all of the cars we have recently test driven, which ranged from The Honda type R, Volkswagen Golf R, Hyundai Veloster N, too many BMWs, Ford Mustang Bullitt, etc., we chose a Miata RF GT. How we overlooked this car for all these years I don’t know. It simply checks all of the boxes. It’s hard to believe and it sounds crazy, but we enjoyed driving this car more than our now-sold Subaru STI or our current Mini Coopers. I now understand why these cars have such a cult following and are very popular track cars. I think I have finally found the one car that I will never sell. Pure driving bliss.
I also traded a Subaru STI for an ND2 and it’s more enjoyable to drive it.
As an automotive enthusiast I've always appreciated the Miata, but I've never had a true passion for it like most dedicated Miata enthusiasts. This series has been one of the more enjoyable car related series I've ever come across on the internet. Seriously, thank you for making this. This is the kind of content that as a car enthusiast I just love. Hearing about the passion that the designers and creators of some of the most iconic performance & enthusiast cars of the last several decades is just epic.Car reviews are comparatively easy to make. But these are stories that will be lost to time if they aren't told while everyone involved with them is able to do so. This is the cataloguing of our history as enthusiasts. What help make us, and where it is we came from. And the production quality of this is just flawless. Beautifully, well done series.
Loved the series. Had a NA in the past, bought a NC after seeing the NC documentary, dreaming of a ND in my future.
In a world where everything is moving forward, props to Mazda for going back to its roots.
@sasquatch I'd take less weight and less hp all day. It's such a beautiful thing.
By far the very best reviewer of vehicles on youtube.....thank you for your incredible content.
I’ve learned so much in this series. Particularly, I got educated on a car I first drove in 1991. A while new appreciation and point of view.
I used to own a NC and learned a ton I ignored about it, makes me miss it even more!
This video is so fantastic I had to pause it five minutes in to collect my thoughts and post this comment. Savagegeese are absolutely killing it. No other car reviews on RUclips are even in the same stratosphere.
Is it wrong that when I glance into the interior of a parked Miata and see that it's an automatic . . . I pity the owner?
Will Kelley you shouldn’t :)
You don’t know their story, if they have an injury/disabled where they can’t drive a manual, or forbidden by their wife to not get a manual so that she can drive it too because she refuses to learn manual (like my wife). Also I’m all for people buy automatic no matter the sports car, the more people buy cars like the Miata, the more they will continue making them in the future.
Yah but nah
Like Mushroomancer my wife didnt´t like to learn manual (one of the few women in germany born in the 70s and learned on automatic and drive only automatic) & we only have 1 car. A good compromise for us; way better than the toyota hybrid before and the BMW before that ;-) And, in "sport mode" in a convoy of MX 5s we take much more over as the manual drivers ;-), although the technical data for the automatic is poor. I think, that´s because in daily life you don`t always have the adrenaline (at least the germans ,-) to gear down at 4500 rpm as savagegeese would might say to "drive the piss out of that thing". The automatic in sport mode helps here....:-)
@@rainernoack8402 my wife is from Belgium. She loves automatic here in America.
You shouldn't. I've driven auto NDs and they're great. I still drive a manual though... 😉
10:14 Nice to appreciate the performance you can realize on the street while passing a cyclist. Great edit. Mr Goose captures that the engagement and control of driving, flying, riding, or using a well-engineered tool is often more satisfying than pure brute power or speed.
Thank you SavageGeese and Mazda, that was a fantastic series about the best pure sports car!
Just bought my first Miata 5 days, it’s an nd2 and I love it. Thank you for making this series. Now knowing more of the mx5’s roots I can appreciate my car even more now.
I'm saving this video to watch in my 4k TV.
It s made too beautifully to watch on my cellphone.
Wow this video is good. Probably the best car series on RUclips right now. I loved my old NA Miata and I really miss it. Again, this is a brilliant series. I’d love to see a series like this on the 911.
Thank You ❤️ what an awesome series👏👏 I have owned 5 MX5’s in total the RF is in our garage right now. My personal favorite is the NA in red of course but the ND is as close as you can get to it.
In a world where pure sports cars with real drivers feel are disappearing let’s hope that people keep buying the MX5 and Mazda keeps building them ❤️
I hope so,this car is a gem.
Thanks! I love this series. I purchase a ND in September of 2022 and is now a SCCA STR autocrosser!
Turo'd one of these while out of state for a wedding. One carry on in the trunk. The other in my wife's lap. Five hour round trip drive. Worth it.
The mx-5 is my dream car. I wish i could afford an ND, heck, even the NA, but the NA's are selling for 10k € in Portugal. Its quite a expensive car to buyand suport, for any driver enthusiast.
I'll keep driving it and racing it on my simulator, until the day i can afford one, so i can finally apreciate the car for real!
Thank you for such a treat. I've loved the series and you made me love the mx-5 even more.
I am a ND2 owner, thank you so much for making such an amazing documentary series! Long live the Miata
I have never seen a Patreon more deserved than what you offer. Your values bleed into your videos/product in spades. Just like the Miata. Thank you for you.
ND2 will go down as one of the best sports cars in the history
Agreed!
I bought a 2019 nd gt after wanting one for 20 years. I love it. It drove beautifully. I was too big for the car. My body started hurting. I only wish they would make a small, medium and large version. I really needed it to be larger. I traded in after one year for a 2020 cx-5. I love the room and comfort and quietness of this vehicle. I am happy as last.
I think the ND2 will go down in the books as the best Miata ever made.
Agreed sir! I can attest to that statement.
Having watched this video probably every once a week since it has been published, now I made up my mind to buy an ND2. Just for the love of driving... long live NA engines and manual gearboxes, hail to them!!
I now have a new respect & admiration for the Miata from taking in this well crafted documentary series that was quite enjoyable, now I want one.
Great documentary. I used to have ND1 and now I should get ND2 (my poor wallet). Seriously, these episodes must be on Netflix every other week.
I hope that Mazda realizes that features like this sell cars.
You have to know how to sell them tho.
Fiat didn't and the 124 was a failure, but it's a great car too. I know, it's an ND with body kit and engine swap, but still.
This video is worth thousands to Mazda....it’s completely spot on.
The idea of using the NA as a benchmark for the ND is really unheard-of in the business. All makers go for more and more grip, more power, etc, and probably no other car has this sort of focus on lightness and drive ability and fun anywhere near this price point. Very cool.
Thanks for this series, I learned so much about the Miata. I love my ND1, I just turned 50,000 miles on it yesterday. I want to test drive an ND2 but I'm scared I'm going to walk out of the dealership a lot poorer.
harrismi7 do it bro, YOLO, cheers
Life's to short,go right ahead and check it out.I have an 18 and with a tune,so my revs are at 74000 rpm.The good thing is that the price is so good but once you get to the 30th anniversary the price jumps significantly.Good luck and enjoy the ride.
@@michaelfont7239 74,000 RPM, wow! That must be the extreme sport package with the turbine engine. 😁
First youtube comment ever, on my only subcribed Channel. Just wanted to thank you on your work Mark.
Single income with three children, I have no practical reason for an ND2 MX5, but now more than before do I want one.
My next vehicle (for the family), I'm definitely looking at Mazda first, if for nothing else just to show my appreciation to their passion & efforts.
Great great series Mr. Goose
This is the first time I've looked at an MX5 and really considered it.
I have a 17 Toyota 86 and enjoy the added practicality. If I didn't need the space I'd be all over one of these.
I had a 15 GTI before and changed to a ND RF. I was worried about space too, but I thought, "hey, I still need to rent a Uhaul when I move, so why not?"
Time for Toyota and Subaru to really get serious and put more effort into the 86/BRZ. I really like the ND2 and really appreciate the effort and money Mazda put into that car but I've always preferred coupes over convertibles, since Mazda doesn't seem to have the intention to make a coupe version of MX-5 I'll still pick the twins.
@@aaronbryan5095 Toyota and Subaru are already underway with development on a second generation. Probably slated for a 2022 model year.
Based on how the first gen has been revised over the years; looking at a second gen car updating the engine is Likley where the money is going.
Probably nothing huge, maybe 20-30hp bump. Keeping the price down will be the challenge. If they don't change much other than the engine and keep power reasonable they can probably do it. The 280hp everybody wants will require new suspension and bembos as standard. 35-40k car which I doubt would sell as well.
@@MyGoToUserName I'm really eager to see how the second gen 86 will turn out to be, needing to sort out people's biggest complain about the current generation, improving the car as a whole while keeping it affordable.
@@aaronbryan5095 The RF is basically a coupe with the added ability to go top down if you want.
I remember first seeing one of these for the first time back in 1992. My father took me to see 'Honey, I blew up the kid' in our local theater and there was a display with a giant toddler's foot coming through the roof with debris everywhere and a little yellow Miata like the one in the movie. I fell in love with the car right then and there. Fast forward about 8-9 years and my grandfather took me to the auto show and got to sit in an NB chassis Miata for the first time at the age of 17.
One of these days there will be a Miata in my garage. Just need to get a garage first.
I found savagegeese on his review on this car when it came out. It brought me full circle. The ND is one of my dream cars.
Just drove my new Miata N on PCH. It was pure fun. No purpose or destination other than just drive. Thank you.
Amazing series, thank you for taking the time and effort to put all this together.
My wife and I bought our NA over two years ago and we've fallen in love with it. Now we're saving up for an ND2 RF for some long road trips. Mazda did the right thing with these cars and it's so refreshing to see a modern affordable car that's about pure fun and enjoyment.
I must have watched two dozen or more RUclips videos on the MX5 before I purchased my RF ND2 last October (and 3 dozen more after I bought the car!). This video is the one that best explained what this car is all about and why it has an almost perfect (okay, perfect in my view) fun to drive quotient. Let's make that exciting to drive quotient. Of course I subscribed to your channel, and now I'm going to binge watch the whole series. Thank you!
If its any consolation this was an incredible series you put together. I honestly am not the biggest fan of your channel but you have really stepped it up with informative content and production quality. The work you put in to meet with Mazda and the engineers should be commended. Well done. Well done. Well done.
As a proud owner of a 19 3 Hatchback. The amount of attention to detail and engineering Mazda does is astounding. Especially for an economy car. It's not perfect obviously but I love it. 15k miles and no regrets. I will own a Miata someday. I have to.
I own one of these beatiful machines, #2716. Each day, I look forward to driving it.
Thank you for this series, savagegeese.
Phenomenal series! I’ve always thought Miata’s were interesting but never cared enough to look into them. I have owned other Mazda’s and always liked their styling in general. I just watched this entire series and they really are a special car. Fantastic job putting this together!
I upvoted before the video even started, I’m that confident.
Big fan...and I think your the one reviewer that pushes as hard as you do ...funny to see you strain to hit the apexes...flat out in the straights... Whie talking....great job!!
Dude thank you so much for this!! This series is amazing and thank you so much for this! Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak to you.
This series is truly for our small group of enthusiasts of driving and there aren’t a whole lot of us anymore sadly. This truly is something special and I want to thank you for this savagegeese.
Ooof! Hadn’t seen this before and first let me say that the filming and editing was superb.
I have an NC that’s 9 years old and this week I decided it was time to change it. For an ND2.
I love my NC and love the colour but I can see that if I want a sports car for the next 10 years I need to change it now. It’s almost heartbreaking but I want someone to get an affordable low mileage opportunity and I want to future proof my driving joy.
I can’t see myself driving anything else...certainly not something with a fixed roof. Life’s too short to drive boring cars.
I wish they did a ...flat... bright red paint job though. It has to be red but the Soul Red is everywhere.
If anyone is watching who’s not sure whether to buy or not , I can only say that the MX5 is the most wonderful piece of Joy and it gives me the chills still.
I don't need another car, but Mark is making me want a miata BADLY.
As the owner of a manual Scion iA (aka rebadged Mazda2) at least partially due to your review, it makes me happy to know that my car's motor was originally set to be in the ND Miata.
Great series, keep it up!
Excellent series and in depth coverage. My “retirement” car will definitely be a Miata!
Kudos to SG, this series made me want to buy a Miata. This is the highest compliment I can give.
I had the pleasure of driving an NB ten years ago and I bought my ND2 last summer. I really feel the need to (mis)quote the legendary Enzo Ferrari on this one: "The best Miata is the next one."
It sure is ;)
Thank you @savagegeese. Thank you @MazdaUsa. I will do my part to help fund future development so that the next generation of drivers can enjoy. Owned an NB, NC1. Currently have an NC2. Only time until ND2.
I need an ND2. The best in the automotive world is in that car. The passion, excitement, performance, sensations, engineering... the Japanese are second to none!
Having bought an ND2 2.0 sport four months ago…I tell you you’re damn right you need one. :-). It is amazing how compelling and coherent the whole car is…besides the sheer speed and linear feedback within all its interactions with the driver…
I saw NC generation in my country (Kazakhstan) only once for real, and of course, played it in NFS games. Amazingly designed car. Thanks for the film!
That was awesome. Love the camera work, music choice, and the interviews. You're a great filmmaker.
2018 ND1 RF Brembo package is on the truck and should be delivered soon. I cannot wait. I drove an NA once and fell in love. 1 month later I bought an ND.
Mr Goose, Take a bow. This was an awesome series and its perfect. I believe it is your honesty and passion that shines through and its part of the reason why the design team at Miata gave such a detailed perspective of what it means to design a car. The future will tell whether the Miata continues to be the great car it is but if someone were to look at its history, this video series is a definitive guide as to why the car exists and what is the thought process and effort it takes to make one. Coleman, you are awesome.
It takes a special company to choose to produce unique, small-volume cars such as the MX-5 and CX-5 diesel in the face of a market that calls for mass-appeal CUV’s and trucks, especially given Mazda’s size. I respect that independence and commitment to making cars that bring joy to driving. As a result my family’s two cars happen to be a ND1 MX-5 and a CX-5 diesel.
This series was eye-opening: So much respect and appreciation for the engineers and the Mazda team who clearly put so my much passion and commitment into the Miata. Makes one go out and get a ND to keep this tradition going. I hope Honda is watching (s2000.....)
I never saw myself in a Mazda let alone a Miata but when we needed a second car my wife said one of the ladies at work had a 2006 MX5 with 40,000 miles for $4,000. I said I would look at it and when I saw it I feel in love with it. It was in excellent condition and it's fast and fun.
Beautiful as always!
We really appreciate the hard work and time you have put into these videos, I've really enjoyed watching them
Cheers!
I was enlightened when Dave Coleman began discussing the little details like bolt position and symmetric driving position. Very interesting!
I tried to hit the “like” button twice. Great work Goose.
The human connection in this series is excellent. This perspective is very rare in a car review series, let alone one primarily broadcast on RUclips. How often do we get to hear the thoughts and debates that went into creating something that is essentially a mass produced machine? It is clear that each of the people involved in the production of this vehicle, throughout each generation, put immense passion into their creation. The fact that this passion is reflected in each of these cars is a minor miracle and should be celebrated by all who consider themselves car enthusiasts/motorheads/petrolheads. If you can afford one new, go support Mazda so they can keep developing this wonderful machine and others like it. If you can’t afford one new, buy one of the many, many available on the second hand market. Thank you for Savagegeese for putting the level of effort gone into this project. Your passion is also reflected in your product. If it is at all helpful, please pass this message along to the folks at Mazda. I’ve finally put my money where my mouth is and purchased a 2020 Club model in no small part due to this series. Admittedly, I have always had a soft spot for these cars, as my father owned a red RHD NA model which he bought new when our family lived overseas. In fact it was the first real car I was allowed to steer in some gravel runoff (whilst he operated the pedals). Love and respect to all the watchers out there. Stay safe, especially behind the wheel!
God bless you man for making these videos!!!! I hope everyone appreciates you in doing these time consuming, interesting and educational videos. I'm glad you're not just focused on making those junk quantity videos, like so many of you youtubers out there concentrate on vomiting out just for views. Watching these videos will hopefully create new Mazda Miata fans. I'm just waiting for you to have a coupon code when mentioning your videos before I go out and buy a new Miata and maybe getting me a free oil change or whatever, so that Mazda can see how your videos are helping them SELL cars!!!! Can you please make one video gathering EVERY single "pristine" special editions Mazda has produced for the Miata and explain what they are to all of us. I know these videos exist to an extent, but your skills with the camera are exceptional bro. Keep up the great work man. One question, what's up with your channels name??? I don't get it lol.
Thanks its great to see people appreciate certain videos on RUclips that are not just junk food.
The name came from my grandmother who said geese were savage because i chased them into traffic.
These are the things that are extremely hard to find anywhere on the internet. I can physically see the purpose behind design choices and the results of those choices. Like why does this car have a certain reputation for being unreliable, fast, quick handling, or anything else. I know this channel might not get as many views as someone like Doug because he is for entertainment and some informative bits. Your channel goes far above with the amount of information and the overall quality. Keep up the great vids.