1997 Mazda Miata MX5 (NA) Review - You Don't Need Speed
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Blog: kyleliongcars.com
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1997 Mazda Miata MX5 (NA) Review, Walkaround, In-Depth Tour, and Test Drive
As cliche as it is, the Mazda Miata MX5, or also called the Eunos Roadster is the definitive proof that you do not need a lot of speed to have fun. Being a proper sports car with a folding cloth, a 5 speed manual, and a tiny 1.6L I4 engine, you can drive this car all around, or maybe even daily it while still putting a really huge smile on your face, and a lot of wind through your hair.
What we're testing out here today, is an extremely preserved late model 1st generation NA Miata just 12,000 kilometers on the clock. It features the iconic and very 90s pop-up headlights, a 5 speed short throw manual, and loads of fun. Should you find that the soft top is a bit too unfriendly for Manila roads and climate, a removable body colored hard top is also available to be fitted at any point in time.
First generation Mazda MX-5 Miata NA body
MY: 1989 - 1997
1.6L B6ZE I4 NA engine
116hp, 136Nm torque
5 speed manual transmission
Red soft-top, and interior
12,000 original kilometers
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That is one clean Miata NA!
Probs one of the cleanest in the country 👌🏻👌🏻
Beautiful neighborhood
Not even among the fastest cars around, but truly one of the most fun to drive vehicles I have ever driven. I wished I own one 😁
Truly is the most fun car I’ve driven so far. And I’ve driven a bunch of cars now hehe
Hi Kyle. Thank you for featuring one of my all time favorites. I'm glad you had a blast driving it. By the way, the car featured seems to be restored rather than preserved. It has 90HP.
The car’s interior was changed long ago, but everything else is stock. 1st owned since the owner was in HS
@@KyleLiongCars On a white car.!the running board should always be black, Kyle. That’s how they came from the factory.
@@micksanti2572 Hmmm I'll ask the owner about this as to why his is different. A good friend of mine
Hi there Kyle - I don't usually leave comments on videos, but I had to come back to say thanks.
I had the opportunity 2 weeks ago to buy this EXACT model - a stock 1997 Miata NA 1.6 Litre.
I've never been into cars, but ever since I was a kid, I would stare at this model as it drove by.
I already own a perfectly good car. I was really on the fence over whether or not to commit.
I watched and re-watched your review and it convinced me to take the plunge and buy it.
I could go on and on about how detailed and helpful your technical breakdowns were.
However, the part that told me everything I wanted to know was right around 12:45.
That grin on your face is exactly the same one I had when I first put the top down.
Very best of luck to you & your channel - you clearly have a great future ahead!
Glad you took the time to comment this. Thank you, and the best of luck on your new vehicle :D
very good review, that car has been resprayed I can tell by the paint and rocker panels
Thanks. I’ll double check with the owner
Always unzip the rear window before opening the sunroof.
If you don't want the glass to fold and break.
I like your videos because we are same height so nice to see how I would fit in the cars you review. You mentioned a Momo steering wheel. Hmm.. I seem to recall Nardi steering wheels in Miatas back in the day... Miata definitely not a bastos car... Glad to see a 30 year old car can still bring such joy! Bakit owner not drive Miata more? he is missing out on Fun!
Thanks! Never knew my fun sized height would ever come in handy hahaha! The owner has waaaay too many cars 😂😂
its just over 20 years old not 30
Close enough
It's so adorable I wish I would have one
Looking for a good one, myself haha
here again, i never miss a video
Hehe
He looked so happy driving :)
It’s really fun
This Video made me subscribe, I love Miatas. I wanna drive one
Thanks! Hope you get to
12k Miata. Good job. Just baught a 97 with 95k miles and still think that is a god number
It’s probably one of the least driven in the world haha
MX-5 (NA), THE LEGEND OF THE POP UPS
Yes hehe
I love that color combo!
:D
Great review!
Thanks
Perfect video!
Thanks
18:10 hrrrsspprrrsss! Donut Media!
😂😂
nice video love it :D
Thanks :)
cutest car in existence
One of the... hahaha
I like the way you talk with us
Thanks
"Headlights go up, headlights go down"
Yes. hahaha
This is my project dream car. Pero parang ang hirap makahanap ng second hand ngayon😭
Oonga eh tapos puro mahal na
Miata maganda at standar sa drifting,handle magaan para kang naglaro lang sa mga arcade.....nasubukan ko yan sa clark....
Katuwa sobra idrive
#hrsprs hehehehe!!! Love it bro!!!
HAHAHA thanks bro
Deff in my wish list
Same
I love my 1.8 1997 miata
I’d love to try the 1.8L out too
I’m doing research of this car before I even have my liscence
Good plan
Why doesn't anyone say that the miata was designed by Mazda's American design team.. if not for them the miata/mx5/eunos roadster would have been a MR2 clone if left up to Mazda's Japanese design team so thank you Mazda's American design team but a mid engine miata might have been nice too. Lol
You’re absolutely right. Gotta admin that’s a lapse on my part.
@@KyleLiongCars not many people know of this.. I followed you on Instagram
Thanks for the info then :) See ya on IG
@@KyleLiongCars for sho bro!
🙌🔥
😊
I'm still a kid hoping to afford my dream car miata once i grow up, can i ask how much is it here in the Philippines?
Same. The NA's pricing is pretty wild. Anywhere between 500-600K PHP up to almost 1M PHP for better examples.
@@KyleLiongCars thankyouu for your respond sirr
Hopefully I can buy a bone stock Miat as my first car.
If you could find one in good shape, definitely go for it
I bought mine this year stock no rust 3k but it came with an engine but it wasn’t in the car I took it apart got it redone professionally and we are putting it together now and I’m so exited to get it running I’ve done everything myself I’m 17 pulled the dash myself and took apart the engine
Congrats on your new project car. Do update us on its progress
That mx-5 is fire!!
Fresh af
Can this climb a mountain road?
Of course
If it’s the 1997 then that’s the 1.8L engine unless it was swapped into the car but they stopped putting the 1.6L in the Na Miata in 1994
In the US, that’s the case, but not in other parts of the world. We continued to get the 1.6L until the end of the NA’s production
wait if its a 97' isnt it a 1.8 not a 1.6?
We got the 1.6 here still
97th like lol
I didn't know the 97 Miata came with a 1.6, and I've never seen one with a 1.6
did they swap it?
Nope it’s stock. Some countries never got the 1.8
@@KyleLiongCars oh I see
some people prefer the 1.6 actually
Hope to try out the 1.8L too
Wanna try a German Bodybuilder Miata equivalent?
What
@@KyleLiongCars BMW Z3M Roadster. I am staying in Shaw Blvd. for this week so if you wanna take it for a spin to BGC, hit me up Bruh.
@@hanslubas Hi there and thanks for the offer. Please do reach out to me on my Instagram @kyle.liong so we could coordinate. I have a pending Z3M coupe for review. Would be interesting to be able to try the Roadster too :D
any tips on where to find some miatas sir?
Just FB Marketplace haha! I’m also looking for one
How much in second hand?
Range of prices from low 300K to more than 1M
Word count
Tiny = infinity
It’s quite TINY TINY TINY
local units are only at 88 hp.
Oh fr?? Wow it felt at least a bit faster than that hahaha! Thanks for the info
@@KyleLiongCars the 97 is definitely more than 88hp especially the 97 which should be a 1.8L unless it’s a 1.6L? But From what I know the 93-97 is a 1.8L
I think he’s right about the 88hp and it being a 1.6L. I double checked and it seems like we didn’t get the 1.8L even for the late model NAs here in the Philippines
Is it a good first car
I don’t see why not
@@KyleLiongCars I’m still watching the vide 😂
@@KyleLiongCars but is it a rear wheel drive
Yes
😍❤
😍😍
My dream car! Nice review 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks! Hope you get yours soon
How tall are you
@@KyleLiongCars oh no I’m 6’2 and still growing will I still be able to fit in a 1997 Mazda Miata?
@@KyleLiongCars :(
It's small but I'd say Kei cars tiny.
Really close to Kei car small
I always wish that my next boyfriend to be be as cute as Kyle 😅😅
I have a single friend. You might be interested 😂😂😂😂
@@KyleLiongCars if he’s as gwapo as you, y not? Hahaha
Mas gwapo yun
Isa sa mga humahandle ng fresh na ganyan si boss Mick Santi yung tropa ni ramon bautista. Pumapatak daw mga sariwa na gamyan pag kaka alala ko 400k pataas
I was originally gonna review sir Mick Santi’s car, pero ended up doing this ones instead sa review. Will make a separate different type of video for sir Mick’s Miata :)
@@KyleLiongCars go for it bro sobrang enthusiastic niya sa miata ala aurick go siya pag dating sa ganyan hehe
Balita ko nga hahaha
Cool & Hot！
Yep
First
:D