Mazda Miata. The BEST Little Sports Car
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2019
- Greg Your Car Angel explains why the Mazda Miata is the best little sports car. From the early days of development when all the other manufacturers had discontinued their sports cars, including the MGB, Fiat Spider, Lotus Elan, Triumph Spitfire and the Alpha Romeo Spider. The original Miata introduced in 1990. It was a front engine, rear wheel drive. Japanese quality together with reliability and easy maintenance requirements is what separated the MX5 from all the other less reliable cars.
1994 was when the major improvements occurred including the 1.8 liter engine as well as chassis strengthening and the new limited slip differential. The dual airbags were also introduced. The pop up headlight otherwise known as the barnyard doors was borrowed from the RX-7. They were not pedestrian safe so the 2nd generation it was changed. The convertible top was easy to open and close.
The speakers in the headrest was an awesome option. a lack of a dome light made it hard to see around at night.
The 5 speed transmission was great but the automatic transmission and is not good. The models were the A package, B package and C packages.
The one weakness was the stitching on the seats. Its difficult to fix.
The 50/50 ratio of the weight distribution makes the Miata balanced through the curves. 
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Jermey Clarkson says the miata is the best two seater sportscar for the money bar none.... i have had three and they are the best kept secret in the automotive industry. Fun, cheap to keep, easy on the wallet and chicks dig em......what more could ask for?
I'm wondering what reality you're in where chicks dig Miatas..
herplab ???? They do
@@herplab it helps if your not ugly af, and your car isnt your personality.
@@herplab You still need to have looks...
Sadly the secret is out, prices appreciating hard every year. Even just buying an oem hardtop is insane
I’ll never sell mine. Last night was beautiful here in Western Massachusetts, full moon 🌕, cool, no traffic coming home from town......cruising along in my little Miata taking it all in! Winding trough the curves in the road, that full moon lighting the way......just so sweet. No radio, no other cars, nothing but the night air and beautiful night sky and the NB.
I’m a lucky guy.
😊
Shout out from Central MA: Same :)
😊 sounds like two lucky guys!
Painted a nice picture of the experience. Sounds perfect for a convertible.
I am in Western Mass as well and just got my first Miata (NB) 2 days ago. I can't stop driving it. This is one of the best decisions I've ever made. I should have gotten one of these years ago. I absolutely love it.
damn. I had a 90 when they first hit the shores. simply changed to lower profile tires, stiffer anti-roll bars and adjustable shocks. that little car cornered like it was on rails. like many here, biggest regret was selling. thx for this trip down memory lane.
I’ve never had one personally but I have driven the first three generations of this car. Every time I get out it’s with a huge smile on my face. Soon I will have one sitting in my driveway.
You my friend have, as the saying goes "hit the nail on the head" I love my mx5 and have loved it since I was 15, when my dad brought one home from work to deliver the next day to a customer. I sat in it for hours knowing that one day I would have my own and now I do. But it took until I was 40 plus. What a great car.
Very nice review! I like the way you’re talking: calm, understandable, focused on the point. As a foreign language speaker I really appreciate that!
Lol i thought this guy was Shaun Michaels from WWE in the thumbnail 😂
I've seen tons of reviews for this cat. This is the best! Great job!
Miata is always the answer.
Mkay
Good review Greg, I've had my 2000 since 05 and it has been fun. The lack of power was the only problem for a few years but a turbo and exhaust, and then shocks, springs and a 1.9 FM made it a lot better. They detuned it to 14# boost for the street and still got 285 HP and 275Lb. at the rear. I have used it at the local track and it is a more capable car than I am driver. It is a handful.
Love the editing👍👍👍😂
While I have two Miatas, my relatively stock 1990 NA is still my favorite body style. Just so little an fun to drive.
Very good review ! Love the Miata
Great video. I've been looking for something like this with reliability. Other Mazda's over had in the past made nervous about it
FYI, ANGEL, I have a 1991 Mazda Miata an AUTOMATIC. it has 213,000+ milage and still working. It DOESN'T heat up. No Leaks, I used it daily at times. I like it. Here in California silicone valley is traffic all the time the automatic was very useful than the stick shift.... I hate the Stick shift Miata. Love love love the AUTOMATIC MIATA.
Bob Hall once answered regarding the 1.6 automatics: that the transmission was sourced from the then current 929 and should stand up to an engine with twice the horsepower. Given the low displacement/torque the miata doesn't stress them much.
I agree; I had two 1.6 NA autos and currently an 01 NB auto. Zero issues with any of them. Tho the 1st gen were by Jatco & not great, they do fine in the miata, just keep up on routine fluid changes. Switching to Aisin transmissions in 1999+ was a good move by mazda for its better known reliability. I do 98% city, 2% back roads, rarely highway. City use is certainly where it shines. I lockout O/D,stomp the pedal, I don't shift into overdrive unless cruising at 80 kph/50 mph+ for extended periods. Nice to see others enjoy their autos, we're a rare group in the miata world ;)
I bought a 1991 automatic miata for $300. (Needed a battery and top & fixing).
I was really impressed that the automatic would shift like you shift a manual. Same RPM same time you would shift manually.
If you stepped on it, it would shift later at higher RPM. It was a well thought out automatic.
I have a very old and battered MK2 (NB) 1.6 MX5, after over 90 cars this is joint-favorite along with my much loved and missed Triumph Spitfire 1500 with overdrive.
Great videos, thank you.
And here in the UK, don't mention the rust...
90 cars? You must destroy your cars or buy continuously buy dumpster fires.
@@Nobody-dc8dp , rather have access to cheap cars and the ability to enjoy the passion.
Great little car, learned to drive stick on a ‘90
All those 1950s-1970s sports-cars are my all time favorite sports-cars! I myself own a nice 1997 Miata... and I LOVE it!
I bought a 92 with a limited slip diff new and still have it. Its worn out and in rough shspe as it was my daily for most of its life. It was always fun to drive and you can't help but try for perfect down shifts and perfect lines just going to the store for milk. Being so light with good tires and limited slip it was surprisingly capable in snow. I was in snow so deep it was coming over the hood and it kept going.
Saved my sisters 1990 this summer. Free for me to get it out of my brother carport. Thing is ...I know the Miata is a fun cars, but I was going to fix it and sell it. It has 130k miles, but had all the major serveries done about 9 year ago. I detailed the car, rebuilt the shifter, and bought new tires. Not goin to sell it. Considring buying 1.8 stock with less 100k miles ..this car rocks. And the 1994-1996 is going to sky rocket in price
Thanks for the video and I've looked at a few of them but I use reclining seats a lot for power naps and those seats don't go back far enough for me. Plus I like convertibles that have lights on the bottom side of the mirror and you pointed out they are too far down.
Its an adult go-cart. The only time a man gets in one of these and doesn't have fun and calls it a girl's car, is because he himself is battling with questions about his own sexuality. If you get what I am saying...
come on out the closet boys, waters fine....
@King Brilliant the only closet homosexual here, is you.
WaynesWorkVlog very well said
I’m just here for the comments. 😄
i like this guy, got my sub
I purchased a NEW Miata LS in 2000 (2nd Gen). It was my favorite car I have ever had !
@@caveatlector2671 get oem motor mounts and repl them. you will be very happy you did
That’s a great review the Japanese have perfected on how to built great reliable cars thanks 🙏 for sharing
You’re like the poor version of Joe DeMuro 😂😂😂 I recently found your channel and I enjoy the videos while learning a lot about how to buy used cars. Thank you for that
Long live the Roadster!
😄 another video !! Yaas
Nothing like a NA Miata.i own a complete stock 93 red w black interior.
I call it my stress reliever. 😎
Beautiful "Pink Moment" on Topa Topa.
I miss Ojai.....
Me too. I used to live in Oxnard. Went backpacking throughout my youth out there. Eventually got married, moved to Goleta and now live in Oregon. I love Oregon but do miss my old stomping grounds.
Turning radius for a rear wheel drive !!!! Amazing
You should review the new Miata it's a fantastic ride
great look at the older Miata! i've always told myself if i ever learn stick shift, i'd buy myself a miata!
I grew up on a farm driving manual everything. I have taught many people to drive stick shifts in these 3 phases: level 1, they listen and progress, level 2= now they are arguing, it's "not them"(LOL), level 3.... we park up hill (cause it's not them) frustration, nervous, BACK TO LISTENING! hahaha
Buy the Miata then use it to learn stick shift. Miata has one of the best shifters out there
I agree, just buy one, you’ll learn!
In time, you’ll love it....just stick with it ( pun intended)!
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Still have a 97 had another 90 great cars destined for classic status.
2019 they went up to 180 h.p.
2006 is when the Miata replaced the timing belt with a timing chain.
The belt is fairly easy to replace as its an inline non-transverse engine.
Hi Greg, one of your subscribers here ! Thanks to you and your crew for all the great work....my applications!! My question for you is, what do you think about the 2010 Mazda Cx7?
CX-7 had transmission problems at one point. You'd better research that model long and hard before buying. Maybe go to public library and look up that model year in Consumer Reports annual auto issue.
thank you so much my friend...
My friend it was the first year with the issue so any cx7 08 and up is totally fine. Happy shopping. 👍
I sold mine and regret it.
I did the same thing with a red 92 miata. My older neighbor told me I'd regret it. He was right. 4 years later I bought a used 94 miata. 14 years later and I still have it.
@@jayo6725 what mods have you done? I am thinking turbo eventually for my 94
@@owingsboys no mods - totally stock except for aftermarket radio
-probably one of the few stock NA's around
@@jayo6725 haha same!! Stock all around, BT radio. Bought it two years ago. Second car I have owned. Have loved every second
best channel
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I owned a ‘95 for 18 years. I still miss it! 😢
I found a 1989 Miata for sale, built in March of 1989, one of the earliest ever made.
There were a lot of trim pieces and other things that were different than full production models.
They were asking only $2100., but it wasn't all original and had rust.
The word Miata means prize, which was the one that was picked out of the different versions. Basically this means this version got the "prize" of being built/chosen.
I've managed to get 33k on my '93 C Black&Tan. On the right day and the right road, there is nothing more fun!
Greg, thanks for your awesome videos.
One quick question, is it worth buying 2013 Lexus ES 300h hybrid with 80k miles? How reliable is hybrid system of lexus?
Thank you!
www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/12/are-hybrids-reliable-.html
"Lexus ES 300h is supposed to be 71% more reliable than the average car" By contrast, the Toyota Prius is at 46%. The only thing that's gone out in my dads Prius is the inverter pump and thats about a 500-750$ fix at your closest auto repair store if not under warranty/TSB (like the Prius is).
According to Toyota, there are examples of first generation Prius cars still on the road after 300,000 miles, but that may not be the average driver's experience. Toyota claims that the batteries are designed to last for the life of the vehicle, or approximately 125,000 miles.
I would add about 25% or 25,000 miles to that number and expect your Lexus to least 150,000 miles with little trouble as regular maintenance has been done on it. - ie Appropriate coolant levels so the pump runs cool, oil changes on time, battery has been stored in cool-ish climates most of the time.
@@Albanian007BK Blair, thank you for your detailed answer.
I will definitely consider getting a lexus especially a hybrid one.
I absolutely adore my miata
Great vid. Where did you shout it ?
Owned an 97. Loved it. My last will be a Miata.
I have an EU spec 2010 BMW E82 120i with less than 19,000 miles. It's a manual, has 50/50 weight distribution, RWD, 2 doors, & it's easy to maintain because it's just a straight four cylinder. Am I doing things right... It's got more power than the Miata but probably weighs more. I'm going to make a lot of improvements to it. I maxed it out at 245km/h on the Autobahn (stock). I think it's going to last a long time or at least till 100,000 before issues.
All the funky chics I ever knew loved Miata’s, never knew any dudes that wanted one.
Watch this: ruclips.net/video/mZEVLQQ7uEc/видео.html
You may come to the conclusion that the dudes you know are simply "Bros"
Nice landscape....! Where did you shoot the video?
Ojai California
I have same opinion. I want to buy it.
Could you do a review of a 124 Spider Abarth, I really like how it looks and sounds, but I’m worried about its reliability and the problems it could have. Engine, oil burning etc
this will answer your question. ruclips.net/video/HhI07mafWI4/видео.html
My sister bought the first Miata in our city back in 89-90. It was red and no options. I loved borrowing it, it attracted looks like I was in a Ferrari !
Great driving car (and I was driving a 69 GTO and a then new Yamaha FJ1200 at the time), zippy and smooth, simple and nimble.
A few years later her friend wrecked it while drunk. Each successive Miata got further away from the original ideal. Heavier, bigger, more junk like AC, power accessories, airbags et.
Good while it lasted
What is your opinion about Peugeot RCZ?
I'm not sure I agree with Gregg that it's a roomy interior. I'm shorter than him, but in 1989 i jumped in one of the early ones in a Mazda dealership and 10 seconds later jumped out because of the lack of leg room.
All miatas have tight interior. I am 172cm tall (5ft 7.5in) and i barely fit in the new one (ND). Great car to drive though.
Gred can you give your thoughts about first generation Lexus RX?
Giorgi Gonadze Bad auto transmissions
What year is the most reliable?
Greg. They are great cars but I don't know how you can get in. I am 6'1" and the MK3 is an uncomfortable squeeze and that is the longest model. The other problem is rust which is why so many of them require rebuilds as they age.
Foamectamy. Look it up.
@@jayc6157 Looks good. Thanks!
He didn't mention that he always drives it with the top down. 😁
I am 6'4" and have had my 2001 since new. Have taken it on several 3,000+ mile trips. As far as rust, mine still looks virtually new inside and out. But then it is a low mileage example with only 103,000 miles on it.
@@Brookside975 LOL 103000 miles is not low...10300 miles is low.
Best for the year it came out, maybe....But today, if I was buying a new car, I'd get a BRZ instead. Feels much flatter and more stable than a Miata IMHO.
I debated BRZ vs. Miata. BRZ is very nice and minus the torque dip and with a hatch it would be the great for my needs. I ended up buying a new Miata and kept my old car instead of getting the BRZ. It was a mental obstacle getting over having two cars for one person, but once I came to peace with that everything fell into place. Certainly Mazda could have made it flatter in corners if they had wanted to. Their choice, right or wrong, was intentional. I remember test driving the BRZ and around corners I was impressed with how flat it cornered.
80's Boombox Collector -...but it’s not a convertible! That’s why it’s fun, plus the great handling!
Robert, I was reading your comment about mentally struggling with owning 2 cars per one person. And I’m over here with 6 cars and 3 motorcycles. 😳 I wish I had your problem lol
You can get a respectable first gen (and second gen) for under $5K---there's no other car that will give you the same kind of rush at that price. One thing I must add, though---be careful when shopping for one, because so many of them are owned by kids who beat the snot out of them
Funny: that mat watson @CARWOW owns a MK2!
What a minute, didn't you already do this video a number of years ago?
You could call it a "timeless" video.
In Australia it wasn’t called a Miata it was known as just The Mazda MX5 As for that seat seam just put some Super Glue on it tape it and leave over night get a felt pen in a similar colour as the seat for the seam job done . 🙋♂️👉🇦🇺
Gary - just was checking my knowledge. Just popped onto CarSales in Australia, and models before the late 2000’s certainly did have air con. First two NA’s I looked at did have factory air con. Take a look at the dash in the pics.
www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1989-Mazda-MX-5-NA-Series-1-Manual/SSE-AD-5302484?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-5302484
I've got a 92 v spec has air con
What are the steps one should take when buying a used vehicle from owner who has lien on car? Go to bank with them and have them
sign off paid car? Stay away from vehicles with liens on them? Thank you.
I just checked the "Halo" list: NOT ONE CHEVY OR FORD! hahahahaha
S2k 👍
I'm only 27 but those sweet white pants just took me all the way back to the 80s. I wasn't even born yet but I know Tommy Vercetti & I know you're the right guy that can handle a Testarossa & rob the bank.
Can’t talk, busy hitting VTEC in my S2000.
That's cain from robocop 2
Nice interior for a car of it's age. 50/50 weight distribution as BMW's claim. This car would be cools a a mid engine.
J B That would make the maintenance a bit more complicated to say the least.
@@kftc1980 yeah like the boxter.
There was never a 98 Miata. The 99 was released early.
What model is this one what year is it what's the most reliable years for this car
The car in this video is a 94 first year with the 1.8l engine. After 14 years owning miatas and working on them I can tell you is the first two years 90 and 91 that were the least reliable Miatas.
Transmissions had problems with synchros and shifter Miatas stuck in reverse in those years were very common also the early 1.6 engine had a crank and pulley problem called short nose or Weak crankshaft as well as noisy lifters all those problems went away by 1992 so from 92 to 2005 very solid and reliable Miatas so happy shopping. 👍
@@safetyal5505 dude thanks so much for that information I was looking for that for a while your my hero
Sherman you are very welcome I will be getting one myself very soon as I had to part ways with mine when I meet my wife had my kid and limited parking more than 7 years ago so I can't wait to reunite with my very own Miata again.
@@safetyal5505 you said that from 1992 to 2005 they made the best ones which one would you buy?
Honestly I would be happy with any Miata as all of them are bullet proof and I don't want to go over budget, I have to pay some bills and repair my credit.
I want an ev Miata now
get one. I did and i love it. it is a car that you can have for the rest of your life
Miata was released in 1989 and stopped production in 1997
Cheap/Reliable/Fun
Scotty Kilmer approves!
How much do you want to sell it for ?😬
Why not Toyota MR2?
XenomorphLV426 His keyword here was “predictable.” The MR2 handling is great, until it isn’t, and then you’re in the ditch.
MR2s are crap... weak car and not a great handler
What about the Mazda 3?
What about it? That's a sedan.
@@80s_Boombox_Collector Still fun to drive. Feels a lot like a miata, but more practical and safer and cozy cabin.
you wot to sell it?
It's the best because there are no other ones
Cover the top when it is down. Hate it when the boot is not used. It bleaches out the inside of the top terribly!
The most common reason: it's a hassle or takes too long. Their choice not to use it. If it's daytime, I spend the extra two-three minutes to put mine on. Unless driving less than five minutes.
is Scotty Kilmer ur long last brother?
I've got an Automatic its drives great still fun to drive even better round town so he's wrong.
I totally agree -- I'm an old guy and don't care to haul ass around in my old 1996 Miata. It suits me well.
Drive what you want, but the detachment of an auto Vs manual doesn’t make sense for this car.
I have a Subaru and I know what a manual drives like the mx5 drives just great in auto it's better no worries about gears just enjoy the car
The ANSWER is...
My little red 1990 Miata, whose name is "Gisella", is like a red flag to a bull for all these high-testosterone car guys out there, and they frequently challenge her at stop lights and elsewhere, and so far she has bested a BMW 538 (5 something) , a Maserati Volante sedan from a stop light, and has been beaten by a nose-to-tail pair of a Mustang and a Boxter on US 129 Tail of the Dragon, and just Friday a guy in a (I couldn't see it in the afternoon sun) silver Ferrari 812 stopped in an intersection right in front of me, and while I didn't know what was going on blasted away from perplexed little Gisella like a rocket. But what is coolest is all the young guys in Miatas always wave. It's kind of a club. And little girls yell to her on the street. I have to donate to all the homeless guys on the interstate exits, because my top is down, and they always compliment her. One of those guys used to drive an RX7.
Yeah, here in Missouri guys in huge pickups will tailgate so close to intimidate and then roll coal on you. The only thing you can do is change lanes, if you try to outrun them they just go faster on your tail, they think everything is a challenge. Retards.
HBK HBK HBK!!!
6:40 Sorry to be a pedant but I think the MK1 is not perfectly balanced. It's successor has true 50:50 weight distribution though.
None of the Miata generations are exactly 50:50 but they are very close. They just say 50:50 for marketing.
Sun visor unusable.
Change angle.
Usable again.
;-)
S2000 bro. Same 50/50 weight distribution, more power, no automatic, more rare, more unique.
Also 5x the cost.
No understeer or oversteer? There is definitely oversteer
because what you call Mazda Miata is actually the Daihatsu Japanese oldest Automotive Factory .
Daihatsu are top 3 world wide compact car maker and not allowed in North American reigeon especially the Copen class with Hatch Back for been very reliable small little buggers , even better than the Cooper compact by BMW now .
the more you know
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@@wimvanderwaal8377 ,
Daihatsu use to be Hatsudoki Seizo didn't you know that ? .
Mazda Miata is Built by Daihatsu for mazda company not by mazda company .
the Copen is the best compact Daihatsu Car made , you should see and research their racing ones with really Gigantic Balls, those bitches can burn rubber Hard .
Cause the interior comes with retractable butt plugs that connects to the muffler!
The S2000 is my choice instead
Mine too. Never owned a finer car.
Good luck protecting it from thieves, especially if you live in a major city.
No torque
um, ok.
80's Boombox Collector Here in America Today, nobody drives a manual, knows what a manual car is, or even has the interest to drive them. That should keep 90% or the majority of them from stealing your car.
Isn’t it hard to keep those white pants clean?
tbonesteak no it’s the easiest
I’ll never sell mine
Quote.... " The Miata doesn't have many weaknesses.... " Whuuuut ? No one told him about the RUST, RUST, RUST.... ?
i live in florida and have no rust
False. It's the toyota mr2.
89
A roadster with a Mazda 3 engine...🤔 no thanks dude
Edit: if you want a good, nice reliable roadster that is very reliable, durable and fun then you’re better off with a Honda S2000 not to mention it’s 2.0 litre with 240hp and it revs to 9000. Just my 2 cents
I agree, but it is hard to find s2000 in nice shape, and their values are shooting up.
Good luck protecting an S2000 from theft. Also you're comparing apples to oranges in price range.
The "Mazda 3" didn't exist when this Miata was made. Not sure if you're comparing S2000 to a 90's Miata or a current one. Yes, my 2017 Miata has a tuned Mazda 3 engine - and it's a lot of fun in that car. The 2019's 2.0 engine was massively overhauled and is now as rev-happy as the 1.5L version the rest of the world got back in 2016. S2000 is a great car, but different in many ways from a Miata, old or new.
S2K more reliable than a Miata? that k20 will blow to pieces next to a BP Miata engine the BP has a Iron block that little puppy can handle 15 pounds of boost with stock internals try that with your S2K. 😆