I Bought a Cheap NC Miata | The Sports Car on FI/RE
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The NC Miata is one of the best used driver's cars available today for young people pursuing FI/RE. Operating expenses are very low and it also makes a great daily driver which cannot be said for many of today's driver focused cars. 
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I don't think I've seen a dog that knows how to anticipate corners till now haha
We had a border collie that could corner like a boss when I was a kid but Yorkshire terriers aren’t driver dogs at all 😂
I just recently got a NC in march and absolutely agreed with everything you said. This car will be the S2000 everyone wished they picked up in the future.
I've had a S2000 and sold it to buy a NC. I think the NC is a better car, apart from the engine, but on UK roads the engine is just fine.
I love mine. I think it's the most practical of the bunch for everyday use.
I had a flatcoated retriever that LOVED my Miata!!! He would read the road and counter lean going into turns too...HONEST! I never seen a dog do that and it's funny your dog is doing the same thing! When I'd change the oil, he'd try to get under the car with me. Flatcoats only live to 9yrs old. I miss him so very much. Best Always,
I don't see many flat coated retrievers here. They are beautiful dogs! I'm sorry to hear that yours has passed away.
Congrats on the purchase! Would recommend you consider going for the 2.5 motor swap for some extra performance (very popular swap for the NC). The 2.5 motors can be sourced from many Ford/Mazda cars (making it easy to find + cheap) and would be a great upgrade!
I know you’re tall, so you may appreciate the Jass Performance rear seat brackets. Should drop the rear of your seat about 3” (the drop is a little less for 09-15 NC’s), so you’ll gain a lot of head room and more thigh support. Helpful for fitting in the car with a helmet!
It's 2.5" on the NC1 and 1.5" on the NC2/3 due to the adjustable seats in later cars.
@@funkingitup1805 Thanks for confirming! I have the brackets on my NC2 along with the Grody mod and my seat pan is on the floor. So much better than the OEM seating position. I would love a bucket seat but Im unwilling to give up the side airbag in a street-driven car
I bought this exact Miata but a 5 speed haha. About 7 months ago or so. Must not have seen this video. Great work!
I’m currently fixing all the annoying OEM failures like rattles and such. But slowly adding fun parts. And have a coolant tank on deck waiting to go. Just got the Goodwin Race exhaust (8lbs) and it’s amazing
Instantly recognized that area. I take my ND2 over there sometimes for those twisties on Santiago Canyon. Love your doge, what a good boy.
I’ve seen Larry racing around in the Miata late at night🤣 He really knows how to drive👍
Great review of a great car. I got mine three years ago and i never want to get out of it, such a good car 🌈👍
I'm an old guy with a 2008 PRHT with the ''Dreaded'' automatic, but I totally enjoy it. You got one heck of a deal on your NC. The prices have gone up since since reviewers on RUclips have given the NC it's overdue praise. It may not be for the Miata hard core purists out there,but for the rest of us sports car lovers it's a great little car.
Thanks! Enjoy the Miata!
Another great thing about the nc is age.
Na and nb are getting old now and owning a car that's over 16 isn't as simple as owning a 8 year old.
With older cars you move from one repair job to the next and every time you drive it something else breaks!
You don't just own an old car you have to nurse it.
Battery relocation to trunk is a must. Huge improvement of cooling.
Nah, just put it over to the passenger side. Multiple kits can do that.
if you ever wanna go to a big brake it, rethink that wheel choice. But its not a required upgrade on the NC. Ohlins out of the box have too soft of a spring rate (4k) in the rear, especially for the track. Consider custom spring rates or possibly different coilovers. If you go custom spring rates all around and revalve cost can add up pretty quick to the point where it might make sense to get a more high end setup. Or you can just go to a slightly stiffer spring in the rear and keep things reasonable.
Loving the videos!…. and my 500e :)
I'm 28 now and have spent countless dollars on subarus bmws etc wishing now that I just bought a miata and Investedmore so that my life's trajectory would be dramatically better by now but its never to late hindsight is 2020 but man so true.
Haha your dog made this video amazing haha
Honestly i love the dog the most out of all this
Also i spend about 35 in texas to fill up
great video!!
wow cool dog hes so smart!
also magnificent looking lol
The MX5 is a drivers car , nice condition, super tight.
Following this I love my nc also recommend a ZETA ARMREST best cheap mod ever
I wished my dog leaned like that😭
We all need a car - and a dog - just like we see here!
I got one of these with front brakes from a 2004 Porsche Boxster
your dog is so cute
Larry needs to start a racing school for all the pups, lesson one: lean into the corner
I found your video just now by searching "NC Miata." How far are you along on your journey? I'm planning to FIRE next May. I've had an NC for 13 years, and have been tracking mine for 6 years. HPDE is kind of expensive to start, but if you have the desire to instruct, and be friggin great at it, most orgs will comp the entry fee. I've done roughly 100 track days over the last three years and haven't payed a single entry fee.
Ohlins are great, that's what I run. I'd also advise getting PF01s instead of RPF1s. They last longer, and they'll clear any BBK. I run a StopTech C43 kit and the pads last forever, and then some.
Best of luck!
I could stop working now but I enjoy what I do 🤙🏻 Enjoy the miata!
I'm not American.
What does FIRE and HPDE mean please.
@@Thiborfirenz FIRE is (financial independence / retire early).. Basically the American work culture sucks so we invest aggressively early on so we don't have to work later. HPDE (high performance driving event) is just a day running laps at the race track.
@@ZentRose thank you.
Investment tip.
Track the trades of Nancy Pelosi.
Eyeballing the same but automatic with 93k miles for 5k. Seems cheap to me for a grand touring retractable top
man Im paying 21k for my 2015 club miata with 46k mileage traded my TSX for this so far been reliable and fun
Not sure though does anyone know the 2015 model Miata’s have coolant reservoir cracks also? or anything other major?
I’m considering one of these but had an 03 S2000 back in the day. Given you have had both, how does it compare. Would the MX5 be disappointing after the extra performance and “that engine” in the Honda?
If you do a few mods to tighten up the weak points on the NC you might enjoy it more than an S2000. The chassis and steering alone make the NC a more satisfying car for me to drive. I will be tuning this engine soon once the ECUtek arrives and then I can make a video on the subject!
I've owned both and currently have a 2010 NC. Aside from the engine, the Mazda is a better car, I much prefer it. Chassis and steering are superior and with very small tweaks you can make the NC great. Would recommend RX8 sway bars (plug & play) as a first cheap mod.
Ended up with an NC3 for $18k at 15k miles. Wonder if yours ended up being more financially wise after the 2.0 engine blow up, used 2.5 swap, blow up again, new 2.5 swap? Would actually be interesting to see how that played out numbers wise.
Tracking it again this weekend to see if I can blow up the new one too!
@@ZentRose wasn’t trying to be condescending lol. Just curious since you’re into the #s
I thought the oil cooler only came in the 09+ miatas?
its kind of an on/off thing for the 07-08 starting the build date he mentioned. basically you gotta look under the hood.
He must got it from another friend for $6g. All these relatively good maintain private own Miatas are hard to come by since most of them are being snatched up by Carvanna or similar internet used car companies and sell them at a much higher price.
He found it on the local craigslist
how the hell did you score this for 7k? I just spent 15k on mine with same model and mileage :( Any problems with yours? Mine is flawless with leather/heated seats.
This is the older nc1. These are not desireable for some reason. I’m gonna bet that you got a later model year (2009+)
@@ZentRose 2008. Whats undesirable about the "older nc1"? And is mine one of the older ones?
Oh wow you guys in the states got it harsh I just bought an Miata 2009 with 45k miles for £1600 in the UK....
@@codmott286 the nc1 has a weaker engine, weaker 6 speed transmission, some interior bits were changed like the cup holders don't bulge (doesn't matter if your skinny), and looks aren't as good (subjective). I would buy a nc1 over a nc2/3 anyday given you can get 2 nc1 for a nc3
@@bradmallett5575 You stole it for that price - is it accident damaged or rusty? Must have been an idiot selling it
what is the "right fluid" for the transmission?
There are a bunch of good options. Most NC owners have good luck with the ford motorcraft fluid
What are those wheels?
mustang wheels
Things i learned in this video:
1. Larry is a good boy
2. How to multiply things by 10 ( very helpful if you're mentally challenged)
3. Just how badly dealers in 2023 are fleecing me asking 19-20 grand for nc mx5s
If it’s an nc3 19-20k seems right
Why on earth have you put MBA after your name on RUclips???!
How in the world did he find that for $6k?!
Honestly he is the most meticulous person I know. He actively works hard to find these deals and is always the first person to show up.
what the hell is fi/re?
I'm watching without sound but my guess is 13BTT?
Forced Inductuon/Rotary Engineering
* ok he popped the hood and it's stock so I have no idea lol
Also wondering, whatever it is, Miata is always the answer.
Financial Independence/Retire Early - basically the argument is you can get the fun of a sports car in a cheap package and invest more money for the future.
Love this video
I wanted a C5Z and was watching your videos and bought one. Liked it a lot but sold it (with profit!) to buy a 2013 NC Club. Love the miata a lot and the retractable hard top.
I have ohlins on it, supercharged, sway bars, full braces, etc etc. It’s a blast on the track.
Screw the car u lol u have a cute doggo
Is it smart to finance one for 13k 💀😭
Probably will end up being a good decision. These are great, reliable cars.
It’s gonna be my first manual Car. I really want a NA but I can’t find any in my area that’s in good shape for a good price. Thanks for replying! Hopefully I get this NC.
you drive and driving instructor
budget friendly... mx5.. ohlins..um ok
Haha I think he factors in the resale value as well.
Cheap then 10k for suspension
That is the heaviest Miata you can buy..lol
This is also the only Miata I can fit in.
yep. It has the most space of all miatas.
And the nc is actually a comfortable everyday car unlike the na and nb