Modern Collectible Exposed: The 2001 Mazda Miata Review
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The Mazda Miata and/or the MX-5 is one of the most loved and best selling modern small two door convertibles. Since 1989 this Japanese droptop has taken the best qualities of English roadsters and combined them into a fun, lovable and reliable package that has won over hearts and minds around the entire world. In this special episode of TFLcar's Modern Collectible Revealed, Emme reviews her personal Miata and shares why she thinks this modern collectible will soon be a classic.
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A Miata is one of those few cars that you need to drive before you die.
thank you
And even most can afford one ..find one that's been used but taken care of ..or just a good deal..you can find one cheap if take your time ..I'm 48..old ironworker bad back..so I love my automatic..yep the only guy in the world that likes sport cars with automatic..1. I'm not really racing..I'm going fast! ..so when I put this turbo I got of a wrecked car at my buddies parts yard..FREE ..were tight..free intercooler ....my point..well do all the ..everything..so I'll make my automatic faster..and when it gets all I want done ..then I'll sell..buy a (I already have a 08 retractable roof handed down from dad ...but hes still alive ..so til then lol ) I'll buy a 🤤08 black retractable hardtop at wreck sale and I'll supercharge it and drive and race for $$with it..and yes itll be for sale ..I try to help anybody get in a cheap miata..I'll find them one no charge..their so fun..sorry so long ..my top stays down ..
A Miata is one of those few cars that makes one feel fully alive and immortal.
why would anyone rip that convertible top? i mean, why? that is just fucked up evil
some people just want to see the world burn...... and those would be the assholes of the world....
Matt i have had it done to me
someone did it with a pen/pencil to mine, but only bc knifes are illegal to carry here
If only she knew how much these cars would start appreciating only 7 years later
Lolll I’m buying a this exact model tomorrow it only has 66k on it and the owner babied it, they just don’t need it, they’re giving it to me for 3,500 and I can’t wait to drive it around until I go to the airforce, and sell it to another kid for like 7 grand
They blast to drive just recently got one for the weekend
I bought one in 2020 with only 32,000 miles. I could have made quite a bit of money selling it, but I love it too much.
I love this idea of reviewers discussing their own cars. Great job Emme!
I was really surprised by the Miata. I'd never really understood the appeal, that was until a good friend got herself a 99 model about 4 years ago. The first surprise was when I found that at 6-4 I could actually fit and fit comfortably. LOL! But it was so much fun to drive. I remember spending a couple of weeks with it on and around the country lanes of North Carolina and Virginia and having a blast, so yep, I get it now!
That's pretty much the story all of friends had when I let them drive my '96 base model. "How does this thing rate so high in review" they'd ask, then they'd drive it and get out and say "I get it." Or if I was in the car with them they'd say "What? I'm only going 40mph? Feels like I'm doing 70! That's awesome."
how is the car?
This is actually a good hands-on review... unlike many others out there.
Joe 88 Exactly doesn't need to be all flashy just something to help weigh down the back.
Almost everything she said was wrong though. This car came with a 5 and 6 speed manual, and a 4 speed automatic. Also only the manual could get the Torsen Limited Slip. This girl knows nothing about her car
I think after awhile there won't be many NA or NB Miatas that are clean most of them will be rusted out or riced up, so really clean ones will be collectors cars
xTheNameisEthan don’t lie to yourself
@@Davidxdlol thumbs up to both of you bc the dealers want to lie to you on purchase, then sell high that its collectible. Go private
Im going to keep mine oem as possible but gotta repair it
Emme has charmed us with her open-top awesomeness.
6:21 NA's run for $8K+ now, I think they're really going to appreciate in value.
You've got to take inflation into consideration (I think USD has halved in value since 2000) -- so they're not necessarily appreciating at the rate that it may seem at first sight.
Pretty much any car that people think is worth driving 30 years after it's made is going to appreciate, but of course the rules of supply and demand apply, so given that so many of these were made, it will never be a real investment tool like classic Ferraris. Unless you stuff it in the garage with 1000 miles on the odo and forget about it for another 30 years.
I have an '01 with the 6-speed and I have to say Miatas are awesome... I actually switched from a '00 BMW M Roadster. Spend some time with a Miata and you'll quickly see why people like them so much: they're hilariously fun to drive. For those who are interested, the 6-speed is a close ratio box, so just like the 5-speed there's no overdrive. I'll be the first to admit that 4 hours up CA's I-5 at ~4k RPM can get a bit tiresome but that lack of an overdrive is probably a good choice given the character of the car and the limited output of the engine.
This was always my favourite year of Miata, it really has some stylin' cues taken direct from the FD Rx-7.
I never thought of that and I agree, no wonder I kept think the 2006 and newer models felt like it had some stylin cues from the RX-8, I prefer the RX-7 not only for how it is more powerful and more fun, but it is better looking so that is probably why I prefer the older Miatas over the new ones because of its looks, although I prefer the older pop-up headlight unit versions better, but this one shown in the video in silver looks terrific and fun to drive.
agree totally. I think both the MX's and Rx's share a lot of cue styles throughout the years.. and the Rx7 styling just cannot be beaten. It's perfect. almost.
I bought an 05 on a whim about seven years ago. I live in the Midwest and store it 5 months a year. It won’t win a drag race but will put a smile on your face.
I had an identical one with the automatic transmission and it was great!
I have an '02 which I bought brand new (it's my third) and I love it as much as I did when I drove it off the dealership lot. I've added lots of extras to my baby over the years.
I have that year miata. It is neither collectable nor classic but it is damn fun.
I have the exact same car, color, interior, 16" wheels ect. Except, mine came with a six speed manual, abs brakes and 3:63 rear end gearing for true highway cruising........ Great video!
Amazing. Your maintenance was exactly what my 96 was. But I have 220,000 miles on it now. :-) Timing belt a little over 100k miles. Water pump while I was there. Radiator at about 150k miles. Throwout bearing and new clutch at 210,000. Also due for a new top. That's it other than standard maintenance. I have it in my garage now preparing to strip it down, replace all the rubber and gaskets, a new top, fix some dings, get the seats re-covered, and then drive it another 200,000 miles. :-)
Inexpensive, reliable, convertible, rearwheel drive, manual, great handling and characterfull car. great deal allround. I love mine and I'll be sad when the day comes I'll have to get rid of it.
Yaaaaaay...Emme Hall! Thanks for the very informative review! Sorry to see and hear about the vandalism! You show that a person can truly love their car, put it to use and enjoy the open road! You should consider doing a cross-country video-trip! More Americans would get into cross-country driving and you and the TFL staff could show us how to do so!
My throw-out bearing and clutch were out when I got my '04 with 44k miles on it lol. Makes me wonder how the previous owner drove it.
Or they did burn outs and they drove the crap out if it lol
+Austin R. I know that the thrust bearing (I think thats what its called) suffers on Miatas as you have to clutch in to start the vehicle. But because the vehicle isn't on the bearings are not lubricated. FlyinMiata sell a little clip that goes over your clutch pedal switch which allows you to start the vehicle without the clutch pedal pressed which will over the years add a lot of life back into those bearings.
+Richard Gardner Sounds neat but I would be worried I would start it in gear on accident. lol
A lot of people really suck at driving manual transmissions, even if they have done it for years! Slipping the clutch too long, holding the clutch in at stops instead of putting it in N and releasing the clutch, Revving too high before slipping the clutch to launch in first under NORMAL driving. Every time I drive with someone else (other than guys who race) I realize that I'm a pretty awesome driver.
@@JLUDE01 oh my god tell me about it, I took my 95 to get smogged and the guy who had to pull into the shop revved the car to at least 3k to get it in the shop, while engaging the clutch the entire time. Most people just don't care I believe, things don't last forever and when you do the work yourself, you tend to be a bit more religious on making your parts last. People just don't care because they don't work on cars. Working on cars changes your perspective in maintaining and how you drive the vehicle day to day.
I agree, the MX-5 is a classic but not really a collectable [yet]. Their popularity has meant there are many of them out there and their reliability means, most them are still on the road. So there will always be plenty to choose from when buying it second hand - making it a buyers market. I think the MX-5 is like the MG of the 60s. Its a classic but prices are relatively low and stable. But who knows, in 3-4 decades and with many being used for racing, perhaps fewer and fewer road worthy great condition MX-5s will be available. This should drive prices up particularly on the original NA model.
The guy that sliced the convertible roof ran because he saw that the Miata was a Manual 😂😂
Having driven quite a few Miatas, I would agree that they can be fun to take through the twisties. Unfortunately it's seems that most people who seem to rag on these cars have never actually driven them.
Really great video. Thanks for the info. My wife and I are considering one "JUST CUZ" for a summer driver
I had the same model and year...loved it! This generation reminded me of Jaguar's styling at the time. Sure, it could've used more hp but it took corners like nothing (especially after I installed aftermarket springs). My only gripe were the taller seats...I prefer the shorter ones offered in the 2000 model. The Miata's fit and finish was also a step above the MR2 Spyder (I had owned both).
The most collectible is easily the special model that Mazda made to celebrate their 1991 Le Mans win. Only 22 was build and not even all of them was in the cheered orange/green paint scheme of the winning Mazda 787B race car, but they all had special body kits, a BBR Turbo and special OZ rims.
www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features-heroes/ph-heroes-mazda-mx-5-le-mans-24/24162
I had one too,whe you hit 100 mph it would shake,the head lights would flop around,the top leaked,and on rainy day's every road was a drift track..... good times....
I'd buy this car in automatic! No room to shift when your getting head
wow
True.
Good luck with that... her head isn't going to fit between your stomach and the steering wheel.
Sterling Crockett "her" head?
Here’s a thought pull over?
My car is an 01 as well, but with the six speed gearbox. I honestly wish the sixth gear was an actual overdrive as I'm turning something like 4,000 rpm at about 80 mph, which is keeping up with traffic on Florida interstates. The only problem with mine has been a clutch slave cylinder, which I fixed myself with some effort and some interior cosmetic bits like worn seats and worn wheel & shift knob, the latter two replaced with wooden components from a special edition that I refurbished myself. My biggest problem is that I live in central Florida and the roads are all flat and straight. I love this car!
I just got a 2002 Miata in same interior and exterior color combo. Great video! Love her giggles at 4:25
Great video Emme. My 2000 is my daily therapy. Silver with a tan top is my favorite next to my black and black. Updating the old Bose stereo to a new deck this evening. I'm 6'4" and seriously looking into the tall man mod.
Live in the foothills of western NC - not far from the famous Dragon Tail. Never been but I've seen herds of Miatas headed that way.
Safe travels.
The rarest miata special edition (in America) largely produced is the 93 LE. There are only 1500 units, with all of the fancy features available at the time for the car. They are the only that have a red leather interior.
Love Emme's videos!
I have a 2006 6-speed automatic with paddle-shifters, I get great gas mileage, it's not really loud inside the cabin, even on the highway, mine has the black soft top, black interior, and is painted in the copper mica red color, with the 17" 10 spoke aluminum alloy rims, and with the matching rollbar backs it looks amazing, I love my "MX-5" (06 was the only year it wasn't called a Miata)...I wouldn't give it up for anything, it's my daily driver in the warm months up here in Northwest Indiana on the shores of Lake Michigan...in the winter I drive my 2012 Jeep Liberty Latitude...and my baby goes in the garage under her cover until spring....of course I start her up every couple of days to warm her up.....
I have a 2000 Miata Special edition, and my brother a 2001 Miata Special edition. Whos will become more collectible?
2000? That was probably more of a color option, 2001 came in another british racing green and woodgrain. Dont care for the black/tan dashed interior though
Good review. I have a 10th anniversary Miata and put a turbo from a MazdaSpeed in it.
I have a '99 with the five speed and notice how high it revs on the highway. I can see why they added a sixth gear!
Much wisdom here. 10AE will indeed be collectable. Not so sure about the MSM as it was the heaviest Mk2 with a weedy turbo which only made an extra 30hp.
Why an automatic? Because some of us hate shifting, even in race type, sports type, small cars. I would have an auto shift put into a Ferrari.
I hate pushing in the clutch all the time. I can and I have when I was a kid but I'd just rather not do it anymore.
Over here in Europe driving an automatic is frowned upon and rightfully so.
$1000 for a new top? What the fuck? Where?
Where ? Probably when you buy it straight from Mazda and let it install there...otherwise it's obviously way cheaper.
She said it's $500 for the top and around $500 for the installation at a shop. She's not wrong, it is around $800 - $1000 in total.
No way lol, if I buy one I'm getting one that costs $170
My dad has the 2001 special edition.
So do I with 6speed with British Racing Green #901 out 3000
You can get a radio slot size cup holder to put where you have your sunglasses. Check them out on ebay.
The 93 SE and 95 M as well as the R's are rare enough to command a premium over the regular models. The NA's have been appreciating in recent years. Not a collectible, but a lot of fun.
TFL! Please do more reviews like this. Review your own cars, maybe even some for those is the used car market. And please, please more Emme! We love her!
05 Mazdaspeed turbo checking in. Fun car but it makes me appreciate my beater car that is quiet, less bumpy and more roomier with an automatic. Aaand after a day of that crap, I really appreciate the Miata.
A few she missed in the NA6 and NA8's - 1989-1993 1.6 engine, 1994-1997 1.8 engine, 1991 Sunburst Yellow B Package, 1992 Sunburst Yellow, 1993 Miata LE, 1994 R Package, and M Edition, 1995 M Edition, and R Package, 1996 M Edition, and R Package, 1997 STO, M Edition, and R Package.
love this video,,,not only it gives u the good points but also includes the negatives that most people leave out...would also like more about NVH with soft top at 70-75mph..but giving a honest opinion on being an owner on a stock one with lots of miles...helped me a lot on deciding what are my priorities pluses vs negatives and planning to get a similar year model for future.......one of the best video fr future used miata buyers
0:59 who the hell buys a sports car to put laundry baskets in it?
+Rubber-Johnny I'm looking for a Miata as a daily driver and trunk space is a bit important to me :/
Rubber-Johnny plenty of people daily Miatas
My 1999 10AE has ABS and they made 7500 worldwide, not 3000
Knowledgeable Miata owners do not lock their doors: it's like the first rule of ownership. As with all convertibles, locking the doors just invites top slashing. 1. Don't leave anything in the cabin or glovebox. 2. Disconnect the trunk release in the cabin. 3. Store valuables in the trunk. That includes registration and proof of insurance. It would have been helpful to tell viewers this.
"There is no excuse" for the gas mileage? Well, yes there is. The transmission is geared for performance, not for fuel economy, you can't have it both ways. It is, as you say, a 'sports car.'
Would overdrive help? I think only on the flattest stretches: it is not a powerful engine and already struggles on long hills in 5th, requiring downshifting.
Only limited editions collectible? In fact, low mileage first generation Miatas are gaining value just sitting in the garage. Thus, slowly but surely, becoming collectible.
"Cute little keychain?"
Otherwise, a good general overview of Miatas for the uninitiated.
Great video. I bought my 2001LS in RED new and still have it with 101k on the clock. I think another Miata model that will be a collectible will be the 2001 special edition in British Racing Green. When I bought mine I went in to get that one but at the last minute, I bought the roadster red. I should have bought both of them as they had mistakenly put an add in the paper advertising either one at dealer invoice and they did honor the ad - and that was in April; not the end of the top-down season! Mine still looks virtually brand new and drives the same.
buying my first miata tomorrow can't wait!!!!!
I got all the information I needed from this video. I am sold on buying a Miata. Thanks for making a great car review.
Thank you for the enjoyable and honest review. I had the 2001 special edition, in British racing green, with the six-speed transmission, suspension upgrade, limited slip differential, etc. Consider yourself lucky that you did not get that car. I was so happy to get rid of it 3 years later. Probably the least enjoyable Miata I could have bought, as a daily driver, but, live and learn. Thanks again.
I once stuck my friend in the trunk for the drive in theater .... I love you because you own a Miata ....
To be precise, they actually made 7500 10th anniversary editions. 3150 were distributed to North America. ;) Perhaps that's still a large number for it to become a collectible...
You didn't mention the one I own, 2002 MX-5 SP which comes with 157kw (210hp) turbocharged, only 100 ever built.
The highway speed is like torture to NA and NB because they are geared to squeeze power from their little engines, actually the "highway speed in Japan its 80km/h (that's 50mph) so.....
Emme, I’m late seeing this video but great review (IMHO). I like the look of the older models w/ the soft top but the functionality of the newer ones with the retractable top. Keep the reviews flowing and inform us of your latest automotive endeavors. Be well...
Best car I ever bought
You mentioned a couple of Miata special editions that may be future classics but I think you omitted one - the 1994 R-Package cars. Only 1218 were made and they were designed to to straight from the showroom to the track. They were lighter weight than the stock cars and came with a Torsen limited slip differential and some cool aerodynamic pieces.
You can tell she genuinely loves it!
Cool, Emme. Thanks!
I might have to get a Miata ... harkens back to the days I had an MG Midget (loved those cars). :)
you get an automatic because due to injury manuals are out of the question but you still want to have the car for fun and the auto is ok
Keith Newton I owned a manual 97 and sold it and 2 years later bought a 2004 automatic ...just sick of shifting and also having to spend a fortune in the labor of replacing the clutch..I love driving the automatic..it’s like driving a go cart
@@dgcmusi So yo enjoy driving a go cart and not an actual car? Maybe it would be more fun learning to drive the stick...
@@ARG23supreme I was racing rx7s probably before you were born....I know how to drive a stick....just right now for what I need a car for I prefer an automatic....my 1st ever..
@@dgcmusi
Im 75 and have a 91 automatic that for me is just fine most of the cars ive owned have been sticks but i got a good deal on this one 7 years ago with 112k now it has 234k and still drives great
I wish these guys wouldn't denigrate the automatics if you dont want one dont buy but dont badmouth people who enjoy them. Stop being snobs
Great job Emme! Going to find me a good miata now!
6:23 if we're talking about NBs and newer then no. But the NA will definitely be a collectible classic which is already pretty expensive and the prices just keep getting higher, at least in my country they're super rare
I made the mistake of buying a 2003 European version (live in Europe) that came standard with a 1.6 instead of the US 1.8. While the handling is still great, the 1.6 in the heavier NB just doesn't cut it power wise in the mountains which is the main reason to get one. My 1990 back in US is actually much more enjoyable to drive. Waiting for Sept 3 for the new reveal!
She already has the best anti theft device in the USA.................... A manual transmission
I too have a 2001. Me Loves my Miata. You are very attuned to the 2001. Nice one!
just a light note... They made 7500 Tenth Anniversaries. 3150 came to north america.
Best Miata review I’ve seen yet!! Awesome!!
The ls and sport models have an lsd rear end as well. The nb1 (99-00) miatas dont have cupholders or foglights like the nb2's do
Think your car has an issue if you're only getting mid 20s mpg. My 2001 NB B8 gives me around 35mpg (I'm using the larger UK gallon, which would be more like 30mpg US) in a combination of city & freeway driving.
I think really prime example NAs will be collectible in another 10 years or so
DC girl. Cool. As a brz owner. The mx5 is still the most fun you can have in a inexpensive sports car. That is if you can fit. I can't.
Never pay someone $500 to install a softtop
this was a great used car review. your team should think about doing more of these.
if you have the time.
I saw a green super stripped one with 35k miles for $6000 asking last year. Damn Endoscopy!
You average in the mid 20s for fuel? I only get 12 mpg on mine! My mechanic is replacing the coil pack and filter on it tomorrow. Hopefully, that makes a difference. My Honda Civic used to get 35 mpg! And I agree that it's not fast, but it's definitely fun. I never speed anymore in this car, and that's just fine with me. My Honda used to speed without me even noticing. Btw, do you still have it? We're going on 18 years now...still love it as much as ever.
I honestly prefer this model over the current model. I feel they have messed up the Miata with that snake look.
honestly the look of new ones is fine i just like that they kept the high rpm fun of the car
Nice work! Would only mention that with the 10th anniversary model they made 7500 so not so rare
I can't install a soft top on my Miata but I know how much horsepower it is it's a good thing I kept the brochure this video I swear😂😂😂😂😂
The collectible Miata is the 1990, not the 2001. I have number 481 off of the assembly line in 1989 with 49k miles on it
People who think the trunk on these cars is too small have clearly never road tripped on a motorcycle...
Actually, Flying Miata makes them into drag strip divas by sticking a Corvette engine in the bay and doing body reinforcements. Those must be insane to drive.
You are just as lovely as my 2002 MX-5.
Nice car. The tan leather interior is beautiful. You should repair the seats though...
My 2001 Miata LS manual 6-speed with 63,000 miles only gets 12 - yes 12 (!) mpg in the city. I think highway was about 17 last time I took a road trip. THAT SUCKS!!! But it IS fun to drive. ;)
If your miata is only getting 12 mpg on the street and 17 mpg on the highway, there is something wrong with your car.
when the motor takes a dump, just ls swap it lol
and iam over here watching her video while my miata sits in garage under a tarp iam going on a drive later!!!
I have a 2004 Mazda Mx5... I LOVE it
I've now got a 2011 MK3 🙂 STILL LOVE these cars
Just bought mine! :-D green with beige top
Great job Emme, I want to get one of these.
the music playing in the background while you are talking is really annoying and distracting
Looking good Emme! An nice review.
Does anyone know why she isn't working for road fly anymore?
I currently own a Nissan 370Z, and I'm thinking about buying a Miata like the one in the vid for tuning only. How much to they run or should I spend on a model like this. With a 100,000 miles on it
max £2000 here in the UK.
I am very sorry to hear about your top being slashed, Emme. I hope that the person who did that gets some bad karma coming his/her way.
Every time that I see one of your Fast Lane Car videos, it takes me a minute to realize that is what I am watching, I always think of Roadfly when I see you.
By the way, I have had the pleasure of driving my friend's former 1995 5-speed Miata and his former 2001 6-speed. I think that the 5-speed is a much more refined transmission than the 6-speed was in 2001. Granted, 2001 was one of the first years for the 6-speed, if not the first so I understand. 6th gear always was difficult to hit and felt like an afterthought in the design of the transmission. In contrast, with the 5-speed, every gear was exactly where you thought it should be- the throws had great feel and the transmission felt very precise.
By the way, if you have Comprehensive coverage on your insurance, it will cover the vandalism of your car. If you do not, I would add it, it is a VERY inexpensive coverage and covers things like vandalism, theft, glass, and weather/flood damage.
I would love to see more of your personal cars if you get a chance to make some videos for them, as well as Roman's and Nathan's.
No excuse it should get better gas mileage? It's all in the gearing. If they put some tall Honda civic gears and made the thing rev low at freeway speeds, it wouldn't be any fun to drive. It has those short gears and low final drive to give the sensation of high acceleration at lower speeds. And also to make use of its low power. 25 miles per gallon in a car this fun is nothing to complain about.
Oh my! I know where that is! You were at lake fairfax!