That’s the beauty of this car. You can drive slow and have a blast. I drive within reason and have fun. Just now I have the power to put the car where it needs to be on command.
@@audhen1 oh yeah. Miata’s can take turns like crazy, for sure. And like I said I’m sure they’re really fun. It’s just the low HP and lack of a turbo that turns me off. I drive a focus ST, so my car isn’t FAST fast, but it feels fast enough with around 300whp
The soft top design is a really great piece of engineering. Much easier to operate than the earlier generations, and with a single latch and easier to reach over the shoulder, awesome.
As an owner of the basic sport trim that doesn’t have coilovers, nor LSD, this thing STILL grips in corners. It’s extra fun when you just push it past its limits and get a little slide in🤩
@@cactiiimusicbruh it’s hard to. the damn thing just sticks to the road like glue especially with good summer tires. I take 15 mph turns at like 45 😂 the real fun is when you throw some snow tires on in the winter
i had a brand new 2021 mx-5 as a rental on the gulf coast of Florida in February 2021 , i fell in love with it. it wasn't fast but holy cow was it one of the most fun cars ever. i fondly remember the absolute joy i encountered while driving..
My friend just traded his 1989 Honda Prelude for a 1990 Miata and the first thing he did with it was drift it and do donuts and he got the cops called within 5 minutes. Such a fun car, it’s like a street legal gokart. 😂😂
I had a NA for many years. I’m impressed with how the 2021 GT retains the original concept and makes it better. The 2.0L Skyactiv and 6 speed is sweet!! 🤩
Funny fact: The stock ND2 miata is faster 0-60 than a stock S2000 while also "feeling" faster due to less weight and lower center of gravity. So if anyone says the ND2 is slow, its just "herd mentality" at this point and its cool to say miata's are slow. Bonus fact: you cant say that the higher redline makes a grand difference when, back then, it was believed that higher RPM was necessary to stretch your gearing out further and to maximise power, and in turn, speed... but now a greater understanding in peak engine efficiency, power-to-weight ratios and proper gearing allows cars with lower max RPMs to accelerate faster by stretching your power along a wider rpm range allowing for more power across a wider range of RPMs(such as EXACTLY where your RPMs are going to be between each shift) rather than only ever getting into your peak power for a short time between shifts. Which is what the S2k suffered from in the AP1 and was somewhat fixed in the AP2. But 9k rpms in the now-inferior AP1 does have coolness factor that even I myself still want 😂 But I'd still take the ND2 without a second thought. Lighter, stiffer chassis, faster, kinmatic posture control, more road feedback, and a greater torque-to-weight ratio, cheaper to buy, cheaper to maintain, cheap and abundant mods. Its a landslide win for the ND2.
Exactly. I have driven many cars and for fun the smartest choice is the Miata. Also, it's the car I would want to drive on the streets when it's not winter if I wanted to avoid a road hazard with a quick evasion maneuver or braking.
Considering the Miata was never designed for drag racing, it makes sense it’s not fast. But what other car can take tight corners without using the brakes?
I was having the same conversation with my car friends. They all have overly modified car, turbos, etc. I drive my Miata stock and keep it that way. Everything about this car from factory is everything I've wanted in purchasing my first vehicle. During conversation, I told them: "Yeah, you guys could probably take me on a straight, but let's hit up a track where it's only roundabouts" 😂
@@tanakax25 Go ahead and skip the big brakes. They look cool, but every Miata since the NC has had big enough brakes to work well even with a V8 swap. Small is light. Just get appropriate pads and fluid the the type of driving you plan to do. Suspension is good, though. Spend as much as you can afford on the dampers. Cheap coilovers can get you pretty good performance on the track, but kill you on the street. Getting the balance of ride and handling is where the money is. But a Miata on good suspension is completely untouchable and worth every cent.
@@JETZcorp good coilovers still ride fine on the street. It ain't a cadillac, but unless you only drive on dirt roads or your municipality simply doesn't take car of their roads; it's really exaggerated how uncomfortable it is. I live in a patch town, so the roads are so-so, and my NB has VERY stiff suspension, but I still don't find it uncomfortable. Might change with some poly diff bushings and bucket seats, but I'll find that out the hard way pretty quick here. Sure isn't as comfortable as my beater, but it would feel weird if it was with how reactive and alive the steering is.
Id love to test drive a newer miata. Ive only driven my 92 which has been my daily for almost 10 years now and i love the car. Cant think of a more affordable car that is an abesoultely blast to drive.
@@ayi_oglu_ayianti gravity battery/race batteries made usually without liquid with powders etc and are made of a eerily small form factor for the power they can produce, gotta love modern tech! *they’re not actually anti gravity it’s just the name*
If this car had around 250hp, and was a bit more aggressive looking, it would be a dream car. I went with a 380hp F-Type. Maybe not quite as fun around the twisty bits, but it's fast, stunning to look at, and still really fun to drive!
@lalito1560 I've driven the R. It's great. But the one I found was in Firesand orange, and was in great condition. I couldn't pass it up. It's still a lot of fun to drive. I don't regret it one bit, and if I want almost 500hp, I can always tune it.
Only bad thing about these cars is if you are over 6 foot, you probably aren't driving one on a track with a helmet on because you'll be too tall (depending on torso length). This is why for a track build, probably a modded BRZ is a better platform - stiffer, its got a roof, taller, you can add bhp but physically making a car larger is hard to do. There's things you can do to make yourself fit... but yeah, a bigger car is a bigger car. For road use? Mx-5 is always the answer. And top down motoring is more fun.
Not to mention a basic tune with minor upgrades and a roar pedal (or any kind of instant feedback pedal mod) will unlock a whole new potential without requiring forced induction mods!
The current generation Miata is pretty fast. Fast enough to blow the doors off a Jaguar XK-E. Having owned both, I know this. Another thing I know about the current-gen Miata: It will do an honest 135 mph.
The car is slow because it's made for the track. It has a small light engine so can rail around around corners and not have to worry about slowing down to much
no need to... s2k had 240hp, but the motor was gutless below 5000rpm... and was heavier. If you want a fast car, you dont buy a miata in the first place.
You are suppose to run the rpms high in engines like these . Remember Mazda had a rotary engine, they know people like to rev the engines in this class of car.
The steering feel is amazing. The car is SO light that you can toss it around like a go-kart. Plus the top down, amazing shifter, its a great experience.
Only 181 hp?!! Full-size SUVs used to have 90 to 150 hp!! Six cylinder 4.0 L jeeps have 190 and weigh 5000 plus pounds! The drivers are at least another 130 pounds on the low end the average driver is probably 160 pounds or more!
How many ounces/grams would a glove compartment add ? Surely not that much in a cabin that needs more storage, even if it’s a very small slot or bin style compartment. Wondering if cupholders could be built in to the lower door panels. 🤷♂️🤔💡 The Zoom-Zoom would still be there after adding a few ounces or grams here or there for better ergonomics. 🌬️💨😃💪👍.
The Miata is plenty fast enough for 95% of people. It's not a str8 line car, it's a moderate speed corner car. That's where the Miata shines and that's where you should be testing it, not on a city street.
The real reason it doesn't have those things in a more conventional way is space. Adding a glovebox means there's no space for the passenger's knees, because the dash of the Miata is very low and the inside is already occupied with HVAC and other mechanicals. Cup holders can't really go in a conventional location because the transmission tunnel is right there, and there's no space for a cup between the trans and the driver's elbow. If you want a Miata with a bit more space and storage, consider the NC (2006-2015) generation. That has a glovebox, 4 cup holders, rear cubby, more head-room and leg-room than the current generation. It's ~150lbs heavier for it, which is why Miata people call it "the boat." But it's a lovely car, super underrated, and much easier to live with than any of the other generations. It's also a seriously good platform to go racing.
I have a 2019 Miata. Most fun you can have in any car. People complaining about it being slow don't know how to drive a momentum car. Besides, if you have a V8 you can't even drive it hard anyway since you run into "arrested" territory way too fast. I can drive my miata hard from 1-6th gear.
I would agree to a point. However, I would’ve bought a Porsche if I could’ve justified ponying up the cash. But unless you’re rich and can afford a Porsche, this is the next best thing to a pure driving experience assuming you bought the manual transmission. Very few cars can keep pace with my Miata on roads that aren’t straight. 😁
Basically a rotary engine car , people complain about it being “slow” and what not when really it’s basically in the same hippity fun-fun category as the good ol’ 4-inline CBR 150cc , it doesnt go fast , and people like it that way , people just want to feel the rush and the hi-rev of it . If you really want an RX8 or RX7 to be fast , then a single porting job is enough to take on a whole engine swap
Honestly people gotta learn to appreciate our low hp cars. I got a Mini Cooper S and it feels amazing to drive especially in sport mode. Handling for a fwd is amazing and it’s power delivery is so smooth and just feels amazing to drive. I haven’t driven all that many cars probably like 6 but I’ve driven a Mustang gt, Bmw m3, and a Nissan 370X and all of those had more power than my car but none of them felt as fun to me which some people might judge me fore but I genuinely love my car. It’s just expensive for parts and expensive for maintenance so makes me miss my truck a little bit lol.
It's okay. The best engine for boost is the one from the late NB Miatas. That had the iron block and over-built internals of the old engine, in it's biggest strongest form, with the best heads. The later NC and ND engines will easily produce big horsepower, but the stock bottom-ends aren't as strong. The NC engine is starting to get a good aftermarket for building one up, but it's still pretty early days for these Skyactiv engines in the ND. Plus the ridiculously high compression is a limitation on the Skyactiv.
no it doesn't. It's high compression, along with limited fuel delivery, means you'd need to build a motor and fuel delivery even before you hit 300HP. And by that point, tranny will blow itself to pieces because its made of glass. Just get a more tunable car as a base, if you want that.
It's not about being fast, it's about being good, people think 500hp is normal and cool and it is cool but most of those cars are not fun to drive, they are heavy, automatic and sound like shit and drink loads of fuel, this thing is raw is cool is light is amazing on the curves, and it's all you need to have fun driving
IDC if the car is slow it's fun as Hell
Chad
not even slow, 180 hp at 1000 kg is great
@@gfries4906 would u say the same for the 86/BRZ?
@@chimkinnugget5221 yes
That’s the beauty of this car. You can drive slow and have a blast. I drive within reason and have fun. Just now I have the power to put the car where it needs to be on command.
it is better to drive a slow car to its full potential than to drive a fast car minimizing its capacity.
❤
It isn’t close to being a fast car honestly. A lot of fun though I’m sure
@@jacobwilkinson6112 depends on the driver. on my daily b- and c-roads I kill every porsche in the corners. on the straights i lose
@@audhen1 oh yeah. Miata’s can take turns like crazy, for sure. And like I said I’m sure they’re really fun. It’s just the low HP and lack of a turbo that turns me off. I drive a focus ST, so my car isn’t FAST fast, but it feels fast enough with around 300whp
I have a corvette c5 from 2002 modified to have about 400hp and thats way faster and i can drive that to its full potential
It may not be insanely fast but it feels incredibly nimble, the engine sounds raw and amazing, and it is such a unique driving experience
Its as fast as an s2000 but the ND2/3 has more usable torque. Basically its better than an s2000 in every way.
@jrod1577 well, besides the 9k redline, there's not much else that has that from factory.
The soft top design is a really great piece of engineering. Much easier to operate than the earlier generations, and with a single latch and easier to reach over the shoulder, awesome.
This soft top design puts to shame Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren.
180hp is quite a bit on a light small car
A lotus elise, hailed as one of the most fun cars ever, is 160hp
181 on what is basically the weight equivalent of a loaded shopping trolley.. that thing looks hilariously fun to drive.
the real fun starts when ur on curvy roads
As an owner myself 😊
As an owner of the basic sport trim that doesn’t have coilovers, nor LSD, this thing STILL grips in corners. It’s extra fun when you just push it past its limits and get a little slide in🤩
@@cactiiimusicbruh it’s hard to. the damn thing just sticks to the road like glue especially with good summer tires. I take 15 mph turns at like 45 😂 the real fun is when you throw some snow tires on in the winter
@@cactiiimusic don't feel bad I got the sport too
i had a brand new 2021 mx-5 as a rental on the gulf coast of Florida in February 2021 , i fell in love with it. it wasn't fast but holy cow was it one of the most fun cars ever. i fondly remember the absolute joy i encountered while driving..
My friend just traded his 1989 Honda Prelude for a 1990 Miata and the first thing he did with it was drift it and do donuts and he got the cops called within 5 minutes. Such a fun car, it’s like a street legal gokart. 😂😂
Hey bro, please what makes a car fun to drive? Thanks
I’ve had seven Miatas. It’s all I drive. Does fine in Winter with proper tires and some extra weight in the trunk. 💜
I had a NA for many years. I’m impressed with how the 2021 GT retains the original concept and makes it better. The 2.0L Skyactiv and 6 speed is sweet!! 🤩
bro ripped the fuck out of the shifter goddamn 💀
Hugely like it was some clay chunk
You should see how the cup drivers shift with the nd😂😂
Its made to be very positive when you engage with it. So you literally can shove it in and its built for it :)
that wasn't really a very fast shift. Didn't even chirp 2nd gear
He was PUSHING
That seats gonna get stretchy af
They dont, mine has 90k miles on it still good seats just take care of the leather
The car is ment for slender ppl not ppl with the bmi of a boulder
Its the rear of the seat not the cushion under your ass lol
Also leather really doesnt stretch much...
the seats have no cushion, but a special fabric. like a hammock.
No
I gotta fiatta and I adore it. So sporty and fun
Love my Abarth...
Remember, Miata is always the answer ….
I’ve had my ND2 for about three months. It’s not the speed. It’s how it handles in the turns. It’s so fun to drive.
Funny fact: The stock ND2 miata is faster 0-60 than a stock S2000 while also "feeling" faster due to less weight and lower center of gravity.
So if anyone says the ND2 is slow, its just "herd mentality" at this point and its cool to say miata's are slow.
Bonus fact: you cant say that the higher redline makes a grand difference when, back then, it was believed that higher RPM was necessary to stretch your gearing out further and to maximise power, and in turn, speed... but now a greater understanding in peak engine efficiency, power-to-weight ratios and proper gearing allows cars with lower max RPMs to accelerate faster by stretching your power along a wider rpm range allowing for more power across a wider range of RPMs(such as EXACTLY where your RPMs are going to be between each shift) rather than only ever getting into your peak power for a short time between shifts. Which is what the S2k suffered from in the AP1 and was somewhat fixed in the AP2.
But 9k rpms in the now-inferior AP1 does have coolness factor that even I myself still want 😂
But I'd still take the ND2 without a second thought. Lighter, stiffer chassis, faster, kinmatic posture control, more road feedback, and a greater torque-to-weight ratio, cheaper to buy, cheaper to maintain, cheap and abundant mods. Its a landslide win for the ND2.
Exactly. I have driven many cars and for fun the smartest choice is the Miata. Also, it's the car I would want to drive on the streets when it's not winter if I wanted to avoid a road hazard with a quick evasion maneuver or braking.
What do you mean only 180hp? My car has one of the sportier engines availible with a whopping 90hp
the weight is the really factor, semi trucks have like 500 horsepower but you don’t see them racing, well they do, just the delivery time really
What car is that!?
Honda CRX moment
especially when he short shifts...
@@franko8572Maybe first gen Miata. Lol
I want one of these so bad. Dope little convertible
Miata is stylish, i love em
Considering the Miata was never designed for drag racing, it makes sense it’s not fast. But what other car can take tight corners without using the brakes?
Go-carts are slow too, but still fun as hell!
I was having the same conversation with my car friends. They all have overly modified car, turbos, etc. I drive my Miata stock and keep it that way. Everything about this car from factory is everything I've wanted in purchasing my first vehicle.
During conversation, I told them: "Yeah, you guys could probably take me on a straight, but let's hit up a track where it's only roundabouts" 😂
Stock is reliable! The most I think I'll ever do is big brakes and suspension when I finally get one.
@@tanakax25 Go ahead and skip the big brakes. They look cool, but every Miata since the NC has had big enough brakes to work well even with a V8 swap. Small is light. Just get appropriate pads and fluid the the type of driving you plan to do.
Suspension is good, though. Spend as much as you can afford on the dampers. Cheap coilovers can get you pretty good performance on the track, but kill you on the street. Getting the balance of ride and handling is where the money is. But a Miata on good suspension is completely untouchable and worth every cent.
"Custom parts, custom problems."
@@JETZcorp good coilovers still ride fine on the street. It ain't a cadillac, but unless you only drive on dirt roads or your municipality simply doesn't take car of their roads; it's really exaggerated how uncomfortable it is. I live in a patch town, so the roads are so-so, and my NB has VERY stiff suspension, but I still don't find it uncomfortable. Might change with some poly diff bushings and bucket seats, but I'll find that out the hard way pretty quick here. Sure isn't as comfortable as my beater, but it would feel weird if it was with how reactive and alive the steering is.
@anthonymullings8539 I said cheap coilovers beat you up. Emphasis on cheap. I have Ohlins on my NC and it rides great.
Id love to test drive a newer miata. Ive only driven my 92 which has been my daily for almost 10 years now and i love the car. Cant think of a more affordable car that is an abesoultely blast to drive.
Not to mention the head rests have speakers
YESS I LOVEE MIATAAAAAA
Will forever love an mx5, so much character fun little cars
Still giggled tho 😏
It's my dream car!
And you can also switch the battery to one that weighs 1/3 of the weight.
What?
@@ayi_oglu_ayianti gravity battery/race batteries made usually without liquid with powders etc and are made of a eerily small form factor for the power they can produce, gotta love modern tech! *they’re not actually anti gravity it’s just the name*
Damn didnt know that. Will put this on my 19 rf when i get a replacement
Looks like a fun ride!
Better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow
bro said “only 181 horsepower”
the og miata is hurting from this
I really miss my 1999😢
If this car had around 250hp, and was a bit more aggressive looking, it would be a dream car.
I went with a 380hp F-Type. Maybe not quite as fun around the twisty bits, but it's fast, stunning to look at, and still really fun to drive!
Should've gone for the R
@lalito1560 I've driven the R. It's great. But the one I found was in Firesand orange, and was in great condition. I couldn't pass it up. It's still a lot of fun to drive. I don't regret it one bit, and if I want almost 500hp, I can always tune it.
Only bad thing about these cars is if you are over 6 foot, you probably aren't driving one on a track with a helmet on because you'll be too tall (depending on torso length). This is why for a track build, probably a modded BRZ is a better platform - stiffer, its got a roof, taller, you can add bhp but physically making a car larger is hard to do. There's things you can do to make yourself fit... but yeah, a bigger car is a bigger car. For road use? Mx-5 is always the answer. And top down motoring is more fun.
It’s literally the GOAT
Miata is the only car where taking out yhe cupholder makes a difference
All the power all the time
Wow that 10-25 mph pull was sick
stage 1 or 2 on miata easily raises hp and torque in 220 territory and it really punches.
Drove a 300-310 who Miata. It definitely punched weight is crazy factor.
you needs cams and headers to get any additional power out of these. a software flash will gain you nothin'
“That wasn’t too fast, *Tee hee* “
"it wasnt that fast" but giggles 😂
love Mazda Miata ❤😊
The ND seats feel really great ngl
i like MIATA
I wish they made a turbo version. We already know how powerful the 2.5 turbo is. Although its power and needs changing for a Miata
I turbocharged mine, now its fast
My dream car
I have to question the sanity of anyone who would remove a cup holder to save weight on a Miata.
So what you’re saying is the seats have *negative* lumbar support
driving down by USC. Recognize those streets anywhere
When you ONLY have 180hp ...
*Looks back at my 70hp Toyota glovebox*
Bruh ....
Glove box is right behind you gang …
If you love 181 hp…. You’ll lose your mind with ~330 hp 😂
Aaaand lose your reliability 😅
@@tanakax25 not necessarily
@@sirswervington5768 not necessarily, but generally.
@@sirswervington5768 I'm not saying your reliability goes completely out the window though 😅
@@tanakax25 turbos aren't new technology. They can be pretty reliable
Laughs in 100hp NA
My Mazda 2 sport and I absolutely love it!
you guys are getting 100?? 😢
65hp Golf, you're good bud
You didn't rev it out do you even miata bro
😂 Meh. When you have 330 hp, you really don’t need to rev it out. My peak torque is 3000-5700. Anything 5800 we’re tapering off on TQ.
@@BoostedNDMiata we made 276 on a 1.6 at 7800 at only 15psi
My '91 NA is probably making 80hp at this point. :(
the miata doesn’t need that much power like everyone says. the weight of the car makes up for the power output.
Not to mention a basic tune with minor upgrades and a roar pedal (or any kind of instant feedback pedal mod) will unlock a whole new potential without requiring forced induction mods!
good
I had the red one (nd) I like more the new Integra I have.
The current generation Miata is pretty fast. Fast enough to blow the doors off a Jaguar XK-E. Having owned both, I know this. Another thing I know about the current-gen Miata: It will do an honest 135 mph.
The manual roof cover is goated. Weighs less, cheaper, less breaking points, and its faster.
"only 180" i remember as a kid being amazed by some cars having a massive 120 lmao
The car is slow because it's made for the track. It has a small light engine so can rail around around corners and not have to worry about slowing down to much
Does the cupholder save that much weight? 🤣
saves space, miatas are smol
😂
I’m really surprised they haven’t upped the hp considering the Honda s2k has 240hp at the crank. Roughly 210to the wheels.
no need to... s2k had 240hp, but the motor was gutless below 5000rpm... and was heavier.
If you want a fast car, you dont buy a miata in the first place.
No glovebox means more room for groceries :D
Mazda Miata gets a 5.5 second 0-60 and that’s pretty fast imo
You are suppose to run the rpms high in engines like these . Remember Mazda had a rotary engine, they know people like to rev the engines in this class of car.
ill go with the 1990 na generation, i dont need a ipad in my car just pop ups
Man if my Kizashi with 185hp felt fast, cant imagine this tiny thing with 181 lmao
U cant even speed up anyways in todays traffic unless ur driving at like 3am in the morning.
Bro, forget traffic. Miatas are for getting out of traffic and onto the twisty 2-lane blacktop.
nice
Can someone please explain to me the love of these cars? What makes people want them so much? I seriously want to know
The steering feel is amazing. The car is SO light that you can toss it around like a go-kart. Plus the top down, amazing shifter, its a great experience.
@@ttoommssmmiitthh I get it now, thank you
I wish mazda would put their 2.5T motor in it
They should take their 2.5 and tuned it for N/A power. Still loads more torque and power (could easily make ~230HP) with almost no weight penalty.
Only 181hp ?! ….. man… the car weighs less than you mom! How much horsepower do you need???
What happens when the leather stretches out and your back is resting on the metal frame?
Only 181 hp?!! Full-size SUVs used to have 90 to 150 hp!!
Six cylinder 4.0 L jeeps have 190 and weigh 5000 plus pounds!
The drivers are at least another 130 pounds on the low end the average driver is probably 160 pounds or more!
He could have at least tried to look fast himself to help lol
Fast cars aren't fun on normal roads because you cant even get to high rpms without hitting somebody or getting scared for your life 😂
How many ounces/grams would a glove compartment add ?
Surely not that much in a cabin that needs more storage, even if it’s a very small slot or bin style compartment.
Wondering if cupholders could be built in to the lower door panels.
🤷♂️🤔💡
The Zoom-Zoom would still be there after adding a few ounces or grams here or there for better ergonomics.
🌬️💨😃💪👍.
My mom used to put the top up and down on hers when she was moving not fast just fast enough that I was like she probably shouldn’t do that.
i love my NA outback😭
The Miata is plenty fast enough for 95% of people. It's not a str8 line car, it's a moderate speed corner car. That's where the Miata shines and that's where you should be testing it, not on a city street.
This thing is not slow at all. 0-60 in under 6 seconds is pretty quick. Sure not as quick as a type r but not far behind
If these cars are for people, leave the glove box & cup holders and small things. As long as it can do some fun driving it's ok
The real reason it doesn't have those things in a more conventional way is space. Adding a glovebox means there's no space for the passenger's knees, because the dash of the Miata is very low and the inside is already occupied with HVAC and other mechanicals. Cup holders can't really go in a conventional location because the transmission tunnel is right there, and there's no space for a cup between the trans and the driver's elbow. If you want a Miata with a bit more space and storage, consider the NC (2006-2015) generation. That has a glovebox, 4 cup holders, rear cubby, more head-room and leg-room than the current generation. It's ~150lbs heavier for it, which is why Miata people call it "the boat." But it's a lovely car, super underrated, and much easier to live with than any of the other generations. It's also a seriously good platform to go racing.
@JETZcorp thank you for the info. Convenience is nice though.
I have a 2019 Miata. Most fun you can have in any car. People complaining about it being slow don't know how to drive a momentum car.
Besides, if you have a V8 you can't even drive it hard anyway since you run into "arrested" territory way too fast. I can drive my miata hard from 1-6th gear.
I would agree to a point. However, I would’ve bought a Porsche if I could’ve justified ponying up the cash. But unless you’re rich and can afford a Porsche, this is the next best thing to a pure driving experience assuming you bought the manual transmission. Very few cars can keep pace with my Miata on roads that aren’t straight. 😁
Basically a rotary engine car , people complain about it being “slow” and what not when really it’s basically in the same hippity fun-fun category as the good ol’ 4-inline CBR 150cc , it doesnt go fast , and people like it that way , people just want to feel the rush and the hi-rev of it . If you really want an RX8 or RX7 to be fast , then a single porting job is enough to take on a whole engine swap
Honestly people gotta learn to appreciate our low hp cars. I got a Mini Cooper S and it feels amazing to drive especially in sport mode. Handling for a fwd is amazing and it’s power delivery is so smooth and just feels amazing to drive. I haven’t driven all that many cars probably like 6 but I’ve driven a Mustang gt, Bmw m3, and a Nissan 370X and all of those had more power than my car but none of them felt as fun to me which some people might judge me fore but I genuinely love my car. It’s just expensive for parts and expensive for maintenance so makes me miss my truck a little bit lol.
there’s no way that’s how you shift your gears
Mazda listen. Make a v6 option. Many, many guys say it is underpowered.
Dude removing that cup holder probably shaved 50lbs
New engine prolly handle a nice amount of boost!
It's okay. The best engine for boost is the one from the late NB Miatas. That had the iron block and over-built internals of the old engine, in it's biggest strongest form, with the best heads. The later NC and ND engines will easily produce big horsepower, but the stock bottom-ends aren't as strong. The NC engine is starting to get a good aftermarket for building one up, but it's still pretty early days for these Skyactiv engines in the ND. Plus the ridiculously high compression is a limitation on the Skyactiv.
no it doesn't. It's high compression, along with limited fuel delivery, means you'd need to build a motor and fuel delivery even before you hit 300HP. And by that point, tranny will blow itself to pieces because its made of glass. Just get a more tunable car as a base, if you want that.
I just bought an ND1 and could not figure out the seat situation so thank you for pointing this out!
he's telling shit. there is a special fabric undearneath just like a hammock...
Sounds like rev hang
It's not about being fast, it's about being good, people think 500hp is normal and cool and it is cool but most of those cars are not fun to drive, they are heavy, automatic and sound like shit and drink loads of fuel, this thing is raw is cool is light is amazing on the curves, and it's all you need to have fun driving
Nd2 and up MX-5s are fast... Enough said
It's plenty fast, and you are missing shifts.
0:20 V-Tech Yo!
When was the last time Mazda actually branded this product “Miata”?
You're looking quite cramped in there mate.
they got rid of the glove box because they could not fit it with modern ac so would you rather have ac or a glovebox