Is the 2023 Mazda MX-5 RF Miata a BETTER sports car than a Toyota GR86 or Subaru BRZ?
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2023
- The Miata has been around since 1989 and Mazda continues with the same philosophy they started with on this 2023 MX-5 RF. On the outside you will discover a sleek shape, folding hardtop and 18in wheels. On the inside you will be greeted by a leather interior, massive tachometer and perfectly place gear lever. Under the hood is a 2.0L inline-4 that produces 187HP & is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Is the 2023 Mazda MX-5 RF Miata a BETTER sports car than a Toyota GR86 or Subaru BRZ?
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It’s not about how fast you get there. It’s about how you get there. Love this car.
AMEN for sure!
It's about how much fun you have getting there.
Wow, your channel has really blown up. At first I used to think you were on some blow, but then I realized it was just your personality. Great job RR!🤩@@RaitisRides
It's about how you get there fast. Speed Thrills.
Hey Joe. I currently own an RF 30th Anniversary in a manual and after watching your video I was driving today with the top down in Toronto and I was like “On throttle here we go and was laughing my ass off!” Man it was so much fun!!! Great video buddy 👍🏾
First, I completely agree with how great the Mazda Soul Red is. This has to be the closest thing to true candy-apple red that a major automaker has come up with to date. Second, these MX-5 Miata's are a hoot to drive. As you said, it's not about the horsepower, but the driving dynamic especially with this great little roadster.
One of the greatest car ever made
You are so very right about that!
Hands down, one of the best reviews of the Mazda Miata RF that I have seen. Your enthusiasm for the driving experience really shines through. With 55+ years of owning Firebirds, Mustangs and Corvettes, I think it is time for a Miata RF six speed manual. I miss the days of the gear changes. My favorite cars have been a deep red and when I make the decision, It will be the Soul Red with the tan interior. That car just begs to be driven. Thanks for the superb video!
The fact that the top still doesn't go down on a BRZ/GR86 means the MX5 wins by default. 😎
That was easy!
not at 37k.
Ummm no. Not everyone cares about the top going down. Lol😎
Lol...ok
@@OrionInception yeah you're right big guy, some people care more about useless back seats 😂
Great review Joe! I've had my 21 RF GT for 2 years now and it never gets old. The Soul Red is a looker and it gets comments everywhere.
I’ve wanted a Miata since they first came out, and I test drove first generation model (Na). I had a 99 (Nb) model with a very unsatisfying automatic (my late wife couldn’t drive a manual). I have now been driving an Nd 2018 Miata GT with a 6-speed manual for 3 years, and I love it! It’s black with a cherry red top (limited edition color), and it’s a blast to drive.
Daily drove an ND1 40k, then traded it in for an ND2 that now has 30k. Pure driving joy for every mile. RF is perfect for me with cold winters to have a coupe. I wouldn't have bought an MX-5 without it. Never knew when I bought it that the top would be open every summer at every opportunity. I highway cruise top open. Windows about 2 inches down is the quietest, which is still loud.
Posted this in a reply, but posting it again here:
I owned a GR86 and now own a ND2 Miata RF. GR86 drives more like a serious car, but Miata is more playful. I'd argue that the Miata is more fun as a street car even with the roof up which is why I sold my GR86 and bought my Miata. Track car, GR86 would be better at least from the factory. Miata does have a better manual (much better clutch pedal and more mechanical feeling gear box), has a more responsive throttle response, and no rev hang. I have my roof on 95% of the time in my Miata, but convertible is really nice for those days you want to feel free. Of course, GR86 is way more practical and probably a little bit safer. GR86/BRZ as you mentioned costs less. Miata has much better gas mileage, but the GR86 does feel a little bit faster. GR86 infotainment is faster and more responsive with a significantly better back up camera, but had a lot more disconnection issues on the GR86 which I rarely have in the Miata. Miata's Bose sound system is much better than the GR86 Premium sound system.
The engineering that went into the Miata is incomparable. Just too bad Edelbrock hasn’t updated their supercharger for use on the current models.😢
That is a very good point!
Goodwin Racing says its in development.
@@anthonyfanella6523 they’ve been saying that since 2020.🤪
I love how Mazda tunes their engines. The pedal gives you a nice fluffy push that is similar to the in-cabin sensation you get with with old V8 engines in bigger cars.
Great review Raiti ! Love the detailed, precision , the energy and enjoyment of your review! Keep it up champion! 😊😊😊😊😊👋👋👋👋👋
I bought. 2019 MX 5 Sport soft top two years ago and haven’t looked back. It is a pure fun machine twenty years ago I had a 240 Z. And this MX 5 is the ultimate sports car. The soft top is a true convertible went down and a perfect cover when up. The handling and speed of this machine is amazing I constantly run vets and mustangs off the line with its speed and agility on the long run they get me. It just an exhilarating ride anytime I drive.
Nice review, Raiti. You definitely get it. I too love the Soul Red, but availability landed me the 2022 GT in Jet Black Mica, which doesn’t have the piano black on the roof. I agree, my tastes prefer the body color across the entire roof.
Best review yet. Thank you!
Another great review and great camera work Steven. I have always loved the Miata and I think this MX-5 RF is where is it at. It is a really nice-looking car and looks stunning in this color and I too agree it is a pure sports car. In a way you don't really realize until you have been around a while, many of today's cars are just too good at what they do. Just getting onto the freeway recently from the on-ramp I was already going triple digits without even knowing it. The truth is an average person spends more time on public roads than the track and with the MIata you can feel the sensation of speed even when you are not speeding. The fact that Mazda was able to create a folding hardtop in such a small package is amazing and I also have to give Mazda a lot of respect for keeping the Miata very close to the size and weight of the original first-gen Miata. I really miss my old MG. It was not the fastest car but because it was basically a road-legal go-cart driving the thing was so much fun. I am going to have to find a way to get a current-gen Miata before the formula is tainted with electrification. Again Joe very well done and thank you for describing the differences between the trims. Looks like the Club will be the one I get as well.
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
I’m so close to buying this car. I’m split between the soft / hard top. But my main 2 concerns are the body roll and cold weather driving. I’m not taking it to the track - only entrance / exit ramps turns and turning hard at right / left turns. Can you tell me a little more about your experience?
But the new 2024 has worse steering and suspension. I like the ‘23 better. I just test drive the new 2024 GT RF
However, it’s all subjective.
@@rembo183 Thanks for that.
@@malcolmar - You’re welcome! I was interested to see if it felt much different than my 2023 GTRF. Mine is a manual and the 2024 I tested was an automatic. So, maybe the new manual is better… but I doubt it. Frankly, the ND Miata is great and it’s hard to improve it. Mazda is merely tweaking it and changes are minimal. Basically, steering felt heavier and maybe the suspension firmer. It was a bit more track focused? No big advantage over older ND versions, after 2019. The Miata is so good, why mess with success?
i love watching you really enjoy the car. yes it’s true that not many people go to racing course with high power car, we want to enjoy driving in normal roads in daily use.
I love how you so enjoy the Miata. And that’s living in Florida, where roads are flat and straight all day. Imagine how you’d feel driving in twisty, hilly New England!
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I recently purchased a 2020 MX-5 RF Grand Touring and I absolutely love it! It really is a complete blast to drive.
Great review.
Hi, Another great MX-5 review from you. I bought my Eletrnal Blue MX-5 RF in Nov 2018 (2019 model) and its still bringing a smile to my face. Its a driving experience each time I drive it. I named her Alison and got it printed in Japanese on the front window. I love this Car. :)
You have very good taste!
One of the greatest car ever made imo :)
I would agree with you!
@10:08 you mention 26 mpg city and 25 highway, it's actually 26 city, 35 highway, 30 combined.
On my 30 mile 405 fwy work commute I average 32 average.
If I drive 75+ mph I still get 32 average. The best mpg I got was 43 mpg if I hypermiled at 60mph.
I daily drive an ND1 soft top for over 4 years. Out of a dozen cars, the Miata is my favorite I’ve owned. So much fun to drive! If I buy another ND I maybe get the RF.
Going to add to my previous comment. Last week I had a seat in a new RF in Club trim, with the BBS/Brembo package and Recaro seats. The seats look great but people should know they’re a bit narrower than the factory seats. Also, the RF top definitely robs you of some headroom inside the car. It was noticeable to me how much less headroom there was compared to the soft top ND1 I had.
I am in the fortunate position to have Miatas as company cars. I have had a 2019 RF GT with Automatic (My wife insisted), a 2020 ST GT with the manual, and currently a 2022 ST GT with the manual. I have been toying with the club for the next example, but I just do not see myself doing that. I am sure I will just continue with the manual soft tops.
Tried to buy a BRZ or a GR86 this past spring. No one had any to even drive. Bought a MX5 RF instead. Love it!
I've had a mx5 NC 2007 for nearly 2 years, hardtop 2.0 sport, I would not swap this car for anything other than a Jaguar f-type or maybe a good-looking Jaguar xkr, having drove my motor home the last week around the country, getting back in the mx5 it now feels like an absolute rocket :) if you have ever wanted an mx5 i would say just get it you won't be disappointed, i got rid of my Jaguar xe 240 R sport for the mx5 and I haven't really missed the Jag as much as i thought i would, and i loved that Jag as it looked and drove amazing. One of the best things about the mx5 is they are cheap to run, cheap to fix, cheapish to supercharge if you want extra speed, you dont have to worry that much about anything going wrong with it as they are pretty reliable also but they drive amazing if you enjoy driving they are very fun :)
The ride between Touring and club should be the same since they both use the same suspension components. 2021-2023 Touring has the same Bilstein shocks as Club and the same reinforcement brace under the hood and the same limited slip differential as Club. The Club package adds the BBS wheels Brembo brakes along with the Recaro seats. So actually they pitch and roll the same.
One thing no one mentions about the RF is that if you pay attention the car becomes stiffer with the top up or closed, however you want to describe not opened. All convertibles have cowl flex because not having a solid top removes a lot of structural support. Although the MX5 is engineered to be a convertible and its cowl flex is very well controlled, as any convertible there is still flexing. With RF in the up position the car becomes more like a solid roof car; its flex is noticeably reduced.
I would like to see Mazda bring out a coupe version of the Miata as they did briefly with the NB for the Japanese home marlet.
EVERY YEAR Miata have been great and this gen Miata its been my favorite so far due to its looks!!!!
Have a 21 Club soft top with Brembo/Recaro package (which is around 100lbs lighter than the GT RF). As you noted it brings all the feels. So much fun! Previously owned a super charged Elise and I find the Miata is a more enjoyable, albeit slower drive. The Miata is fast enough to enjoy but not so fast that you think you might die or get arrested when hooning around. Much less compromise with the great A/C, good sound system and O'so comfy Recaro's. Thanks for the review.
Great review!
You can only use the touch screen when car is not moving. Moving you have to use the controller. Also, the GT also has the limited slip diff as does the Club.
I love how it handles, definitely a superior choice. A true sports car experience.
Absolutely! I love that car!!
This is the last remaining analog sports car in the market imo.
This and the BRZ/GR86 for sure Jun!
@@RaitisRides They are so overprice now compared to 2016? It's so frustrating? And the new WRX is ugly? I'm waiting on the new pricing and MPG of the new Tacoma, before I decide. Tacoma, Miata, BRZ/GR86, or Camaro. WRX and Mustang used to be apart of that list. My option are so limited now.
I had the first gen 86 (fr-s). I was great little car after adding a vortech SC. I've had a Mx5 RF for two years now. Love it. At 2800+ lbs, that 86 was just a bit fat for a real sports car.
Bought 2022 RF GT brand new 4 months ago. I had the dealership install factory aero kit that comes on club. I freaking love this car! The car for a true driving enthusiast. Only thing is the paint is softer than butter. Paint chips within a week.
Did you ever modify it?
Probably my favorite car review on RUclips. Entertaining host.
I miss my 2022 Mx 5 from watching this video. If you underestimate this car, you would find yourself in a whole lot of trouble before you even know it.
I thought cos it’s a low horsepower car, I could beat on it as I like… I was wrong, very wrong. That backend steps out at a moment’s notice, and if you are not ready for it, you would definitely spin out. I had gotten used to catching it before it spins out but, on one fateful night, as I was avoiding an obstacle in the middle of the road across a curve, it spun out and the rest is history. The car did what it was designed to do, airbags and all, and I came out of the wreck without a scratch. But that night, I walked away from that incidence with respect for the mix 5 and all sport cars in general.
It sucks cos I am not new to driving RWD cars, (g37, 944, e46) but, all it took was the wrong timing, obstacle in the road and BAM!
Hopefully I can get another MX 5 in the future and get better at driving it.
Sorry to hear,,
So what r u driving now
I'm a long time car enthusiast as well and owned a lot of RWD performance. Always treat RWD w respect.
You know something, lower horsepower RWD cars with short wheelbase are much harder to control vs higher HP long wheel base RWD. For example, pushing a S2000 is much harder than a Mustang GT (which is known to be a tail happy car)!!
Love your enthusiasm ❤
had the 2019 and had so much equity to trade in for a 2023 (new color). Car holds its value and drives well.
I still want want want one!! thanks for the vid
The Club with BBS package does not come bigger wheels or stiffer suspension, only the larger Brembo brakes. The wheel size is equal to the GT. Suspension wise is the same as long as you get the Manual version.
Thanks for your intel.
Keep up the good work
I had a 2017 RF and loved it for the 5 years I owned it. So much fun to drive, never an issue
Do you still have it or what because I’m 20 and saving up for one
@Dan330i I had it 5 years, loved every minute but no longer have it, did get a Mazda CX30 Carbon Edition after it.
The Convertible is near perfect balance and so much fun to drive
I just traded my 2008 PRHT for this GT RF, with a manual of course! Soul Red manual is the best. Wanted a softer ride so got the GT instead of Club.
what a guy, great video
I just want to throw this out there, I picked up my 2019 ND2 In San Francisco Cali and drove it back to Washington state with cruise control set to 68mph and I got a WHOPPING 38.5mpg that was with going through 2 passes and numerous small mountain ranges!
I have the Toyota 86, it is a little bigger, it accelerates harder, so I am happy, but the looks of the MX-5 are so great, and it is an easier ride.
I nearly bought a GR86 but stopped because the more I learned about the Subaru motor the more I realized I was buying a platform that I didn't have the money maintain to the razors edge that is needed to keep the motors from being damaged from daily driving let alone any sort of spirited driving or performance modding.
Right now I am hoping to buy a new Shelby Mustang when they come out but a Miata is the backup choice if that doesn't come to pass.
Same, the latest MX-5 motor is bulletproof and superior in every way except HP, although considering power to weight, who cares.
I just got a 2015 GT PRHT in Zeal Red Mica, a red with a gold/orangish color change, pretty much the same color as the Soul Red. I prefer the top the same color as the body, as mine is. I also like that the PRHT is a true convertable, the RF is a Targa top, similar to the 81 T-Top Mustang I had.
Loved my 2016 Miata. I think the RF looks better but doesn't feel like a true convertible since that back portion doesn't collapse all the way. Def. would rather go hard top with the hot Texas summers though.
That is an excellent point Nick!
@@RaitisRides it 3 to 4K more than it used to be and paint is too much. Ugh. Mazda and overprice!
Fine work
I wanna get a 2024 a few years down the line I’m 6’1 and worried I won’t fit. Do you think it’ll be a issue I’d like to have my expectations set so I don’t get sad when I don’t fit if that is the case 😭
Got 2022 machine grey RF GT. So much fun and great o gas avg 32mpg even on regular gas. Issues so far is the paint. You need PPF on the front.
I am continually amazed at these reviews missing the point of raised front fenders (and for that matter roof ridges and thick a-pillar extensions: chassis rigidity! A really important fact for the awesome handling of these cars!
The styling is really nice
Love my soft top club edition. Would love it more with another 40 horses and more torque. Still, it is sufficient and that just may be a holdover from my muscle car youth.
It’s pretty comfortable for a 70 year old once I get in.
Came to this when I thought I’d had enough motorcycling but still wanted the wind and the feeling of being part of the driving, not just the pointer of the wheels.
Good car. 6k miles so far, mostly up and down Hwy 1 north of San Francisco.
I would have bought this one, I really enjoyed driving one, it needs a roll bar to be SCCA track compliant, installation is difficult. Hard top isn't secure enough. Plus, on track, twins are slightly better.
Excellent points and really great info.
MX-5 is my dream car.
Easy to see how much you love this car. Couldn't help but LOL when you raced revved it😅 'a chripy Tyre is a happy Tyre!) And you're absolutely right. A sports car is a rwd, manual, lightweight car with quick shifts that fall ready to hand and we'll spaced pedals. So many performance cars miss these steps. We're lucky it's japanese as the reliability and costs only add to the no contest formula.
I like do like the Porsche Spyder, but some say that's a very different proposition to the mx5. But it isn't. Both are sports cars but the Spyder has such long gearing that'd you'd have to go pdk for urban driving. And as you established, a sports car needs a manual. And we should relish while we can, the whole world is going electric, so is posche, and one day the mx5 too.
Love mine. She's aged like fine wine 🍷
how does this car not look cute... it's a huge smiley face on the front LOL... I like it actually
I am so glad that you like this MX-5
Cars can look cute and aggressive at the same time, like Peugeot 206
I just bought my 4th MX5! Machine Grey GT RF - love it. 63 & my 1st ever brand new off the show room floor purchase. My wife & I enjoy cruising thru horse country on winding roads near our home.
I wish it was just a bit bigger, I daily drove a 2018 Mx5 and I HATED getting in and out of the car. The side of my knees also grew calyces from rubbing the middle console. I loved driving it tho. Ended up switching to a GR86.
Like RX7 size!
Im a proud owner of a ‘22 MX-5 Club ST with the BBR package. Nothing beats the feel of this car. I bought a ‘19 BRZ a couple of years ago. Owned it for 6 months before selling it. I had wrestled with the MX-5 v BRZ debate for quite some time and chose wrong. A couple of years later I bought my ‘22 MX-5. No regrets. Today I spent hours cruising the country side. Curvy mountain and lakeside roads, a couple covered bridges, the open air filled with the smells of BBQ’s, the sun on my now sunburned arms…it was glorious. And the MX-5’s rev happy, preppy engine feels faster than it is. It’s the most fun you can have under 60.
love your content. amazing reviews. i just wish you are not yelling all the time lol. I can't watch more than 1 video for that reason.
Don't knock the automatic transmission so readily - it is excellent and comes with a superb manual mode which is perfect for the GT.
Auto is for old ladies.
I'm debating the manual versus automatic only because I live in the city area and traffic is often stand still, after a while, shifting, stop, shifting stop, shifting, stop is going to kill my hands and feet.
I'm just over 6' 8", so I can't make an MX-5 work. I have, however, driven the GR86. It was a very snug fit, but I was still able to enjoy it.
Looks beautiful
This is how inside of elegant sportscar can look like, shame BRZ and GR86 doesnt have one like that
Can a set of golf clubs fit in the trunk or on the passenger seat?
Still waiting for a Green one. Every other generation had at least one!
All red with the corner window
"Less is more" is still true. If you are sane, you WANT good mileage, low insurance rates--and a car that will "corner" better than any gas hog--get you killed V8 or 10 monster which isn't good for much--other than getting killed, or killing someon else. And when you factor in, comfortable, looks great, pride of ownership--yeah, "less is more". These are two, not good, but GREAT cars, get one. PS one more thing I did not mention--RELIABILITY. More than any one thing, if you don't know what you want and need, let me tell you. You WANT and NEED the damn thing to start and run and take you where you want to go.
Thanks for sharing that great info on this Miata.
Awesome 😎
Joe I wouldn’t mind this car as my first car. 😊
I totally know why.
@@RaitisRides heel toe downshifting!!
This Car Is So Aggressive And Good-Looking. Fantastic Car.
Mine is all soul red on top. I think cause it's the club trim or some such.
I’d recommend a set of FART 💨 ABSORBING seats 💺…. Considering the high speed and tight cornering in this sweet beast 🤪 !!!!
Those "fake vents" are daytime running lights on my MX5
The red is a nice color but not nice enough for me to spend an additional $595 dollars. I'm happy with my deep crystal blue mica.
Alright I've got to rent one. The biggest question I have now is I am 6'2 and can I fit in this car, will my knees bump into the door and center console.
When I was about 25 I bought a 79 mĝ midget it was the last year they where made
My brother had one I think was a 73 witch looked a little better it was that cool British sports car color it was like a greenish yellow kind of like a highlighter but a little more green. I usually don't like crome but the older ones had it. The interior had those analog guages the real sports car one his eheel was wood I think and mine was a plastic his wheels where those cool wire ones mine where just styled steel that where painted silver. They where pretty similar though they where like a car you bought for fun only it was not dependable at all I know mine was only like three year old and the mileage was like 15000 and they both came with those cool sport car extras. The had the vinal room you would pull down the visors and there was a latch behind each one once you released them you could pull the top back with one hand. It had a bunch of the male ends of snapsabout eight inches apart all around the cockpit and if you dropped the roof you could pull up a vinyl cover that went over the folded roof that had the female side of the snaps to give the open roof a cleaner look. It also came with tono cover that would snap all around it was made with the seat in mind it had the shapes of them sowed in it was ment for roof down driving on cold late autumn day you got in and out by way of a zipper that was the way out but when you where driving the heat could be on and trapped under the cover. And there where companies that made a hard top roof but with about 2 inches of ground clearance so my brother used his all year it was his only car. I had my work truck so it was a summer toy. The dash was pretty sparse I remember there where 3 light round about a half inch a piece the bottom was green middle yellow I was told it was the stall light mine use to flicker when I was idling and the top was red it was and oil pressure light but they could come on for know reason. They where fun on a dark country road on a summer night being so close to the ground the speed limit felt like you where doing twice that. I actually got it to replace my stolen motorcycle they where toys the paint always bubbled because of the damp climate in Britain when they painted them it wasn't in a controlled space they started rusting on the way over on a container ship and there where engine problems because the tuning was for a cool damp climate. Getting parts was a crap shot and every time you wouldvtake it for a run it needed some part I found a few places that these people bought up before they closed Morris garage you would find them in this magazine called the want advertiser it was the early eighties internet but you could find what you needed at 5 times the cost of a part for a regular car. It was and experience it taught me basic mechanics I dug a six foot hole to change the oil and filter I paid 1500 I put the hard shell roof on and a car cover but I had enough after 3 years and got what I paid but I actually put very little mileage on it but I probably replaced all the outer motor parts did the body c work replaced the top. I remember friends use to borrow it on short vacations my brother and I said it at the same time when we saw the mistake a Japanese m.g if we had the extra money we probably would have gotten one but a few years later after his first marriage failed she got everything even though she was the 45 year old with the 20 year old boy friend he had been finishing college at night and on the week ends one last try to salvage there relationship produced a second kid so I was there Saturday and Sunday to watch the baby and when he got his ba he thought of going for his masters in buissness and when he got that they divorced I got him and apartment in one of the buildings I managed and his boss made him the service manager he was and a/c tech it came with a significant increase in pay I had been squirrel away money from side work. I had the down payment and we split the mortgage but put what cash I had left into the house that was a100 years old and never upgraded.
What dealer do you use. Do you think they would ship to the northeast?
This is a press vehicle from Dodge!
Look amazing
I owned a GT86. I sold it because I needed a more economical car and family car... I wish I didn't sell it. Now I'm trying to find something as a weekend fun car... I've looked at everything from 350z, 370z, s2000, stinger (can also be used as a family car), rx7, rx8, Lexus RC, Hyundai i30n fastback, Celica, MR2, all have their advantages and disadvantages, mostly being too expensive, only the 350z, Celica, mr2 and mx5 (older model but I don't like the look) you can get second hand cheaply. Under £10k. I might try to test drive a mx5 nd, just to see. I've test driven the i30n fastback, but not long enough.
Thanks for sharing your great input and experience. I think it is helpful to hear.
The rear view camera became standard in 2019, not 2017.
I used to be executive elite at national rental and I would have the pick of the litter of rentals at LAX. I'd always come back to this car. It handles like nothing else and is amazing driving from the mountains to Malibu. Just be aware - you cannot fit anything bigger than a carry-on in the trunk.
Edit: just wanted to add a funny story - years ago I wanted to rent a Pontiac Solstice / Saturn Sky at Hertz LAX. When I got to the car, I asked the attendant how to open the trunk. He said the only storage space is the very small compartment when the canvas roof is up. I said "so what happens if you are with your wife and you have luggage - where do you put it?" He replied, dead seriously:
"Well then you're going to have to make a choice."
Thanks for sharing that great experience!
Or anyone over 5'7 in the car. Lol
That's okay, because if you are flying into LAX you don't want to have to wait for a checked bag! Or the bus to the Uber lot!
@@hotrodchevy4524 I think like 6'1" for driver, but my 5'9 daughter loves riding in it, but hates the restrictive footwell in the passenger side. So, you're right when it comes to passenger. It's 5'9 max driver with a helmet on track days though (I'm 5'9) Anything over that need not buy this if tracking it.
Early congrats on a millions subs bro!
Thanks Nathan!
At 6’2” I’m not sure I could fit in the Miata. Is there a significant amount more interior space in the GR86/BRZ ? I have an S197 Mustang now and that works fine but not sure I could fit in either of these.
I'm 6'1" and never had a real issue. I have a 2017 RF just as you see, the legroom is fine.
You should fit. 6'2" and fit fine in RF.
Rubbish. My friend has the same ND2 as I have and it fits very well at 6'3". I have more than 2 inches above my head in my RF (when closed, ofc) and I am 6'2".
something missed RF vs Soft top. Weight makes a difference being a small car.
If only because you can drop the roof at the touch of a button, yes, it's a better sports car than most!
Transformers, awesome!
Your enthusiasm is great! Thanks!
I ordered one on the 5th of January this year and after 5 months the dealership told me "don't even hope to have yours delivered by the end of this year". They are confident it can take up to 18 months to get this car
I would be so salty.
They are several in San Antonio sitting on the lots.
@@nicholasfitchett7278 I am in Australia mate...
@@nicholasfitchett7278 How much are they selling it for?
Wow pretty nice.
I wish the Miata had a fixed hardtop version, with a liftback like Audi TT.
Thanks you
You are so very welcome!
I like it, but Im president not sure if i can fall into and climb out of these for a daily driver at 6' tall and 190 lbs and 40 years old.