I have the RF with the auto transmission. Previously I have had a miata that was a manual. I enjoy the automatic. I drive in traffic so it's nice to not have to keep shifting.
Everytime I hit a pedestrian with this car , I never killed him and that's a good thing about this car. The automatic is really not that bad. On winding roads I used the paddles and it was nice too.
I don't understand all the hate towards miatas with automatic transmissions.Not all of us are race driver wannabes or autocrossers.We just enjoy the miata for the enjoyable driving dynamics.When I'm stuck in traffic,I'm glad I have an automatic!
I don’t understand either, I get that some people prefer the auto! When you’re stuck in traffic it gets quite annoying having to constantly push in the clutch :)
I just got a 2019 ST with auto so my wife does not have to deal with shifting. I was disappointed to learn all the club suspension equipment was omitted from the auto. I would like to autocross it at some point have you read it is not possible with the auto? Thanks
My 2007 and 2008 GT MX-5's were both 6 speed manuals and were great. After being a truck driver for 45 years, I grew tired of a manual transmission. My next was a 2008 MX-5 with a 6 speed auto and I realized that it was just as fun to drive and actually shifted faster in manual mode than a manual does. Now I have a 2010 Miata GT PRHT that I found with just 1500 miles on it with an auto and I love it even more than my previous manuals. This was available simply because so many want an MX-5 with a manual and even though it had such low mileage, it was passed by until I found it. This car looks better then new at 13 years old! It was in a private auto collection indoors for 13 years. I also notice that an auto doesn't run at as high as an RPM at freeway speeds.
Great video. Also your English is very good, but I have to say, your comment about the crumple zone on the bonnet with the pedestrian was hilarious to me. 'When' you hit a pedestrian, not 'if'.
Very real possibility (hitting a pedestrian) here in California, as we have MANY Professional Pedestrians advertising sexual services in center medians. Other possibilities are vagrants on stolen bicycles suddenly appearing in front of you during hours of darkness. Then theres the unlucky one’s whom have already provided themselves as human speed-bumps but few notice, and just keep on keeping on driving over the now Non-Professional Dead Road-Cadaver ... I watched this due to shopping around for a Miata. I am thinking a 2018 Club auto as I must do mostly stop and go traffic as well. I also have no interest in ever racing my car.
“You have paddle shifters if you want the manual experience.” I’m sorry but no, there is no manual experience with paddles unless it’s a DCT. Even then it’s not even close. I’ve been in Nismo 370s, FRS’ with a stick and a Manual RX-8. There’s no replacement for that experience.
Why most people judge conventional automatics like it was designed/manufactured 30 years ago? Lol they have been watching too much fast and furious and not granny shifting double clutching like they should. Either that or they mis-shifted Bryan's car into 7th gear and blew the engine 😅😂
I've had mine for over 2 years (got it for my 65th birthday for myself) and after all the Mazdas I've driven and owned (626 in 1984, MX6 in 1988, [another 626 or was it already a 6?...getting feeble-minded in my old age], Mazda GL6 Wagon [hauls mass-6 cylinder], Mazda 3 (bought for my daughter after she drove my MX6 to 250,000+ miles, another Mazda 6 in 2014 with radar cruise control as they called it then, my wife got a Mazda 3 hatchback, someone side swiped her or I think they would call it T-boned, and in any other car she would have well, not been well, but she walked away even though the car was totaled... This is when she decided to go for a bit larger CX30, and after my 3rd or fourth Mazda that I put 250,000 plus miles on, I traded in my 2014 to the dealer who I bought it from and who serviced it through it's life (I can't tell you how much, amazing trade-in value on all my cars, most I've sold myself) and finally got my MX5 RF-yes Soul Red, automatic... but let me tell you it is not only fun to drive in the mountain roads of North Carolina, but also very kind on 8 hour interstate road trips to Florida. Not sure which Mazda you are looking at or thinking about, but I can tell you as a lifetime owner of Mazdas, there is not a better car in quality, durability, and fun. Yes, I've driven other cars when I had to drive them for work (company cars) and when Jane got talked into buying something else, but none have been as rewarding and satisfying as our Mazdas. The MX5 RF is no exception. And no, I don't work for Mazda and they haven't paid me to give them a plug...
Allo, comment va tu. (My French isn't great, and I don't speak Flemish, planning to move to Belgium) Great video, great Cinematography, great editing, great script you were never at a loss for words. Great product knowledge. All the best Shaun of New York City
i agree 100% .. all automatics SHOULD have a normal mode for gas mileage / everyday driving and sport mode where it revs higher in each gear and timing is advanced for more power.
I would love to own an automatic Miata mx5 but I'm starting to get second thoughts after a bunch of dudes shamed me for even bringing up the idea of an automatic Miata 😅
If a bunch of dudes are going to pony up some cash towards the purchase…. Otherwise get what YOU want. I have a manual BTW. Sold a automatic Miata to get the manual.
Yes ! That back window and slightly raised forward wheel wells look very much like the 72 Opel GT, which I believe got its styling cues from the 68 corvette.
Thank you for the review. I notice you got your car from Mazda Belgium. Which Belgium region do you live. Flanders or Wallonia? Dutch-speaking or French-speaking region?
I have a MX-5 automatic. Having to shift gears while pushing in the clutch with my left foot makes as much sense as going to the front of the car and turning a crank to start the engine. Gas engines are going to vanish as will shifting gears in all cars. The future is rapidly approaching. Embrace it and forget the encumbrances of the past.
Hey, loved the test and was pleasantly amused by your editing when your remarks or your "spiel" went momentarily sideways. I am always disappointed when car reviewers try to talk about their car and just talk about it without really practicing what they want to say. For those folks who think the only Miata worth considering is one with a manual transmission, I have a left ankle that bothers me most of the time...it is one of the reasons why I gave up long-haul truck driving. But a really good reason to buy a Miata with an automatic transmission is that they are very cheap. A dealer in my area has been trying for some time to sell a Miata with an automatic transmission but even reducing the price to less than a similar car with less features but a manual transmission hasn't helped.
Howard Kerr Thank you for your comment! I was one of the people that thought the only miata worth buying is a manual, until I tried the automatic. If you have a bad ankle I totally support getting the automatic. The Miata is a car everyone should be able to enjoy! If you liked the video, consider subscribing :) there’s more coming soon!
hi bro! I liked your video, looking forward to your prophecy. Two short questions: 1. does the automatic mx5-rf also feature shift paddles on the wheel? 2. how tall are you? i'm 186cm. do you think i'd be comfortably driving this car as a daily driver? Cheers, all the best from me!
Vlad Inc. Hey man! Thanks for the kind reply! If you have the automatic it has shifter paddles, i prefer full automatic because the paddles respond quite slowly. And good news, we have the same height 😁! So yes, it would be comfortable as a daily driver. If you have to sit in traffic jams a lot, get the automatic. If you don’t, get the manual! :)
Why bother with a review like this if you don’t show how it drives in M mode which allows you to manually shift thru the gears via the paddles or stick? The whole idea of the automatic Miata is to give you the option to go full auto or semi auto where you manually shift but without a clutch. That gives you the fun factor of a standard transmission with the luxury of full auto in traffic or freeway speeds.
Everyone knows the dirty little secret in sports cars is that automatics pay the bills. In a video that reviews an automatic, talking about this is fine but in a video review on a manual, pretty pointless to even bring up an automatic comparison.
Zucht... Mazda zelf erkent de MX5 als een roadster... al sinds 1989... het is niet bedoeld om sportief te zijn, het is een goedkoop en "praktischer" alternatief tegen auto's die wel sportief horen te zijn. Dit is waarom de MX5 geen echte rivalen heeft. Zelfs de S2000 en SW20 MR2 zijn niet echt rivalen voor de NB generatie MX5, omdat ze sportiever zijn. Ja, als je zou willen kan je kiezen voor een iets sportievere versie... maar het blijft nog steeds een roadster met een iets stuggere vering en een Recaro logo op de stoelen. Dit is overigens ook waarom de MX5 nog steeds een succes is, en de S2000 en MR2 allang van de markt zijn. In plaats van standaard een stugge vering in te bouwen, maken ze het een optie. Plus, ze weten hoe succesvol een snellere versie van de MX5 zou zijn... de Mazdaspeed MX5 was een flop (hiervoor is een hele simpele reden; de mensen die voor een snellere MX5 vragen kunnen het waarschijnlijk toch niet betalen), dus doen ze geen moeite om een turbo versie te verkopen, want dat kost alleen maar geld. Bovendien heb je bedrijven als BBR of Flyin' Miata die het voor hun doen. P.S. aangezien ik bij een Mazda dealer werk, kan ik zeggen dat ik een MX5 heb gereden. Een 2.0 GT-M RF pre-facelift, om precies te zijn. Ook een leuk feitje; de MX5 heeft hetzelfde dashboard als de 2
The auto is fine if you're maybe lazy or truly drive in bumper to bumper traffic all the time, but it does defeat some of the purpose of the car. You also lose out on an LSD and some other options by going AT vs MT at least in the US market.
What other purposes are you talking about? A car’s purpose is to go from point A to point B. I’ll stick with automatic bud, nothing wrong with laziness. Let manual die out, the future is coming.
I'm going to probably get a lot of crap for saying this, but the MX5 Miata in an automatic sucks compared to the manual. I have nothing against automatics, I've actually owned 7 cars, 5 of which are automatics, so I definitely prefer an automatic. However, the manual in the Miata actually feels sluggish on shifts as well as making the car feel slower. I've driven the automatic and manual back to back a few times before deciding on the manual. It was not easy to find a manual RF in my area so I almost went for the automatic because the car itself is still a Miata, an awesome driver's car. However, I'm glad I waited to find a manual. Mazda really needs to update their automatic transmission. I actually think the CVT in the WRX feels better than the automatic in the Miata, so I have nothing against automatics at all. With a purposeful car like the Miata, it just doesn't make sense to go for an automatic in the first place, even if the automatic in it is amazing, which it's not. The reason most people get this car is that it's small, low, raw and those people want to experience the drive itself. This to me means that the manual just fits the personality of the car better as well. No one drives this car because it's fast, so there's no need for an automatic or DCT to shift quickly. No one drives this car for the convenience it brings, so no point in getting an automatic to make it a more comfortable experience.
i am going to comment in, i really don't care how slow or fast it shifts as long as it shifts. Granted not a 3 second shift time but you know what i mean. I don't race light to light, i am not racing every tom dick and harry down the street and i am not racing the 1/4 mile to trap the best time and speed where the shift time really matters. i own 3 manuals and 2 automatics. Each have their good and bad and me personally i don't need a manual to enjoy the "drive" ... I drove an auto and a manual miata and both were slow but what did i expect from 117 whp ??? Yes the manual felt a tad faster but not like HOLY CRAP that manual is so much faster, NO, it was slightly faster. i am 48 yrs old, i am done with banging gears, while i love my 3 manuals and enjoy shifting them, it DOES get old after several miles of shifting over and over and over.
@@Tommiworks Nope it’s a joke. It’s also a statement to what I actually prefer in a Miata especially since they are second cars due to low practicality. Oh and last I checked NSXs run DCTs which outperform anything under $60,000 (the car itself faster than most 100,000-150,000 cars).
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I have the RF with the auto transmission. Previously I have had a miata that was a manual. I enjoy the automatic. I drive in traffic so it's nice to not have to keep shifting.
Everytime I hit a pedestrian with this car , I never killed him and that's a good thing about this car. The automatic is really not that bad. On winding roads I used the paddles and it was nice too.
I don't understand all the hate towards miatas with automatic transmissions.Not all of us are race driver wannabes or autocrossers.We just enjoy the miata for the enjoyable driving dynamics.When I'm stuck in traffic,I'm glad I have an automatic!
I don’t understand either, I get that some people prefer the auto! When you’re stuck in traffic it gets quite annoying having to constantly push in the clutch :)
Anyone that says they demand the raw driving experience of a manual, I say go ride a motorcycle.. On my 9-5 I rather be in my Prius 😎
I just got a 2019 ST with auto so my wife does not have to deal with shifting. I was disappointed to learn all the club suspension equipment was omitted from the auto. I would like to autocross it at some point have you read it is not possible with the auto? Thanks
80 percent of all the mx5 sold in Japan are automatic. It's got to be good.
Thank you for your comment. I did not know that many automatics were sold in Japan... You learn something new every day :)
Where is your source?
That's surprising.
Tomoko Kishi my friends brother is currently living is osaka japan and he drives a mazda mx5 and it was an automatic
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My 2007 and 2008 GT MX-5's were both 6 speed manuals and were great. After being a truck driver for 45 years, I grew tired of a manual transmission. My next was a 2008 MX-5 with a 6 speed auto and I realized that it was just as fun to drive and actually shifted faster in manual mode than a manual does. Now I have a 2010 Miata GT PRHT that I found with just 1500 miles on it with an auto and I love it even more than my previous manuals. This was available simply because so many want an MX-5 with a manual and even though it had such low mileage, it was passed by until I found it. This car looks better then new at 13 years old! It was in a private auto collection indoors for 13 years. I also notice that an auto doesn't run at as high as an RPM at freeway speeds.
Great video. Also your English is very good, but I have to say, your comment about the crumple zone on the bonnet with the pedestrian was hilarious to me. 'When' you hit a pedestrian, not 'if'.
Thanks for the feedback :)! Haha yeah, I only figured that out when I was editing :')
Very real possibility (hitting a pedestrian) here in California, as we have MANY Professional Pedestrians advertising sexual services in center medians.
Other possibilities are vagrants on stolen bicycles suddenly appearing in front of you during hours of darkness. Then theres the unlucky one’s whom have already provided themselves as human speed-bumps but few notice, and just keep on keeping on driving over the now Non-Professional Dead Road-Cadaver ...
I watched this due to shopping around for a Miata. I am thinking a 2018 Club auto as I must do mostly stop and go traffic as well. I also have no interest in ever racing my car.
@@garbinator09 where on earth do you live in cali?
I have this exact car & colour. Love the automatic, plenty fast & you have paddle shifters if you want the manual experience!
@em745a Interesting! I always assumed it was the same as the one used in the 3.
“You have paddle shifters if you want the manual experience.” I’m sorry but no, there is no manual experience with paddles unless it’s a DCT. Even then it’s not even close. I’ve been in Nismo 370s, FRS’ with a stick and a Manual RX-8. There’s no replacement for that experience.
@@gtmike916 whatever floats your boat
@@emanmark True true
@@gtmike916 DCT is close though. my GTI is a DSG and manual mode is nottt at all how a regular automatic is
The slot on the left side of the passenger seat is to take out the back cupholder and put it there for better acces
Why most people judge conventional automatics like it was designed/manufactured 30 years ago? Lol they have been watching too much fast and furious and not granny shifting double clutching like they should. Either that or they mis-shifted Bryan's car into 7th gear and blew the engine 😅😂
I've had mine for over 2 years (got it for my 65th birthday for myself) and after all the Mazdas I've driven and owned (626 in 1984, MX6 in 1988, [another 626 or was it already a 6?...getting feeble-minded in my old age], Mazda GL6 Wagon [hauls mass-6 cylinder], Mazda 3 (bought for my daughter after she drove my MX6 to 250,000+ miles, another Mazda 6 in 2014 with radar cruise control as they called it then, my wife got a Mazda 3 hatchback, someone side swiped her or I think they would call it T-boned, and in any other car she would have well, not been well, but she walked away even though the car was totaled... This is when she decided to go for a bit larger CX30, and after my 3rd or fourth Mazda that I put 250,000 plus miles on, I traded in my 2014 to the dealer who I bought it from and who serviced it through it's life (I can't tell you how much, amazing trade-in value on all my cars, most I've sold myself) and finally got my MX5 RF-yes Soul Red, automatic... but let me tell you it is not only fun to drive in the mountain roads of North Carolina, but also very kind on 8 hour interstate road trips to Florida. Not sure which Mazda you are looking at or thinking about, but I can tell you as a lifetime owner of Mazdas, there is not a better car in quality, durability, and fun. Yes, I've driven other cars when I had to drive them for work (company cars) and when Jane got talked into buying something else, but none have been as rewarding and satisfying as our Mazdas. The MX5 RF is no exception. And no, I don't work for Mazda and they haven't paid me to give them a plug...
Allo, comment va tu.
(My French isn't great, and I don't speak Flemish, planning to move to Belgium)
Great video, great Cinematography, great editing, great script you were never at a loss for words. Great product knowledge.
All the best Shaun of New York City
I don't mind an automatic in a car like this except it needs a decent sport setting and to kick down a gear if I get on the gas.
i agree 100% ..
all automatics SHOULD have a normal mode for gas mileage / everyday driving and sport mode where it revs higher in each gear and timing is advanced for more power.
Hahaha effects on point 💯💯💯 , videos worden elke keer beter! Keep it up Tommiworkzz
I would love to own an automatic Miata mx5 but I'm starting to get second thoughts after a bunch of dudes shamed me for even bringing up the idea of an automatic Miata 😅
r_e_i_n_n_e just go for it man!
They are shaming you for a good reason
@@eks_0 Nah :)
@@r_e_i_n_n_e2096 If it’s an only car maybe so, but a Miata with an automatic? No thanks I need a stick shift in that.
If a bunch of dudes are going to pony up some cash towards the purchase…. Otherwise get what YOU want. I have a manual BTW. Sold a automatic Miata to get the manual.
The new RFs look amazing like my '72 Opel GT...
Omg you are so right. Well if Mazda ripped it off good on them...that car has the looks.
Yes ! That back window and slightly raised forward wheel wells look very much like the 72 Opel GT, which I believe got its styling cues from the 68 corvette.
@@rickmanley767 Or vice versa! the Opel GT was, after all, a GM car.
I’m ok with a auto 👍😉
I love my miata automatic. IDGAF WHAT Y'ALL SAY. HAHAHAHAHA
1:17 that edit 👌🏼🔥
Manual or automatic once your a lover of driving well balance car it don't matter
Thank you for the review. I notice you got your car from Mazda Belgium. Which Belgium region do you live. Flanders or Wallonia? Dutch-speaking or French-speaking region?
Yes that’s correct! In Flanders
It's definitely a good car!
I have a MX-5 automatic. Having to shift gears while pushing in the clutch with my left foot makes as much sense as going to the front of the car and turning a crank to start the engine. Gas engines are going to vanish as will shifting gears in all cars. The future is rapidly approaching. Embrace it and forget the encumbrances of the past.
Just because you don't like shifting your own gears, it doesn't mean that everybody else doesn't like to still
2.0l NC’s are bloody quick too for Mx5’s, would be a rival for the ND definately
I love the video style
Paddle shifts is the way to go Jurassic people 😅
said the old man
Amazing car what a dream to own one
do you recommend RF Miata 2021 for a very new adult driver ? Automatic Miata.
All depends on what you’re looking for. But you’ll have fun with this car!
@@Tommiworks got one :D and i love it :D
@@rajibnath3407 nice, I’m happy for you! Have fun with it 😁
Hey, loved the test and was pleasantly amused by your editing when your remarks or your "spiel" went momentarily sideways. I am always disappointed when car reviewers try to talk about their car and just talk about it without really practicing what they want to say.
For those folks who think the only Miata worth considering is one with a manual transmission, I have a left ankle that bothers me most of the time...it is one of the reasons why I gave up long-haul truck driving.
But a really good reason to buy a Miata with an automatic transmission is that they are very cheap. A dealer in my area has been trying for some time to sell a Miata with an automatic transmission but even reducing the price to less than a similar car with less features but a manual transmission hasn't helped.
Howard Kerr Thank you for your comment! I was one of the people that thought the only miata worth buying is a manual, until I tried the automatic.
If you have a bad ankle I totally support getting the automatic. The Miata is a car everyone should be able to enjoy!
If you liked the video, consider subscribing :) there’s more coming soon!
Op deze video heb ik lang gewacht! Haha sick video.
Hopelijk heeft deze video je doen inzien waarom je part of the miata family moet worden, Storm
ben ik al mijn mama heeft er 2 gehad (:
Lmaooo 😭😭🖐🏻✌🏻💯💯😩😩😩
I hate driving manual!
hi bro! I liked your video, looking forward to your prophecy. Two short questions:
1. does the automatic mx5-rf also feature shift paddles on the wheel?
2. how tall are you? i'm 186cm. do you think i'd be comfortably driving this car as a daily driver?
Cheers, all the best from me!
Vlad Inc. Hey man! Thanks for the kind reply! If you have the automatic it has shifter paddles, i prefer full automatic because the paddles respond quite slowly. And good news, we have the same height 😁! So yes, it would be comfortable as a daily driver. If you have to sit in traffic jams a lot, get the automatic. If you don’t, get the manual! :)
Is it have Mirror folding button?
Purist that whine are so annoying, stick is fun but if that's the deal breaker you're not a real enthusiast at all
Why bother with a review like this if you don’t show how it drives in M mode which allows you to manually shift thru the gears via the paddles or stick? The whole idea of the automatic Miata is to give you the option to go full auto or semi auto where you manually shift but without a clutch. That gives you the fun factor of a standard transmission with the luxury of full auto in traffic or freeway speeds.
T McGill have you ever driven the ND semi auto? I don’t really like it, so I prefer full auto or the manual :)
you got all the concepts and scripts of great review!just need to upgrade video quality and you're good bud!
hansel tan Thank you for the great feedback, buddy! Still trying to improve, so your comment means a lot to me :)
Wonderful man :]
Everyone knows the dirty little secret in sports cars is that automatics pay the bills. In a video that reviews an automatic, talking about this is fine but in a video review on a manual, pretty pointless to even bring up an automatic comparison.
Next generation will have an 8-speed auto that will shift as fast as a double clutch
Pastel jeans and white runners. Fuck yeah.
CtrlAltCreate don’t let the color correction fool you! Those are some regular jeans ;)
what color is that? How come us yanks don't get that color in the states?
That's the Reflex Blue color. Not sure why you guys can't get it, must be a European thing then :(
can u choose the moment of the shift ? (sorry for bad eng, i'm BE, as u :D )
Patrigue Dem no problem! And yes you can, if you put it in the “manual” mode ;)
Ziej hie van de west-flanders? :-)
Close! Van oost-vlaanderen! ;)
Manual or no go
long live unaware pedestrians!
It worked, I kissed someone within 3 day.... didn't find €100 though :-(
Is an automatic Miata faster than a Manual and if so which models are. And which automatic models have paddle shifters
If you like going to a spicy indian restaraunt to order only plain nann bread, the miata in auto is the car for you!
I want Electric Miata!
Which engine did this car have? The 1.5 turbo or the 2.0 liter ?
buildmorefarms100 2:02
The 1.5 doesn’t come with a turbo. All the engines are naturally aspirated!
@@Tommiworks Actually in Japan there is a 1.5 turbo available.
Nice edit 😁 hope I find that 100 euro for more mods for my mx5 😛
Thanks man! And who knows...hehe
4:13 wtf haha background
Rafique Adzam had to make some cuts! :)
Recalled the automatic transmissions LOL
Zucht... Mazda zelf erkent de MX5 als een roadster... al sinds 1989... het is niet bedoeld om sportief te zijn, het is een goedkoop en "praktischer" alternatief tegen auto's die wel sportief horen te zijn. Dit is waarom de MX5 geen echte rivalen heeft. Zelfs de S2000 en SW20 MR2 zijn niet echt rivalen voor de NB generatie MX5, omdat ze sportiever zijn. Ja, als je zou willen kan je kiezen voor een iets sportievere versie... maar het blijft nog steeds een roadster met een iets stuggere vering en een Recaro logo op de stoelen. Dit is overigens ook waarom de MX5 nog steeds een succes is, en de S2000 en MR2 allang van de markt zijn. In plaats van standaard een stugge vering in te bouwen, maken ze het een optie. Plus, ze weten hoe succesvol een snellere versie van de MX5 zou zijn... de Mazdaspeed MX5 was een flop (hiervoor is een hele simpele reden; de mensen die voor een snellere MX5 vragen kunnen het waarschijnlijk toch niet betalen), dus doen ze geen moeite om een turbo versie te verkopen, want dat kost alleen maar geld. Bovendien heb je bedrijven als BBR of Flyin' Miata die het voor hun doen.
P.S. aangezien ik bij een Mazda dealer werk, kan ik zeggen dat ik een MX5 heb gereden. Een 2.0 GT-M RF pre-facelift, om precies te zijn.
Ook een leuk feitje; de MX5 heeft hetzelfde dashboard als de 2
This or a gt86?
I haven't driven a gt86 or BRZ yet, so I wouldn't know. All comes down to what's important for you in a car!
One of each
The auto is fine if you're maybe lazy or truly drive in bumper to bumper traffic all the time, but it does defeat some of the purpose of the car. You also lose out on an LSD and some other options by going AT vs MT at least in the US market.
What other purposes are you talking about? A car’s purpose is to go from point A to point B. I’ll stick with automatic bud, nothing wrong with laziness. Let manual die out, the future is coming.
I'm going to probably get a lot of crap for saying this, but the MX5 Miata in an automatic sucks compared to the manual. I have nothing against automatics, I've actually owned 7 cars, 5 of which are automatics, so I definitely prefer an automatic. However, the manual in the Miata actually feels sluggish on shifts as well as making the car feel slower. I've driven the automatic and manual back to back a few times before deciding on the manual. It was not easy to find a manual RF in my area so I almost went for the automatic because the car itself is still a Miata, an awesome driver's car. However, I'm glad I waited to find a manual. Mazda really needs to update their automatic transmission. I actually think the CVT in the WRX feels better than the automatic in the Miata, so I have nothing against automatics at all.
With a purposeful car like the Miata, it just doesn't make sense to go for an automatic in the first place, even if the automatic in it is amazing, which it's not. The reason most people get this car is that it's small, low, raw and those people want to experience the drive itself. This to me means that the manual just fits the personality of the car better as well. No one drives this car because it's fast, so there's no need for an automatic or DCT to shift quickly. No one drives this car for the convenience it brings, so no point in getting an automatic to make it a more comfortable experience.
i am going to comment in, i really don't care how slow or fast it shifts as long as it shifts. Granted not a 3 second shift time but you know what i mean.
I don't race light to light, i am not racing every tom dick and harry down the street and i am not racing the 1/4 mile to trap the best time and speed where the shift time really matters.
i own 3 manuals and 2 automatics. Each have their good and bad and me personally i don't need a manual to enjoy the "drive" ...
I drove an auto and a manual miata and both were slow but what did i expect from 117 whp ???
Yes the manual felt a tad faster but not like HOLY CRAP that manual is so much faster, NO, it was slightly faster.
i am 48 yrs old, i am done with banging gears, while i love my 3 manuals and enjoy shifting them, it DOES get old after several miles of shifting over and over and over.
Automatic is better
They should have use a dual clutch automatic.
It’s not a bad thing if you are missing a leg. But other than that you are missing out on the superior car.
I agree, I prefer the manual over the automatic.
They should have offered a DCT hmmm
You're not a real man unless you use a manual starter, and have holes in the floorboard to use your feet like Fred Flintstone.
Freedome units lol
remove fucking loud music
I bought auto 🤷♂️
Haha
AUTOMATIC take most of the fun away
Why nobody is going to watch this video?
Isan Monfort you just did. Along with the 6.8k others.
Miata with an Automatic? If you do hair it’s fine I guess. Lmfao manuals for life.
Is that why your profile picture is a Honda NSX 2nd gen that only came with an automatic transmission? 🤔
@@Tommiworks Nope it’s a joke. It’s also a statement to what I actually prefer in a Miata especially since they are second cars due to low practicality. Oh and last I checked NSXs run DCTs which outperform anything under $60,000 (the car itself faster than most 100,000-150,000 cars).
Automatic Miatas should be banned
It’s more sportier with three pedals
Nice color, but no, the Bose stereo is not in the same league as the Burmester system from Mercedes. Not even close. haha