Why the NC MX-5 is my Favourite Mazda

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

Комментарии • 103

  • @CL9k24a3
    @CL9k24a3 2 года назад +54

    Fun fact, those are lightest 17 OEM wheels that you can buy. Only 7.7kg. Lighter than anything Honda ever made.

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +7

      Oh dang that's cool. Stick some on my Accord hahah

  • @rcmakingtracks18
    @rcmakingtracks18 7 месяцев назад +2

    I'm lucky to own a 2011 nc2 kendo in Mika Black and I love everything about it. Makes me smile every day.

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  7 месяцев назад +1

      Nice man! They’re great cars

  • @myzza474
    @myzza474 2 года назад +8

    I have an na and an nc and in my opinion the na doesn’t even compare to the nc and I regret buying the na, great video! Thank you for not calling it the boat of mx5s

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +2

      Haha yeah if you want that more refined experience and more power it's definitely a great choice

    • @christopherjohnston6343
      @christopherjohnston6343 2 года назад +5

      Na's were good when they were cheap but now they are pretty overhyped.

  • @egonspengler7967
    @egonspengler7967 2 года назад +9

    Thank you for making videos about more than just S chassis and skylines (basically unaffordable to most nowadays unless you have the know how to fix up rolling shells). Coincidentally i've been 'browsing' Carsales for NA MX-5's but this vid has opened up my mind to the later generations. Keep it up!

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +1

      Haha I've literally only made 1 video with an S14 and yep definitely consider the NC!

  • @axurit11
    @axurit11 Год назад +2

    So good to watch this, one of my favourite cars coupled with probably my favourite country/accent. Viva NZ.

  • @mauricesoulis1590
    @mauricesoulis1590 2 года назад +9

    Owned kinda’ exotic muscle cars all the way to exotics like v12 jags n loads of Italian stuff too (omg a tr7 2) but on me 4th Miata-
    Took a hiatus n love affair with Audi’s but I’m back👍
    Drove a carmax Nd n thought it was detached ad nauesem from the driving experience; drove a 2013 nc with 37k 1 owner n within seconds I was hooked🏆
    Yes it was that intoxicating.

  • @romainbocquet
    @romainbocquet Год назад +7

    i'm getting my very own NC in a couple days (the 2.0 160hp with the Performance package, aka bilstein suspensions and torsen diff plus heated leather seats), can't wait to take good care of it and drive it in some mountain road around :)

  • @simonwolfe529
    @simonwolfe529 2 месяца назад +1

    love my NC - best roadster in looks and performance ever....

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 месяца назад

      Dunno about looks, and definitely not performance haha but yes they are super fun

  • @b-dogs1038
    @b-dogs1038 Год назад +3

    Great Vid bro, I’ve watched most of the NC Vids & you shone a different light on it. Appreciate from across the detch:)

  • @FireManiac58
    @FireManiac58 Год назад +4

    I had a honda fit RS manual and had always wanted an MX-5. Just got a 6 speed NC2 two weeks ago and my god, I never realised how different two cars with 4 cyclinders and a manual transmission could be. The Honda fit feels like you're driving a cheap simulator in comparison whereas the MX-5 reacts to absolutely everything you do and has weight behind it.

  • @manejandoenusa
    @manejandoenusa Год назад +3

    You are right. The NC is the best Miata ever. I have a 2012 with 48K miles red like yours!

  • @KavinFan0803
    @KavinFan0803 2 года назад +3

    My car is finally here :D Great review

  • @jrhpng
    @jrhpng 2 года назад +4

    These are fantastic little cars 🫶

  • @rtt987
    @rtt987 2 года назад +6

    If you can get your hands on the 09 to 2014 NC2 with a 6 speed, Mazda gave you forged internals from factory.

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад

      Oh true

    • @azzman73
      @azzman73 Год назад

      And unless you turbo it or ring it's neck at the track every other weekend you won't need it.

  • @thatguyben3128
    @thatguyben3128 2 года назад +2

    _Great review, perfect timing for the hair style😁_

  • @henryscarsnz
    @henryscarsnz 2 года назад +8

    I drove my mums NC down the road this evening, although I drive a 323i the NC is still an awesome drivers car despite the fact my heart is European

  • @muhammadmore
    @muhammadmore 2 года назад +3

    Really was considering an nc2 before I got my s2000. Just the hydraulic steering and more accessible limits make it so appealing. It's let down by the poor spec in the UK cos we never got many with the recaros and bigger brakes

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад

      Ohh true yeah that sucks. Still a good car thouhh

    • @mikestander398
      @mikestander398 Год назад +3

      Those are both the easiest things to install ever.

  • @ayske1
    @ayske1 2 года назад +3

    Never liked mx5s while growing up, but since driving a heavier car for the past few years I could see myself with one of these when I hit 50 😂😂

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +1

      Haha yeah they're really fun. Lightweight is good

  • @ohajha
    @ohajha 2 года назад +7

    the nc is great!!

  • @henryscarsnz
    @henryscarsnz 2 года назад +2

    First! My mum has a 2006 NC

  • @HunterLord458
    @HunterLord458 2 года назад +12

    It's a shame Mazda never kept the RX series going with a more "normal" engine. The K swap RXs are awesome and still rev high like a rotor. Now all they have is the MX5s and a bunch of suvs. At least they kept the Miata alive I guess.

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +3

      Yeah and frankly even all their normal cars are still great to drive, haven't succumbed to the CVT bug. I like them

  • @spadgm
    @spadgm 2 года назад +5

    Looks like a pretty decent car, Mazda certainly had the formula right with these!
    When my mid life crisis kicks in I will start scouring the classifieds!😁

  • @trapsoulx
    @trapsoulx 2 года назад +2

    wow stock exhaust? it sounds so good

  • @atom608
    @atom608 2 года назад +3

    Do you reckon a K20A2 would be too much power in a Mx-5 chassis?

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +1

      Oh nah that would be the perfect amount haha S2000 is 240hp, K20A2 is 200hp. Would go very well

    • @azzman73
      @azzman73 Год назад

      Not sure how adding 40hp would suddenly be too much for a chassis... 😂

  • @Hqmish
    @Hqmish 2 года назад +3

    Is the thermostat broken on that car because the car run on hot that entire video

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +1

      Looks to be right in the middle to me?

    • @KavinFan0803
      @KavinFan0803 2 года назад +2

      Gauge in the middle is oil pressure, water temp is bottom right gauge

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +1

      @@KavinFan0803 ohh yeah that'll be it. Temp is bottom right

  • @BraveryRD
    @BraveryRD 2 года назад +2

    any possibiltes of a V6/V8 challenge again?

  • @bingoberra18
    @bingoberra18 2 года назад +1

    Whats more fun, this or the Z4 on a nice sunday drive top down?

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +2

      Hmm probably this although the z4 is faster and has more features

    • @Nickoboss29
      @Nickoboss29 Год назад +1

      MX-5 for sure!

  • @snggarageeng
    @snggarageeng 2 года назад

    i do not know why but in Dubai never saw one and i found only few with hard top

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +2

      Doesn't everyone over there drive Lambos?

    • @snggarageeng
      @snggarageeng 2 года назад +2

      @@KiwiCarLife hahahah many try to show off but in reality 90 precent of lambos are financed

  • @Aladdin5cave
    @Aladdin5cave 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for not calling it Miata in the title to get more views!

  • @SaDu-sb3si
    @SaDu-sb3si Год назад +1

    Because NC it’s the best Miata,coming from NB.

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  Год назад

      I reckon, in terms of bang for buck

  • @zaynb9543
    @zaynb9543 Год назад

    What body kit is on that do you know?

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  Год назад

      Not completely sure sorry, some kind of oem kit from japan

    • @KavinFan0803
      @KavinFan0803 Год назад

      It's the OEM Appearance Package for NC Roadsters

  • @mattdebyl8806
    @mattdebyl8806 Год назад

    This or your 130i?

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  Год назад

      130i definitely

    • @mattdebyl8806
      @mattdebyl8806 Год назад

      @@KiwiCarLife interesting. I like my 130i because it is close to being an MX5 but a bit more practical. Wondering why you like the 130i more?

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  Год назад

      @@mattdebyl8806 STRAIGHT SIX BOIIIII

  • @jovanciric4264
    @jovanciric4264 2 года назад

    I like it more than NA one, but short gears mmmmhhm i kinda dont like it, you have to be in 3rd to go 100kmh, my dads MB6 civic went 115 in 2nd

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +4

      Nahhh would have to disagree. Short gears are way more fun in a low power car. Nothing more annoying than waiting for the power

    • @jovanciric4264
      @jovanciric4264 2 года назад

      @@KiwiCarLife But you are constantly bangin through the gears

    • @christopherjohnston6343
      @christopherjohnston6343 2 года назад +3

      @@jovanciric4264 that's the point of it

    • @Clones_and_coffee
      @Clones_and_coffee Год назад

      The 5 speed one would be better for you, I think they have slightly longer gear ratios than the 6 speed.

    • @Sk0die
      @Sk0die Год назад

      You could always put some nice road cams and clean up the top end and get it tuned to rev out to 7300-7500rpms, then you'll get your single shift 0-100 without any loss in acceleration.

  • @IguanaFilmArts
    @IguanaFilmArts Год назад

    How tall are you:)?

  • @barron204
    @barron204 2 года назад

    Damn I want one, but I have an Na.

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад

      One day man! NA's are going up in value for sur

  • @jamilali3695
    @jamilali3695 2 года назад

    Gotta admit the NA Miata looks the best of all the miatas

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад +5

      Ehh I personally would rank ND, NC, NA, NB

  • @MukiMuki688
    @MukiMuki688 2 года назад +1

    100,000 miles is pretty impressive for a Roadster

  • @zainranazainrana7626
    @zainranazainrana7626 2 года назад

    Love you bro 🇵🇰

  • @ing8404
    @ing8404 2 года назад +1

    It looks like a baby s2000

  • @thatpersiandude7386
    @thatpersiandude7386 2 года назад +2

    You have to drive the nd2 bro, definitely the most fun car ive driven,

    • @KiwiCarLife
      @KiwiCarLife  2 года назад

      Yeah I've heard they're a bit better

  • @hudboys8120
    @hudboys8120 Год назад

    From owning a NB2 to an NA6, now on to an NC2🤌