Miata - Everything You Need to Know | Up To Speed
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2017
- From humble beginnings in the form of British roadsters, the Mazda MX-5 Miata has grown through four generations to establish itself as the widely accepted king of cheap, easy, fun to drive cars.
Ease of maintenance and modification built the MX-5 Miata into the garage tinkerer's dream, and its lightweight chassis, 50/50 weight distribution, and and terrific handling have cemented it as the unofficial SCCA track car king.
Remember, no matter the question, Miata is the answer.
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This is my favorite up to speed of the depressed James era
Will Thompson lmao so true though
Here I just thought he was just totally disinterested... Huh
Depresed James Era 😂😂😂😂
I love his buckwild style nowadays.
🤣
Can we bring back pop-up headlights and ban pedestrians instead?
I laughed.
Nope
Yes
Good idea
Yes
"Mazda Miata the diet coke of cars.. sure its mostly for girls but some cool dudes like them too"
HAHAHAHAHA I LOVE IT
Let’s be honest every guy wants a Miata
So what you're saying is if I buy a miata, I'll be cool
hahah
So basically I’m cool because I drink Diet Coke
@@colinf3963 maybe not cool but you certainly will be a happy driver c:
Car guys doing exams when they dont know the answer:
"MIATA"
I'm gonna answer miata
Teacher: Who was the 1st president of the U.S?
Me: *Miata*
Teacher: here's a A+
If you modify a Miata, you are making Miatifications. If you modify a Mustang, you are making...repairs.
First name Last name mustafications
Miatafications
How about suger scoup headlights?
Mustangs aren't that bad. They run like shit sometimes yeah. But it's bubba that has 3 80s Camaros and a 90s Camaro that runs. The rest are on blocks and jackstands and the motor bounces between the three on a monthly basis.
Roll through a few trailer parks and say I'm wrong
After buying an NB Miata, I started to realize how many people freaking love this car.
Fucking cool man. I hipe you love the fuck out that car.
Best car ever
Im about to buy an ND or NC tomorrow depending on the condition of either or, did the mistake of buying an frs blew after 5 fkin years, like wtf
Same i just bought one like 2 weeks ago
Literally just bought one last week
I'm still out here endangering pedestrians with my pop ups in 2021
Haha I dint get why they are “dangerous” lol
Wait you have a Miata too.. I haven’t seen your videos in a few years man I’m sorry
@@DAZUNIVERSALINDUSTREIS because it kinda blocks your view
@@rzvpoyes.2244 barely I guess
@@rzvpoyes.2244 are you serious? the pop ups destroy the knees of the pedestrian you hit, not the view, wtf
I had a Miata as my first car, it ruined me! I've yet to own a car anywhere near as fun since and it's depressing. I'm saving for another one, I need my Miata fix!
Ben Rogue are they good to daily thinking of getting one
ic3p1ck氷 I heard they get the job done for daily since they are reliable (only if you get a manual) but I heard some say that they enjoy the car more when driven on the weekends only.
@@ice4332 I Daily an ND MX-5 perfectly fine. I even do the weekly shop in it. Makes standard journeys to work feel a little more fun. Being only 2 years old it's reliable but I know a lot of people still daily the NC as well.
Heard that..
I daily my 92 na I’ve had no problems and i absolutely love getting into it every day
So badass the M in Miata stands for Miata
miata inception started
unless it's Mazda.. which would still make a Miata an answer..
You mean the m in mx5
Ash Flexum so badass the M in Mazda stands for Miata
*POP, POP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS*
XD
Nothing Original I love that song i wish they have a music vid for it.
POP OUT UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS!!! yeaaaa
@@prod.mx9669 ruclips.net/video/Dm1J42mnKho/видео.html
Clap on, clap off,
Kum
I work as a flagman for NASA in the Texas region, and damn those spec miatas are badass and their drivers may actually be insane
Guilty. I also drift in my nb so you might see me let it loose in the corners, lol.
I was a flag man at nelson speedway in nelson oh...nice
your pfp is a racer pfp though
Not Nasa
@@Ryjuanilo
i believe he is talking about the race NASA and not the space NASA... It's mentioned in the video.
Thank you for keeping us safe
Just bought an NB from Germany and nurtured it back to Finland.
Clutch is gone and slipping like hell.
Alternator is charging 13V
Heater is broken and winter is here.
But im still happy as hell.
13 volts is ok.
@@Scorpion6469 In the summer sure, but in the cold winter batteries start to receive less charge.
I just bought a 1990 Miata with 92,000 miles for $1,700! Love it already.
Vectrex4Life damn that's good
Add an slk55 amg to your list for next car
Vectrex4Life you are a lucky person👍
Lucky I cant even find one in my area
Lol in my area there a 1993 miata for 1k
Please NEVERR stop making these videos😭😂😂
agreed
I drifted my ‘97 NA M Edition Miata into a tree and totaled it 😞
It was a great car and I’m buying another one tomorrow with a mazdaspeed engine in it!
And? Did you?
so how is it
It's been like a year. How is it going
@@pandamoto i think he lost this acct or got totalled with the new car in another tree
Congratulations
Love my 2001 Miata LS (NB). Emerald Mica Green with matching hardtop, Tan Leather interior, Factory Aero Package, Everything AWESOME!!! Miata Is Always The Answer!!!
I hate you lol. Same year, trim and color, but I have only the black interior and I really wanted the beige.
I own a Miata myself. You really don't know how fun it is, till you've driven one.
B-Rad I want to try one but I'm a big guy.. 6'1 at 227lbs. I'm afraid I may not fit comfortably in one.
Misfit Jeep i fit into one and I’m 6 foot and 220 the NC was the one I drove and fit well, and I’be driven the NA without an issue
Agreed.
@Misfit Jeep You can drive the NA, NC, and ND, but maybe not the NB. I'm the same height and weight as you and you can see me driving an NC at circuit of the americas on my channel
matt Keller Aye same year gang.
"MIATA"
"M" = Miata
"I" = Is
"A" = Always
"T" = The
"A" = Answer
oh i get it...
M=*Mazda
@Hichard Rammond i was thinking about that too
It took me this long
It’s “Mazda” is always the answer. How did you royally fuck that up?
But it spells MIATA so of course it’s Miata is always the answer
I've had my Miata for almost 5 years now - easily the most fun I've had on 4 wheels - and that's coming from a fully built 07 STi.
“The only car that smiles back at you”-I can’t remember who said that
This the video where the enthusiasm really starts to kick in. I forgot how calm it was didn't even realise how LIT the videos became hahaha
The miata's face went from
"O WOW I'm so excited to go on the road, YAAY"
to
"IF I DON'T GET AN OPEN ROAD I'M GOING TO CRASH US BOTH INTO A POLE" *gets to the road* "YES YES *between the teeth* YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES"
Kryotix_YTP shut the fuck up.
You should have ended it at “crash us both into a pole.”
Picking mine up this sunday. I’VE NEVER BEEN SO EXCITED BEFORE
3:50 someone make that a bumper sticker please😂
I can live with the memes, I am a shameless Miata fanboy.
SeaBass same bro
I will love the Miatas for ever.
Miata
Is
Always
The
Answer
miata is always the answer. holy shit never saw that
META Even This Acronym.
wastegate same
I'm So Meta, Even This Acronym
Now that's the meaning of the acronym MIATA
*M I A T A* miata is always the answear
I’m so used to James being all pumped up, but this was back when things were less hype
Miatas are like crack, I've had 4 lol. NAs are the best.
I'm at my 4th too
Not meant as a dig but why 4, because you end up having to replace them?
Jonathan A because you want to try all the different versions
I'm on my second miata... more to come😎
I am not even a "car guy" I am a farmer, but I LOVE the knowledge, history, and comedy thing you have going on! I have binge watched all of your clips! I want more!
I want to see a Mitsubishi EVO episode
what is the cure for cancer?
james: M I A T A
3:54 if this was made now that coke would be a nos energy drink
N O S E N E R G Y D R A N K
*N O S D I E T
And if it was made now if would be something decaf after the heart thing James had.
A friend of mine used to work at Officemax. He said that one day someone came in and bought an office chair, specifically an already assembled floor model. So my friend brought it out to the customer's car, a Miata, and loaded the chair into the passenger seat. Apparently the chair partially blocked the shifter so the customer told my friend he was going to drive home on the highway, for 20 miles, in first and second gear.
And that is the second craziest Miata story I have.
What's the first?
@@br4d048 we need to know
Please tell us
And he still had 3 quarters of a tank left I'm sure. Lol
Honestly been considering getting one of these little cars
Ambition you should, i daily one and its great
Just got my first miata 2 months ago, it's definitely worth it
97’ NA owner. Great car... just not for the winter. Haha
and play some lo fi while you go for a night drive reminiscing the good old days if you know what im sayin
Im selling my r32 gtst to get a second miata ! Fcking awesome little cars
Mid 2019 and my SNC 1991 Miata still kicks ass with nearly 240,xxx miles. Still turns heads. Still have people compliment the car. Still gives me more smiles per gallon than any other car I have ever owned.
Miata
Is
Always
The
Answer!
As an NC Miata owner, I'm kind of sad that you completely skipped over it. But I understand considering it seems to be the most hated Miata. But as soon as you drive one it will change your mind, I promise!!
No worries, people are starting to realize the NC is a badass car, I've owned an NC2 for over 3 years now and I adore it. The mod list keeps growing, but that's a normal thing for any Miata owner... I think.
@@vlenhoff It's probably the best drivers car you can get right now for the price. I personally have a 1994 as the first gen Miata is one of my all time favorite cars but the NC is much better objectively. I will probably pick one up at some point in the future when the funds come around.
I had a sick miata and every S2000 or BMW was constantly trying to race me. Good times
That's a lie , nobody wants to race a miata I see them as shit cars and owners.
@@jaydems2k10 you probably got smoked by a sleeper Miata.
@@yuh6271 all miata are slow that's why they do engine swaps in them. They are pieces of shit.
@@jaydems2k10 slow=piece of shit?
imo, them looking cuter and being fun to drive on turns makes them a very neat, cheap, simple car.
And you get more chicks than BMWs
@@jaydems2k10 lol if you put a turbo on it for 3k you have a car faster than the S2k and half the price
This episode lacked the enthusiasm that Miatas deserve!
Most of his old videos in 2017 were way calmer than now.
Regular car review's vid on the miata should have you covered
Maybe a reboot will do it good
You ain't kidding. I get so tired of the condescending tone from these gear heads. Like I always stated. English Roadster + Japanese Reliability = BEST CAR EVER. Mazda Miata. I need to put that on a shirt.
I believe he was depressed. His videos are completely different now. Very high energy.
Re do this up to speed with more energy?
DashOfRain rumor has it his gf wouldn’t let him hit the night before this vid
Deadliest Default if I’m not mistaken he was hating life at this time, like he was going through a divorce
C Braband then take a break from making content Miata deserves more
Yeah, Re Do this Up to Speed with more NOS Energy Drink
Muhammad Rayhan Satria no! No Nos energy drink! It give heart attack second time!
Even after buying my own NC Miata I still come back to this video, love it!
OK, you've done the Miata which is fantastic. But now it's time to get up to speed on the Miata's crack-addict rival, the S2000.
As a passenger, no car has scared the shit out of me like the honda s2000.... idk if it was the loose fitting bucket seats, or the lack of oh shit handle, or the fact that it was still accelerating INTO the corner before the driver tapped the brakes, jerked the wheel and the thing actually turned like it was on rails
1LordAnubis dude you don't even have to be a passenger to fear that car. today as I was heading downtown I heard a loud exhaust in the distance.And a s2000 passed me going way to fast idk how fast but I got one second to recognize the rear end then he was gone.
1LordAnubis, I can't tell if you're talking about a s2k or a mx5.. both have loose fitting seats, no oh shit handle for the passenger, and can practically accelerate thru a turn..
KremitDeFrog not even practically I had my almost entirely stock NA out at the Dragons tail for Miatas at the Gap this past weekend and you really can accelerate through the turns even if you're already pushing it
+KremitDeFrog But an S2000 is actually fast
Can we get up to speed with YOU
Can't believe that the president of the free world commented
Thomas Leblanc good one I didn't Know you get computers in the special education room
Why wouldn't special ed have computers? It's 2018....oh, that was a joke. Ha ha
Has everyone had their muffin today?
@David McKee or Jessica
Watching this before going and buying my 1990 NA this weekend, I’m so stoked
I may be 3 years late but I have made my made my way here :)
If Mazda is so good why isn't there a Mazda 2?
Oh, yes, there is Mazda 2. There is even Mazda 929. It has more sequels than Fast & Furious.
I mean, there's a Mazda 3
@@zdengvox I think we won't see an end to Fast and Furious.
@@car9472 And Mazda 6
There is a Mazda 2 which is known as the demio in Japan
Am I missing a joke??
Headlights go up, headlights go down. Headlights go up, headlights go down. Headlights go up..
regular cars makes up more crap, credibiliity tanks, regular cars makes up more crap, credibiliity tanks,
Headlights go up,panties go down
Updownupdownupdown
Pedestrians go up and over and fuck them
Because MIATA, Simple Answer.
just bought my 22 RF Grand Touring Today and I am BINGE watching Miata content.
Hope you enjoy bro
Starts looking for mx5 in portuguese dealerships. RUclips: allow me to introduce you this totally random video
Am getting addicted.. keep up 👍😍
Miata.
Is.
Always.
The.
Answer.
Waffeey lol
Yes....Yes it is....
now i'm gonna have this as sticker on my car
What? Miata
Miatas are gay ass fuck
i watched this video about 3 years ago when i knew nothing baout cars, and instantly fell in love with miatas. and now at 18 i own two that i love!!
Coming from my civic si turbo to a NA Miata I just got. Yes it slow as hell, but drifting is so easy and controllable with a welded diff and this thing turns heads even though it’s stock. So much aftermarket support for it to! I can make it completely unique to me
s2000 next!
There’s only 1 generation of the S2000 so what’s the point
there are 2 actually
technically it's just 1. a facelift doesn't count as a new generation as it's based on the same platform. Only when a vehicle is redesigned completely is it a new generation.
I'm roughly around 6'3" and I drove a former coworkers 1995 Miata. It was like a go-kart and to get in it, I had to hook my leg under the steering wheel. The reason was the steering wheel was non-adjustable and my coworker was like 5'5". The more amusing part was it being a manual transmission. Hence why I said it was a go-kart. It was something really small, going really fast.
I'm 6'5 and i fit and it's not fast
Hey this video was really informal and entertaining. You were funny bro and I know what a Miata is now ! Thanks 👍🏾
Great ,informative and fun Videos
"Just like my Dad, pitted me against my siblings for his affection." LOL! You are funny bro!
i died at the diet coke bit
3:49
I use to go to bluegrass gigs with my upright bass in my Miata. Even if it rained. Driving Miata’s topless in the rain IS AWESOME.
The biggest thing I’ve ever seen fit into a Miata was the effort you put into this video
Well I have had 6 Miata's all NA's a 90,91 B Package, a Smurf blue 92, 2 Sunburst 92's with factory Hardtops , one I turbocharged with flying Miata Turbo Kit, with a Happy Meal Clutch , and aluminum flywheel , full stainless exhaust , 10 inch brakes, I blew up the stock rear end , so a installed a torsen rear end out of a 2000 Miata 6 speed, so it had 3:90 gears, FM 2 intercooler, and a Stainless Hard dog Deuce roll Bar, I did a 14:606 in the quarter Mile at Sacramento Raceway at 97 MPH, also was up too 131 MPH on Highway 395 with the top down until my levi Jacket that was stuffed down in the floor board started to blow up and out of the car so I had to get out of it LOL, I Now have a bone stock 93 Red Miata with a Red Hardtop that has 121,000 on it , and it pulls like a freight Train, I have had it up too 118 MPH, things that fit into a Miata, well I have had a Little Giant Ladder in the Passenger side with the soft top up yes it fits, also I have put 5 -80 LB bags of Concrete in the Passenger side, thats 400 Lbs LOL , Also I have Met Tom Montono ? at a Miata Meet in Sacramento like in 1997 and He signed a 11 X 14 Picture of My first 90 Miata that I bought used, I Still Have it
If you get an automatic Miata, you have problems.
Dat Guy Welllll, they are usually the cheapest if you’re on a tight budget...
J G not a good excuse
Nathanael Naused Dude, I know it's sacrilege, but they are used either as a very last resort, or if you your wife wants to drive it too... js.
Dat Guy
Over here in NY youre cooped up in shitty traffic. Nowhere to run ;-;
you forgot an "a" after "have".. and vagina's spelt with a V, not a P.. did you misspell "pussy" by chance?
(this is just a joke, not a literal correction to a grammatically correct sentence)
LOVE YOUR STYLE!!! WHAT A HOOT!!! THANKS!!!
I know this video is 5 years old, but excited me can't help but mention I met Mr Matano in August last year. We took some photos and he actually ended up signing my '98 NA Miata! He is an incredibly kind and wise man.
whaaat thats sickk
I fit a whole 5’7 person in the back area in my Miata years ago when my two friends needed a lift
Practically made her into a low rider that day
I drive a mazda miata, great car. You do not know how fun it is unless you drive it yourself
Exactly!
I drove a WRX and used to laugh at the little Miatas, until I drove one. I later bought one!
Is it good for daily driving?
@@rickrutledge9363 Wow! You still have a WRX? Also I love Honda Civic Type R's
@@bread1616 That is what I use it for, although I have a winter car so we are bringing it out soon now that it is April, it is great for daily driving but if you drive on the highway constantly in a part of the country where there are really garbage drivers I would consider not getting a really small car lol
@@NorthernLaw_ nice
James, you’re the best. I hope you are well. Keep making stuff.
loved this! thank you for the help :P
this was the best one yet!
One time, I had to drive down to my parents house with my 2 dogs, 2 cats, and my cousin, as well as my AR15 and my shotgun, my guns and luggage went in the trunk, the dogs went behind the seats in the space between the rear window and the back of the seats, and the cats sat on my lap and my cousins lap. It was a tight squeeze but you can fit a lot more in a Miata than you’d think.
r/thathappened
You don't need guns they make you less safe not more the chances of your gun shooting you are a lot higher than the chances of you ending up using your gun to protect yourself.
@@silviamills5218 wot
MrRad RC w0t
TEXAS:100
I love your videos, they are good and hilarious at the same time
Great in depth review.
And u forgot to mention the Miata biggest challenger in the 2000s the Honda S2000
SubieJeff a totally different category tho. Even s2000 couldn’t last long enough. Miatas been around since 1989. Also the z3,Pontiac solstice they’re all gone. Nothing can literally touch miatas own league
Mr piston Recaro check out the Honda S500. There's some history there for you
Mr piston Recaro all you need to know is, nothing touches s2000s league
S2000 was definitely not a competitor...
I get a Olan Rogers feel from you.
It's a good thing
M&R Tuning his RUclips is dead. It's sad
RUclips Subscribed he's gone on to much better things apparently so thats good
Jackson Fell very true
this video is what sparked my love for miatas now 6 years later i own one thank you donut❤
You guys are doing great!
I bought a Miata about 4 months ago and I have absolutely fallen in love with it even though it's a 3rd gen NC1 which everyone seems to hate.
Make a Subaru WRX STi or Mitsubishi Evo episode
Bought an NC Miata 3 weeks ago and I've never owned a car I love this much.
I need to see another refresh of this vid!
Do the lancer evo!!
Steven Sanjaya it's dead, sorry
HE DID IT!!!
Steven Sanjaya ,,,lll,,,
ceejay1992 😂😂 Still better than the miata.
3:50 best scene of the whole video XD
My nb miata is the love of my life. She's swapped with a J32 and makes 250 na whp and is an absolute blast to drive. The v6 is only a couple pounds heavier than the stock 4 cylinder and takes nothing away from the handling. The power just compliments the car so perfectly you'd think it was built this way from the factory. The only issue is the stock gearing is too tight so I'm currently planning to swap in the 3.6 rear end from the ausie cars. After that and a new exhaust it will be perfect.
I have a friend who had a 1 Gen. He use to some how load a 50cc mini bike and all his gear for race days in/ on it.
@Jospeh Stalin and still 100% fun
evo 8 fq400
Subaru brat maybe one day it’ll get likes
JaBoyKingsley omg i love the brat
elcrack3343 I have a 78 my instagram is the same as my RUclips name so if you want to see one get restored follow me
James finally went UP TO SPEED ON THE MAZDA MIATA, my DREAM CAR.
3 years late
I’m aware.
Its crazy to see james like this after watching current videos. Hes really come into his own and is so much more comfortable on camera now
Pop up headlights turn me on
Mustang drifter i commonly turn my pop up healights on 😉 dm me for some flashes (brights)
And crush my bones
You drive a Mustang? Have you crashed it yet?
Maxston Kaoorn not even once
Okay just wanted to know.
NSX!!!
OKAAAAYYYYYY
6 years later and they had the inventor of Miata on there show, it's crazy how far they got.
Picking up my mk1 mx5 this week, Havnt been this excited since I was 15 and got hold of a copy of GTA San Andreas
5:25 #FuckingPedestrian 😂😂😂
We all hate pedestrians when we are drivers and drivers when we are pedestrians. #fucklogic
#savepopupheadlights
Isidoros Mezopoulos #youmeanbringbackpopupheadlights
Isidoros Mezopoulos youre late like 20years
#zenkilivesmatter
Miata
Is
Always
The
Answer
_i couldn't agree more_
Great video... love your humour and the jokes. Made me giggle, and hyped for hopping in my mx5 after work
I have a 92' na and it's the most fun car to driven as a daily
Jon Ashworth agreed. people say it's impractical, but who needs half a car of storage for daily activities? most often, I can carry all I need to bring with me, if not more
I'd love one I can get an na Miata with pop up headlights (can't remember the year) for like 1800 dollars with a few upgrades like coilovers etc. It's nice as hell.
Subaru STI
Andrew Garcia yes!!!
Andrew Garcia helllll yeaaaaaaaa
Definitely
Please.
This
mmm love that recursion
I like this video specifically because you can start to see energetic James pop up. Much like a superior type of headlights