2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review: The Best Gets Better (ND3)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
  • The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is in its new era: the ND3. Let’s test drive and review it!
    For the 35th anniversary since the Miata debuted, Mazda flew us out to San Francisco, California to drive the new Miata and attend the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance. There, we got to see a huge display of Miatas throughout the years: the original Chicago Auto Show cars from 1989, special editions like the M-Speedster and M-Coupe, the 30th Anniversary Edition, and more.
    But back to the 2024 car! Let’s start with the specs. It’s got 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque from a 2.0-liter Skyactiv engine, and our car had a six-speed manual transmission. (An automatic is available.) The car is rear-wheel drive.
    The Miata has been around since 1989. Since then, it’s had four generations: the NA, NB, NC, and ND (the current car). My family has owned all four generations, and I currently own two NB Mazdaspeed Miatas - the only turbocharged Miatas ever made from the factory!
    One of the first cars I ever drove was a manual Miata, and I’ll probably always have ownership of one. The price is great, the maintenance is straightforward, and we don’t really have reliability problems. It’s a long-term car for us.
    The Miata roadster is in the ND3 generation, which is the third version of the ND. It’s a facelift that includes upgrades to the steering, differential, infotainment system, and more, and it’s really just a refined version of the already refined Miata.
    The 2024 Miata’s base model starts at $29,000, and it has a few trim levels.
    We drove a $40,000 Club RF. “Club” means it’s the boy racer Miata (as opposed to the more laid back Grand Touring model), and “RF” stands for “retractable fastback.” That means it’s a hardtop convertible that goes down with the push of a button.
    If you’re wondering “Which MX-5 should I buy?” just remind yourself: Club is boy racer, Grand Touring is posh aunt.
    In this video, we’ll talk about the Miata’s performance, Recaro sport seats, sound, tech, feel, and more. I’ve done many comparisons between specific Miatas, and I’ll mention some of those in here, too.
    Thanks for watching my TH-cam channel. Enjoy the drive!
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  • @AlanisKing
    @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +142

    Did y'all see the new rolling shots in the video? Do you like them as much as I do? This was our first time using our new little roller camera, and I LOVE how it looks

    • @sparksterz
      @sparksterz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I did notice that - fancy!

    • @tedadamgreen
      @tedadamgreen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Loved it … be curious how that works!

    • @VectorA17
      @VectorA17 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah agreed they’re not only cool but appear unique 👍🏼

    • @ilovelimpfries
      @ilovelimpfries 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Definitely Mr King's idea. He' a huge camera nerd.

    • @faunastation5147
      @faunastation5147 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      U got a very good blend between a adult and a excited child❤❤

  • @shen1han
    @shen1han 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    the combined 30 MPG is such an undercount. mine is showing an average of 32 mpg after countless autocross, track days and just redlining it whenever i can. it's hilarious.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      We drove the Miata forever and barely made a dent in the gas gauge. It was so nuts

    • @F0XD1E
      @F0XD1E 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mazda seems to do that. I get a good amount above the estimates on my 3 with just casual driving.

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah, it's not uncommon to go above 40s, if you dont treat the gas padel as an on/off switch (which admittedly, is pretty difficult).

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlanisKing Yeah. Too bad the gas tank is really tiny. But goes with high mpgs though :D

    • @totoro6214
      @totoro6214 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's insane. im just about 600 miles about to end the break-in period, and i've spent a great amount of time in an arena parking lot practicing as this is my first manual car. I'm averaging 29.2 mpg. I'm so happy. Everything about this car is perfect

  • @davidwilliams9302
    @davidwilliams9302 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    "The all new for 2024 Mazda Miata. The Costco hotdog of cars!"

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Hahahaha

    • @ag4allgood
      @ag4allgood 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Don't you ever put Ketchup on it either ! 😎

    • @altosack
      @altosack 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ag4allgood- “Nobody puts _ketchup_ on a hotdog!” - _Dirty Harry_

    • @bluewrx04
      @bluewrx04 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ag4allgood he diggs in

    • @bluewrx04
      @bluewrx04 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      can i ask for that price what is better ? no more s2k what is even in that class? lol for that price .. ill wait

  • @MarcTheWatchman
    @MarcTheWatchman 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    This was your best video yet, an absolute love letter to the Miata. Well done Alanis, what a masterpiece!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much. I really appreciate it 🤠

    • @valeriejusay4668
      @valeriejusay4668 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome vid! Mine is on order in Aero Gray…in transport as we speak! August week 1 or 2 🥳

  • @IsaacLoveland
    @IsaacLoveland 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Damn, you just vindicated every Miata owner with a single video. Thank ye!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Of course 🤠

  • @jtmg11
    @jtmg11 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    This is a benchmark of excellence all journalist should seek

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow! Thank you so much 🤠

  • @cmkrcs1
    @cmkrcs1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    27:50 After "say it with me now" I was expecting "Miata is always the answer" 😆

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I almost did that 🤠

  • @NeonSonOfXenon
    @NeonSonOfXenon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    The Miata is the epitome of "it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow"
    Edit: ahaa you said it! 17:15

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I SAID IT

    • @Phil_MacHawk
      @Phil_MacHawk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As an 86 owner, I politely beg to differ 😂

  • @jswizzlestick
    @jswizzlestick 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    One of savagegeese's miata reviews talks about the dearth of cars designed to be fun and performant at the price point the miata is at. Usually you have to pay close to twice as much to get something this pure.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yes! Affordable fun cars are great!

  • @DrummerBoi1993
    @DrummerBoi1993 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Not gonna lie….I was like, there’s no way Alanis was going to do the trunk test, you’d have to be a child to fit inside that trunk! Lol! But you stay tried and true to those who were curious! I love it! Funny thing is I remember one of my teachers in middle school had a Miata and I know she was at least 6 feet tall…and she fit inside that Miata with NO problem! I think she had one similar to yours…it’s crazy!! Excellent job Alanis!!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Hahahahahaha had to try! I love that your teacher had one. Thanks for watching and telling me about it!

    • @altosack
      @altosack 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      “Hips don’t lie!”

  • @spireland5
    @spireland5 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ND Miatas are so good. Criminally good, every enthusiast needs to own a Miata at some point. I don't even think it's that bad of a price at 40k , compared to what is out there, what other sports cars are that light, come with that fun of an engine, RWD and in a manual. My only gripe with the car is it REALLY needs an aftermarket exhaust. They should ship one to you when you buy it.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They’re soooo good. I’m so glad we still get them. Thank you for watching!

  • @mmahtnart8986
    @mmahtnart8986 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Being 6'4" and 69' with a bad back, the Miata and the Honda S2000 would sadly never work for me )-; Another good job granddaughter (-:

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you 🤠🤠🤠

  • @AarmOZ84
    @AarmOZ84 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    You were very brave to do your trunk review. 😂
    I live near the mountains and driving a Miata with the top down is one of the greatest driving experiences you can have.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Totally agree. And thank you 🤠

  • @Graves-81_69
    @Graves-81_69 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was never into the Miata back in the day because the RX7 was top dog and when the 94 FD came out I had to have one. The 2024 ND3 looks amazing.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It’s soooo good

  • @crunkburger9279
    @crunkburger9279 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Signing up for the 4-part Miata history series 😂

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      A surprising amount of comments are like: "Okay but what about the four-hour history" lmaoooo

  • @ilovelimpfries
    @ilovelimpfries 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I guess we got fancy Alanis today.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Hell yeah

  • @philroy4469
    @philroy4469 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Have had a ‘24 soul red GT for 9 days, 600 miles.
    IT IS PERFECT!
    I’m old as dirt, 69…but my very first car when I was a young man was a ‘62 Austin Healey 3000. My last will be like that first, it’s really a special car! I still can thrash it. It makes me feel young again. Thank you #mazda and Alanis…great job. You nailed it on not just what you need to know, what what you feel! Wanna see pics of my baby!? lol! Good job!

    • @philroy4469
      @philroy4469 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Still, I CAN THRASH THE HELL OUTTA IT! Stupid big brother check

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love this so much. I would love to see pics. Please feel free to share: talktoalanis@gmail.com

    • @philroy4469
      @philroy4469 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AlanisKing ok, now I gotta take pics! Been too busy bathing her and driving her! Love this car and still can’t believe I get to drive it!

  • @camejuanm
    @camejuanm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I live on the other side of the world and here an ND Miata costs the equivalent of 51k USD.
    For comparison, 'regular people' car costs like 18k USD, cheap city car is like 12k and a Honda CRV which people generally perceive as a upper-end of family car costs 45k USD equivalent here..
    So enjoy your Miatas!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Wow! I'm so sorry it's that much

    • @adelkharisov
      @adelkharisov 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I live in Russia where a hardtop Club will cost €75-77k if imported from the US or Germany through Georgia.
      So enjoy your Miatas!

  • @Francisco.Alvarez98
    @Francisco.Alvarez98 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hi Alanis! I would happily listen to your history of the Miata for four hours! 😄

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You truly always say the kindest things and make me smile, Francisco. Thank you!

    • @Francisco.Alvarez98
      @Francisco.Alvarez98 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of course Alanis! Always my pleasure! 😊

  • @mohansingam
    @mohansingam 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Loving your channel from Sydney, Australia. I own a manual ND3 Miata GT RS (No Recaros for OZ😕). Absolutely love it! Used to drive a 981 Boxster with a PDK. Both great cars but with different propositions. Love em both!🙂

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ahhhh great choice! Thank you for watching. I appreciate that you care 💚

  • @kurtstephan7039
    @kurtstephan7039 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Been looking forward to your ND3 review, and it's even greater than I hoped for! The video and audio enhancements you've been incorporating make an already-good thing that much better.
    It's fun to see you ripping around in a car that's a near doppelgänger of mine ('23 RF Grand Touring manual in the "controversial" Zircon Sand).
    About the specs: For me, the manual GT was a better deal than the Club--it shares the most important mechanical performance bits (front shock tower brace, limited-slip diff, and Bilstein shocks) and adds some convenience features for several thousands less.
    I test drove a soft-top Club, which was outstanding, but I didn't find the GT RF any less thrilling behind the wheel. And the Recaros didn't feel as comfortable to me as the stock seats (no adjustable lumbar on either, my main "missing feature" complaint about the MX-5), I preferred the look of the GT's alloys to the Club's black BBS wheels, and I don't plan to track/autocross the car, so the Brembo brakes weren't a must-have.
    Re your defense of the car's power: You're right, it's far from slow in the real world, even though its on-paper numbers look tame in '24. With the short gearing and high redline, you can wind it out so often in regular driving that you feel like you're getting away with something without egregiously breaking speed limits (although you definitely can do that too). The pull to redline in second gear is especially engaging, perfect for freeway entrance ramps or coming out of tight corners.
    Also, no matter how I drive it, it almost always gets way better than the EPA mileage rating. I've seen as much as 40 mpg on longer, mostly highway trips, and always get low 30s in regular around-town and mixed driving.
    Great video, a legendary car--thanks, Alanis!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ahhhhh thank you so much for watching. We really appreciate it. I also love all of these insights and think other viewers will find them really helpful, so thank you

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, power is pretty good for the light car this is. And nobody buys a miata to win straight line races, it just isn't that sort of car.
      As for the powertrain; personally, i miss some low down grunt, that's typical of higher displacement or turbo engines. To me, below ~3,5k, the car feels almost gutless. Certanly needs to be in the right gear to go fast. But that's usually par for the course for a highstrung NA engine.
      As for fuel economy; the most i got was ~48MPG on B roads with the top down, no less. Amazing fuel efficiency, considering this car isn't designed with fuel efficiency in mind (at least not as a first priority).

  • @riskymesk
    @riskymesk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I hope this channel grows so we will see exceedingly more absurd and exotic trunk tests, as well as affordable practical trunk tests that fit multiple Alanises... Alanii?
    Also Alanis hot.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahaha thank you

  • @madmax5836
    @madmax5836 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How you feel about this car is exactly how I feel about my 2019 Golf GTI. It's amazing looking, good value for money. The current generation is a big improvement from the last. For me it's the perfect combination of sporty and practical. Still king of the hot hatches imo.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love that. Good choice

  • @arod997
    @arod997 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Was not expecting to see my workplace (Meta reality labs @ airport Blvd) in the opening shots. Loved the cinematography! Couldn’t agree more as a happy ND2 owner.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahaha we were there over the weekend! Glad you love the car : )

    • @arod997
      @arod997 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AlanisKing the seat lowering kit is a lifesaver. It’s the most fun track car I’ve owned.

    • @BboyVReck
      @BboyVReck 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hold up, are you in Avants??

  • @bobdadruma
    @bobdadruma 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have never driven any generation of the MX-5 without smiling. Fun is fun. MX-5's are fun cars. The world needs more fun cars. I currently have a 2023 GT. A simple grocery store trip is a blast of fun.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally agree with this. They’re a blast

  • @blueline15
    @blueline15 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey Alanis, I followed you over from Cars & Bids and gotta say I really enjoy the way you present the cars on your channel. Keep up the good work!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Omg! Thank you so much 🤠

    • @blueline15
      @blueline15 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AlanisKing for sure, I know TH-cam can be tough. Watched SaabKyle04 back in the day, then Doug. Was sad when Cars & Bids dissolved their reviews. But I enjoy the story telling and weaving in of the history of the car in your reviews. Refreshingly unique spin on a car review.

  • @Karmazov
    @Karmazov หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best review of the Mazda Miata I have ever seen. You sold me on this car.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      This means the world. Thank you for saying it

  • @Weyco23
    @Weyco23 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review. I have owned a 2022 Mazda CX-5 for two years now. After 35,000 miles I love it. For the previous 57 years of my life I owned nothing but GM products being born into a GM family. Did a ton of research and decided on the Mazda. Glad I did. Still have a Camaro and Corvette though, can’t leave the family.😊 The MX-5 Cup races that usually run with IMSA are a hoot to watch. They sound like angry bees.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much. I LOVE the MX-5 Cup races! They rock!

  • @hawkeye454
    @hawkeye454 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Your videos are awesome!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much : ) I loved this one

  • @charlieb3497
    @charlieb3497 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the mx5 and mark 4 has grown on me 🤙only slight issues I can report from RF is lots of wind noise over 50 and on motorways! don’t expect any storage space in cockpit 🤔 great car well done Mazda 👊

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We had the wind noise issue too! Cut it for time, but it’s def there. Hope you love the car for a long time

  • @reclusive78
    @reclusive78 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your videos keep getting better!! Love the Miata and its evolution over the decades. Its a shame that cars like this aren't available in my country.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🤠

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Your choices for background music go with the cinematography so well. Your channel is now my favorite car related channel on TH-cam.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Ahhhh thank you so much

  • @dlg5485
    @dlg5485 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "It's more fun to drive a slower car fast than a faster car slow" truer words were never spoken. The Miata has never been about raw speed. It's a twisty back road car and the enjoyment comes from taking corners at or near near the car's limit without breaking 10 different laws. I picked up my ND3 GT manual 3 weeks ago and it's even better than I hoped it would be. I previously owned an original ND and this car is definitely a noticeable step up in performance and refinement. It's such a joy to drive that I make excuses to go for an open top drive anytime it's a nice day out. The ND3 isn't quite perfect, though, no vehicle is. I was hoping Mazda would add some lumbar support and better bolstering to the GT seats, but they are still the same unsupportive seats from 2016. I guess it's their way of pushing enthusiasts into the more expensive Club w/BBR package to get the Recaros, but that configuration is overpriced in my opinion and I wanted the extra features of the GT anyway. It should also come with 215 width performance tires from the factory, not 205 all-seasons. In any case, my ND3 GT soft top is an amazing sports car that was well worth the $35k I spent on it. I expect to get decades of driving enjoyment out of this car and possibly modify it to make it even more capable in the future.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s awesome. The ND3 is such a big step up from the ND1, which is WILD because the ND1 is already so good

  • @Cgl3g3nd
    @Cgl3g3nd หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the history lesson, my uncle has had an old one my whole life. I don’t see myself having kids in the next 5 years, I’m a little tempted to get one instead of being smart and getting a new Honda or Toyota hybrid.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      *whispers* go for it

  • @gregkolanowski
    @gregkolanowski 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really makes me want to upgrade my ND1-RF! But I still love it, and I 'd also like to own a G Body 911 Targa someday, so I guess I'll love what I've got for now.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ND1 is so good too

  • @LawrenceMarkFearon
    @LawrenceMarkFearon หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I loved this review. You always make me get into cars I'd never buy. It's a gift.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I truly do love this car. Always appreciate you watching!

  • @vvaton
    @vvaton 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Best car ever made.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤠🤠🤠

  • @ACCELER8TV
    @ACCELER8TV 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazing Video!!!!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      FRIENDS, THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Lasciatemi_Guidare
    @Lasciatemi_Guidare 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Was part of the Miata mafia when I lived in California. Nothing better than driving the twisty canyon roads with the top down. I’ll be in the market for a car again in a few months and am so tempted to buy another, although it’s much less practical for northern states with real winters.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Time to get a cheap one : )

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Winters can be a bitch, especially if the roads are salted. Miatas ain't know for good rust proofing. If the rust isn't visible, it's either hidden or it's about to be rusty. Especially older models.

    • @adelkharisov
      @adelkharisov 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Volvo P3 platform was rust proof for North. The v60cc or v60 polestar was the best p3 model.
      Subaru have better handling and better awd, but must be undercoated every 3 years to protect from salt.

  • @kovaji8212
    @kovaji8212 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review. Informative too, I've seen countless Miata videos but did not realize it was originally designed in Irvine.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it

  • @BlackNAVYAmericanVET
    @BlackNAVYAmericanVET 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    REMEMBER THE OLD & New VW Bugs had color door panels ❤beautifully done by Mazda ❤

  • @Snowbawl
    @Snowbawl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Had a 2016 ND1 Club. Dollar for dollar, it doesn't get any better than the Miata.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love that car

  • @allexayare5459
    @allexayare5459 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love and enjoy your video!!! This feels like a love letter to the miata, especially the first part of the video. Made me subscribe❤

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awwwww wow thank you so much

  • @boogerz
    @boogerz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've owned two NA miatas, a NC PRHT, and my latest ND2 RF. Loved them all but the ND hits the most for me for comfort, modern features, practicality (for a sports car - e.g. mpg, trunk space not getting taken by the top), and fun factor. 😎

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s so good. Truly an amazing car

  • @mekg5430
    @mekg5430 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Miata: One of the few benefits of being short!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤝🤝🤝

  • @lordzevallos
    @lordzevallos หลายเดือนก่อน

    Quickly becoming one of my favorite automotive youtubers

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awwww omg thank you!

  • @Lumber_Jack
    @Lumber_Jack 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another great review Alanis! I have a 2023 RF GT 6-spd (Soul Red Crystal, best paint color of all time). I've had dozens of highly acclaimed sports cars over the years, and while most of them did certain things better than the Miata, it's by far the best and most engaging sports car of them all. I have to shrug when I admit that, since it's such a modest little sports car. It's just so damn good!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're so right. Great choice. Soul Crystal is soooooo good

  • @BlackbirdProductions
    @BlackbirdProductions 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this little car. My brother owns this and it's so fun to drive despite the fast boy stigma it holds the car is a solid first sports car.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s beautiful. I love it

  • @tedadamgreen
    @tedadamgreen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was great!!
    Worth the wait for sure.
    I have only one question (for now):
    With the “top down” how does the RF’s convertible experience feel when sitting in the driver’s seat driving around on this scale…
    0 - Hard top car windows up
    3 - Sunroof car (open) with windows down
    6 - Targa car (removed) with windows down (think corvette) but still the back closed off
    10 - Convertible car with top down all the way and windows down (Miata Soft Top)
    Does the RF having the exposed back where the window was boost it beyond the typical targa experience
    Thanks so much!!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for watching! I’d call it a 7 🤠

    • @tedadamgreen
      @tedadamgreen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlanisKing thanks!

  • @BBQ_T_Bone
    @BBQ_T_Bone 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    that’s a cool skyline background at the beginning

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was soooo pretty

    • @BBQ_T_Bone
      @BBQ_T_Bone 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlanisKing where was this? NY?

    • @LamborghiniReven1000
      @LamborghiniReven1000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@BBQ_T_BoneSan Francisco. This whole video was filmed in the Bay Area. I recognized the San Jose mountains, Google campus, and 101 freeway.

    • @BBQ_T_Bone
      @BBQ_T_Bone 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LamborghiniReven1000 you’re right! 😊 it’s beautiful

  • @shanestites
    @shanestites หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    best Miata review on youtube. i've seen most of 'em. excellent.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awwwww thank you, wow

  • @tjwatson0403
    @tjwatson0403 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like how you integrated the music into the intro

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🤠 we have a VERY cool intro coming tomorrow

  • @Kwincy5
    @Kwincy5 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Another banger video. The music, the video quality, the presentation. No notes.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you SO much 🤠

    • @ag4allgood
      @ag4allgood 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlanisKing Agree on the whole production of this video & who would have thought Vivaldi's 4 Seasons ?
      It worked really well !

  • @buggy4cars
    @buggy4cars 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job Alanis. Thoroughly enjoyed your review. Love your passion for this car. You bring something unique to the table that I’m not used to seeing in my car content and I like it. Keep up the great work.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Omg! Thank you 🤠

  • @bandtish
    @bandtish 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As someone with a Carbon Edition 3 hatchback, you got the best color for the review

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s so cool!

  • @jaes1346
    @jaes1346 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You gotta give up for all the outfit changes alone 😂 great video.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahaha we actually filmed the whole script in the black leggings in case we didn’t have time to film other locations, but we ended up having time!

  • @Asphalt9528
    @Asphalt9528 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nice Miata review !!!! subscribed

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🤠

  • @lukaszbarszczak1775
    @lukaszbarszczak1775 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You've got some fantastic music choices for your videos! keep it up!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🤠 we love selecting the right music!

  • @EricWang-px6mo
    @EricWang-px6mo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So much more insightful and informative than Doug!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We all bring our own talents, but thank you ❤️

  • @zigforjustice
    @zigforjustice 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    3:44 - That '30s BMW 328 in the background 👀😍

    • @anybleepinusername
      @anybleepinusername 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s the car that won Best of Show at the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance (where a lot of this video was filmed). It was rather pretty and had a very interesting back story, (discovered by the Red Army during the war, taken to the Soviet Union before moving west again and being restored (in the 00’s if I remember correctly)).

  • @KenColton
    @KenColton 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Miata gang here. Let’s goooo!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      LET'S GOOOOO

  • @gwpeoples
    @gwpeoples 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love my 2020 RF Club but if I could get a 2nd Miata it would be an NC that I would mod the heck out of. I agree, modded NCs are siiiick

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yessssssss good idea

  • @wicked_smaaht
    @wicked_smaaht 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oooh! Someone got a camera car for rolling shots! The channel is getting fancy!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The camera car was another Miata 🤠

  • @DrivenByInsane
    @DrivenByInsane 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All beautiful in this video. The world isn't so bad after all.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤠

  • @JojoDPena
    @JojoDPena หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thanks for sharing. love your review... makes me feel like buying one in the future :)

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! It's a great car

  • @93455Driver
    @93455Driver 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the look of the RF, but that PRHT was so functional but I bet that would have difficult to engineer for the ND and expensive.

  • @hojnikb
    @hojnikb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man, i really love my ND2. Such a fun car. And with leasurly driving, it's not uncommon for me to hit high 40s in terms of MPGs, which is extremly frugal for the sorts car this is.
    Unfortunally, i see that ND3 in europe appears to only be shipping in the 1.5 G132 engine, which is really sad (although i hear some 2.0s happend to sneak by). Must be something to do with fleet co2 emissions and miata being a small car, it just doesn't fit the bill.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ND2 is such a good car. Great choice

  • @sokgso
    @sokgso 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! Great job Alanis…….well done! 🎉

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 🤠

  • @veasnamoth88
    @veasnamoth88 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would own this if I didn't currently own a Rio yellow s2000 on ohlins, ap racing bbk, and volks. I want it so bad but I'm spoiled with the s2000. Man... The ND3 is tempting....

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      An S2000 and an ND3 would be so cool!

  • @lacko0819
    @lacko0819 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very nice camera work!!
    I would have loved to see the top going up and down once.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      We should’ve done that! Sorry! We were so pressed for time to get these different locations in

  • @xm3di
    @xm3di หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am trying to understand if anyone has experience with long-distance driving in the Mazda Miata. How does it perform on long drives? Is it comfortable? Can you recline the seat, stretch while sitting in the car, and grab a drink or a burger without having to get out? Also how does the soft top suit colder climates, where temperatures touch close to zero or sub zero?

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a small car, so you'd have to do all that in a very small car! If you want something roomier, go for a hot hatch

  • @ijustsawthat
    @ijustsawthat หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This cost 48k EUR in spain.
    The prices in this video are not really representative of non US locations, or even irl rn.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I’m going to start specifying U.S. dollars in future videos - sometimes your audience grows very global without you knowing, and you can’t go back and edit the video afterward

  • @ZekeBriarcliff
    @ZekeBriarcliff 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Miata-driving bud is over 6' and he has zero complaints about the size. He's got the RF version, too.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Miata drivers will rarely complain about the size of a Miata 😉

    • @ZekeBriarcliff
      @ZekeBriarcliff 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlanisKing True dat. Dude loves that thing.

  • @user-jy5ke6bl9v
    @user-jy5ke6bl9v 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice job Alanis and thank you!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 🤠

  • @edmn
    @edmn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    How many Alanis' can fit in the 2024 MX-5?

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To be seen!

  • @triketacular8093
    @triketacular8093 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We used to have a 2015 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica. Such a beautiful colour. Power retractable hardtop. Wish we had kept it, but it became too difficult to get in and out of, with a bad back and knees.
    Anyone know the last model year they made the power retractable hardtop? Cheers.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahhhhhh that’s amazing. This one is an RF!

  • @Ride_Runner
    @Ride_Runner 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Big fan of this car.
    One day I will buy one.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s so good

  • @maxcactus7
    @maxcactus7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    4:26 That M-Speedster is positively sex on stilts!!! And PLEASE, Mazda, for a 35th Anniversary car.... British Racing Green (or some other green) with the current tan nappa leather interior!!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s so cool!

  • @johnnixon2504
    @johnnixon2504 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I totally have a photo in my phone of one of our techs in the trunk of a ND-RF. He is super skinny and not tall.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahahahaha

  • @drmccoy33
    @drmccoy33 หลายเดือนก่อน

    no one ever mentions it i guess it is a bit of a hard to find thing...in my 2019 mx5rf.. it has another storage box like the center back one behind the passenger seat.. move the seat forward and you will see it. great spot to hide smaller items or just never used paperwork , backup sunglasses etc...

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I should've mentioned it! Just forgot with all the stuff going on that weekend

  • @Early666
    @Early666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Airport Blvd, Yerba Buena Island, and Tomales! You know how to get about the Bay.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahaha you spotted it!

  • @spdcrzy
    @spdcrzy หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just REALLY wish Mazda would make a proper ND coupe or fastback. I'd buy one in a heartbeat, now that I can finally afford it. LOL.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It would be sickkkkkk

  • @GunKata
    @GunKata 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work! Love my ND1 RF, it’s been one of my favorite sports cars out of MANY. I do have to say I don’t think the recaros or Brembos are standard on the club, you have to option them. Mine is a club with BBS and Brembos, but does not have the Recaros (works ok for me, being a bigger guy and I lowered the stock cloth seats anyway) 🏁

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lowering them is a great idea! Thank you for watching 🤠

  • @thoscrich
    @thoscrich 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Of all the cars I've ever driven, the ND Miata was my favorite; unfortunately, I'm just too tall to live with it on a daily basis.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very fair point

  • @carsonfiero4209
    @carsonfiero4209 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No more cars and bids?
    Good to see you out on your own.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No more Cars & Bids! All my reviews will be here : ) Thanks for supporting!

  • @markshattis6957
    @markshattis6957 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mazda. Great cars. Especially when you consider "the company was founded as Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd., a cork-making factory." (Wikipedia)

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Such great cars

  • @wny9521
    @wny9521 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You're a very good reviewer!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahhh thank you! I appreciate it 🤠

  • @JoshGRacing
    @JoshGRacing 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've found the softtop to have a a tiny bit more headroom for the taller folk!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes!

  • @BlackNAVYAmericanVET
    @BlackNAVYAmericanVET 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    MX5 ND123 is BEAUTIFUL ……….

  • @PaulBomar
    @PaulBomar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video. Thank you 😊

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Omg thank you

  • @BlackNAVYAmericanVET
    @BlackNAVYAmericanVET 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mazda is smart , * like the iPhone , very, very small upgrades, software , tec , just enough ❤

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! Agree!

  • @cahikdantas6255
    @cahikdantas6255 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review!!!! (and not because I love the miata)

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww thank you

  • @DorianDavisddd
    @DorianDavisddd หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice review!!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🤠

  • @frankxray
    @frankxray 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Col Wilkerson SO SORRY for your wife. May she rest in peace. I think Judge just didn’t hear you. We all appreciate you here so much!

  • @faunastation5147
    @faunastation5147 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love ur videos❤

  • @SterlingWheel
    @SterlingWheel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My favorite color on Harley-Davidson is called Deadwood Green. I can't tell from watching on my smartphone, but does the color on this one you're reviewing have a green tint to it?

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It does have a greenish tint in some lights!

  • @dawnpoint
    @dawnpoint หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can confirm... I was dead set on getting a Lexus GSF cuz V8 but after driving both the GSF and the Miata... I ain't getting the GSF.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Miata gang!

  • @mercurials54
    @mercurials54 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The ND Miata looks great, too bad I got responsibilities now 😅

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahahaha

  • @Jason_Sutton
    @Jason_Sutton หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love miata's!!...but i heard closer to 38k.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      They’re great

  • @dannyphamous
    @dannyphamous 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous review!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 🤠