lots of people forget the 65 mustang with the 289 v8 only got to 60 in 8 seconds. and that was considered quick for the time. its not all about strait speed its handling and fun to drive the miata i mean.
@@basshead. but with a big engine in the front isn't the car unbalanced. fast on the straitaway but turn a corner quick lots of front end plow. its a roadster, 140 hp enough, just put a turbo on it to get up to 180 hp would be a better option but to each his own.
@@stevenwilliams2617 it's not so bad. Just remember, the BP is an iron block with an aluminum head, a proper LS is all aluminum. The real weight is in the transmission. Any front/back weight difference is offset by the beefier rearend that's needed (either GM or Ford 8.8 center chunk). Look up Tom's Turbo Garage on YT, he did a magnificent NB LS build that answers so many questions.
@@bandwagon240 thanks for the info. maybe i'm just getting older, i don;'t need a ton of power, if thats your thing ok, i just appreciate a car doing what it was designed for. back in my day a luxury car was that luxurios, spacious, good cruiser now everyone wants every car to be a race car. give then what they want ls swaps, supercharged, ludicrious mode, lol seems silly to me ludicrious mode.
Cool channel! I especially like the fact that the creators have been making videos since ancient times and you can see cars that have become legends or someone's dreams! The host's daughter is very similar to her father and we hope that she will continue her father's work)))
Miss my 1991 Miata ...best bang-for-the-buck car I've ever owned. Only "draw back"...the 5 speed yielded 4000 RPM at 70MPH ....fixed with addition of a 6 speed in this video's newer model.
The latest ND2 model is an incredible sports car. If you like to drive then it's a blast to get behind the wheel. Sure, it's not a 'supercar' with a gazillion horsepower but the trouble with triple digit cars is that I live on double digit roads. With the vast majority of my time driving from 0 to 70 the MX-5 Miata is the perfect balance of HP & weight. And the RF model scores a lot of points with its cool retractable top. You really have to drive one to appreciate it.
@@bingoberra18 It's more fun to drive slow cars fast then fast cars slow. The latest MX-5 hits 60 in just under 6 seconds so it's not exactly slow however.
Yep, had one for three years. I had the power steering delete and it felt like perfection. When I had my daughter, it was sold and I ended up getting a Fiesta ST. The Fiesta was a nice change safety wise. The Subaru STi was next and is where things are now. Kept the Fiesta ST though. Crazily enough, I had the chance to buy back that 10ae about a year ago. Very tempting...
I still got mine and will never sell it, as long as I'm able to get in and out without a slipped disc in my back! Also got a "regular" NB for every day and as a project. It's already upgraded with stiffer and lower shocks and a 6-gear box. Almost to much fun to be legal!
@@ItsMichaelShepard I didn't like it that much. Already had a few NBs and went for the 6-speed to enjoy the curvy roads in my area. I left the 5-speed LSD in the back, so it's pretty "short" now and all about acceleration.
Without a doubt one of the most proven cars Mazda has ever created. I haven't had an opportunity to own or drive one, but sat in at the dealership while servicing my Mazda 5. For my frame at the time, it felt a little tight, but the interior is very nice. I love the classic instrumentation Mazda has used for years. It also looked good in the Protégé as well. I applaud Mazda on how they created, marketed, and kept the price within reason relative to even today's standards.
Классный канал! Особенно нравится то, что создатели снимают видео с давних времен и можно увидеть машины, ставшие легендами, либо чьими-то мечтами! Дочь ведучего очень похожа на отца и надеемся на то, что она продолжит дело отца)))
Paid $28,000 CA for mine in 1999! End of year sale. Still drive it everywhere. Great little car. Quick but not really fast. Mostly anything built today can beat it off the line. The NA are starting to climb in price. NB are cheap. If you want one? I’d do it soon 😎
Well it had all the options so it was priced accordingly. What’s crazy to me is it was about the same price as a base S2000. And the S2000 is a whole helluva lot more car than the Miata, especially in 1999.
@@hellatightdude yeah the s2000 was everything people wanted out of the Miata meaning the people who said that miata needed more power got one from Honda lol
@@JDMHaze it’s a shame Honda lost most of what made it great after Shigeru Uehara retired. Honda truly created some special cars leading up into the late 2000s.
@@hellatightdude yeapp And then they gave up just like Toyota ,, And what's sad is accura isn't doing much better these days, they don't have a single RWD based tech directly compete with 3 series, c class etc... Stretching that one FWD based platform as if they have no resources at all
Idk why I thought these were so slow as a kid. Thats quicker than any civic that was available at the time (in the US) and without doubt more fun to drive.
The best car for budget Motorsports such a very competitive car very quick easy to get after market parts raced more than any other car since the Mini cooper MX-5 Miata
Interesting the 0-60 time is exactly the same as the regular 5 speed NB. I’ve heard people say the 6 speed is geared kinda long and the 5 speed feels more punchy.
I'll admit that I still don't understand why the 10AE was released as a 1999 model, as the first model year of Miata was 1990. But with that said, the 10AE was a pretty compelling package, from the blue interior treatment to the introduction of the six speed gearbox.
@@bandwagon240 Right, the very first Miatas were 1990 model year. In theory, the 10AE should have been a 2000 model year, which could have been delivered September 1999, approximately ten years to the month after the first shipment of 1990 Miatas in September 1989.
Just wish the people at Mazda would have made a Miata that was mated to an automatic transmission and have it cost less than the manual transmission version of the same car.
Well overseas they sold the Miata as a coupe, also Miata is perfect as it is, if you wanted something with more size and more power that's what the RX7 was
@@grantmills4184 I mean if anybody wants a car about the same size with a little more power the S 2000 is literally the perfect answer lol Otherwise you have to step to something like a Z3/Z4 which would put you in a more premium category although the resale is so bad you could probably get one for about the same price as a Miata lol
if power is low, brakes are not good and skidpad is lower than a chevy cobalt with a solid rear beam, unpratical, really annoying seating space... what makes this car good? every other brand first attempt at roadsters made better results
These cars are as balanced as a Porsche Boxster/911, these just have less power, but from the performance standpoint these cars deserve the praise they get... If you can stop being a snob about the power and judge the car for what it is and supposed to be based on purpose you will see it. everyone I met with the Miata loved it customer satisfaction is through the roof with these
Greetings from USA. Someday I'd like to go to Hiroshima and visit the factory where my 2021 RF Club was made. Of course sushi and mocchi for a meal too. ☺
These older review uploads are so fun to watch
Might just be my favorite generation Miata, especially the Mazdaspeed version. Incredible automobiles.
Prove that you don’t need all possible horsepowers or poshiest interior to have a great time. It’s truly lovely car to drive.
lots of people forget the 65 mustang with the 289 v8 only got to 60 in 8 seconds. and that was considered quick for the time. its not all about strait speed its handling and fun to drive the miata i mean.
Yup, that's why everyone LS swap them.
@@basshead. but with a big engine in the front isn't the car unbalanced. fast on the straitaway but turn a corner quick lots of front end plow. its a roadster, 140 hp enough, just put a turbo on it to get up to 180 hp would be a better option but to each his own.
@@stevenwilliams2617 it's not so bad. Just remember, the BP is an iron block with an aluminum head, a proper LS is all aluminum. The real weight is in the transmission. Any front/back weight difference is offset by the beefier rearend that's needed (either GM or Ford 8.8 center chunk). Look up Tom's Turbo Garage on YT, he did a magnificent NB LS build that answers so many questions.
@@bandwagon240 thanks for the info. maybe i'm just getting older, i don;'t need a ton of power, if thats your thing ok, i just appreciate a car doing what it was designed for. back in my day a luxury car was that luxurios, spacious, good cruiser now everyone wants every car to be a race car. give then what they want ls swaps, supercharged, ludicrious mode, lol seems silly to me ludicrious mode.
The older design is so much nicer than the new ones (just my opinion)
The older grill is much more appealing
It's more agressive but still looks cool and stylish...
They are so much more attractive than the new ones with a traditional roadster sports car look
@@michaelsimko7694 so you're saying that the new one is a truck?
I agree, they really went against what the Miata stood for in the NB3 imo
Cool channel! I especially like the fact that the creators have been making videos since ancient times and you can see cars that have become legends or someone's dreams! The host's daughter is very similar to her father and we hope that she will continue her father's work)))
‘Ancient times’ make us feel like dinosaurs, eh?
@@TheRealHungryJoe Indescribable play on words))) Ancient = long ago. This is the work of google translator.
Miss my 1991 Miata
...best bang-for-the-buck car I've ever owned.
Only "draw back"...the 5 speed yielded 4000 RPM at 70MPH
....fixed with addition of a 6 speed in this video's newer model.
Better, but not quite fixed. The 5-speed shifts nicer, so it's a give/take
The latest ND2 model is an incredible sports car. If you like to drive then it's a blast to get behind the wheel. Sure, it's not a 'supercar' with a gazillion horsepower but the trouble with triple digit cars is that I live on double digit roads. With the vast majority of my time driving from 0 to 70 the MX-5 Miata is the perfect balance of HP & weight. And the RF model scores a lot of points with its cool retractable top. You really have to drive one to appreciate it.
Yep, capable and fast cars are pretty dull at legal speeds, miatas are not :)
@@bingoberra18 It's more fun to drive slow cars fast then fast cars slow. The latest MX-5 hits 60 in just under 6 seconds so it's not exactly slow however.
I miss my 10ae. Was a ton of fun autoxing it. Very reliable too!
Yep, had one for three years. I had the power steering delete and it felt like perfection. When I had my daughter, it was sold and I ended up getting a Fiesta ST. The Fiesta was a nice change safety wise. The Subaru STi was next and is where things are now. Kept the Fiesta ST though. Crazily enough, I had the chance to buy back that 10ae about a year ago. Very tempting...
I still got mine and will never sell it, as long as I'm able to get in and out without a slipped disc in my back!
Also got a "regular" NB for every day and as a project. It's already upgraded with stiffer and lower shocks and a 6-gear box.
Almost to much fun to be legal!
@@adulfdabo898 surprised you went with a 6speed. I enjoy the 5 better. Much smoother shifting in my experience.
@@ItsMichaelShepard I didn't like it that much. Already had a few NBs and went for the 6-speed to enjoy the curvy roads in my area. I left the 5-speed LSD in the back, so it's pretty "short" now and all about acceleration.
VEry beautiful this Mazda Miata
My 10th Anniversary long term tester has 58 thousand miles of smiles.
I absolutely loved my Miata. The only reason I got rid of it is because I'm 6 foot 3, and I just couldn't fit well.
Amen to that the miata ain't meant for tall people
You make no sense so when you buy your shoes you do the same thing?
I am 6'3" and have always had no issues driving NA and NB Miatas. My current Miata is a 10ae.
I feel your pain Alexiriderm
Lol
Know people taller than 6' 3'
And they have no problem in a Mx5
Without a doubt one of the most proven cars Mazda has ever created. I haven't had an opportunity to own or drive one, but sat in at the dealership while servicing my Mazda 5. For my frame at the time, it felt a little tight, but the interior is very nice. I love the classic instrumentation Mazda has used for years. It also looked good in the Protégé as well. I applaud Mazda on how they created, marketed, and kept the price within reason relative to even today's standards.
I look forward to getting my 2001 Miata out of its winter storage and take it for a drive...
Классный канал! Особенно нравится то, что создатели снимают видео с давних времен и можно увидеть машины, ставшие легендами, либо чьими-то мечтами! Дочь ведучего очень похожа на отца и надеемся на то, что она продолжит дело отца)))
0~60mph=7.4sec is pretty fast! Many cars of the same price today is noticeably slower.
yea, THE FRS/BRZ lol but Inflation adjusted this car was expensive as hell, but that was a good speed for the time
@@JDMHazeI think when you consider the price of goods and services and homes back then, the Miata was still a bargain, compared to BRZs and their tech
I remember everyone was complaining about Mazda not offering it with the tiny V6 from the Precidia
I love my 2018 Mazda 3 GT- I love everything about it!
I always loved that little cat! Everything you need! Just pure driving fun!
Oh NICE~ Thanks for posting/sharing this!!! So fun to watch!!
Paid $28,000 CA for mine in 1999! End of year sale. Still drive it everywhere. Great little car. Quick but not really fast. Mostly anything built today can beat it off the line. The NA are starting to climb in price. NB are cheap. If you want one? I’d do it soon 😎
The music is so fitting!
Island music for the test
Beautifulo and nice convertible the Mazda Miata
This makes me wish it were Spring already.
It is though
@@jonlosito2004 Now it is... but I totaled my convertible last week. :(
I've always thought of these as nice little cars for the wife to drive on the weekends.
$27000 in 1999??? dammm the miata was expensive AF 😂😂
Well it had all the options so it was priced accordingly. What’s crazy to me is it was about the same price as a base S2000. And the S2000 is a whole helluva lot more car than the Miata, especially in 1999.
@@hellatightdude yeah the s2000 was everything people wanted out of the Miata meaning the people who said that miata needed more power got one from Honda lol
@@JDMHaze it’s a shame Honda lost most of what made it great after Shigeru Uehara retired. Honda truly created some special cars leading up into the late 2000s.
@@hellatightdude yeapp And then they gave up just like Toyota ,, And what's sad is accura isn't doing much better these days, they don't have a single RWD based tech directly compete with 3 series, c class etc... Stretching that one FWD based platform as if they have no resources at all
As of publishing this example which was $28375 would have been $47880 in today’s money.
I think these were the best looking miatas ever
Idk why I thought these were so slow as a kid. Thats quicker than any civic that was available at the time (in the US) and without doubt more fun to drive.
The music in the beginning is more appropriate for maybe a mini Cooper or a Nintendo Wii pause menu, it's like a mix of polka and super Mario 64.🤹👻
I can’t comprehend the fact that the Miata managed to actually get bigger as the years progressed.
The last generation is smaller again, but I struggle to like the design.
Drop the 1999 Mazda Protege review
The best car for budget Motorsports such a very competitive car very quick easy to get after market parts raced more than any other car since the Mini cooper MX-5 Miata
why does the music in this video match the car so perfectly?
Interesting the 0-60 time is exactly the same as the regular 5 speed NB. I’ve heard people say the 6 speed is geared kinda long and the 5 speed feels more punchy.
I'll admit that I still don't understand why the 10AE was released as a 1999 model, as the first model year of Miata was 1990. But with that said, the 10AE was a pretty compelling package, from the blue interior treatment to the introduction of the six speed gearbox.
The first NAs had 1989 build dates, sold here in America as a 1990 model year.
@@bandwagon240 Right, the very first Miatas were 1990 model year. In theory, the 10AE should have been a 2000 model year, which could have been delivered September 1999, approximately ten years to the month after the first shipment of 1990 Miatas in September 1989.
The first Miata I ever saw was in Toronto (Canada) in October '89. I'll never forget that, as I fell in love instantly.
@@adulfdabo898 I also have fond memories of seeing the Miata for the first time during its first model year, which for me was in early 1990.
A true classic!
I like Miatas, i hope i get to drive one
THROWBACK MIATA😎
Just wish the people at Mazda would have made a Miata that was mated to an automatic transmission and have it cost less than the manual transmission version of the same car.
$28,000 in 1999? That hardly seems "back to basics".
Awsome, still love the car
Beauty lid Ben!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Arrrriiiibaaa 🕺🏽❄️
Que da hora 👍👍
Wow, $28k in 1999 is about $47K today (2022).
It was like U$7K above the regular NB Miata back then , so...
I always thought my NB could use a 6th gear.
Ahhh love the jellybean generation miata
It would be perfect as a coupe, and little bigger, and with aluminium V6 :)
That would be cool, a Mazda 350z rival or something like that
Well overseas they sold the Miata as a coupe, also Miata is perfect as it is, if you wanted something with more size and more power that's what the RX7 was
@@JDMHaze that's a good point, I mean in my eyes this nd miata was great, just powerful enough to be fun, and it was still pretty light too
@@grantmills4184 I mean if anybody wants a car about the same size with a little more power the S 2000 is literally the perfect answer lol Otherwise you have to step to something like a Z3/Z4 which would put you in a more premium category although the resale is so bad you could probably get one for about the same price as a Miata lol
1992-1998 Mazda MX-3 V6? 😉
Very expensive at that time, you could have gotten a Camaro or mustang for the same price
Take a shot every time he says “Miata”
Que sensacional amigo 👍👏🎤🎤
Me oughta get a bigger car!
lmaoo
That's $47,000 in today's money. Way too expensive.
if power is low, brakes are not good and skidpad is lower than a chevy cobalt with a solid rear beam, unpratical, really annoying seating space... what makes this car good? every other brand first attempt at roadsters made better results
Nicely put together interiors. Good ride comfort, a nice gearbox and that’s about it. Hugely overrated cars imo
I thought so too until a drove a ND2 RF model. It really is an amazing sports car. The perfect balance of weight & horsepower.
These cars are as balanced as a Porsche Boxster/911, these just have less power, but from the performance standpoint these cars deserve the praise they get... If you can stop being a snob about the power and judge the car for what it is and supposed to be based on purpose you will see it. everyone I met with the Miata loved it customer satisfaction is through the roof with these
Put an LS in it.
Some people did!
ほしい ☺︎
Greetings from USA. Someday I'd like to go to Hiroshima and visit the factory where my 2021 RF Club was made. Of course sushi and mocchi for a meal too. ☺
I don’t know what’s tackier: the music or that interior 🤢
the music gave me cancer