Actually sucks, for the amount of money you're paying the screen is super slow. The engine is godly awful, not even a damn turbo. The transmission feels outdated. Glad i sold my ND2 a few years back.
@@VuBeClan The engine is not godly awful when you're getting 180hp out of a N/A 2.0L. The transmission is notchy, but people generally prefer that older feel, considering when it's not breaking it's not an issue. Most car infotainment sucks, but Mazda's isn't bad. Not even a problem when everyone uses Android Auto / Carplay anyways... Miata is always the answer, but you may not be right for a Miata.
As someone who took delivery of their ND2 RF Club the week before the ND3 was announced and just hit one year of ownership... still no regrets. Go buy your ND3 RIGHT NOW, you will love it, you will not regret it, make a statement with your money that these are the type of cars we still want. Glad to see you in a ND, and yes, you nailed it - the ND is perfect if you dont have the time or space to be wrenching on an old car, not to mention the prices for used NA/NB/NCs is climbing every day. You get all of the refinement of 30+ years of R&D with the core miata spirit still completely intact... but with a lot more beans under the hood! If you're not taking it to the track, it comes from the factory in a perfect configuration (alignment and exhaust volume be damned). Seriously people, go get yours, get it in manual, and love every second of it.
I can 100% vouch for the 1-on-1 video calls. Got some super good advice for my build (first time turbo build on my own car). Put a little effort into compiling the info about your build, and send it to him before the meeting to make everybody’s time worth while. 100% worth it! Saved me from making some stupid first-timer mistakes 😂
Miata dad always comes through. He patiently listens to me panic about my sudden electrical gremlins and totally failure to idle…. Then calmly says “tighten the alternator belt and add some fuel in those 4 cells” …..solving all my problems immediately. You’re my hero bro.
I recently bought an ND3 after 4 years of owning an NB and 3 years of owning a Lotus Elise. While I still love hardcore cars, I've hit the typical point in life where I can enjoy a 75% car more than something with less compromises. There are definitely things I'd like to touch on the ND3, but I'm so pleased with it out of the box. It's amazing something like this is still sold today. Good idea to have such a video!
Great review, I almost bought one ND a few years ago but I needed a car for my wife so instead I bought a Mazda cx3 and it's been the best daily apart of my 95 Miata.
Gave you a like on this vid, but not for why you'd think. I did it for you waving to the person who let you buy on the road. It's such a simple gesture and goes a long way. I always try to show my gratitude when someone does something nice for me. When people don't feel appreciated they stop going out of their way to be nice. Cheers to you!
I have a RF grand touring. Very fun car. Fun to get in and out of but driving it is very enjoyable. I've had fast cars before but this one is more fun. Love that mazda has stayed true to these cars.
I consider myself an N/A guy. I drove an ND3 because I was recommending one for my mom. But I absolutely LOVED it!! N/A fun, N/A light but new car nice. Long story short I just took delivery of my ND3 Club! Averaging 32 mpg making my 80 mile commute. And 1/2 of that is backroad fun driving. Anyone want a clean 96 N/A and a down and dirty 93 N/A?
I just picked up the exact same car but in Soul Red. On the road it has enough horsepower, track no. I have some friends who have things like a GT3 RS and GT2, they have so much BHP they are intimidating on the road. As they say it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. The MX5 does have more body roll than I like, but as you said easy to fix with some sway bars.
I test drove a '17 NDRF and very, VERY nearly traded it for the '17 Wrangler JK I was driving at the time in late 2021, it only came down to credit problems thanks to COVID, otherwise I'd be driving it instead of a '15 Tacoma, which I love almost as much. Mind you, I owned a '96 NA since 2017 which I've daily driven on days where the roads weren't salted (Pennsylvania). I broke my original soft top cause I wanted to go top-down at 45F, and continued to do so.. Basically, NDs are the shit
If you are a fan of Miatas and like modern cars with all the tech...this car is for you. I've driven several of them and the whole feel is just numb and disconnected. I like the vibrations and notchy shifter in my NA. The ND is a fun little car, but new cars don't excite me.
To avoid having the car jump forward when you shift quickly, as the revs drop, you can slip the clutch to make them drop faster, then at the last second you get on full throttle right as the revs get down low enough and the clutch is fully let out. If you get on throttle and dump the clutch too early then the car will jump forward and it's harder on the clutch. Takes some practice but feels really nice, and it's easier on the components 🙂
I feel the same way between my NB and ND when pushing them in the canyons. The NB with 225 RT660s and just about ~200 whp right now can actually be a little frightening at times whereas my stock (just sway bars) ND is really easy to push and drive hard. Great review Greg!
I've met a lot of people who want an NA, but I usually end up steering them towards the ND. Driving it you wouldn't believe how faithful a modern car can be to the spirit of its whimsical ancestor designed over 30 years ago. Don't get my wrong, the NA is beautiful and timeless-looking, but the ND is better in every measurable way. Honestly, my biggest issue with the NA isn't even the slow acceleration, but rather the wet noodle chassis if you run them without a hardtop. You definitely have to spend a ton of cash to get an NA to perform comparably to a stock ND, and unless you really love the classic looks, I just don't think it's worth it for most people. That being said, it's nice there's still a proper drivers car you can buy in 2024 that is price comparable to the NA when it was new, adjusted for inflation. And don't sleep on the NC either. It's still lighter than most, has a good drivetrain, and actually has a lot of styling borrowed from the OG NA and isn't just another angry-looking face. It's also the best for tall people.
Saying the ND is "better in every measurable way" kinda misses the whole point of the Miata. The best things about it are *not* measurable. On my test drive of my clapped-out NB, I fell in love and still have it eight years later. I decided to rebuild the engine even though it makes no financial sense. I even bought an NC PRHT and then sold it. Excellent car, but no match for the pure joy of the NB. I've only driven one NA (a tired bone-stock 1990) and it was a softer, more flexy, and a LOT slower version of my NB. Also test drove an ND2 RF. Great car, pretty similar to my NC, but felt....boring compared to the NA/NB. I agree with you that most people that want a Miata should get an ND (or a late NC) because most people don't want project cars. They want something they can just drive. For those of us that can tolerate a project car, it's NB all the way for me. Specific things I didn't like about the NC/ND compared to the NA/NB: high door sills, drive-by-wire, and general disconnected feeling from the main controls.
Interesting. I rarely run into people who would cross shop NA and ND. Normally it comes down to NA vs NB or NC vs ND since people's income usually factors
Hey Greg. I had a quick question to ask. How do you feel about Walter Motorsports rebuilt transmissions and are they worth it compared to other alternatives? Currently looking to do a VVT swap
I have 2 miatas right now, a 94 stock NA miata, and a 2004 Mazdaspeed miata making 210 whp. The problem is I love my 94 way more than my turbo MSM and i've been considering getting rid of it for something newer, possibly a white ND RF. Any thoughts?
Last November I picked up a mazda 3 turbo carbon in that color as my dad car. I love that thing man. I pushed it real hard in the mountains on NC and it's real close to my old na. i kind of want a 24 Miata now to match
I know the amount of car you can get with throwing 40k in parts at an NA Miata is unparalleled, but would you ever consider picking up an ND for yourself in the future?
@@mascot7114 Yes, I definitely would. I've driven three ND's that were relatively modified and they were incredibly fun. (A 215whp supercharged ND1, a FBO/E85 ND1, and a FBO/Tuned ND2) Out of the box they're a bit soft and a bit slow, but I think a set of super 200's, coilovers and a lively exhaust (just for the driving experience) would really transform the car.
@@planbparadise2046 where did I say it was bad? I said it's designed to appeal to the widest audience, it won't be perfect for each individual. That's what tuning is for, there is no "best" serup
There's just something about nd's that I don't like...I never liked NC's too but since you were on a gokart track with one I really appreciate them. But NDs...I just don't know...
I will definitely never buy a Mazda car from Escondido. A new car was destroyed to shoot this video. I would never want to be the future owner of this Mazda MX5.
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I appreciate that it still has analog gauges and not large screens.
Actually sucks, for the amount of money you're paying the screen is super slow. The engine is godly awful, not even a damn turbo. The transmission feels outdated. Glad i sold my ND2 a few years back.
@@VuBeClan I guess you're one of the VAG farty bois... You obviously don't get the point of a miata.
@@VuBeClan yeah yeah
@@VuBeClan The engine is not godly awful when you're getting 180hp out of a N/A 2.0L. The transmission is notchy, but people generally prefer that older feel, considering when it's not breaking it's not an issue. Most car infotainment sucks, but Mazda's isn't bad. Not even a problem when everyone uses Android Auto / Carplay anyways...
Miata is always the answer, but you may not be right for a Miata.
@@VuBeClanall that complaining, get a Supra or a Z4, pay the $50k+
This is a Miata lol
That blown motor jumpscare into patreon plug was masterful
Nice review! Might also be interesting to see a review of a stock NC (bonus points if it then turns out to be yours ;) )
As someone who took delivery of their ND2 RF Club the week before the ND3 was announced and just hit one year of ownership... still no regrets. Go buy your ND3 RIGHT NOW, you will love it, you will not regret it, make a statement with your money that these are the type of cars we still want.
Glad to see you in a ND, and yes, you nailed it - the ND is perfect if you dont have the time or space to be wrenching on an old car, not to mention the prices for used NA/NB/NCs is climbing every day. You get all of the refinement of 30+ years of R&D with the core miata spirit still completely intact... but with a lot more beans under the hood! If you're not taking it to the track, it comes from the factory in a perfect configuration (alignment and exhaust volume be damned).
Seriously people, go get yours, get it in manual, and love every second of it.
I can 100% vouch for the 1-on-1 video calls. Got some super good advice for my build (first time turbo build on my own car). Put a little effort into compiling the info about your build, and send it to him before the meeting to make everybody’s time worth while. 100% worth it! Saved me from making some stupid first-timer mistakes 😂
Absolutely love my ND Club. Great car and the perfect step up from my NB.
Miata dad always comes through. He patiently listens to me panic about my sudden electrical gremlins and totally failure to idle….
Then calmly says “tighten the alternator belt and add some fuel in those 4 cells” …..solving all my problems immediately.
You’re my hero bro.
Nothing beats a lightweight, manual, decent powered car on public roads when it comes to having fun ❤
That blown motor joke had me laughing, keep up the great work brotha!
You know I was just researching some info about the ND3 and this video was just posted. Thanks Dreg!
Dude I heard that knock and had a Vietnam flashback.
Thought you grenaded the review car lol
@@debbiereynolds7759 😂😂😂
Initial thought was lifter tick
Sitting here waiting for a hurricance to come, and I see this a day later. Thanks miata dad! Just in time before the power goes out! 🎉
I recently bought an ND3 after 4 years of owning an NB and 3 years of owning a Lotus Elise. While I still love hardcore cars, I've hit the typical point in life where I can enjoy a 75% car more than something with less compromises. There are definitely things I'd like to touch on the ND3, but I'm so pleased with it out of the box. It's amazing something like this is still sold today. Good idea to have such a video!
Great review Greg. You should be getting paid for this. Almost want to go buy one now!
Great review, I almost bought one ND a few years ago but I needed a car for my wife so instead I bought a Mazda cx3 and it's been the best daily apart of my 95 Miata.
You do know the next logical step is for you to buy an ND and boost it right. You’re that guy.
Gave you a like on this vid, but not for why you'd think. I did it for you waving to the person who let you buy on the road. It's such a simple gesture and goes a long way. I always try to show my gratitude when someone does something nice for me. When people don't feel appreciated they stop going out of their way to be nice. Cheers to you!
I have a RF grand touring. Very fun car. Fun to get in and out of but driving it is very enjoyable. I've had fast cars before but this one is more fun. Love that mazda has stayed true to these cars.
bro, i am with this channel since the na stock time...amazing exhaust videos you did back then :)
Wow! I didn't realize Mars also has a "San Pasqual Water Reclamation Plant"
@@tylermfdurden Yep they can legally call it that since it's on a different planet
even from your gopro the engine sounds great
as someone who owns a ND RF Launch Edition SV, I love this generation after owning a drift-focused NA lol.
NDs are the nicest cars on the road, man. Always thiiiiiiis close to getting one.
I consider myself an N/A guy. I drove an ND3 because I was recommending one for my mom. But I absolutely LOVED it!! N/A fun, N/A light but new car nice.
Long story short I just took delivery of my ND3 Club!
Averaging 32 mpg making my 80 mile commute. And 1/2 of that is backroad fun driving.
Anyone want a clean 96 N/A and a down and dirty 93 N/A?
Mazda of greensboro NC had a sub 3k mile 1991 BRG Miata, it was beautiful.
I just picked up the exact same car but in Soul Red. On the road it has enough horsepower, track no. I have some friends who have things like a GT3 RS and GT2, they have so much BHP they are intimidating on the road. As they say it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. The MX5 does have more body roll than I like, but as you said easy to fix with some sway bars.
I have just babied mine for the first 1,000 kilometres.Pity the fool who buys that demonstrator after the pistons have not been seated properly.
How ignorant of you 😂😂 you know motors are bounced off the limiter after they’re made before they go into cars right? 😂😂
@@itubrrr I foolishly followed the advice of the manufacturer.
Yo me mijos. Good to see y’all doin well.
@@shaoyang5650 feels like the whole squad back together
Mr Shao yang?! How you been bro!!!
@@donaldfalloon6856 good my boy. How you be? It’s been a while bro.
@@shaoyang5650 I’ve been good g! You got the same number? Ima hit you up
Keep doing vids, more content!!
marsda of escondido. and seeing that project-g sticker feels so retro lol
I test drove a '17 NDRF and very, VERY nearly traded it for the '17 Wrangler JK I was driving at the time in late 2021, it only came down to credit problems thanks to COVID, otherwise I'd be driving it instead of a '15 Tacoma, which I love almost as much.
Mind you, I owned a '96 NA since 2017 which I've daily driven on days where the roads weren't salted (Pennsylvania). I broke my original soft top cause I wanted to go top-down at 45F, and continued to do so..
Basically, NDs are the shit
Nice review but did you ring out someone’s new car to be?
If you are a fan of Miatas and like modern cars with all the tech...this car is for you. I've driven several of them and the whole feel is just numb and disconnected. I like the vibrations and notchy shifter in my NA. The ND is a fun little car, but new cars don't excite me.
I also would like for you to make some videos about NC. Bought my NC1 boat last month and I am looking for some content about ncs
Beginner question, at 3:35 how are your 1-2-3 shifts so quick? I have to wait until the revs drop unless I want to send myself flying forwards
To avoid having the car jump forward when you shift quickly, as the revs drop, you can slip the clutch to make them drop faster, then at the last second you get on full throttle right as the revs get down low enough and the clutch is fully let out. If you get on throttle and dump the clutch too early then the car will jump forward and it's harder on the clutch. Takes some practice but feels really nice, and it's easier on the components 🙂
@@TheCarPassionChannela video demo of this would be so awesome 😅
MX-5 carving the SoCal mountains is what Mazda intended.
I feel the same way between my NB and ND when pushing them in the canyons. The NB with 225 RT660s and just about ~200 whp right now can actually be a little frightening at times whereas my stock (just sway bars) ND is really easy to push and drive hard. Great review Greg!
Gotta get serious when you are pulling that thing. Haha 😂
HVR!
Thankfully it has a manual trans!
I've met a lot of people who want an NA, but I usually end up steering them towards the ND. Driving it you wouldn't believe how faithful a modern car can be to the spirit of its whimsical ancestor designed over 30 years ago. Don't get my wrong, the NA is beautiful and timeless-looking, but the ND is better in every measurable way.
Honestly, my biggest issue with the NA isn't even the slow acceleration, but rather the wet noodle chassis if you run them without a hardtop. You definitely have to spend a ton of cash to get an NA to perform comparably to a stock ND, and unless you really love the classic looks, I just don't think it's worth it for most people.
That being said, it's nice there's still a proper drivers car you can buy in 2024 that is price comparable to the NA when it was new, adjusted for inflation. And don't sleep on the NC either. It's still lighter than most, has a good drivetrain, and actually has a lot of styling borrowed from the OG NA and isn't just another angry-looking face. It's also the best for tall people.
Saying the ND is "better in every measurable way" kinda misses the whole point of the Miata. The best things about it are *not* measurable. On my test drive of my clapped-out NB, I fell in love and still have it eight years later. I decided to rebuild the engine even though it makes no financial sense. I even bought an NC PRHT and then sold it. Excellent car, but no match for the pure joy of the NB.
I've only driven one NA (a tired bone-stock 1990) and it was a softer, more flexy, and a LOT slower version of my NB. Also test drove an ND2 RF. Great car, pretty similar to my NC, but felt....boring compared to the NA/NB.
I agree with you that most people that want a Miata should get an ND (or a late NC) because most people don't want project cars. They want something they can just drive. For those of us that can tolerate a project car, it's NB all the way for me. Specific things I didn't like about the NC/ND compared to the NA/NB: high door sills, drive-by-wire, and general disconnected feeling from the main controls.
Interesting. I rarely run into people who would cross shop NA and ND.
Normally it comes down to NA vs NB or NC vs ND since people's income usually factors
Hey Greg. I had a quick question to ask. How do you feel about Walter Motorsports rebuilt transmissions and are they worth it compared to other alternatives? Currently looking to do a VVT swap
If you get one I will get one as well 😅
I have 2 miatas right now, a 94 stock NA miata, and a 2004 Mazdaspeed miata making 210 whp. The problem is I love my 94 way more than my turbo MSM and i've been considering getting rid of it for something newer, possibly a white ND RF. Any thoughts?
Last November I picked up a mazda 3 turbo carbon in that color as my dad car. I love that thing man. I pushed it real hard in the mountains on NC and it's real close to my old na. i kind of want a 24 Miata now to match
What kinda torque can the factory transmission and Diff handle in the ND3?
Did i just hear you in an old spice commercial?!?!??
@@thorr28 dude why does everyone think that's me 🤣🤣
@@TheCarPassionChannel 😂 i was like NO FKING WAY!! its even a motorsport themed commercial. But he sounds 100% exactly like your voice
what people seem to forget is the na out of the box especially 20+ years later is horrible
I know the amount of car you can get with throwing 40k in parts at an NA Miata is unparalleled, but would you ever consider picking up an ND for yourself in the future?
@@mascot7114 Yes, I definitely would. I've driven three ND's that were relatively modified and they were incredibly fun. (A 215whp supercharged ND1, a FBO/E85 ND1, and a FBO/Tuned ND2) Out of the box they're a bit soft and a bit slow, but I think a set of super 200's, coilovers and a lively exhaust (just for the driving experience) would really transform the car.
Now, I wonder how you'd like the Fiat 124 abarth comparetd to this, as it's practically the same, but turbo.
@@unavailable8681 I haven't driven a Fiata yet!
@@TheCarPassionChannel well, there's a future video for you?😁
Ciao,the name of this colur?
@@yurimontagna Zircon Sand Metallic
Your on my local road lol
A 6 mile break-in is plenty...right?
@@normswan5806 this was the break in 😏
Why would a manufacturer develop and sell a "stock car" that is bad? They should give you the setup they believe is the best for a road car...
@@planbparadise2046 where did I say it was bad? I said it's designed to appeal to the widest audience, it won't be perfect for each individual. That's what tuning is for, there is no "best" serup
My only wish for the Miata is that Mazda would stop trying to keep these awful color choices alive.
dont ever call my NA ,a shitbox
I'm an NA owner brother let's not be in denial together
Buy them new, or these cars will die. (Ok they will die anyway, but even faster if nobody buys them...)
Regards, a guy inside the industry
That poor car. 6 miles on it and gets abused to redline already 😂
i was thinking the same thing, not until 700-1000 miles
The poor customer buying it later as „new“.
Apple carplay...hmmm 😆
I think Greg might need an Only Fans page 😉 Lol
There's just something about nd's that I don't like...I never liked NC's too but since you were on a gokart track with one I really appreciate them. But NDs...I just don't know...
I will definitely never buy a Mazda car from Escondido. A new car was destroyed to shoot this video. I would never want to be the future owner of this Mazda MX5.
@@alessandrozonta5042 Trust me brother 3 miles of driving the car the way it was designed to be driven is not going to 'damage' anything.
Does turning off the ac activate nitro like it did for the na/nb?