2016 Mazda MX5 Miata ND In Depth Review driveopolis
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- I review the newest ND Mazda Miata! How does this newest MX-5 compare to its predecessors the NC, NB and NA? How does it compare to its competitors the Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ? Find out in my in depth review.
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I've read and watched every review that I can find on this wonderful car, and I have to say that yours is among, if not THE, best. Excellent job!!! LOVED the great camera angles and especially the SOUND! The only thing you said that I wonder about was your closing statement about how you can be perfectly happy with the base model rather than stepping up to the mid or top-end model. I agree that the infotainment and extra electronic safety nannies are extraneous, but the mid-level GS (or Sport here in the U.S.) gives you slightly firmer suspension and a limited-slip differential - which I think would be important to a true enthusiast - making it the one you really want. If you've driven both the GX and the GS (our Base and Sport), I'd be interested to hear your comparison.
+John Poe Sorry I didn't catch your comment earlier! Thanks for the kind words! I totally agree with you on the need for an LSD. A rear drive car without an LSD feels limp wristed and kind of defeats the purpose of having rear drive, which is rotation on corner exit and being able to dial in the oversteer as you see fit. So I think the sport/GS is needed. So yes, I agree with you completely.
Best review I've seen of the MX-5. Thank you!
Wow, perfect review. This is my car and I’ve watched dozens of reviews of it. This one really hits it on the head. I’m subscribing big and watching every video you’ve ever made.
Thanks Mark. I really appreciate that and I'm glad you own an ND. In my view one of the very best driver's cars available today.
Dude, I swear this is the best car review I've ever seen (and I watch a lot). I had to watch several times, you are truly amazing. Keep up the excellent work!
Thank you, Nigel! You are too kind! Much appreciated.
Awesome video - hugely descriptive and informative. Thanks!
+Mr. Mazda Thank you Mr Mazda!
A good, visceral review.
I'll be picking up my new MX5 any day now.
+Scott G Congrats Scott! You're going to love it.
Thanks...and indeed I am!
Keep up that review style.
your videos have a very pro feel to them. fantastic, cheers
***** Thank you Albo!
You have a great carisma and your reviews are so good. I don't understand how is it possibile that you have only 2000 followers.....you deserve many more!!!
+Andrea Guiducci Thank you for your support! Spread the word if you can. :)
Best review yet of this car. And picked this car up 3 weeks ago. Loved this damn car.
Thank you! I'm glad you got one. I love this damn car too!
Your reviews are much much better than a lot of those so call "reviewer" out there. You deserve more subs!
Thanks snowie! Spread the word for me if you can!
You are very easy to listen to. No wasted word or energy. Well thought out script and well presented. I subscribed to you and I wish you the best and more subscriptions. You deserve it.
I went from an AP1 S2K to a ND RF and I couldn't be happier. It has all the amenities and performance that I need. I miss the top end power from the F20c which the ND lacks, but the 155hp/148tq is more than just a paper stat. It's a quick, nimble car and any true car enthusiast will enjoy the experience.
I really appreciated your detailed feedback!
Yes, 100% agreed on your comments re: S2k to ND. It could use a little bit more top end. But perfect other than that!
You just sold me on the ND. This was an exceptionally high quality review -- I was shocked to see you only have 2500 subs. Count me as one more!
+Woll Smoth Hey Woll, thanks so much. It's not easy to get exposure on youtube, and sometimes I get discouraged. But really appreciate viewers and subscribers like you! Thanks for commenting and staying in touch.
finally a good review of a car I really like! you should go more in depth into the car, dyno test it, corner weight scales, fuel tank size, stopping distance, fuel economy and so on. no one had really done this yet and not in a comprehensive way.
Very good work. Talented, eloquent, knowledgeable, enthusiastic genius you are!
+phat ho You are too kind! Thank you.
Very good review. I'm going to buy a GS sport and am currently doing my research. Your review had more of the esoteric feelings that the car provides, things that a lot of reviewers miss. Good job.
Thank you Ron! Appreciate the comment!
This is probably one of the best reviews of this car, and trust me, I've seen almost all of them. Keep it up! And please make a video of your own personal ND (living with/update)
Thank you, I appreciate your comment and feedback! Thanks again Kiru!
I watch a lot of car reviews this guy is a natural. He will have many subscribers. 👍
Thanks for your comment Joshua! That was 5 years ago, still barely any subscribers! Joke's on me, HA HA!
Nice driving and great review, the best I've seen so far! Subscribed ;)
+Carmeleon Thank you Carmeleon! Nice Kart driving. ;)
Wonderful review!! You've earned yourself a subscriber:)
+Fadil Karim Thanks!
Excellent review. As a gamer, the Max Payne analogy was appreciated.
LOL! Glad you liked the commentary.
Great review. I own a 2 ltr GT in Australia and have fun every single day in it. The joy of driving.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you're enjoying the drive of your 2.0.
Earned a new sub! Spot on review!
+jo23bulls Thank you!
Great video. Time to start saving for one of these!
+JakeXSV Totally. I want one too.
GREAT analysis!!! I am shopping for an ND !
+TrailMonkey Thanks man. I hope you get one, you will love it!
Awesome review man!!!!
+Russell Nersesov,D.C. Thank you, Russell!
You're speaking my language! I've been following this car's path to production for the last three years. Now that it's finally for sale, I've read and watched every review. This is my favorite video review so far. It tugs at my heartstrings because the reviewer is passionate about cars in exactly the same way I am. I swear he stole my script. Whenever people ask me why I love my 1999 Miata so much, I use those same talking points. Driving as a spiritual experience? Check. More about the feel than the numbers? Check. Mazda is the only mainstream manufacturer that truly gets it? Check again. Thank you for this review.
+Trevor Pontifex Hey Trevor, I'm glad we're of one mind. Thank you so much for your feedback and hope you get an ND to add to your Miata collection soon. You'll love it.
Wow you are good at this! Excellent review and I can see your passion as an enthusiast. You truly deserve more subs. I have no doubt that in time, you'll have plenty, because you produce some seriously good stuff. Please keep up the great work.
BTW, I have to agree with the fact that we're at the end of the self-driving era. And the same joys you mentioned about the latest MX-5 is precisely why I bought a base 2016 Cayman. 6-speed manual shift, Sport Chrono, sports seats. Nothing else. It's got analog suspension and I love it. Your GT4 would obliterate it in every way. But the thrill my base Cayman gives me is the very same as the MX-5. It's the same harmonious tension you describe. My car isn't powerful, yet it's more fun than any other car I've ever driven. I simply cannot describe how much fun it is in mere words.
So let's all get out there and enjoy interactive driving as long as we all can!!! And let's celebrate channels that actually have quality content! Enough with the supercar posing channels where revving the engine in front of tourists at Monaco gets subs... Find a country road and get out and drive! : )
Thanks for your detailed comment, Paul and congrats on your Cayman! I do agree that the base models are often overlooked. They can be supremely satisfying because they have the benefit of simplicity and purity and making the driver work to extract their performance! Your spec sounds brilliant. Love your attitude.
Great review man..I think you've worked on your level of comfort in front of the camera, and it shows.
+motormusique Thank you for noticing! It's become easier with practice.
Superb review! You need to be on Top Gear. Well done!
Sergey, you are way too kind! Thank you! Maybe one day.
Fantastic review thank you!
+Stanley V. Thank you Stanley!
very articulate while driving aggressively at the same time! great review.
+calen pope Thank you very much calen, you made my day!
You deserve more subs!!!
+tokekkk Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated.
Agreed. Short, but good video. I like how you managed to fit in the passion and history and gave simple perspectives to illustrate each point.
+Jay Tay Thank you very much, Jay!
Love it man, you're directing me over to my local Mazda dealer...
I directed myself too, I just bought one!
That's great. What color and trim? You have to give us an owner's review video down the road when you get the chance.
excellent review... subscribed.
+borzica Thank you!
My favorite MX-5 review so far... I've got the American base Sport model, and love it. This is the first car that I've been able heel/toe shift easily. You nailed it.
Thanks Larry! Sorry it took me 5 years to respond to your comment! Took a break from cars for a bit, back filming them now! Hope you're well and enjoying those heel-toe shifts!
@@driveopolis Thanks for the reply!Funny thing, I sold the MX5 and got a Tesla Model 3 Performance. It’s a very fun car also, for different reasons 😊
@@Mr5150guy Oh nice! I bet the acceleration is unreal on your new Tesla!
@@driveopolis YES!
Liked your enthusiasm - feel the same. I will get my MX5 in two weeks time...
Thanks Wolfs! You're going to love your MX5. Congrats!
I honestly love that exhaust note
It's not bad. I do miss the exhaust note from the NC, it was just a wee bit smoother and more satisfying for my years. Of course that's just personal preference!
Still one of my favorite review for ND roadster
Thanks Angus! Glad you came back to it and appreciate your comment.
Enjoyed your great review! 🦅🦅🇺🇸
Thank you Frank! I appreciate it.
Great review. You've hit the nail on the head. I've had Lotuses, Caterham 7s etc. Drove then on road and track and I loved this car as soon as I test drove it. Compared to this the Mustang v8 GT (UK spec) felt like a tractor, whereas everything felt just right about the ND and better in every way to the NC I sold to buy it.
+graham routledge Hi Graham. Thanks for the comment and your insight. Glad to hear that it passes muster with a Brit! You guys tend to be far more discerning when it comes to good driving dynamics so this is a solid endorsement. Enjoy!
This was a great video, thank you!!!!!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching and commenting!
dude i love your reviews. you always get to the heart of the issue - what is it like to drive? maybe that comes from your sport bike experience. Anyway I test drove and bought a ND after seeing your review and have to provide some feedback.The car dies everything you say it does, but it is a toy. the wheelbase is so short that it porpoises over freeway expansion joints. The sub is in the passengers footwell so only kids or adults under 5'3" fit in that seat. And it is terrifying on the freeway at 89 mph. A great cheap drive the canyons by yourself car but a miserable daily driver. I ended up selling it after 800 miles. For $30k US as a second car career i would rather have a used 981 as that is a 10/10this car while this is really more of a toy. Keep up the great reviews!
I think you make some very valid comments. This car is best on twisty back roads, at around 60mph / 100km/h ish. The passenger footwell is problematic. But when it's in its zone, there is nothing else in the world like it.
Nice descriptions! Very unique. :) "Netflix and chill"
+TassieLorenzo Thank you!
Best review of the ND
+Aesthetic177 Wow, thank you!
i liked the review, i like Mx5 (ups.. Miata), but the camerawork... wow thumbsup!
+altair1983 I really appreciate that. Thank you!
Great review. s2000 = dynamic range of fun. One does not need to drive 10/10ths to have fun. And its got that epic FC20 Honda Engine, which is quite satisfying on upper revs until 9,000 RPMS!
+sungod1976 Thanks sungod. I absolutely agree with you about the S2000. It's one of the all time greats. I used to have an AP2 and I loved every minute of it!
Well done Sir. Great review ! I see the car is plated Ontario, but is the road your driving on in this province or BC ?
+mazdaratti89 Hi there, it's an Ontario plate because the car is owned by Mazda corporate but I drove this in BC.
Just finished driving my ND on a date! Summer night in Southern California is at 68’F, perfect night to put the top down for a cruise. My date wasn’t keen with the top down. Her summer dress may be a bit too light for the night. Anyway, i had a fun time driving my Miata home with the top down. Noticed the steering is very direct and quick on a long sweeping turn. I do enjoy this Miata on occasion. After the drive, I wanted to see your thoughts on this Miata again.(like going back to read this good book again) Btw I sold my 2011 GT3RS and got myself a c63s. I was actually felt a relieve on the GT3RS were sold. It is more convenience for my need right now
Cheers 🦅🦅🇺🇸.
Thanks for your awesome comment, Frank! Appreciate hearing about your life with your ND and your date! The C63S is a brilliant machine too. Enjoy it!
Watched your review again. I actually like my ND Miata GT over my 2011 GT3RS! It gives me more smiles per mile. 🦅🦅🇺🇸.
I understand that feeling. The Miata is just so easy to have fun in without really trying. It doesn't need high velocities to generate smiles. The '11 RS is a beast!
Pick up my UK Icon limited edition model end of the month my brother has the mid priced model a true stunning fun drive
Awesome! Congrats Lee! Enjoy the new Miata in good health.
Had mine for a year have 21k on it and love it!
Awesome! Glad you're making such good use out of yours!
Already saving for the NE :D
+Carlos Eduardo Herrera You should be able to, given the long time between each generation. :)
thanks Vader!! but now i want a Cooper S
Man I had a hard time finding this ND review. Have been searching your review on and off for awhile to share with my car buddy.
I have a car enthusiast buddy(a car fanatic) who told me he will go look at a ND today.
Anyway, glad to found this review.
Btw, I got a 2021 GT4 a couple of years ago. Now I sold one pizzeria and another in a few weeks ready to retired. I want to ask you what is your thoughts on a 992 GTS? GT3 mark up from Porsche dealership is insane! Also, I found the GT3 is a purposeful track car. May not be the right car to take a longer road trip.(Orange county to SF, or central coast). Anyway, give me your thoughts. Cheers
Hey Mr. FLK! I'm glad you managed to find my ND review. If you had been subscribed this would've been so much easier, eh? I still feel the same about the ND as I do today. Still a great car.
Nice job getting your '21 GT4! I think the 992 GTS is a good buy if you cannot get a GT3. It's nearly as good, just not as special. It's all about that engine. I think the 991 and 991.2 GT3s were great road trip cars (we did long road trips in ours driving down the coast and it was super comfortable).
But the 992 GT3 is a different beast. It's back to being stiff again after years of getting more comfortable. I'm working on a 992 GT3 review now! So to your point, these days the 992 GTS might be the better long hauler.
I'm thinking about making this my daily!
+Mario Kart I think it would make a great daily. Go for it!
do one on fiat 124 and the abarth
I love my US Sport model on New Hampshire backroads! It is perfectly scaled for them.
I agree! That's a great way to describe it, "perfectly scaled." I'm remembering it for next time! ;)
driveopolis Welcome to it! :-)
Nice video. Which road is this? Looking for some nice roads near Vancouver (other than sea to sky). Thanks
Hey there, nice subaru wrx! Have you checked out this following site? I get a lot of my driving routes here.
members.shaw.ca/bjs1/interesting_roads_main.htm
I like how you relate it to Netflix and Chill
+keith lai Haha, not everyone seems to agree but thanks for the support!
+driveopolis it gives it a more human like quality or even a more exciting "experience"
Thanks Keith. Appreciate the feedback! Please check out my other videos if you haven't already. :)
Wow- I felt like I was driving it! I totally understood what you were describing- thank you. But, living with others requires a more practical daily driver. No need for max grip or, huge power numbers, but, a 4 door minimum, 30ish MPG, manual tranny-have you driven a Ford Fiesta ST yet? If not, please, find a way to do it-I'd love to know what you think of it as a driver's car- that needs to be a commuter, grocery getter, errand runner, etc...
+David C. Gulliver Thanks David! I've taken a lot of interest in the current Fords, just haven't had a chance to review one yet. The fiesta st from the way others describe it sounds exactly like the type of car I would enjoy! I've driven the regular Fiesta manual and it was a decent drive!
Good review and commentary! Unfortunately, electronic steering has killed or soon kill the driving experience! I don't mind the Miata's low power, but I draw the line with electronic assist numb steering. $39k is too steep for me! My $23k Speed3 is not a convertible, but I'm not into bugs and wind noise. One time, a big sharp rock hit the top and bounced off, exactly where my head/face was...and I am so thankful I was not in a convertible! Plus, Miata can't carry a few golf bags either...To be honest, my Speed3 has too much power I rarely push or need to push it past 5k rpms.
+tigerbalm Cool. The Speed3 is a great car. Enjoy in good health!
Great review! Is this the Ceramic Metallic? I'm torn between Meteor Grey and Ceramic Metallic and whether to add the Sport Package with Brembo Brakes, BBS Wheels and Recaro Seats for an additional $4,400 Canadian.
+ShakingTwoTrees2012 Yes! This is ceramic color. If you're trying to decide whether it's worth the extra 4400, I would just go for the minimal. This is supposed to be the quintessential sports car, isn't it?
+driveopolis Thanks for your response. I came to the same conclusion and ordered the standard GS back in early January. Looking forward to an April delivery!
Congrats ShakingTwoTrees2012 ! You're going to love it. Tell me all about it when it gets here!
+driveopolis This past Monday, I took delivery of my 2016 Mazda GS MT in Meteor Grey Mica. I had the dealership PDI the car and nothing else, so I drove it home (the long way!) and have been removing all of the plastic wrapping in preparation for a touchless wash or two (with test drives in between) before hand washing and dedicating this weekend to preparing the paint for protection. Though I've only driven the car 50km or so, it's enough to confirm that I made the right choice for a weekend, fair-weather, fun pleasure vehicle. Of all the reviews and videos I've watched over the past four months, yours provides by far the most comprehensive, insightful and accurate assessment of the MX-5. Thanks for helping me to select the right vehicle for my requirements and congratulations on your awesome recent Porsche acquisition.
ShakingTwoTrees2012
Hey, congrats! I'm really glad that I helped in your car selection process. By the way you described your delivery I can tell what a fanatic you are. You will have so much fun driving and caring for this car!
i understand the shifter is good, but do you really have to shift so often between 3rd and 4th?
otherwise superb review! keep it up.
Can you do a review on the 2013+ 3.8L Hyundai Genesis Coupe with a 6spd??
Thanks for your comment! I'll keep the Genesis Coupe in mind.
Sam, love your use of "dynamic range" in your report. great use of a non-auto term that conveys what you are trying to describe.
I've owned NA (both 1.6 and 1.8) and currently own a modified NB, and driven late NC. I believe the 2006-08 NC is universally regarded as the dog of the bunch, both dynamically and even in appearance. The 2009-15 NC was an upgrade in many ways to correct the deficiencies of the early NC. The original NA may have been what started it all, but prior to the ND, I regard the NB as the best true all-around Miata, with general usability with some maturity mixed in, but still retaining the feel and parts/dimensions/structure of the essential DNA going back to the 1990 NA.
think of a future segment at my favourite west-coast track:
www.miatasatmazdaraceway.com/
Hi Patrick! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment and sorry it took me so long to respond. Great insight into these cars that you just wrote about. Hope you're doing well and still enjoying the sportscars.
Great review. Thoughtful and well spoken. Keep those robotic cars out of the way!
New cat-back exhaust should reduce the motorcycle buzz. Charismatic chain saw?
See Goodwin Racing.
Thanks for your comment! I bet Goodwin Racing makes a sweet exhaust for this car?
Hnnnng I need this car in my life already!
+James Beech You do!
I own this car, and it's lightweight feel is incredible. It's exactly what a roadster should be. It's also much faster than the first generation,😋
+RedlineCarFilms Yes, the performance compared to the 1st gen is a huge leap away. I'm glad you're enjoying it! Congrats!
Well done videos. I'm getting rid of my E60 M5 for something newer. And, I'm thinking Cayman, also. But, I'm sure as hell gonna miss the wail of the V10 in the M5. Also, there needs to be a betting pool to see when he gets his ass popped by the law for burnin' the earth up. Hope he doesn't kill somebody, because he's cookin'. After all, that'd be a pretty fucked up deal.
I loved your review and it was deserving of my thumbs up! However, I absolutely disagree with your assessment of the NB. After owning both the NA and NB, they are both pretty much the same exact car with only a handful of slight differences/upgrades. After owning the NA for five years and selling it for an NC, I drove the NC for one month. The entire time, I couldn't wait to sell it and find another, true, Miata. The NB has been in my garage for a few years now, and I couldn't be happier:-)
With that said, I can't wait to get my hands on the ND!
+IroquoisPliskin13 I had similar thoughts as I watched this review, as the NB chassis and mechanicals were closely derived from the NA, but I can understand that the presenter was most likely referring to a "spiritual successor" to the NA, which is a bit less tangible to clearly define. But one could definitely make the case that the NB was the "mechanical successor" to the NA, as many of the parts are interchangeable between them. Speaking from my experience as a NB owner and a local Miata club member, I can say that In truth any of the MX-5 generations (NA-ND) will give a satisfying driving experience, albeit with slight differences between models and spec.
+IroquoisPliskin13 I can totally appreciate a different point of view. :) I did own an NB before as well and I enjoyed it. Nothing wrong with liking the NB more than the ND!
+Eric Shea Yes, Eric gets what I was saying. I see it as a spiritual successor in large part because in the ND I feel the 'slow motion effect' that I love so much about the NA. This was lost to me in the NB/NC. I know that mechanically this seems to be inconsistent, but I can only report what I feel and that's just my own experiences. Other's mileage may differ. :)
+Nickolai Siegfried I can appreciate that. Enjoy the NC in good health, it is still a Miata and still a great driver's car!
Are you rev matching every time you go from 3-4 etc? I'm sorry I'm learning stick and I'm curious
Do you mean from 4-3?
On the downshifts, definitely. On upshifts, I don't really think about it, I just let the revs fall by feel and they end up in the right place.
On the downshifts, I give the throttle a quick blip at the same time I push in the clutch. Just start by practicing this going from 4th to 3rd.
Have you driven an NB? Pretty much NA version 2, same size, similar chassis platform, suspension dynamics almost same, very similar and still very "Miata", great review nonetheless.
Thanks, I used to have an '01 Crystal Blue one with LSD and Bilsteins. So yup!
beautiful road, where is this roads location? I really want to go there and drive
Head North, past Whistler. ;)
@driveopolis What did you think about the ceramic color
+TrailMonkey I LOVE the ceramic color! It's very special.
See this is how you design a successor to a fan-favourite car, it actually looks like the old Miatas. I wish Honda would do this with the NSX
+thecharlessmith (instagram) I agree completely. I wish that Honda would make a revival old school NSX rather than try for a technological powerhouse. We want the purist NSX experience in contemporary form!
driveopolis For sure, the new one subverts the spirit of the old NSX. It's just way too expensive and looks nothing like the old one. And doesn't even come in a manual!
I love how you say 'subverts the spirit of the old NSX'. What an eloquent way to put it. You must be a writer!
driveopolis Ha! I'm not but thanks for the compliment! I'll leave the critiques to you guys lol
do you memorize a script or do you just wing all that content?
Mazda
+pilothkn Me too. I think that about sums it up.
What color would you get, white or ceramic metallic? Ty
+Alex Cas Hi Alex, I really like how ceramic looks in person. I think it's very special. I'd go with that. White is a little common.
Overall, for me, I still like my '01 NB better than the 2016s'. Window rattles when the door is closed in the 2016. Interior looks cheaper. And other deficiences. If I had to replace my NB, maybe. But until that time I will prefer my NB. But........that is what makes a horse race.
Certainly and to each their own! I had an '01 too with Bilsteins and LSD. Lots of fond memories and many adventures in that car.
hey where did u review this car? i wanna drive on those roads too!
+Leung Siu Tong Hi there, have you checked out the following site? I use this frequently. members.shaw.ca/bjs1/interesting_roads_main.htm
What color would you buy, red or white?
+Ismael Garcia I think it'd be a close call. I think this car looks amazing in both. However, white is easier to maintain.
The NB miata was the same underneath as the NA. Only real difference was the skin. The NC, admittedly, was not as good as the previous or subsequent model(s).
Yup. But something went missing for me in the NA to NB transition. Just a little bit of that subtle chassis movement and rotation on and off the throttle when I went into and out of corners. It stayed gone for the NC. And it came back with the ND. This is just my own opinion, others may experience it differently. :)
"this car is not netflix and chill"
how much did you speed up the drive bys? 300% ? :D
About 300% ... busted, HA HA
may i ask how tall are you? and how is the visuability
+carzakone333 Not tall, I'm around 5'6. Visibility is excellent for me. I do wish the seat went a little lower, but that's a request I have for all Miatas. If you are tall, I think so long as you can push the seat far enough back to accommodate your legs, you will be fine. Only one way to find out, go sit in one!
Does the screen's dial knob get in the way of the shifting?
+dark zaku Hi Dark Zaku. You're observant to point that out. It absolutely does. I hit it about a dozen times in between shifts. I think you get used to avoiding it eventually, but it's not ideal. This is another reason I prefer the base trim with none of this stuff.
I say it depends. As an owner of a club model for 1000 miles, I have yet to accidentally bump into the knobs while shifting. I'm 5'11".
+Matthew Song Good to know that it fits a taller driver too! Hope you're enjoying the Miata. What a great car.
Just wondering where this video was shot?
Somewhere between Whistler and Pemberton. If you look at the following website, you'll find some great drives.
members.shaw.ca/bjs1/interesting_roads_main.htm
Netflix and chill don't really mean watch Netflix and chill.....
Is it worth buying without the LSD?
+Jonathan Hatfield I think it will still be good. But I would definitely get the LSD if possible. Rear drive cars are best enjoyed with one.
His epiphany: "Why does one spend so much time, effort and money chasing horsepower when this Miata can give you all the fun you need"...then proceeds to buy a Cayman GT4
+Wordsworthian Probably because he can afford a Cayman GT4 and, unlike most of us, his car will actually be occasionally utilized to its full potential on track days.
This. Of course he's not the only reviewer guilty of this kind of behavior. I find it pretty disingenuous tbh.
In his more recent GT350 review he doesn't even consider the ND to be one of the best cars he's driven recently, listing only the M2 and the GT4, so I guess we know what he really thinks when he's not trying to put the car in the best possible light (gotta keep those fleet cars coming, don't you know).
netflix and chill? so movies and sex?
I think you're a bit pessimistic about the future of sports cars.. If anything this car (and others like the frs, m135, or maybe the srf more recently) shows companies notice there is a market for a more pure driving car. Which will be offset by other cars in their lineup that are self driving and for the general public. Really enjoyed the review, this wasn't meant as a criticism at all, just a point of discussion.
+Richard Basford Thanks for the comment, Richard! I guess it's a matter of timeline. I think a fully automated, human driving outlawed future will happen in the developed world in the foreseeable future, maybe even in our lifetimes. The real question is what manufacturers are going to do in this transition period and whether there are enough enthusiast types around in these companies to give us more of the FRS/BRZ/Miata purist experiences before it's all over. Check out the new autopilot feature on Teslas. The technology is here and it is very impressive. We are already obsolete!
I totally agree! Perhaps I'm just being optimistic that now matter how 'green' (whatever that means in the future) or automated driving becomes, there will be a market for a fosil fuel burning, analogue, sports car. In my mind its like the future incarnation of the current day morgan three wheeler :D
+driveopolis I think you're absolutely right. We will most likely see real driving at least limited to rural areas in the next few decades.
'Netflix and chill'? Jesus Christ...
+NeopolitianNPLTN Yeah I'm pretty sure that means "fuck" so guess the NC is more fuck.
+Mixtapes from Titan LOL. You guys are hilarious.
+NeopolitianNPLTN I see. Netflix and chill YOU!!
I own a 2007 Netflix and chill Miata😂😂😂😂
Nice! The NC is equally fun in my view!
To say the Miata has all the comforts and conveniences of a real car is a bit of a stretch, doesn't even have a glove box or real cup holders. Better than a Lotus, but you're still giving up a bunch of usability
It's got 4 interior storage compartments altogether: A tiny one in centre console, a centre lockable glove box between the seats and a further two similar-sized boxes behind the seat backs. Lots of folk don't know about them. The trunk is reasonably large and very deep considering how tiny this car is. The cupholders are a bit intrusive, but they're also detachable if you don't need them.
+Ernesto Nomparte Forchetto I think there is enough storage for a weekend getaway for me. It's no VW Golf, but does the job! I can totally drive this everyday too.
are you driving the base model?
+Elie Nehme Nope. This is the mid level 'GS' model. This was a Canadian spec car.
driveopolis thx
Is this Whistler?
+vroom vroom On some backroads well past Whistler.
u in BC? What road is that?
+mingcong su This is my favorite site for finding nice BC roads:
members.shaw.ca/bjs1/interesting_roads_main.htm
driveopolis I was going to ask, where you were in Ontario with those plates. That car is a long way from home.
Wonder why you changed the name. I thought Driving Vancouver was a good name.
+Andrew Malkin Hey Andrew, thanks for noticing. I liked Driving Vancouver too, but needed a name that was more distinct for the search engines. So we're now driveopolis. Just say it a dozen times and you'll get used to it! ;) Thank you for watching!
Heh. Max Payne at slow motion.
+Ashim Pradhan Haha, thanks! I used to love that game.
give us the speed3 back
+fastcougar3200 The speed3 was great, I agree!
+driveopolis Still is, I drive mine everyday since 2008
+fastcougar3200 awesome! Mazda is and remains one of my favorite manufacturers. They really know what makes a car fun to drive and commit to it across the entire lineup.