The BRZ is just too gorgeous in this color. Went in to buy a WRX STI but ended up getting a BRZ tS. Not a lot of power but every time I take a turn I can’t help but smile 😀. I love the STI tune to the suspension and the Short throw shifter is dope!
+Matthew Broderick We hear you! We ordered an entirely new wireless mic system but unfortunately, it did not arrive in time during film. Our newer videos shot in this style will be utilizing it :)
+Redline Reviews you make great videos keep up the awesome work. I would love to send you some Playbudz if your a PS4/XB1 gamer. I really enjoy your channel.
+Redline Reviews boom mic and a delicates sound guy would up the quality of your already good video. My 2 cent. But I'm a sound guy I'm kind of bias lol
Your videos helped convince me to buy a 2016 manual MX-5 GT in red ^_^ I love it so much and it gets so much attention that I'm not used to it at all yet
Great choice the Mazda is a great car to drive and as long as you have one you are definitely gonna have fun and love it but I like the BRZ and the mx5 both are amazing
Excellent review. No negative comments from me. MX-5 engine characteristics and shifter would win me over. Those with complaints about sound quality need to go watch a bad video review. I watched the full 22 min and could have watched more.
Good balance in the review. Agree with the conclusions - there isn't a bad car in this comparison. Depends on what you want out of your car. I went with the BRZ since I can fit two children in the back when I want to go out, and I love that steering feel. It's also currently easier to get a deal on a BRZ than a Miata given that it has been out for a few years.
Nice vehicle comparison video Sofyan. I reviewed the Subaru BRZ couterpart, the Scion FR-S, a long time ago, and I'll admit that it did in fact felt comfortable and was easy to see out of. As for the Miata, I'll have to find one to review in order to get a better idea on how comfortable the vehicle is to sit in, and see out of, because I've never sat inside of one before and I'm very eager and excited to see what it's like in person. - Michael
2350 pounds vs 2750 pounds.......400 pound difference. The Mx5 drives much better than the BRZ. It has a better ride also. The MX5 is faster and it feels faster. Yes the steering is much better on the BRZ most Mazda fans will be disappointed with the MX5 steering. The Mazda is a better drivers car for those that can fit. I cant. Four people his size can fit in the BRZ. Overall fair review. Not bad driving.
+fatboy19831 MX5 has a better ride because its springs are way softer so you get more body roll in the corners. It's more playful while the BRZ is more race car in how it handles corners, much more serious of a car.
Just bought an 86 for 18k AUD and I couldn't be happier. It was really hard for me to decide between the 86 and Miata but in the end I just enjoyed the ride in the 86 just a little more. In this case, it doesn't matter what car you buy cause you'll have a great time either way.
Agree with all your comments on the two cars. I've had an ND for a week now and had an FR-S for 2+ years. Very different driving experiences, both fun!
pretty good review. personally, The BRZ is the better car for all around to me.I like it's looks better, and the engine sound better than the miata. I've just never really been a fan of the miata, or Mazda at all. But, I do somewhat like the miata. Both cars are great for different styles, and fit different audiences.They're BOTH unique in their own way. Please no bashing.
I would recommend an external clip on mic, or even mono beamforming mic attached to the camera if your camera can take one, either would be great. That and tell your camera man to secure the lens cover.... I could hear it banging against the camera housing every few seconds. Which in turn would drown your voice out. Other then that great review and comparison of the vehicles.
Very good comparison video. I would have preferred 2 separate reviews. Why would you buy a Miata and not get the club edition? I don't get that....especially as a reviewer/cat guy. You are still the best on the net. Good stuff.
I'm biased but to me the BRZ styling is much nicer. Also the seating position, steering feel, and balanced handling are ALL much better than in a Miata. You should have drove the Miata with the top up to show how really small it is unless you only plan to use it in the summer.....
Really great videos. Suggestion for your comparison videos I suggest that you make a video to compare the two cars in terms of driving dynamics = shorter/ crisper video. You have seperate reviews on both of these cars. I felt like i was just watching two reviews instead of an actual comparison.
Great review as just the two cars I'm looking at. The special edition 2016 BRZ Hyperblue with the new Starlink info system is winning me over but I gotta decide before their gone.
I bought a Miata based on this review. I like the convertible down when having a relaxing drive at night with the wife. Yes, there is no right or wrong which cars get picked. Both get the stares and perform as sports cars.
This review was very nicely done! But the two cars don't have much in common other than being lightweight and RWD, which is sadly a rare pairing. The BRZ/FRS is more of a one-car single's ride with usable room for storage and just enough power and handling to have some fun on occasion. Miatas are purely for fun and enjoying some sun. Unfortunately, that's why roadsters are a dying breed here in the USA.
I like how he complements the Miata right from the start, while has driving the BRZ he actually talks about the Miata more, and of course while he's driving the Miata. Probably the most personal driven review I have ever seen. If you're going to do reviews, you might not want to show that, but that was a failure in this video.
Waiting for the Fiat 124. The styling is a little more showy and...turbo. It'll only be a 1.4L Multiair engine (used in quite a few vehicles), but that still bumps the torque and hp up a good bit. Plus with aftermarket modding and especially E85, it will be a pretty good powerhouse. The 2.0L in the Miata would be the winner if one doesn't mind do internals and dropping compression.
Once again, the same problem arises once again: Doing a comparison between the BRZ/FRS, and the Miata . . . in the GT version, rather than the Club edition. Obviously, for a performance type of comparison, you'd want the Club, with better brakes, LSD, Bilstein struts, and the strut tower brace . . .
Meh, it is a poor comparison anyways when it comes to the actual consideration since I'm sure most enthusiasts would not cross shop between the two. While they are indeed the only small RWD coupes available under $30 K the line will be quickly drawn at whether the enthusiast even wants a roadster. On pure performance/enjoyment think the Miata is a slight winner regardless of trim, obviously it has the benefit of having two less seats and no roof to add weight, but the practicality from the Toyobaru makes this no contest for most daily drivers..
From my reading, the Club spec's performance statistics compared with either the upmarket GT or the downmarket Sport, are only marginally better. And this makes sense, as they all share the same brilliant platform. I agree that a comparison with the BRZ is apples and oranges-buyers of one will not be interested in the other.
carlos ortiz right it does but the mazda has a much better interior. I guess it really depends what you want in a car though i'd rather have the mazda since it's not as stiff of a ride and to all the points that Sofyan said
u mean until they make the brz fast...lol miata is 0-60 in 5.8sec and brz is 0-60 in 6.5sec. For a sports car the brz is pathetic when it comes to speed but the exterior styling is perfect. Wish it was faster tho.
I got the FRS.. My personal choice is a fun sports car where intention to go fast is implied. The miata has a good design.. The body roll and punyness takes some sports car character away from it.
The BRZ/FRS exterior was modeled after the Toyota 2000GT. Just thought you should know that. Subaru was the mechanical and Toyota was design and transmission with ththe D4S system.
Bought a new ND Miata club in Ceramic metallic and it's a sweet ride but the BRZ is also a really nice car. Looks great in blue. Would like a Miata in the blue 😀
I just bought a 2019 Sport, in black. I think the Miata's lines make it badass in black, whereas a weaker design would just be invisible. I got the Sport because it had everything I need and nothing I don’t. (When I need lane departure warning, just shoot me.) Brembos and BBS wheels would be wasted on me - I’m nowhere nearly a good enough driver to push the limits of the base model Sport.
I just recently purchased a berz and could not be happier with it. I was also in the market for the new miata, an ecoboost mustang, and a couple of other cars. Miata was WAY too small and in my opinion looked too feminine. The ecoboost just didn't sound good and the drive was a tad boring. The berz is fun to drive, looks good, and who cares about the interior honestly, it has the basics and that's enough for me.
Noticed that you live in VA. Do you suggest any good driving roads, I juts moved to Arlington and cannot find a single uncrowded 'drivers road'. BTW your GTI videos inspired me to buy an MK6 GTI 2 years ago.
+rohanuva You've got to leave the city to find any good roads. We'd suggest heading toward Great Falls, lots of great back roads, but unfortunately, you'll find lots of traffic as usual :(
+rohanuva Wait till winter time and set your navigation for great falls national park VA. About 30 min of winding roads from Alington. Don't do it now you will be in 5 mph traffic. You can take 7 out to the Shenandoah national park. About 2 hours of winding roads. If you go on a weekday not much traffic. You must wait till spring. Leaf watchers are out now. it can snow cats and dogs at anytime in the winter. Many roads don't have guard rails or cell service.
+Damein Jomtup Jaywalter as I found out Miata is a great car for the winter. I am not kidding. Good All-Season tires or better a set of winters and you good to go. Mine does have lsd which helps tremendously
and headers and a tune really wake the brz up. Im surprised toyota/subaru didn't put more into trying to get rid of that torque dip before releasing the car.
Seems like since you bought the miata, everything is better about than the BRZ. But in your seperate review, seems like you liked it a little more than now.
+misamisatv every girl that ive seen says the brz looks cool or cute and the guys are like so thats the car with only 200hp everyone complains about unless the guy is a car enthusiest
I love the Miata and the brz which one should I get for my first car. I'm going to put about 5000 down and I'm not to worried about the insurance. I'm more worried about the monthly payments and maintenance
+Antoine Manley Definately the Miata! You won't care about going fast and you'll have a bigger grin driving normally on regular roads. In a BRZ you will constantly feel the need to drag race and you'll lose, especially against Dodge Grand Caravans..
+misamisatv Never had the feel or the need to drag race other cars. Sometimes I'll be next to a Carrera GT3 or a Lambo. We'll aknowledge eachother and I'll laugh my ass off as they speed ahead and show off. Really, the BRZ is an incredibly fun car, once you accept that nearly every sports car will kick dust in your face. My friends love what I can do with it, and I love the precise control and feel of it. Squeezing out every ounce the car can give is really exciting.
I’ve had both and prefer cloth seats. They don’t absorb the heat of the sun and fry your ass on a hot day. And they do not deteriorate over time like leather. The cloth Mazda uses is indestructible-I had an N1 with 150k miles plus on the clock and those cloth seats still looked great.
subaru have had the cruise control module like that since some of their gc models but became more prominent from the gd era. and i thought the only toyota mechanical parts they had was the intake manifold :/ you learn something new every day
maybe its just me, but from what I am reading on the dealers websites the Miata is 10k more then the brz for his GT model. Am i wrong or is the Miata actually more like 40k for his?
1 reason why the FRS/BRZ was an easy choice for me over the Miata: PRACTICALITY. The Miata doesn't even have a glove compartment! There's barely any room to fit groceries, and ONLY groceries, in the trunk. Good luck if you like to keep extra clothes, an emergency kit, and other junk back there.
Can the roof on miata withstand rain/snow if I put it outside on a rainy/snowy day? I live in kansas, so i am talking about a decent amount of rain/snow fall.
There’s a video recently posted on TH-cam of a 2019 Miata Club doing a circuit of the Nurburgring. The car was driven by an expert, maybe a pro, and he caught and passed two Porches during his lap, one of them a Cayman. I too am a Porsche admirer but am aware that once you are able to drive fast enough to test the current Miata's limits, as this driver was able to do, you are going to be going faster than 95 percent of Porsche drivers.
The big problem with the BRZ is the power delivery / torque curve of the enigne, it's just really bad. The MX-5 has a really big advantage there and is faster in every way. Also it's much cheaper where I live.
coffeeblak86 well dont get greedy now haha. I am just hoping when they refresh they add a performance model that actually ads some real performance. I dont know why they sell an sti model now with no real performance up grades under the hood. 50 hp is all I am asking.
coffeeblak86 It seems like under powering has been a bit of a trend lately for subaru. I am mean their crostrek only has 140 HP. I think they would sell alot more if they bumped it up to between 180 and 200 HP however with the BRZ at 200 I could see that they didnt want to encroach on their performance car with a small compact suv/wagon. That wouldn't be good for the brand. I think they will keep the back seats for function even though its kinda pointless
Great review. I love both cars. This would be an extremely hard choice. I heard he next generation of BRZ/FRS will be built on Mazda's Miata platform. That's sure to blur the lines between these two competing sports cars.
BRZ looks really good with the STI lips.
The BRZ is just too gorgeous in this color. Went in to buy a WRX STI but ended up getting a BRZ tS. Not a lot of power but every time I take a turn I can’t help but smile 😀. I love the STI tune to the suspension and the Short throw shifter is dope!
I would really suggest you get a wireless mic or something, hard to hear you on the outside shots so far from the camera.
+Matthew Broderick We hear you! We ordered an entirely new wireless mic system but unfortunately, it did not arrive in time during film. Our newer videos shot in this style will be utilizing it :)
+Redline Reviews you make great videos keep up the awesome work. I would love to send you some Playbudz if your a PS4/XB1 gamer. I really enjoy your channel.
+Redline Reviews boom mic and a delicates sound guy would up the quality of your already good video. My 2 cent. But I'm a sound guy I'm kind of bias lol
+Redline Reviews please make the videos shorter, I've never watched a full video
i love my brz, but damn the mazda is nice.
Interior is a huge upgrade.
Your videos helped convince me to buy a 2016 manual MX-5 GT in red ^_^ I love it so much and it gets so much attention that I'm not used to it at all yet
I'd take the Miata hands down over the BRZ anyday.
Me too. Its a bugger trying to take the top down on the brz 😁
Great choice the Mazda is a great car to drive and as long as you have one you are definitely gonna have fun and love it but I like the BRZ and the mx5 both are amazing
Excellent review. No negative comments from me. MX-5 engine characteristics and shifter would win me over. Those with complaints about sound quality need to go watch a bad video review. I watched the full 22 min and could have watched more.
Good balance in the review. Agree with the conclusions - there isn't a bad car in this comparison. Depends on what you want out of your car. I went with the BRZ since I can fit two children in the back when I want to go out, and I love that steering feel. It's also currently easier to get a deal on a BRZ than a Miata given that it has been out for a few years.
OMG ALMOST TWO YEARS SINCE I FIRST SAW THIS VID, wow time flies, just like the Miata
Nice vehicle comparison video Sofyan. I reviewed the Subaru BRZ couterpart, the Scion FR-S, a long time ago, and I'll admit that it did in fact felt comfortable and was easy to see out of.
As for the Miata, I'll have to find one to review in order to get a better idea on how comfortable the vehicle is to sit in, and see out of, because I've never sat inside of one before and I'm very eager and excited to see what it's like in person.
- Michael
2350 pounds vs 2750 pounds.......400 pound difference. The Mx5 drives much better than the BRZ. It has a better ride also. The MX5 is faster and it feels faster. Yes the steering is much better on the BRZ most Mazda fans will be disappointed with the MX5 steering. The Mazda is a better drivers car for those that can fit. I cant. Four people his size can fit in the BRZ.
Overall fair review. Not bad driving.
+fatboy19831 MX5 has a better ride because its springs are way softer so you get more body roll in the corners. It's more playful while the BRZ is more race car in how it handles corners, much more serious of a car.
thumbs up!!!!!!! I enjoy watching your reviews thanks for the time! I'm still on the fence between BRZ, Miata, and WRX loll!
music is a little bit too loud in comparison to your commentary
The insects are to loud compared to everything.
Just bought an 86 for 18k AUD and I couldn't be happier. It was really hard for me to decide between the 86 and Miata but in the end I just enjoyed the ride in the 86 just a little more. In this case, it doesn't matter what car you buy cause you'll have a great time either way.
I'm looking for a first car, I'm looking for something small and fun. My dad is paying and said no roadsters. 86 it is.
Hey man great comparison video! Look forward to seeing more!!!
Agree with all your comments on the two cars. I've had an ND for a week now and had an FR-S for 2+ years. Very different driving experiences, both fun!
Excellent & thorough comparison, thank you.
Great comparison video. Keep them coming!
Thanks for doing this, man. Keep up the comparisons! Now, time for that WRX ;)
Got excited when i saw this video! haha! Thanks guys!
pretty good review. personally, The BRZ is the better car for all around to me.I like it's looks better, and the engine sound better than the miata. I've just never really been a fan of the miata, or Mazda at all. But, I do somewhat like the miata. Both cars are great for different styles, and fit different audiences.They're BOTH unique in their own way. Please no bashing.
Great video as usual, keep it up thank you Sofyan
I would recommend an external clip on mic, or even mono beamforming mic attached to the camera if your camera can take one, either would be great. That and tell your camera man to secure the lens cover.... I could hear it banging against the camera housing every few seconds. Which in turn would drown your voice out. Other then that great review and comparison of the vehicles.
Very good comparison video. I would have preferred 2 separate reviews. Why would you buy a Miata and not get the club edition? I don't get that....especially as a reviewer/cat guy. You are still the best on the net. Good stuff.
Good review man!
Mx5 over any roadster!
We recommend a Rodelink Filmmaker Kit for the wireless mic!
Great reviews! Thank you Sir!!!
I'm biased but to me the BRZ styling is much nicer.
Also the seating position, steering feel, and balanced handling are ALL much better than in a Miata.
You should have drove the Miata with the top up to show how really small it is unless you only plan to use it in the summer.....
Really great videos.
Suggestion for your comparison videos I suggest that you make a video to compare the two cars in terms of driving dynamics = shorter/ crisper video. You have seperate reviews on both of these cars. I felt like i was just watching two reviews instead of an actual comparison.
Great review as just the two cars I'm looking at. The special edition 2016 BRZ Hyperblue with the new Starlink info system is winning me over but I gotta decide before their gone.
I bought a Miata based on this review. I like the convertible down when having a relaxing drive at night with the wife. Yes, there is no right or wrong which cars get picked. Both get the stares and perform as sports cars.
This review was very nicely done! But the two cars don't have much in common other than being lightweight and RWD, which is sadly a rare pairing. The BRZ/FRS is more of a one-car single's ride with usable room for storage and just enough power and handling to have some fun on occasion. Miatas are purely for fun and enjoying some sun. Unfortunately, that's why roadsters are a dying breed here in the USA.
I can see how much you love your Miata. You were trying hard not to smile the whole time you were in it.
I like how he complements the Miata right from the start, while has driving the BRZ he actually talks about the Miata more, and of course while he's driving the Miata. Probably the most personal driven review I have ever seen. If you're going to do reviews, you might not want to show that, but that was a failure in this video.
He Owns A Miata
iiTs DANGER It doesn't matter, I've seen reviews where the person owns the brz and they keep it balance.
Waiting for the Fiat 124. The styling is a little more showy and...turbo. It'll only be a 1.4L Multiair engine (used in quite a few vehicles), but that still bumps the torque and hp up a good bit. Plus with aftermarket modding and especially E85, it will be a pretty good powerhouse. The 2.0L in the Miata would be the winner if one doesn't mind do internals and dropping compression.
Once again, the same problem arises once again: Doing a comparison between the BRZ/FRS, and the Miata . . . in the GT version, rather than the Club edition. Obviously, for a performance type of comparison, you'd want the Club, with better brakes, LSD, Bilstein struts, and the strut tower brace . . .
Meh, it is a poor comparison anyways when it comes to the actual consideration since I'm sure most enthusiasts would not cross shop between the two. While they are indeed the only small RWD coupes available under $30 K the line will be quickly drawn at whether the enthusiast even wants a roadster. On pure performance/enjoyment think the Miata is a slight winner regardless of trim, obviously it has the benefit of having two less seats and no roof to add weight, but the practicality from the Toyobaru makes this no contest for most daily drivers..
From my reading, the Club spec's performance statistics compared with either the upmarket GT or the downmarket Sport, are only marginally better. And this makes sense, as they all share the same brilliant platform. I agree that a comparison with the BRZ is apples and oranges-buyers of one will not be interested in the other.
I couldn't fit comfortably in the new MX-5 during my test drive, and I'm only 5'9".
I think I'll wait for a turbocharged BRZ or the 2017 STI.
How much to you weigh? I'm 5'10" and 167 lb. and my 2019 Miata Sport fits me perfectly. Guys over 6' tall are out of luck, unfortunately.
you are the best, man
The space/practicality for an everyday driver is what made me go the. BRZ route.Not a fan of convertibles too.
excellent review, thanks!
i gotta go with the new miata until they refresh the berz
The Brz looks nice
+carlos ortiz its looks very nice but I too prefer the mx5.
carlos ortiz right it does but the mazda has a much better interior. I guess it really depends what you want in a car though i'd rather have the mazda since it's not as stiff of a ride and to all the points that Sofyan said
u mean until they make the brz fast...lol miata is 0-60 in 5.8sec and brz is 0-60 in 6.5sec. For a sports car the brz is pathetic when it comes to speed but the exterior styling is perfect. Wish it was faster tho.
I got the FRS.. My personal choice is a fun sports car where intention to go fast is implied. The miata has a good design.. The body roll and punyness takes some sports car character away from it.
The BRZ/FRS exterior was modeled after the Toyota 2000GT. Just thought you should know that. Subaru was the mechanical and Toyota was design and transmission with ththe D4S system.
Love this review. Suggestion for another part of this series - Focus ST v/s GTI or Golf R v/s S3
Bought a new ND Miata club in Ceramic metallic and it's a sweet ride but the BRZ is also a really nice car. Looks great in blue. Would like a Miata in the blue 😀
I just bought a 2019 Sport, in black. I think the Miata's lines make it badass in black, whereas a weaker design would just be invisible. I got the Sport because it had everything I need and nothing I don’t. (When I need lane departure warning, just shoot me.) Brembos and BBS wheels would be wasted on me - I’m nowhere nearly a good enough driver to push the limits of the base model Sport.
That music is brutal.
I just recently purchased a berz and could not be happier with it. I was also in the market for the new miata, an ecoboost mustang, and a couple of other cars. Miata was WAY too small and in my opinion looked too feminine. The ecoboost just didn't sound good and the drive was a tad boring. The berz is fun to drive, looks good, and who cares about the interior honestly, it has the basics and that's enough for me.
Great review
Noticed that you live in VA. Do you suggest any good driving roads, I juts moved to Arlington and cannot find a single uncrowded 'drivers road'. BTW your GTI videos inspired me to buy an MK6 GTI 2 years ago.
+rohanuva You've got to leave the city to find any good roads. We'd suggest heading toward Great Falls, lots of great back roads, but unfortunately, you'll find lots of traffic as usual :(
+rohanuva Wait till winter time and set your navigation for great falls national park VA. About 30 min of winding roads from Alington. Don't do it now you will be in 5 mph traffic. You can take 7 out to the Shenandoah national park. About 2 hours of winding roads. If you go on a weekday not much traffic. You must wait till spring. Leaf watchers are out now. it can snow cats and dogs at anytime in the winter. Many roads don't have guard rails or cell service.
+Damein Jomtup Jaywalter as I found out Miata is a great car for the winter. I am not kidding. Good All-Season tires or better a set of winters and you good to go.
Mine does have lsd which helps tremendously
Olegka S You must have the LSD. Ground clearance is a problem also.
and headers and a tune really wake the brz up. Im surprised toyota/subaru didn't put more into trying to get rid of that torque dip before releasing the car.
I love both
Seems like since you bought the miata, everything is better about than the BRZ. But in your seperate review, seems like you liked it a little more than now.
Mazda Miata is the one , just can’t go wrong
Do the BRZ tail lamps still collect water?
I believe so
I've had my 2017 for 4 months so far no.
Where is 2015/16 WRX?? PLEASE!!
Is it RWD? No. So it is out of the question.
ChooChooTrain02 He does't only review RWD
Oh, I thought you meant where the WRX was in the video, because he said this video was for small RWD cars.
ChooChooTrain02 Well it doesn't matter now, i bought a WRX. and its awesome! :)
Hope you enjoy it. Stick shift?
10:47
Prefer the interior of the Miata (pointing to the BRZ up ahead).?
i didnt like ths review cuz u were biased with the miata obviously
its not even a comparison HAHA its like you're selling us the miata
+Alec Alcalde I'm in for the Miata (mine will arive next week). But yeah, that review seems a little bit biased
BRZs and FRSs are for attracting the attention of other men. It's a guy magnet. The Miata is for attracting women!
+misamisatv every girl that ive seen says the brz looks cool or cute and the guys are like so thats the car with only 200hp everyone complains about unless the guy is a car enthusiest
Hype Tempo Sure the BRZ looks cool, but given the choice I would rather own the Miata, hands down.
Since you (proudly) own the new Miata, can you create a fair comparison with that potential for bias?
The answer is always Miata.
What gel/pomade do you use to style your hair?
***** Salty Semen
Do you still have the ilx?
I wonder if the hood on the MX-5 is lower than something like a 3rd gen Prelude.
thats a low hooded car my friend.
I love the Miata and the brz which one should I get for my first car. I'm going to put about 5000 down and I'm not to worried about the insurance. I'm more worried about the monthly payments and maintenance
Brz. But I think the mistake is easier to tune
Brz, more space, better cargo. More things to tune later. Miate if u don't even care about space.
+Antoine Manley Definately the Miata! You won't care about going fast and you'll have a bigger grin driving normally on regular roads. In a BRZ you will constantly feel the need to drag race and you'll lose, especially against Dodge Grand Caravans..
+misamisatv Never had the feel or the need to drag race other cars. Sometimes I'll be next to a Carrera GT3 or a Lambo. We'll aknowledge eachother and I'll laugh my ass off as they speed ahead and show off. Really, the BRZ is an incredibly fun car, once you accept that nearly every sports car will kick dust in your face. My friends love what I can do with it, and I love the precise control and feel of it. Squeezing out every ounce the car can give is really exciting.
is the toyota gt86 not sold in the US?
86 look so cool
is Miata club better buy than GT? I like LSD but I prefer leather seat also
I’ve had both and prefer cloth seats. They don’t absorb the heat of the sun and fry your ass on a hot day. And they do not deteriorate over time like leather. The cloth Mazda uses is indestructible-I had an N1 with 150k miles plus on the clock and those cloth seats still looked great.
subaru have had the cruise control module like that since some of their gc models but became more prominent from the gd era. and i thought the only toyota mechanical parts they had was the intake manifold :/ you learn something new every day
maybe its just me, but from what I am reading on the dealers websites the Miata is 10k more then the brz for his GT model. Am i wrong or is the Miata actually more like 40k for his?
You changed your shirt when you drove the Miata
@15:25 best part, speed racer yeeeeee
This time marker also points out every flaw of holding the wheel like a dumbass and the shifter at the same time ie. Cool guy driving position 🙄
1 reason why the FRS/BRZ was an easy choice for me over the Miata: PRACTICALITY. The Miata doesn't even have a glove compartment! There's barely any room to fit groceries, and ONLY groceries, in the trunk. Good luck if you like to keep extra clothes, an emergency kit, and other junk back there.
If I want a Subi I would get a AWD STI. Thats a Subi... not this RWD car. Much better off as the Toyota makes more sense.
Are you going to do the 2015 Ford Focus ST review?
can MX 5 be used to compare to VW GTI in term of fun to drive factor? which is better?
Can the roof on miata withstand rain/snow if I put it outside on a rainy/snowy day? I live in kansas, so i am talking about a decent amount of rain/snow fall.
When will the new civic review be up?
Pros and Cons of getting the automatic mx5 instead of the manual?
get the manual. thank me later
You don't by an automatic Miata..... You just don't....
ahastar1141 Yeah but why? You can have fun in the car either way and the manual isnt really faster.
+Jrion then buy the automatic and enjoy the boredom. Sports cars should be in manual in my opinion.
***** Boredom? Lol, Im sure the car will still be fun to drive. How is manually shifting a gear more "fun"? Please sell me on the manual..
Imagine how much faster the miata will be if mazda gave it a little more power (200-230hp)
Test drove both today. The miata blows the FRS/BRZ away. Don't like the clutch on the FRS at all.
if you could choose a Mustang GT prem or a Miata GT like the one you owe?
+Will Liang Miata .
If you want fun to drive - it has to be the MX-5. Not perfect but a real drivers car.
I can't wait for the hard top. I hate convertibles with a passion.
(BRZ owner) Quit resting ur hand on the shifter ;)
as soon as he said "if you want to come around to the back of the vehicle", I opted right out...
What's the best one? A used 2007-2011 Porsche Cayman
Captain Slow GT86 nigga type english dumbass
There’s a video recently posted on TH-cam of a 2019 Miata Club doing a circuit of the Nurburgring. The car was driven by an expert, maybe a pro, and he caught and passed two Porches during his lap, one of them a Cayman. I too am a Porsche admirer but am aware that once you are able to drive fast enough to test the current Miata's limits, as this driver was able to do, you are going to be going faster than 95 percent of Porsche drivers.
nice review! your review on the base versa sedan made my decision to buy the car for dd. ikaw filipino?
I'd get the frs
That means you take the BRZ
@@Someone-ib3iw nah I prefer the Toyota/Scion nameplate
The big problem with the BRZ is the power delivery / torque curve of the enigne, it's just really bad.
The MX-5 has a really big advantage there and is faster in every way. Also it's much cheaper where I live.
You give the brz between 220 and 250 hp, they would fly off the showroom floor even faster
I'd rather it lose 300-400lbs and eliminate those useless rear seats.
and put that engine in the back while their at it!
coffeeblak86 well dont get greedy now haha. I am just hoping when they refresh they add a performance model that actually ads some real performance. I dont know why they sell an sti model now with no real performance up grades under the hood. 50 hp is all I am asking.
coffeeblak86 It seems like under powering has been a bit of a trend lately for subaru. I am mean their crostrek only has 140 HP. I think they would sell alot more if they bumped it up to between 180 and 200 HP however with the BRZ at 200 I could see that they didnt want to encroach on their performance car with a small compact suv/wagon. That wouldn't be good for the brand.
I think they will keep the back seats for function even though its kinda pointless
Which one is the best for daily drive?
BRZ every year
nice comparison
Can you do a redline comparison using the Chevrolet Tahoe,GMC Yukon,and Cadillac Escalade
I think they call that all sound no go 😂🤣😁😆… but I still love it 👍🏼👍🏼
I wanna test drive new cars, but I love my E46 coupe 5spd.
Mx-5 hands down
5.59 looks extremely wrong with the handbrake
Can you try and review a new 7 series BMW, would love to see their quality compared to these cars you have been reviewing :)
Great review. I love both cars. This would be an extremely hard choice. I heard he next generation of BRZ/FRS will be built on Mazda's Miata platform. That's sure to blur the lines between these two competing sports cars.
I'd go with an ND and stiffen up the suspension, perfect.
miata club have a system navigation?
Google maps
you should a comparison with the NEw Toyota 86.