Is the Miata really a good first car?

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  • Let's take a closer look at the Mazda MX-5 Miata and answer the question: is it a good first car? As a popular choice among car enthusiasts, the Miata has a lot to offer for new drivers. But is it the right choice for you? We'll explore the pros and cons of owning a Miata as your first car, including its sporty handling, fuel efficiency, and affordable price tag. On the other hand, we'll also discuss some of the potential downsides, such as its small size, limited storage space, and lack of advanced safety features.
    I really think the Mazda MX-5 Miata is a great first car because it is A LOT OF FUN and lets your learn a lot about driving. It isn't really preactical but that should be expected at that size lol
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    0:00 topic
    0:13 practice driving
    0:44 driving experience
    1:10 speed / power
    2:07 fuel efficiency
    2:28 safety
    3:16 size / space
    3:44 value
    4:09 maintnance
    4:44 negative things
    5:53 advice
    6:21 summary of pros
    6:42 opinion
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  • @beam.studios
    @beam.studios 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    this is a nobrainer:), its the cheapest mid engine car on the market period.

    • @beam.studios
      @beam.studios 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      btw quality of your videos going up:)

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It is a no brauner for sure my friend! Just an amazing car!
      U made a little mistake 👀
      The MR2 is mid engine, the Miata Front engine

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@beam.studios I am very glad you realize that tbh. It took quite a few hours 🥲
      But it's cool that you realized it too, because I often compare my New vids to my first ones... Wild difference
      So when are your New ones coming? If you need help with them, I'd be up to Help you 🤷‍♂️

    • @beam.studios
      @beam.studios 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrPista right im dumb omg haha!

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@beam.studios you ain't dumb becauese of THAT 😂 they are super similar and mixing them up just happens sometimes haha

  • @maurice5402
    @maurice5402 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I want this to be my first car. I've always felt drawn to this car, it's just so fun

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a great choice for sure, so I really hope you can get one!
      That emotional connection you already have with them is gonna be even greater as you own one!
      Btw, how old are you by now and which gen would you want to get?

    • @maurice5402
      @maurice5402 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@MrPista For sure! I'm 23 and I'm trying to get one of the older ones, gonna see if I can pick one up around at around 3-5k euros. I did also see a really nice blue 1.6i exclusive when I was looking earlier

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@maurice5402 Sounds Like a good Budget to get a decent one! So just don't rush it and you'll be fine haha
      But how comes that you didn't need to have your own car until 23 years old 🤔

    • @maurice5402
      @maurice5402 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrPista Well I'm from the Netherlands so we ride our bikes everywhere 😂 and students can ride buses for free so when I was in college I did that haha. It's crazy tbh, quite a lot of people in their 30s here don't own cars or have a license

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@maurice5402 ok that's a great Argument 😂
      I'm from Germany and been to the Netherlands a buch if times so I knew that bikes bring you anywhere, but did not expect you to ignore cars so long haha

  • @aftershrs
    @aftershrs 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    just bought my first miata!!

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh nice! How much do you like it so far? You surely are loving and enjoying it haha
      Which one did you buy? So Like which generation?

  • @Mel12722
    @Mel12722 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My mom says she doesn't want me to have a "tiny car" for safety purposes. I try telling her that I can be safe in them if I choose to be.

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I gotta say, I get her point. She worries about your safety... But just as well I understand you wanting a fun cool car.
      If you get in an accident, it would be tough.
      BUT that's why you would and actually need to drive more carefully and cautiusly. So that would make you a better driver over time 🤷‍♂️
      And as a random idea (idk if it's even possible) but adding a rollcage would really help protecting you a lot in a miata🤔🤔📝
      As a Tipp... Don't try to convince her by telling her you can just drive save. Convince her by teeling exactley how you will be safe in a definitle matter. Yk what I mean?

    • @Mel12722
      @Mel12722 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrPista yea, she also doesn't want me driving manual for some odd reason (I believe it was "you'll be too focused on that, not the road..." Plus I've seen Miata as automatic either way) and I've told her exactly what I'd be doing to be as safe as possible. Didn't think about the roll cage tho... That could definitely work. Thanks hahah!

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Mel12722 that Argument about roads focus is not great I feel like... Even though I guess I understand her thought. 🤔
      Driving a manual, you have to focus more on the road than in an automatic car. Becauese you gotta Look ahead and think about where to drive at what speed in which gear. Also you will be so used to changing gears that you don't need to Look away from the roads or anything at all🧐
      At least that's how I'm driving haha
      In Germany, as I'm 17, I can only drive in Company of my parents. In my dads manual car, I have a feeling for how fast I'm going and need to put more thought into reacting to what's ahead of me and when to shift to be at whatever needed speed...
      In my mums automatic car, I hardly get a feel for which gear I'm even in and feel less concentrated driving it.
      To be fair, I have way more seat time in my dads car and I'm biased becauese I think manuals are also way more fun to drive... But I still stand for what I said
      And apart from that, I feel more Comfortable driving a manual, especially at lower speeds and parking, becauese I have more Precise control using the clutch (instead of waiting for what the car decides to do with it's clutch in an automatic)

  • @truepug5485
    @truepug5485 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    nice video :)

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I really apreciate the Feedback and am happy that you enjoyed the video my friend 🤝 :)

  • @Alstrak
    @Alstrak 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was fortunate enough to get an euro mx-5 na as my first. I recommend it to any car enthusiast. It thought me how to drive a car with almost no assists and respect how dangerous it can be even with a slow engine (90hp). It loves to grip like a go cart, but sometimes it can start sliding in the wet, so keep that in mind. When it starts to slide it is quite predictable and easy to correct. As to what transmission you are supposed to get, get the manual. Shifting is so much fun in that car and traffic has never been an issue to me. Specially when you learn to rev match and heel and toe. The clutch is so light that you won't feel fatigued at all. Buy them while they are cheap. They will get quite expensive I believe. Which makes me kinda sad. It's one of the last cheap options for a rwd car that is this analog.

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks a lot for sharing your Story! And congrats to be so lucky haha
      The go cart comparison is pretty much on point and they are just a pure fun missile! And I absolutely agree with you.
      They might be the last affordable sportscar of it's kind and will probably rise in price a little. Though I don't think they can go to crazy, becauese there are a lot of them out there...
      So you still have your MX-5? If not, for how long have you had it?

    • @Alstrak
      @Alstrak 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrPista I got my MX-5 at the end of 2019 and I still have it to this day. I hope that I will never need to sell it, because of its sentimental value for me.

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Alstrak oh yeah! That's awsome! I really hope you can keep it for a very long time, because first cars are are pretty big Milestone... And an MX-5 is a really nice one🔥
      But I actually have completly forgotten how these cars prices were in 2019🤔 So you know how much is was back then? And maybe what it would be worth now?

    • @Alstrak
      @Alstrak 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrPista Back then the prices for were around 2000-3000 Euro for the NA in a semi good condition. The NB was sometimes even less. Today most people sell them for around 5000 Euro. It's still cheap for what it gives you as driving experience, however it makes more sense to buy a different car that has less mileage and sometimes more horsepower for less money. There sadly isn't much more choice for a RWD car in today's market.

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Alstrak Sounds like a good Deal... And Yeah, it makes sense to buy a more modern, spacious and powerful car, but they don't offer such a fun driving experience!
      The only other cheap RWD car I can think of, is the BMW Z4... And they cost a little more than a Miata

  • @TheUrzhane
    @TheUrzhane 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool video! They DO have power steering though.

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh really? I didn't know that to be honest... Or maybe just the NA doesn't have it? Idk haha
      But anyways, thanks a lot for the feedback bro! Always nice to get new information🙏

  • @DannyIsco7
    @DannyIsco7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want one so ducking bad broooo!!!

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh man, I get it haha
      They just are awsome cars and a sh*t load of fun to drive🏎️
      How close are you to being able to get one?

  • @razer3622
    @razer3622 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Strong vid

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much bro! I really apreciate the Feedback 🤝

    • @airfy3409
      @airfy3409 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i translated strong vid and it showed strong at

  • @Cornelius91
    @Cornelius91 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hell yeah i wanna get a red miata one day what mods do you recommend I don’t know much about cars

    • @beam.studios
      @beam.studios 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exhaust and ecu i would recommend first .

    • @Cornelius91
      @Cornelius91 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@beam.studios ty ty

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Beam is right i'd say, as an ecu tune makes them faster and the exhaust makes them Sound better (exhaust can be expensive)
      If you care about styling you should just add Some weels
      If you want safety, buy New brakes and tires
      For sure a good choice to get a Miata my friend 👍

    • @beam.studios
      @beam.studios 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @MrPista i want to know what you think of the opel solstice and the saturn sky both are in the similar proce tag of a miata and i think they look way cooler. im deciding if i want to get one of them as my first car

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@beam.studios I gotta say, I Kind of Like them
      Looks like a kit car style Baby corvette but I know they are pretty fun to drive
      As a german though (Opel drivers here are often crackheads) I'd prefer the Saturn Version to say it Like that. Looks and Sounds a bit more exotic than an Opel tbh
      So from what I know about them, they are great cars and I think they are a nice Option as a first car!

  • @lokinoks3602
    @lokinoks3602 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Time to dig up a miata for a reasonable price at my local market, like thats ever gonna happen😂

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh man, I'm sorry for you! They really be come harder to get and more expensive in general, which is a rear bummer...

    • @TheIntranetExplorer
      @TheIntranetExplorer 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I found one on ebay

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@TheIntranetExplorer where in what kind of condition for how much? 👀

    • @TheIntranetExplorer
      @TheIntranetExplorer 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MrPista £1950 with one owner and 122k miles. Can't speak much on the condition other than everything works and it's been cared for

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@TheIntranetExplorer sounds great haha
      It really is a Hit or miss buying Miatas on a budget. Or any car to be fair
      But it sounds like you really came along a good Deal 🤷‍♂️

  • @marcodebortoli
    @marcodebortoli 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Anyone knows what’s the body kit of the orange/bronze NC?

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't know tbh, but you can try looking in the comments of the original video th-cam.com/video/d_3iX_XV8XA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UXBpjUZ7sSxecaTB

    • @marcodebortoli
      @marcodebortoli 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrPista cheers, appreciated

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marcodebortoli I'm glad if I could help you mate🤝

    • @marcodebortoli
      @marcodebortoli 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrPista TH-cam should really add the ❤️ for the viewers too.

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@marcodebortoli that would honestley be a great idea haha
      Maybe emoji reactions Like on insta and WhatsApp in general🤔
      Btw, were you able to get more info on the kit?

  • @cryptic_2184
    @cryptic_2184 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My miata was my first car

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh nice! Sounds like you had a lot of fun haha
      So what gen did you have? And how was it?

    • @cryptic_2184
      @cryptic_2184 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrPista I got it about 6 months ago and still love it

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cryptic_2184 Damn, so you are like 18? 19? Sth like that?
      They really are a great first car... But how much does it cost you in total?

    • @cryptic_2184
      @cryptic_2184 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrPistaI’m 16 paid 7k for a 2005 with a hard top and only 70k miles

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@cryptic_2184 That was unexpected haha
      But that sounds like a fair deal! Hard tops are hard to get man... So congratulations my guy! I hope you keep enjoying that car for a long time🙏

  • @spoopydragon
    @spoopydragon หลายเดือนก่อน

    got a salvage title 95' for my first car, my insurance is $167 a month

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting, they surely are a cool first car!
      But like damn, that's a lot in insurance💀I mean 2k a year is a heavy pricetag to carry...
      But how much did you actually pay for the car itself? I mean I'd guess like 5k maybe?

    • @spoopydragon
      @spoopydragon 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MrPista i was highkey expecting like $300 for insurance, i paid $3.5k

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@spoopydragon holy shit dude
      You got a fair Deal on the car but you're gonna pay more in insurance than the car is worth :/
      And that doesn't Sound too nice I Fell like
      Couldn't you get into like your parents insurance policy or sth? At least here in Germany, this can save you a ton of money...

    • @spoopydragon
      @spoopydragon 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MrPista that's in my parent's insurance policy 💀 i'm not too bothered by it, paying a lot in insurance is kinda just how it is

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@spoopydragon oh ma fuckin hell man 💀
      The Thing is that I'll turn 18 very soon and in Germany, you can drive on your own once you're 18... And I'm nearly scared by insurance and Gas prices here🥲
      So I don't even know if I should buy a car (looking at manual BMW E39 528i and 530i for 2-4k) or just get my motorcycle license (costs like 3k) and look forward from there...
      I mean I looked at some insurance quotes a few months ago and Landed between 1.8-2.5k € a year or sth, if I get an E39 soon after my birthday. And that's not really worth it when my parents have 3 cars and I'll stay with them for a few more years

  • @hectorzeroni1088
    @hectorzeroni1088 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Me want. 😈

    • @MrPista
      @MrPista  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And you have every reason to do so😈