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What's your thoughts on a used lotus evora. It has a Toyota engine and transmission. Can get them for about 30-50k used I was thinking of buying one. I looked at the pros and cons seems like there is more pros then cons.
Hey Scotty Kilmer i have a 1996 Dodge Stratus ES V6 2.5L, The car startes then dies after 4 seconds also i have try to step the gas pedal still dies after 4 seconds. I have replace the starter, fuel pump assembly, fuel filter, fuel injector, spark plug, spark plug wire, air intake/ charge temperature sensor, idle air control (IAC) valve, manifold pressure (MAP) sensor, And but still having issues. So what could be the issue? I need help.
Hey Scotty, I have a 2018 Honda Accord lx with 13,000 miles that suffers from oil dilution which we all know about the earth dreams engine. Another thing that isn't talked about as much but is still a common issue is the rear camshaft seals were very poorly made. Mine leaks a bit of oil and if you search up the issue you can find that it is actually quite common. I just figured I would mention it incase you want another example of how poor Honda's quality has become.
*Smiles, I own Porsche's, it's all in good fun, its not like he is insulting my family. Many respects for Scotty expressing his honest opinions and no fear of calling out the crap.
Excellent comment !! My kind of humor. Daughters 1st car was a junker. Mom complained "but she wanted a compact car" gave her 3 pics b4~during & final crushed & cubed at scrap yard.📉😎📈 ( 2nd was 94 miata )
@@MrLandslide84 Sold my Camry 2002 LE for $1500 with 180,000 miles on it and a brand new catalytic converter. Where do you guys live that people are buying used cars for more?
What a beautiful car! With a little investment it can get perfect. The seats, the top and the dents can all be fixed at home with common tools. Any DIY'er could do it.
I drive a 2017 ND Miata as my daily driver. Amazing MPG. Loads of fun. Extremely low maintenance. Driven halfway across the country five times already. Great review Scotty!
Despite what Scotty said about cross-country driving with a small roadster, I'd def like to get an NA-NB Miata and drive halfway across the country at least once. Maybe in a few years, I can afford a new Miata.
Well I daily drive a Ford with a 2.0 Mazda engine and because it's a manual it's pretty quick but with an automatic it's a complete dog, because it only has a narrow power band. So if you work the gearbox like a racing driver you outperform anyone with an ordinary car but if you're not very good at driving a manual or have an automatic you won't get anything good out of it.
Concur. I have a 91 Miata - owned it since 1995. Still starts every time and runs like new. The most reliable car I have ever had. In 25 years of ownership the only non-maintenance costs have been replacement of a leaky rear main seal and a wiper motor. Nothing else has ever gone wrong. Buy one - you will love it!
Danny's do it yourself car video Honda civic lx 05, Actually, they were made very well in the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and the 70's after that it was all crap.
@@auletjohnast03638 Yeah, 70s cars had little to no maintenance costs, because they had no technology. Means if you crash your 70s Mustang, you will certainly die. How stupid do you have to be to expect a modern car loaded with tech and security features and a beefy engine to be same as reliable as a 70s car... Of course there are things breaking more often if you have twice the tech. And if course it is easier to repair a head gasket on a 6.2l 90 Horsepower gas hog than on a 1.6 Turbo with 180hp. And not to mention that cars back then also had serious problems. Like Ford Pintos that randomly blow up when rear ended. So what is your point?
I owned a 2003 Toyota Echo for over a decade before a pulled-license uninsured pick up driver t-boned it into the junk yard. It was funky to drive but it was reliable as a tank! Over 250,000 miles on the odo. I consider it one of the last simple and readily affordable Toyos ever built. Any other Echo enthusiasts still out there?
Hello Scotty another great video thank you you and your family have a safe and and healthy day also to everyone else have a safe and healthy day God bless everybody
Mazdas handle great. Any mazda will handle better than its competitors in any class. Almost as good as lexus, more slop but also more feel. Hydrolic steering kept instead of stupid electronic steering. They use modified ford power steering pumps, maybe the best made hydrolic accessory ever made as far as reliability and rare leaks, failures. Uses Tras fluid. So loud and sounds like its gonna break from day 1 but lasts all the way to the crusher.
I have 99 Miata that I love to take up to the mountains on a beautiful day and I do take it to track as well. Scotty, that makes me happy that it got your ringing endorsement!🤗👍🏾
The Miata is an already VERY well known and well regarded car and has already been increasing in price the last few years from desirability (plus still in production so it's not like market is ever gonna have a shortage of them in general), I don't think scotty recommending it is gonna make much of a difference.
Scottie you are right to the point with this video. I started drivin' in the 60's with an MG-A Roadster (only 10,000 made, 0-60mph in 16 sec. with 72hp and now in 2020 I drive a Mazda Miata. Gives me the same drivin' sensation as back then.
When the hood strut doesn't work on old Japanese car... Scotty: "no big deal. Just use a stick" When the hood strut doesn't work on old Dodge Ram... Scotty: look at this junk. 😄
Lifts supports in general are garbage. They’re only good for about a decade! I had an 88 BMW and all the supports were shot by 1998. My 1994 mustang, which I still own, only uses lift supports for the trunk. It only takes one gonk on the head to tell you it’s time to replace! Had to replace them in 2004 and then again in 2014. Car isn’t garbage, the technology is! In 4 years I’ll have to replace them again!
You all sound silly, that car didn't even come with hood struts. It legit had the hood supporter stick missing - as Scotty said. Go back to the video and look at the hood for yourself.
@@JoseGomez-oz5ec You're right, but the sentiment is still accurate. Scotty tells his opinion. It's not always backed by facts, but it's always backed by deep and invaluable experience. Take it for what it's worth (and it's worth more than a little.)
I just bought a 2016 Miata with only 4200 miles on it. Have only driven it for a couple weeks but I love it. It has an auto trans though, but couldn't turn down a great deal. Glad you posted about them....makes me feel like I just got the deal of a lifetime!!! I'm in Canada, so, it's just a summer runabout and I expect it to outlast me since I'm 75 years young......
My favorite little Japanese car was my 1989 Mazda 626 sedan. Two liter three valve per cylinder engine. I got it in 2014 with 97k miles. One owner, no dents, no rust. Loved it. White with a blue cloth interior. Power steering, brakes, ice cold air, cruise control, am fm cassette player. Great gas mileage, plenty of room, nice ride, fun to drive, and dependable. What more could you ask for.
I had one for 16 years. The first year. White with black. I got 250,000 miles on the original clutch which was still working when I sold it to a friend. One replaced timing belt, one replaced water pump. Three tops. I replaced the radiator as the plastic one was useless in the Gulf Coast heat. The wiring was starting to get quirky. Plastic window was much larger. Loved the simple manual top. Best top I ever had. Sure beat the MGB, 325ic, old Jag. It was similar to the 70s Fiat Spider top.
I have a '99. Super fun, super reliable. Original everything and still runs great, rides well, handles amazing. The top wiggles around a bit when it's up but the car doesn't even have any squeaks or rattles. And it's as fast as I need to go.
If you run in the winter, you must get winter tires all corners. The LSD helps a lot. I ran 3 winters with my NB (2nd gen) with winter tires mounted on narrower (better for snow) plain steel wheels (easier to swap seasonally). Never got stuck.
Not sure if this was in response to me, but I asked in a comment a couple days ago for your opinion on older used sports cars. So, this was great! Thanks.
Snatched a 2000 Miata Special Edition a year ago with 97k miles for $3,500. It had well over $1,000 in tastful upgrades such as leather seat covers, top tier roll bar, touch screen radio, keyless entry, K&N air filter, floor mats, Miata sun reflector, and a new top with with glass and defroster. I’ve had a fuel pump fail and now what I believe is a blown head gasket or stuck valve. I don’t mind working on it. It’s an amazing car and well worth it’s value!
Glad they're reliable for other people. I got rid of my beautiful aftermarket-painted blue one with < 50K after having the valve cover gasket done 4x in a row, & 3rd gear starting to go. Maybe the previous owner raced it...
I’ve got a 1997 Mark 1 as a second car.for fun trips out. Bought it 8 years ago for £1,500 (USD 1,800). with 112,000 miles on the clock. Still going strong! requiring only routine maintenance 👍🏼 Great value for money
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I have a 1980 MGB Convertible that I am trying to sell due to moving back up to the Pacific Northwest and not wanting to deal with potential maintenance issues. My next sports car acquisition will definitely be a Miata.
Pretty convincing Scotty. I've been meaning to get a weekend track car. Been a lotta years since i've been on a track. Now that i'm retired i wanna put my old skills to work. 2001 is exactly the year i was thinking of. The se model with Bilsteins and an LSD. (Long time since i've had any LSD too. Lol) Lookin forward to breaking out my tools and making this happen. Summer car only. I'm in Montreal Canada, Brrrrrrrr!
I agree. The most fun car I ever owned. I will definitely get another one some day. I had a Toyota MR2 turbo, Celica GT-S, Infiniti coupe, BMWs, Honda S2000, and so forth, but my Miata was the best!
I wish I would have kept the Mazda Miata we bought for my daughter's first car years ago. We bought it from a one owner lady. It was a nice little car!
My 2001 miata has an oil pan leak. Trying to drop the subframe is a biotch. Definitely not the easiest car to work on lol but definitely the funnest to drive!
I had a 1997 Malta hardtop for a few years. My x wife made me give up my bike so I got this. Great fun car. Easy to work on. Just don't crash it, your dead. Needs a roll bar. Not a city traffic car. I live out in the country. Fun on country roads. I want another one.
I own a 91 with 179555miles. Best purchase I have ever made with the hardtop at $5000. I may have overpaid at the time but the car has great red paint and zero rust. The car has never given me any hassle and was well worth the extra $1500 to $2500 to get one that was stock and well maintained.
Agreed, Its a great car, I bought mine new in 2001, same color and now I have 220,000 miles on it. When it hit 200,000 I had transmission, exhaust and sparkplugs serviced. My wife has strict orders to bury me with my car....
I liked my 2000 alot but the heat coming off the drive shaft hump could fry an egg. Took my 3yr old granddaughter out in it once and she cracked me up when she asked me to pop a Hemi papaw, I still get a laugh 10yrs later
junkmail I’ve yet to see a high school kid driving these. It’s always guys in their 30’s and half of them auto cross them. I once saw a woman own one only because I worked valet in Vegas and seen thousands of cars come in. Otherwise yeah, it’s never a high school kid always some working guy in his 30’s - 50’s.
I drive a 95 626 sedan. 5speed. Minimal rust for the upper Midwest, 170k miles. Power nothing. Everything works. 2nd owner. Peppy little car. I just love the car. It's my daily driver. I put about 800$ a year in it and learn to do much of the work myself.
Bought a new 2003 Mazda Speed MX5. When traded, it looked just like new. Original clutch, top and brakes still on it. 200k miles and only normal maintenance.
I owned a 2002 Miata since new. Was my daily driver for 17 years and loved it the whole time. Daily driving where I live (Maryland) means salted roads in winter, so rust finally took it. But great, dependable, fun car. Tip: I think the current (2019+) Miata's will become known as the best Miata's ever. They did all they could to lighten it up, and the engine change in 2019 was just what that model needed.
Proud owner of a 2019 club, can confirm absolutely fabulous car.. The cornering ability is gymnastic with just the right amount of power, revs forever.. Motorcycle engine almost, four cylinder top end screamer
My coworker just bought a '91 Wrangler (rectangular lights), 4-cylinder, manual trans, for his 17 year old son. 160k miles, original owner, all service paperwork. This is in the Seattle metro area, although the Jeep was out in the peninsula (about 90 miles west of Seattle). Seller had 48 calls on his Jeep within three days. Sold for $4200. Wranglers really hold their value.
I bought a 94 miata in 2005. Still have it. Talk about cheap fun! There is nothing to compare. I still have the same top from 2005 with a plastic window. I just make sure I dress both every month. Dont know if I'll ever sell it. 150k and still going strong!
Smart review, Scotty! Yes, you should absolutely buy one. I have a '97 and it is so much fun to drive. The first gen (NA) had plastic vinyl back windows, but the second generation (NB) had glass rear windows and that one there even has the rear defroster lines in it. I retrofitted an NB top with glass window / defroster into my older NA model, and it works like a champ! I have a video on my channel if anyone cares to see that job. But yeah...overall great cars!
in '89 i got into a Miata at a car show. i had the seat as far back as it would go, and the steering wheel as high as it could be set. then i pushed in the clutch. my leg got stuck between the steering wheel and the clutch pedal. i literally used the open palm of my right hand to repeatedly punch my left leg until i got it free. i was 17 and only 6' 3" tall never been in one since!
We bought a 94 Miata M Edition almost 10 years ago. We got it with 75K miles, it now has over 150K. We paid $4k for it, cheapest car I've ever bought, yet the best $4000 we've ever spent on a car. Stuff breaks occasionally (it's a 26 YO car!), but parts and repairs are relatively inexpensive. Great value, great fun.
My dad made sure I learned standard manual transmission when I was first learning to drive. My first car was a manual. So much fun to drive. I had a little Toyota yaris with a 5speed manual. Ugliest car I ever owned, but it was soooooo much fun to drive. It was like driving a go cart with a big boy car engine in it.
That's how my father was. The rule was if you get your licence, you learn to drive manual. He taught my mother, all 3 of my sisters, and I. There were no excuses.
Scotty, great cars as they are, you live in a place without grit on the road. In the UK, these great little cars dissolve into pieces of rust. The least sought after version, too. 94 Celicas don’t rust.
Hey, Scotty! I got a 2002 Toyota Camry 2.4L cylinder. The car starts at about 1,800-2000RPM, a high rpm for start up and then 5 minutes later goes back to around 800-1000RPM. Why is this happening? Usually happens after letting it sit at night and starting up in the morning OR anytime after not using it for a while (2-3 days). Thanks for all your videos! You the MVP!!
I used to autocross one of these. It was a real hoot. Handled like an Austin Healy Sprite with oversteer. The Miata was styled after the Lotus Elite. All the ratios are from the Lotus. The top was extremely easy to put up and down - one handed. The optional hard top was a very good investment, especially in the winter in northern VA. BTW, Scotty, did you notice the check engine light was on?
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That's 29 years old not 19,great video.
If turbochargers aren’t reliable used, what about a superchargers
What's your thoughts on a used lotus evora. It has a Toyota engine and transmission. Can get them for about 30-50k used I was thinking of buying one. I looked at the pros and cons seems like there is more pros then cons.
Hey Scotty Kilmer i have a 1996 Dodge Stratus ES V6 2.5L, The car startes then dies after 4 seconds also i have try to step the gas pedal still dies after 4 seconds.
I have replace the starter, fuel pump assembly, fuel filter, fuel injector, spark plug, spark plug wire, air intake/ charge temperature sensor, idle air control (IAC) valve, manifold pressure (MAP) sensor, And but still having issues.
So what could be the issue?
I need help.
Hey Scotty, I have a 2018 Honda Accord lx with 13,000 miles that suffers from oil dilution which we all know about the earth dreams engine. Another thing that isn't talked about as much but is still a common issue is the rear camshaft seals were very poorly made. Mine leaks a bit of oil and if you search up the issue you can find that it is actually quite common. I just figured I would mention it incase you want another example of how poor Honda's quality has become.
I was honestly expecting a 94 celica convertible lol
Lol! Me too! 😂
he's trying to keep '94 Celica a secret so we don't drive up prices
Mtn Light when he gets ready to sell, THATS when the secret will be out.
Haha yeah I was thinking that red one he's done in the past
Me too
I had a boss years ago who had a impressive car collection. His favorite and most fun one to drive was his Mazda Miata.
We know him as Scotty
I have a BMW, a Dodge RAM, and a Miata. 2/3 of the time it's not easy watching Scotty videos.
😂🤣
*Smiles, I own Porsche's, it's all in good fun, its not like he is insulting my family. Many respects for Scotty expressing his honest opinions and no fear of calling out the crap.
@@willpcs3453 Oh I agree, I was just being funny. I enjoy his content a lot.
I guess the glass is 1/3 full
Excellent comment !! My kind of humor. Daughters 1st car was a junker. Mom complained "but she wanted a compact car" gave her 3 pics b4~during & final crushed & cubed at scrap yard.📉😎📈 ( 2nd was 94 miata )
All used Miata's for sale just went up 2000.. thanks Scotty 🤔
Real talk maaaaan
I don't find any used car period for a $1,000 that has all the paint. Much less being 100% mechanically sound. $2-3 might get you a decent used ride.
@@MrLandslide84 Sold my Camry 2002 LE for $1500 with 180,000 miles on it and a brand new
catalytic converter. Where do you guys live that people are buying used cars for more?
@@lanthanumlanthanium6373 Northwest Indiana. Rust belt. F'ed up rides go for a grand. 2-3 starts getting full paint low miles.
@@lanthanumlanthanium6373 In Ny and NJ to get a mechanically decent miata that isnt completely corroded from rust its atleast 4k
It’s much more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow
Or you could just drive a fast car fast. Or a moderately powerful car fast
Miata is not fast, but it is VERY quick
Lol smart pants
@@klein2042 no cause a fast car costs alot. A slow car doesn't
@@klein2042 A fast car can never go fast on a public road, a slow car going as fast as it can is more fun than a fast car cruising at the same speed
What a beautiful car! With a little investment it can get perfect. The seats, the top and the dents can all be fixed at home with common tools. Any DIY'er could do it.
I drive a 2017 ND Miata as my daily driver. Amazing MPG. Loads of fun. Extremely low maintenance. Driven halfway across the country five times already. Great review Scotty!
Despite what Scotty said about cross-country driving with a small roadster, I'd def like to get an NA-NB Miata and drive halfway across the country at least once. Maybe in a few years, I can afford a new Miata.
Defo looking either the new mx5 rf (miata) on finance or get the old school mk1 outright ... decisions
I’m beginning to think Scotty likes the Miata.
Scotty's always like the one's with manuals
Well I daily drive a Ford with a 2.0 Mazda engine and because it's a manual it's pretty quick but with an automatic it's a complete dog, because it only has a narrow power band. So if you work the gearbox like a racing driver you outperform anyone with an ordinary car but if you're not very good at driving a manual or have an automatic you won't get anything good out of it.
i think people who knows mazda will know the miata or MX5
The Miata has been the number one best sports car money can buy for the last 30 years. Nothing wrong with the Miata.
Hey Scotty fellow Houstonian I really appreciate your content and brutal honesty these lazy car manufacturers should really listen to more.
Does he live in the montrose area
My 2005 Miata was a joy to drive. Bulletproof and cheap to maintain. Right on, Scotty!
Concur. I have a 91 Miata - owned it since 1995. Still starts every time and runs like new. The most reliable car I have ever had. In 25 years of ownership the only non-maintenance costs have been replacement of a leaky rear main seal and a wiper motor. Nothing else has ever gone wrong. Buy one - you will love it!
If there is one mechanic I trust on cars, it's Scotty.
That's when cars were made very well
Danny's do it yourself car video Honda civic lx 05, Actually, they were made very well in the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and the 70's after that it was all crap.
john alt : Dude what brand of rubber cement are you huffing? Cars in the 1970’s were made well??? You are not a car guy are you?
@@auletjohnast03638 Yeah, 70s cars had little to no maintenance costs, because they had no technology. Means if you crash your 70s Mustang, you will certainly die.
How stupid do you have to be to expect a modern car loaded with tech and security features and a beefy engine to be same as reliable as a 70s car...
Of course there are things breaking more often if you have twice the tech.
And if course it is easier to repair a head gasket on a 6.2l 90 Horsepower gas hog than on a 1.6 Turbo with 180hp.
And not to mention that cars back then also had serious problems.
Like Ford Pintos that randomly blow up when rear ended. So what is your point?
@@derwolf200 they were good up till about 75. that's when they had to start putting all that emission crap on them
I have a Mishimoto radiator in my 89 Supra, works great too
It is one of the best values in that market segment. A Miata will give you a lot of fun for the money.
I owned a 2003 Toyota Echo for over a decade before a pulled-license uninsured pick up driver t-boned it into the junk yard. It was funky to drive but it was reliable as a tank! Over 250,000 miles on the odo. I consider it one of the last simple and readily affordable Toyos ever built. Any other Echo enthusiasts still out there?
Hello Scotty another great video thank you you and your family have a safe and and healthy day also to everyone else have a safe and healthy day God bless everybody
So true about having a manual convertible mechanism!!! Spot on scotty
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Can't wait for the video on how to change the top on the Mazda
sunlight is an enemy of cars. those leather seats could have maybe held up if they were conditioned
Mazdas handle great. Any mazda will handle better than its competitors in any class. Almost as good as lexus, more slop but also more feel. Hydrolic steering kept instead of stupid electronic steering. They use modified ford power steering pumps, maybe the best made hydrolic accessory ever made as far as reliability and rare leaks, failures. Uses Tras fluid. So loud and sounds like its gonna break from day 1 but lasts all the way to the crusher.
I have 99 Miata that I love to take up to the mountains on a beautiful day and I do take it to track as well. Scotty, that makes me happy that it got your ringing endorsement!🤗👍🏾
I bought my 2002 Mx-5 one year ago, with 106,000km, it is a gem
Had my ‘03 Miata since 2013. It has 187k miles. I’ve owned it since 99k miles and have never replaced the clutch. Best car I’ve owed 👍🏻
I love your rolling stops. I have had coworkers with Miatas and they loved them. My wife is getting one next year. She says it is off-limits for me.
So are you going to use reverse psych and let her know the auto trans is faster....😉
Tell her that your wallet is off limits to her.
Every time Scotty recommends a cheap car, the demand increases and the general market price goes up for it.
The Miata is an already VERY well known and well regarded car and has already been increasing in price the last few years from desirability (plus still in production so it's not like market is ever gonna have a shortage of them in general), I don't think scotty recommending it is gonna make much of a difference.
I watched a program called "Greatest Ever sportscars" The Mazda Mx5 came in as number two out of 10 :)
Who was number 1?
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Nothing like that Japanese craftsmanship
Scottie you are right to the point with this video. I started drivin' in the 60's with an MG-A Roadster (only 10,000 made, 0-60mph in 16 sec. with 72hp and now in 2020 I drive a Mazda Miata. Gives me the same drivin' sensation as back then.
When the hood strut doesn't work on old Japanese car...
Scotty: "no big deal. Just use a stick"
When the hood strut doesn't work on old Dodge Ram...
Scotty: look at this junk. 😄
He's not objective, which is cool. Always gotta consider the source.
Lifts supports in general are garbage. They’re only good for about a decade! I had an 88 BMW and all the supports were shot by 1998. My 1994 mustang, which I still own, only uses lift supports for the trunk. It only takes one gonk on the head to tell you it’s time to replace! Had to replace them in 2004 and then again in 2014. Car isn’t garbage, the technology is! In 4 years I’ll have to replace them again!
@@UmmYeahOk I just replaced mine on my old Dodge Ram. The originals lasted 18 years.
You all sound silly, that car didn't even come with hood struts. It legit had the hood supporter stick missing - as Scotty said. Go back to the video and look at the hood for yourself.
@@JoseGomez-oz5ec You're right, but the sentiment is still accurate. Scotty tells his opinion. It's not always backed by facts, but it's always backed by deep and invaluable experience. Take it for what it's worth (and it's worth more than a little.)
It would be great to see all your work on this car. Just an idea, thanks Scotty.
Miata
Is
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Come up with that all on your own?
I take my 2012 MX5 on 24hour long road trips through the National Parks. Great for long hauls, for the minimalist. MY FAVORITE CARE EVER!!
Good Afternoon & Thank You My Good Friend Scotty Kilmer Sir
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Again Thank You My Good Friend Scotty Kilmer Sir
Thank You Again My Good Friend Scotty Kilmer Sir
Scotty, you’re a TH-cam gem....thanks for all your honest automotive feedback! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You're a smart man, Scotty. Love these cars!
I am 6' 3" and i have plenty of head room and leg room in my 94' Celica. I LOVE MY CELICA!
Scotty you are killing me, sold my 97 mint medition five years ago and I want it back! It is worth 2grand more too now five yrs later.
I just bought a 2016 Miata with only 4200 miles on it. Have only driven it for a couple weeks but I love it. It has an auto trans though, but couldn't turn down a great deal. Glad you posted about them....makes me feel like I just got the deal of a lifetime!!! I'm in Canada, so, it's just a summer runabout and I expect it to outlast me since I'm 75 years young......
My favorite little Japanese car was my 1989 Mazda 626 sedan. Two liter three valve per cylinder engine. I got it in 2014 with 97k miles. One owner, no dents, no rust. Loved it. White with a blue cloth interior. Power steering, brakes, ice cold air, cruise control, am fm cassette player. Great gas mileage, plenty of room, nice ride, fun to drive, and dependable. What more could you ask for.
I've got a 93 miata mx-5....it's seen better days but after some tlc and rejuvenation it still cruises just fine
I had one for 16 years. The first year. White with black. I got 250,000 miles on the original clutch which was still working when I sold it to a friend. One replaced timing belt, one replaced water pump. Three tops. I replaced the radiator as the plastic one was useless in the Gulf Coast heat.
The wiring was starting to get quirky.
Plastic window was much larger. Loved the simple manual top. Best top I ever had. Sure beat the MGB, 325ic, old Jag. It was similar to the 70s Fiat Spider top.
Scotty- that chrome cap is aftermarket. I had a 2003 Miata LS. The hood is aluminum, Great car very reliable.
I have a '99. Super fun, super reliable. Original everything and still runs great, rides well, handles amazing. The top wiggles around a bit when it's up but the car doesn't even have any squeaks or rattles. And it's as fast as I need to go.
Thanks Scotty. I just bought a 2020 MX 5 GT RF manual gear, then you released this video. I chose the RF for winter season.
If you run in the winter, you must get winter tires all corners. The LSD helps a lot. I ran 3 winters with my NB (2nd gen) with winter tires mounted on narrower (better for snow) plain steel wheels (easier to swap seasonally). Never got stuck.
Not sure if this was in response to me, but I asked in a comment a couple days ago for your opinion on older used sports cars. So, this was great! Thanks.
I just got a 2021 Mazda, Miata, RF jet black love it
Tell em Scotty! Miatas are great cars and great fun! They definitely don’t deserve the stigma they have. I want one someday!
"It's got a few dings from people getting mad over time" are you sure you didn't dent that Scotty with your eager tapping and hand patting? 🤣
Snatched a 2000 Miata Special Edition a year ago with 97k miles for $3,500. It had well over $1,000 in tastful upgrades such as leather seat covers, top tier roll bar, touch screen radio, keyless entry, K&N air filter, floor mats, Miata sun reflector, and a new top with with glass and defroster. I’ve had a fuel pump fail and now what I believe is a blown head gasket or stuck valve. I don’t mind working on it. It’s an amazing car and well worth it’s value!
Glad they're reliable for other people. I got rid of my beautiful aftermarket-painted blue one with < 50K after having the valve cover gasket done 4x in a row, & 3rd gear starting to go. Maybe the previous owner raced it...
I’ve got a 1997 Mark 1 as a second car.for fun trips out. Bought it 8 years ago for £1,500 (USD 1,800). with 112,000 miles on the clock. Still going strong! requiring only routine maintenance 👍🏼 Great value for money
Miata or MX-5 for other markets is such a fun car with the standard transmission amazing value.
my step daughter had one 22 years ago loved to drive it with the top down on the interstate
Her top, or the car's top ??? We truck drivers appreciate her support !!!!
Still Got a 2004 Mazda 6, 26500 miles. Factory parts no leaks... still runs like a champ.
we can only hope their are workers like you in every field. aircraft, carpenter, machine operators, welders, millwright, farmers, Real people in every aspect of life to help us all learn and live better
I have a 1980 MGB Convertible that I am trying to sell due to moving back up to the Pacific Northwest and not wanting to deal with potential maintenance issues. My next sports car acquisition will definitely be a Miata.
Pretty convincing Scotty. I've been meaning to get a weekend track car. Been a lotta years since i've been on a track. Now that i'm retired i wanna put my old skills to work. 2001 is exactly the year i was thinking of. The se model with Bilsteins and an LSD. (Long time since i've had any LSD too. Lol) Lookin forward to breaking out my tools and making this happen. Summer car only. I'm in Montreal Canada, Brrrrrrrr!
I agree. The most fun car I ever owned. I will definitely get another one some day. I had a Toyota MR2 turbo, Celica GT-S, Infiniti coupe, BMWs, Honda S2000, and so forth, but my Miata was the best!
I wish I would have kept the Mazda Miata we bought for my daughter's first car years ago. We bought it from a one owner lady. It was a nice little car!
They’re fun but death traps in many accidents
I saw one hit a tree head on, 40 mph...the driver was scratched slightly......
Always great videos Scotty.
My 2001 miata has an oil pan leak. Trying to drop the subframe is a biotch. Definitely not the easiest car to work on lol but definitely the funnest to drive!
Last time I drove one of these I was a Valet driver & went all Ferris Bueller Day Off on it 😂🤦♂️👍🏻
I enjoy Scotty
Entertaining and informative
I had a 1997 Malta hardtop for a few years. My x wife made me give up my bike so I got this. Great fun car. Easy to work on. Just don't crash it, your dead. Needs a roll bar. Not a city traffic car. I live out in the country. Fun on country roads. I want another one.
I own a 91 with 179555miles. Best purchase I have ever made with the hardtop at $5000. I may have overpaid at the time but the car has great red paint and zero rust. The car has never given me any hassle and was well worth the extra $1500 to $2500 to get one that was stock and well maintained.
Agreed, Its a great car, I bought mine new in 2001, same color and now I have 220,000 miles on it. When it hit 200,000 I had transmission, exhaust and sparkplugs serviced. My wife has strict orders to bury me with my car....
2005 Miata. My wife has been told to have me buried in my Miata also. Just a little bigger than a coffin anyway. LOL.
My neighbor has 2 of those bad boys in his driveway . Summer cars only here in Western NY ! He covers them up all winter .
I love this gen MX-5. I want a Mazdaspeed MX-5 at some point. They're great!
My neighbor has a 1994 Miata, he bought new, it has about 100k miles on it and it still runs great and is garage kept.
I liked my 2000 alot but the heat coming off the drive shaft hump could fry an egg. Took my 3yr old granddaughter out in it once and she cracked me up when she asked me to pop a Hemi papaw, I still get a laugh 10yrs later
This would be a good topic for your other channel. The history of Mazda.
I have one of these. Mine is a bit older. It’s been a fun, reliable car.
That Miata will cost 5 grand on my area
Mine 2 I’m in Florida
Same here in Georgia
They can still be a little pricey. But in this day its still a cheap way to have fun with a car.
junkmail I’ve yet to see a high school kid driving these. It’s always guys in their 30’s and half of them auto cross them. I once saw a woman own one only because I worked valet in Vegas and seen thousands of cars come in. Otherwise yeah, it’s never a high school kid always some working guy in his 30’s - 50’s.
Same here, I’m in Missouri.🙄 I keep hearing stories of people finding them dirt cheap elsewhere.😭
I drive a 95 626 sedan. 5speed. Minimal rust for the upper Midwest, 170k miles. Power nothing. Everything works. 2nd owner. Peppy little car.
I just love the car. It's my daily driver.
I put about 800$ a year in it and learn to do much of the work myself.
Bought a new 2003 Mazda Speed MX5. When traded, it looked just like new. Original clutch, top and brakes still on it. 200k miles and only normal maintenance.
I owned a 2002 Miata since new. Was my daily driver for 17 years and loved it the whole time. Daily driving where I live (Maryland) means salted roads in winter, so rust finally took it. But great, dependable, fun car.
Tip: I think the current (2019+) Miata's will become known as the best Miata's ever. They did all they could to lighten it up, and the engine change in 2019 was just what that model needed.
Proud owner of a 2019 club, can confirm absolutely fabulous car.. The cornering ability is gymnastic with just the right amount of power, revs forever.. Motorcycle engine almost, four cylinder top end screamer
My coworker just bought a '91 Wrangler (rectangular lights), 4-cylinder, manual trans, for his 17 year old son. 160k miles, original owner, all service paperwork. This is in the Seattle metro area, although the Jeep was out in the peninsula (about 90 miles west of Seattle). Seller had 48 calls on his Jeep within three days. Sold for $4200. Wranglers really hold their value.
There's always a sucker who thinks he's a soldier.
I bought a 94 miata in 2005. Still have it. Talk about cheap fun! There is nothing to compare. I still have the same top from 2005 with a plastic window. I just make sure I dress both every month. Dont know if I'll ever sell it. 150k and still going strong!
I have a 1999 10th Anniversary Miata and I absolutely love it!
Smart review, Scotty! Yes, you should absolutely buy one. I have a '97 and it is so much fun to drive. The first gen (NA) had plastic vinyl back windows, but the second generation (NB) had glass rear windows and that one there even has the rear defroster lines in it. I retrofitted an NB top with glass window / defroster into my older NA model, and it works like a champ! I have a video on my channel if anyone cares to see that job. But yeah...overall great cars!
For small get up and go cheap cars, I still like Saturn S series, they have always been dependable to me in the past.
Saturn S-Series lineup are easier to purchase after finding one
2002 Miata Mx5 is the my favorite, and obviously the manual is more fun. Put the automatic is still a winner.
in '89 i got into a Miata at a car show. i had the seat as far back as it would go, and the steering wheel as high as it could be set. then i pushed in the clutch. my leg got stuck between the steering wheel and the clutch pedal. i literally used the open palm of my right hand to repeatedly punch my left leg until i got it free. i was 17 and only 6' 3" tall
never been in one since!
We bought a 94 Miata M Edition almost 10 years ago. We got it with 75K miles, it now has over 150K. We paid $4k for it, cheapest car I've ever bought, yet the best $4000 we've ever spent on a car. Stuff breaks occasionally (it's a 26 YO car!), but parts and repairs are relatively inexpensive. Great value, great fun.
My dad made sure I learned standard manual transmission when I was first learning to drive. My first car was a manual. So much fun to drive. I had a little Toyota yaris with a 5speed manual. Ugliest car I ever owned, but it was soooooo much fun to drive. It was like driving a go cart with a big boy car engine in it.
That's how my father was. The rule was if you get your licence, you learn to drive manual. He taught my mother, all 3 of my sisters, and I.
There were no excuses.
I love the Miata, unfortunately I'm too tall to drive one unless the top is down which isn't practical where I live...
Yup gotta be under 5’7” to even try to fit in these mini cars
My friend is 6'1" and drives one
Yes, Miatas are a lot of fun to drive, with the top down, but not here in Florida. Too many SUVs and trucks,
I sold my 99 2 months ago ☹️
The Miata is also also one of the most reliable car in the planet, yes its fun to drive & reliable too. Good choice Scotty, next to your '94 Celica!
Nice Scotty I have a 1990 Miata with 212k
Scotty on the spot. Inconsistent advice, but racking up views and income. Great job
Scotty, great cars as they are, you live in a place without grit on the road. In the UK, these great little cars dissolve into pieces of rust. The least sought after version, too. 94 Celicas don’t rust.
1:41 - "I've got sticks all over the place". You had me rolling laughing when you said that Scotty. LOL
4:06 local neighbor - here comes crazy scotty again racing down the street.
Great video, food for thought. Thanks Scotty
The Miata is a phenomenal car! I've owned several and they were all extremely reliable and a blast to drive.
My father used to have one but he had to get rid of it. Mother said: "If it couldn't take the kids he couldn't have it.!"
LOL 😢😭🤣🤔
Could have got a van and kept that Miata
That's what my old lady said when I bought mine but idc I'm keeping it.
@The Ugly Truth YES, yes he did come to think of it.....
Abt a year later.
So you don’t have a motorcycle !!? 🤠
That's two mistakes I haven't made
No wife. No kids.
Endless money pits
Nice, no plastic beauty cover on the engine
Thanks Scotty nice to see you again, I was starting to get worried!
Hey, Scotty!
I got a 2002 Toyota Camry 2.4L cylinder. The car starts at about 1,800-2000RPM, a high rpm for start up and then 5 minutes later goes back to around 800-1000RPM. Why is this happening? Usually happens after letting it sit at night and starting up in the morning OR anytime after not using it for a while (2-3 days). Thanks for all your videos! You the MVP!!
I used to autocross one of these. It was a real hoot. Handled like an Austin Healy Sprite with oversteer. The Miata was styled after the Lotus Elite. All the ratios are from the Lotus. The top was extremely easy to put up and down - one handed. The optional hard top was a very good investment, especially in the winter in northern VA.
BTW, Scotty, did you notice the check engine light was on?