I have a 2000 NB, I'm with you there. Mostly because everyone who has one loves it, and it only makes me feel better about my decision to get one. I love my little NB, I'd never give it up for the world.
I have a 2001 NB series Miata and I love driving it every single time. It is a fun and simple car, so unlike big SUV's with their withering amounts of electronic gadgetry. Most satisfying car I've ever owned.
I currently own a 2000 NB1, buying it nearly two years ago was most definitely one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. I've had more fun in it than in many other cars, even ones that are much quicker. I've carved back roads, cruised along the Pacific Coast Highway, and slammed through gears on freeway on-ramps with an ear to ear grin the whole way. Mazda built one of the best and most enjoyable sports cars ever made here, even if it's not very powerful.
I don't know why, but I think I like this design of the Miata the best. I do like the original and the latest Miatas as well, but this one I seem to remember liking most of all.
I’m 6’6” and was immediately disappointed at the fit when I first sat in my NB. I still bought it, no regrets! You just have to adjust to the size a little.
my friends dad let us cruise around in this exact same model back in 2002, and in doing so I fell in love with lightweight rwd manual transmission roadsters. fast forward to 2021 and I couldn’t resist the 21 ND2 club w/ brembo/bbs/recaro. lightweight rwd high revving naturally aspirated manual transmission roadster. the formula of all formulas.
I have a 99 nb in that exact colour scheme. Changed my top to black and it looks so much better! The ride is never harsh! He has no idea what He's talking about. Best little go cart ever!
yeah thats the sad thing many na miatas in my area are beat up and on their last legs the nbs are newer and such plus WAY cheaper to own than my jeep at the moment in gas and insurance as my jeep gets 6 mpg right now and insurance is 280 a month for basic insurance where as the miatas get good mileage around 20 and insurance is 66 for basic with towing and some coverage
proud owner of '02 mx-5. love it! warning for new drivers. you'll attract alot of attention. not all may be good. law enforcement we know. there another group you may not realize - haters. small cars make some aggressive, some envious. & that smile on your face doesn't help. road rage is real so take care, good luck & enjoy...
I remember my mother's ex-coworker used to have a new '99 Mazda MX-5 Miata NB in red when I was a handsome little kid. The Miata was my dream car alongside the Protégé, Millennia, and 626; however, Mazda is still my favorite make of car and I will always be a fan of Mazda. ☺💯
"The NB Miatas are slowly creeping up in value." Thats right so all you wealthy D-Bags hurry up and snap up as many as you can find with no intention of driving them so the avg guy who wants to have fun driving/owning one can't get his hands on one at a reasonable price.
@R Herman that's don't give you the right to snatch up all the cars with no intention on driving them just to have them for looks and drive up the price. Cars are NOT things to just sit and be looked at, they are made to DRIVE DAMMIT.
I’m on a few Mazda parts sale groups on Facebook and they have part out threads on perfectly good looking Miatas every other day. Saddest I ever saw was a salvage title 03 Mazdaspeed with original hardtop being parted out because he didn’t want to own a car with a salvage title.. Point is owners know that parting out a car is always cheaper than selling it whole expecially seeing as they made so many of them, have a huge aftermarket, and are getting older so parts are wearing out. I think in about 10 years they will start to hit a stable price.
You can just be plugging along at the speed limit on a 2 lane in the Miata and its still fun. Ive also driven a Honda S2000 and its like a Miata turned up to 11. Except its always turned up to 11. That engine, man it just encourages you to rev the nuts off it and drive like a maniac all the time. Its great fun, but man I could never relax in the S2000. Bought a NB Miata, cause prices vs the S2000, despite what I said the S2000 is a real piece of work, but man you gotta flog it to really understand that car
I love the NA because it's pop up headlights, while I love the NB because it's dynamics, power upgrades, updates, and others that are listed in the MW Hits.
I’m 6’2” but I think it depends a lot on how that’s distributed. Like I have shorter legs and a longer torso so I have enough leg room and don’t even sit with the seat all the way back. I could see longer legs making it really annoying to fit in though. It’s really all down to just sitting in one and seeing how it feels, I was surprised at how well I fit
Just picked up a ‘99 same spec with only 54k odo for $2k, client I have known my whole life had knee surgery and couldn’t drive it anymore with the clutch. It’s my favorite ride
That leather packaged version in 99 is the equivalent to $39,3700 in today's money which is crazy cause you can get the 30th anniversary Miata w/ all the bells and whistles like the the BBS/Brembo/Recaro package for less than that today or at least you could when they were announced. A regular Miata is much cheaper.
I was thinking how impressed I am that they have reduced the cost, counting inflation. Of course, Porsche cayman base is around 50k so they have to make it much less than that.
3:00 I LOVE that John said that ..not because I think only "posers"😝 drive autos but because we forget how things were just 20years ago when EVERYTHING WASENT POLITICALLY CORRECT or DIE, you just didn't have to worry about offending people so much!! Don't get me wrong slurs, hate & sexist remarks never have nor will be acceptable, but im talking about the BABY shit -people- posers _flake_ out about now. Stay Safe All✌🏾
I drove an NB as a daily for 4 years. Snow, rain, sunshine. 15k miles a year avg. Fantastic car. Makes the every day commute fun. Helps to have AC if you do that though.
I daily drove my 2000 for several years in Ontario. The car was actually fun on ice and snow ( if your aggressive in nature). The rust did start to become a problem. I lightly restored and repainted the over a winter and still daily it 3 seasons. Over 300,000 kms. Not trouble free but i would still call it a very reliable and easy to maintain car.
What a car!! I remember when there was a negative stigma that came with a man wanting to drive/own a Mx5 " _girls car..hairdresser...secretary_ ect " Its cool that foolishness has stopped & a good car is simply just a good car. Late model Beetle is still a Girl though😏
Guys, would you suggest NB or NBFL? To me it's more easy to find NB and with "Normal colors", but I always loved the NBFL style. I'm 6'1", just to know :P
ah a car i wished i had for a daily driver, alas i've never had the chance to even drive one, ironic since i've driven most Japanese more powerful cars of that era. It is definitely one for my bucket list
It's for child seats. Some new cars have weight sensors to detect if a child is in the seat and it will then turn the airbag off automatically, this car however doesn't have this technology so a manual cutoff is needed. Children can be injured by the force of the airbag, also for very small children a backwards facing booster seat is very common. In this case the airbag would only hit the seat anyway, that can be dangerous and since there's no benefit to leaving it on it should be turned off
Almost 20 years later, and only 15 more horsepower. I could only imagine how incredible the Miata would be with a Honda K20 or F20C. Before anyone gripes, the suspension on this car can handle it.
But whereas most other cars got heavier and had to compensate with more power, ND is as light as the first two gens and thus can afford to stay with what it had.
Third Star, how? The Miata chassis could handle it. The difference in weight between the F20C and the abysmal 2.0 Liter Mazda is negligible. In addition, the F20C doesn't produce that much more torque. It's a high revving engine which is more ideal for cars that are made to handle with light weight.
I don't think the Miata would need a new engine anytime soon, considering they got the Fiata 124 Abarth. Also the new K and F engines are turbocharged, are they not? If so, that could anger a few peeps if those replace the naturally aspirated SKYACTIV engines the MX-5 currently uses.
I owned two NAs and agree the headlights certainly add more charm. What I don't miss is the poor illumination of the stock beams particularly at night in rain, they were quite scary at times. The projector units on my current 01 NB are far superior to the NA, even tho it lacks the fun factor of the popups up/down button.
There are yes, I'm in the 'keep it stock' camp tho. It's been 9 years since I owned my last NA, they each have their unique pros/cons for sure. There are things I prefer from each, what they share is the fun factor and permanent smile, while in the drivers seat.
“Or a poser’s 4-speed automatic” You tell em John! No sense buying a RWD sports car in anything but stick. Unless it’s some high performance 500+ hp thing that only was offered with dual-clutch
there was a factory turbo in 2004-2005 with the mazda speed model. I suspect none since, as they likely wouldn't have sold enough to justify on-going production.
In Australia they’re about $50,000aud, roughly, whereas the Toyota 86 is $36000. Even second gens with over 150,000 miles go for code to 10k aud (7k USD)
So in 1999 a miata cost as much as the 2018 v6 Camaro for $25k, hell in 1999 you could get a LS1 v8 WS6 TransAm for 26k that could mop the floor with a miata around a track by 2 or 3 seconds , i watched a guy in a stock ls1 f body at a track day at Barber motor sports park run 4 sec faster then the spec miata lap record so don't try that "miata handle better bs" because lap times tell a different story.
I'll be Frank I'm Leary about using my name You're comparing apples to oranges . Miata has never been about speed . Its lightweight top down. Transam is heavy and in another category.
Why? I understand it for a boring commuter but why would you prefer them in sports cars? Yes modern automatics can be faster than manuals but this is an entirely different thing, back then automatics were trash. That 4 speed slush box is nothing compared to the 5 or 6 speed manual that was offered
All I heard was 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp slow 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 15.5 1/4 Mille 140 hp 140 hp 2 seats only 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp not even good gas millage for its size 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp
Noisy little thing, suited to those on a tight budget..........what dose it say about those who buy it? They could'nt afford a porsche boxter, so they bought this instead.
I can easily afford a porsche boxster, but still considering a miata. Less pretentious, less likely to get keyed, much less expensive, much less repair, lighter weight. Not sure which I will get yet, but you can cross shop these, believe it or not.
Posers 4 speed automatic? I have a real issue with that statement, for not everyone wants a manual transmission. Yes, it's a sports car, but there's some out there that can't reach the clutch. You'll wear out a clutch in "stop and go" driving in heavy traffic, too. Plus, if you break your arm, hand, foot, or leg, you can't drive a manual transmission. If you have an automatic transmission, you can drive if you're hurt. I have had one manual transmission vehicle, and the manual transmission doesn't give you any better mileage, either. Some drivers out there like myself prefer a "less active style of driving," and the automatic transmission does exactly that. Since my wife wants one of these and she can't reach the clutch, it will be an automatic for us.
Lol poser (Just being sarcastic there) Anyways back then automatics were trash, they got worse gas mileage and were slower to their manual counterparts. Also the clutch won't wear out in stop and go traffic any more than an automatic will, in fact back then it was common for automatics to fail. Manuals aren't hard to drive and they don't make driving any less laid back so I don't get what you're trying to say here. If you're injured then that's a valid reason to drive an automatic until you've recovered but that's such a specific situation. If your wife can't reach the clutch then how can she reach the gas or brake in an auto? The clutch isn't further away and you can always move the seat forward anyway
I have a ‘99 Miata but I love seeing videos on it. I’m obsessed with my little car.
I have a 2000 NB, I'm with you there. Mostly because everyone who has one loves it, and it only makes me feel better about my decision to get one. I love my little NB, I'd never give it up for the world.
I have a 2001 NB series Miata and I love driving it every single time. It is a fun and simple car, so unlike big SUV's with their withering amounts of electronic gadgetry. Most satisfying car I've ever owned.
same here! 2001 Emerald green, 1.8 6MT. What a dream of a car.
I currently own a 2000 NB1, buying it nearly two years ago was most definitely one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. I've had more fun in it than in many other cars, even ones that are much quicker. I've carved back roads, cruised along the Pacific Coast Highway, and slammed through gears on freeway on-ramps with an ear to ear grin the whole way. Mazda built one of the best and most enjoyable sports cars ever made here, even if it's not very powerful.
I don't know why, but I think I like this design of the Miata the best. I do like the original and the latest Miatas as well, but this one I seem to remember liking most of all.
I think I do. I'll have to look it up and see it again, just to be sure.
I agree
I agree with you about the NB. I might be biased, though, since I have a 2003 SE version. I love it. I'll never sell it.
It is the most European in design. Perfect for city driving and back country roads.
And reliable Japanese manufacturing.
I've always wanted a mx5 but I'm 6 foot 5 inches. :(
I feel like bowser in Mario kart driving around..
Have you ever tried fitting in an NC? I hear they've the most room
Just wear some horns and rock the look
I’m 6’6” and was immediately disappointed at the fit when I first sat in my NB. I still bought it, no regrets! You just have to adjust to the size a little.
😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Love the Dawson's creek song on the radio
Yep. I Don't Want To Wait by Paula Cole.
Tool0GT92 you could always tell wgat year it was when they use the radio. I heard foriegner on an 80's car they were testing.😀
I had a 99 in those exact colors... and I still have that jacket; am I John now?
Carcaine no just a duck fishing
I hope you're rockin' that jacket every day!
Same here, exact car as that except mine does not have ABS. An absolute blast to drive!!
triggernutsy1, Does it Hurt to be that Stupid?
hurt? lol,take your mazda to a track,and see who is hurt fool
"Or a posers 4 speed automatic". 😄
Bahaha $20 says John Davis can't drive a stick
I'm pretty sure he can seeing as how they tested hundreds of vehicles. Especially back in the 80's when manuals were readily available.
irishmike2182 shots fireddddddd lol
irishmike2182 but you rarely if ever see John driving. They have a staff of qualified testers.
The auto hate is just ridiculous.
The 99 anniversary edition was beautiful
Yea very nice, however I feel like the 95 Miata Special M edition with it's 15inch Alloy BBS rims looks the best.
@@subielife4life Those popup lights don't look as good as people suggest they do. The front end shape is a bit funky. 99-04 FTW.
my friends dad let us cruise around in this exact same model back in 2002, and in doing so I fell in love with lightweight rwd manual transmission roadsters. fast forward to 2021 and I couldn’t resist the 21 ND2 club w/ brembo/bbs/recaro.
lightweight rwd high revving naturally aspirated manual transmission roadster. the formula of all formulas.
I have a 99 nb in that exact colour scheme. Changed my top to black and it looks so much better! The ride is never harsh! He has no idea what He's talking about. Best little go cart ever!
One man's harshness is another man's perfect ride.
I have owned all four generations of miatas. Great cars. Have a 2016 and a 99 10th anniversary edition now.
What's your favorite, if you had to choose? I'm between an NC or ND for what to get.
@@JH-qy7zw you can't go wrong with either, drive each one and see what you like best. The nd is really good.
@@JH-qy7zwI haven’t owned it but don’t you think the NC is a little anti-miata in its ethos?
Ah, that stereo music takes me back.
Me too.
im gonna buy me an nb this year in silver!
yeah thats the sad thing many na miatas in my area are beat up and on their last legs the nbs are newer and such plus WAY cheaper to own than my jeep at the moment in gas and insurance as my jeep gets 6 mpg right now and insurance is 280 a month for basic insurance where as the miatas get good mileage around 20 and insurance is 66 for basic with towing and some coverage
aww that sucks! yeah i had someone recently change lanes without looking and sideswipped me off the road and kept going so i gotta deal with that lol.
Great! Do it. I love my 99 1.8
I have one :)
Did you end up getting it? I just bought an NA about a month ago
proud owner of '02 mx-5. love it! warning for new drivers. you'll attract alot of attention. not all may be good. law enforcement we know. there another group you may not realize - haters. small cars make some aggressive, some envious. & that smile on your face doesn't help. road rage is real so take care, good luck & enjoy...
never caught any attention from cops in mine, they probably know its slow. agree on the haters though.
I remember my mother's ex-coworker used to have a new '99 Mazda MX-5 Miata NB in red when I was a handsome little kid. The Miata was my dream car alongside the Protégé, Millennia, and 626; however, Mazda is still my favorite make of car and I will always be a fan of Mazda. ☺💯
Kevron Harris you where a handsome little kid??? Wtf
RICHARD MILLER yes. Throughout my childhood
RICHARD MILLER -- Right? Lol wth
I think he was just weirded out that you referred to yourself as a handsome little kid, hahaha.
"The NB Miatas are slowly creeping up in value." Thats right so all you wealthy D-Bags hurry up and snap up as many as you can find with no intention of driving them so the avg guy who wants to have fun driving/owning one can't get his hands on one at a reasonable price.
@R Herman that's don't give you the right to snatch up all the cars with no intention on driving them just to have them for looks and drive up the price. Cars are NOT things to just sit and be looked at, they are made to DRIVE DAMMIT.
You can just buy a NC/ND. Mazda never really made the miata bigger and heavier.
I just copped a nb the other day for $3800.
If you can't afford a used Miata it's nobody's fault but your own..
I’m on a few Mazda parts sale groups on Facebook and they have part out threads on perfectly good looking Miatas every other day. Saddest I ever saw was a salvage title 03 Mazdaspeed with original hardtop being parted out because he didn’t want to own a car with a salvage title.. Point is owners know that parting out a car is always cheaper than selling it whole expecially seeing as they made so many of them, have a huge aftermarket, and are getting older so parts are wearing out. I think in about 10 years they will start to hit a stable price.
My next car in a few months. Cant wait.
You can just be plugging along at the speed limit on a 2 lane in the Miata and its still fun. Ive also driven a Honda S2000 and its like a Miata turned up to 11. Except its always turned up to 11. That engine, man it just encourages you to rev the nuts off it and drive like a maniac all the time. Its great fun, but man I could never relax in the S2000. Bought a NB Miata, cause prices vs the S2000, despite what I said the S2000 is a real piece of work, but man you gotta flog it to really understand that car
I love the NA because it's pop up headlights, while I love the NB because it's dynamics, power upgrades, updates, and others that are listed in the MW Hits.
Love my hopped up 99 Black & Tan.
Love my NB!
I plan to buy car #3 soon and this Mazda Miata is the one, especially a perfect sports summer ride!!!
Always one of my favourites
2:58 John: OR A POSERS 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC! LOL
“But 6 footers will learn to be disappointed...”
Pity Mazda but I’m 5’10, so at least I could fit inside if a bit tight.
Had a 96 and I'm 6 foot. Couldn't stand being in it longer than 2 hours.
Ianna Natasha I'm 5'6" and somewhat fit behind the wheel
I'm 6'2" and I fit fine. It really depends on the way you sit in the seat
I’m 6’2” but I think it depends a lot on how that’s distributed. Like I have shorter legs and a longer torso so I have enough leg room and don’t even sit with the seat all the way back.
I could see longer legs making it really annoying to fit in though. It’s really all down to just sitting in one and seeing how it feels, I was surprised at how well I fit
Sold my 2000 NB years ago and always regretted it. Bought an ND this year and loving it. Will never sell this one.
I got so happy seeing a fresh 99 Miata in my colors. Makes me wanna replace the top with a first party one though.
AMAZING REVIEW AND REVIEWER
I have the same colour and top. Best cheap rwd and first manual car to own.
I just picked up this cars twin, a green 99 leather package with only 42k miles a month ago. Great little car
Thanks! Love it! Do you think you'll ever run out of retro videos?
Todays videos are tomorrows retro videos.
Not any time soon!
A lot of people didn't care for the 2nd Gen Miata. I thought it was a great little car, and the review was great.
They be missing out on that good Miata.
bring out the Mazdaspeed Miata review!! Please!!
Just picked up a ‘99 same spec with only 54k odo for $2k, client I have known my whole life had knee surgery and couldn’t drive it anymore with the clutch. It’s my favorite ride
Still looks pretty good
Like the z32 300zx .
That leather packaged version in 99 is the equivalent to $39,3700 in today's money which is crazy cause you can get the 30th anniversary Miata w/ all the bells and whistles like the the BBS/Brembo/Recaro package for less than that today or at least you could when they were announced. A regular Miata is much cheaper.
I was thinking how impressed I am that they have reduced the cost, counting inflation. Of course, Porsche cayman base is around 50k so they have to make it much less than that.
He looked older 20 years ago.
he's only 49 here.
3:00 I LOVE that John said that ..not because I think only "posers"😝 drive autos but because we forget how things were just 20years ago when EVERYTHING WASENT POLITICALLY CORRECT or DIE, you just didn't have to worry about offending people so much!!
Don't get me wrong slurs, hate & sexist remarks never have nor will be acceptable, but im talking about the BABY shit -people- posers _flake_ out about now.
Stay Safe All✌🏾
that jacket is really something.
fun as hell though, especially when you mod with turbo. my knees hit the wheel and my head hit the top
And this is why i bought my miata.
That Miata has aged better than John Davis' outfit! 😁
Such a great vehicle
I agree but I'm biased because I own a white 99 miata. I beat the fuck out of it and she keeps coming back for more. I think she has daddy issues.
I love my NA but I would love an NB too
What causes the shifting to stick momentarily. Eventually it will shift into gear
2:24 Dawsons creek???
I'd love to have one as a second vehicle, but alas, I can only afford one vehicle, and it's just too impractical for me as a daily. Maybe someday....
I drove an NB as a daily for 4 years. Snow, rain, sunshine. 15k miles a year avg. Fantastic car. Makes the every day commute fun. Helps to have AC if you do that though.
I daily drove my 2000 for several years in Ontario. The car was actually fun on ice and snow ( if your aggressive in nature). The rust did start to become a problem. I lightly restored and repainted the over a winter and still daily it 3 seasons. Over 300,000 kms. Not trouble free but i would still call it a very reliable and easy to maintain car.
Please, please, please upload the '90 NA Miata review!!!
TheZProtocol It's lost
:(
Been waiting for that s14 review for a while now.....
Yooo they chriped 2nd on a stock NB! How hard do you have to drive to accomplish that??
Not too hard surprisingly lol
great car.. drove a twilight mica blue 99' for 15 years and ... honestly I regret selling it :/ great car.
I drove that car once when i was in hs in 2000 as a valet, i remember telling others this car was the s**t.
What a car!! I remember when there was a negative stigma that came with a man wanting to drive/own a Mx5 " _girls car..hairdresser...secretary_ ect " Its cool that foolishness has stopped & a good car is simply just a good car.
Late model Beetle is still a Girl though😏
Optionnal power steering in 1999 ? I know the car weighs not much, but I thought every new car around that years would have standart power steering.
It's a race car my man....you don't need that power steering bullshit.
'99 was the last year with a manual steering rack. Only the lowest trim cars lack power steering, it's actually quite rare
Guys, would you suggest NB or NBFL? To me it's more easy to find NB and with "Normal colors", but I always loved the NBFL style.
I'm 6'1", just to know :P
hey man have you test drove one yet? im also 6'1 dont know if it might be a little small
@@savagemofo no, i'm sorry, but i'm planning to buy a NA this year.
Are most 99 mx5 have same ac heater controls
ah a car i wished i had for a daily driver, alas i've never had the chance to even drive one, ironic since i've driven most Japanese more powerful cars of that era. It is definitely one for my bucket list
6 footers might have a problem?
IT'S A CONVERTIBLE
rear wheels still slip while accelerating
Because he dumped that clutch baby and burning that Miata up my man.
Wait why would you have a "cutoff switch" for your airbags?
"Nah man I'm committing to this crash"
if you need to put a car seat or small child there.
yea i was like what
It's for child seats. Some new cars have weight sensors to detect if a child is in the seat and it will then turn the airbag off automatically, this car however doesn't have this technology so a manual cutoff is needed. Children can be injured by the force of the airbag, also for very small children a backwards facing booster seat is very common. In this case the airbag would only hit the seat anyway, that can be dangerous and since there's no benefit to leaving it on it should be turned off
Now they’re saying it “only” has 185 hp!!
Damnit did they have to play Paula Cole on the stereo? They couldn't find a Metallica CD or something?
james staggs It fits with the era of the Miata.
Metallica, gross.
I'm quite sure the CD he put in was Metallica's 1991 Black Album.
james staggs The Bose stereo sounds awesome with that song playing in the video! 😃🎶💯💕
Yep. Good way to remember the good times of 1998.
it's so strange to see my car (same year, and trim, and color) nice and clean like it just rolled off the assembly line
3:00 longest tire screech
How do I know if my 99 Miata has the sport suspension option?
He was going popping in Metallica's black album cd.
👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Sensacional parabéns 👏👏
I'm sorry but this generation is the best Miata
Miata= "Gran Recompensa" en Alemán.
Only a 13.2% price increase, and increase of 45 hp and & many added features in Almost 24 years!!
Think their car was more powerful than production,lol. My 2000 could never trap more than 91 with bolt ons. That 99 was quick, lol
IDONTWANNAWAIT....
Almost 20 years later, and only 15 more horsepower. I could only imagine how incredible the Miata would be with a Honda K20 or F20C. Before anyone gripes, the suspension on this car can handle it.
ErwinSchrodinger64 yeah but they lost 7000 lbs.
But whereas most other cars got heavier and had to compensate with more power, ND is as light as the first two gens and thus can afford to stay with what it had.
MR2 Spyder with K20 is where it's at.
Third Star, how? The Miata chassis could handle it. The difference in weight between the F20C and the abysmal 2.0 Liter Mazda is negligible. In addition, the F20C doesn't produce that much more torque. It's a high revving engine which is more ideal for cars that are made to handle with light weight.
I don't think the Miata would need a new engine anytime soon, considering they got the Fiata 124 Abarth. Also the new K and F engines are turbocharged, are they not? If so, that could anger a few peeps if those replace the naturally aspirated SKYACTIV engines the MX-5 currently uses.
To me, the NB looks a bit characterless, compared to the NA! Maybe the pop-up headlights of the NA make a big difference!
MafiosoItaliano458 yeah it looks... generic.
I owned two NAs and agree the headlights certainly add more charm. What I don't miss is the poor illumination of the stock beams particularly at night in rain, they were quite scary at times. The projector units on my current 01 NB are far superior to the NA, even tho it lacks the fun factor of the popups up/down button.
Rick Blythin Are any kits for installing projectors on the NA available? There must be!
The Nb looks like an fd rx7, which is one of the best looking spots cars ever made.
There are yes, I'm in the 'keep it stock' camp tho. It's been 9 years since I owned my last NA, they each have their unique pros/cons for sure. There are things I prefer from each, what they share is the fun factor and permanent smile, while in the drivers seat.
“Or a poser’s 4-speed automatic”
You tell em John! No sense buying a RWD sports car in anything but stick. Unless it’s some high performance 500+ hp thing that only was offered with dual-clutch
All while the minimum wage has more than doubled!
Also order same nb part no vin no
still has no turbo even almost 10 years later.
there was a factory turbo in 2004-2005 with the mazda speed model. I suspect none since, as they likely wouldn't have sold enough to justify on-going production.
This was $20,000 in 1999. Over $30,000 today. $25,000 is almost $40,000 today. Imagine paying 40k for a Miata.
In Australia they’re about $50,000aud, roughly, whereas the Toyota 86 is $36000. Even second gens with over 150,000 miles go for code to 10k aud (7k USD)
So in 1999 a miata cost as much as the 2018 v6 Camaro for $25k, hell in 1999 you could get a LS1 v8 WS6 TransAm for 26k that could mop the floor with a miata around a track by 2 or 3 seconds , i watched a guy in a stock ls1 f body at a track day at Barber motor sports park run 4 sec faster then the spec miata lap record so don't try that "miata handle better bs" because lap times tell a different story.
I'll be Frank I'm Leary about using my name Miata is about fun in the sun not speed . Get a clue
how is going faster any less fun?
I'll be Frank I'm Leary about using my name You're comparing apples to oranges . Miata has never been about speed . Its lightweight top down. Transam is heavy and in another category.
The Miata driver could have just sucked
Shane T You sound stupid . Run along
I still prefer automatics
Ew
Why? I understand it for a boring commuter but why would you prefer them in sports cars? Yes modern automatics can be faster than manuals but this is an entirely different thing, back then automatics were trash. That 4 speed slush box is nothing compared to the 5 or 6 speed manual that was offered
"...or a poser's 4-speed auto."
lol
That green 🤮.
Sadly it put on 200 pounds over the NA. Moo.
All I heard was 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp slow 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 15.5 1/4 Mille 140 hp 140 hp 2 seats only 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp not even good gas millage for its size 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp 140 hp
All I read was autism, autism, autism, autism, autism, autism.
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Noisy little thing, suited to those on a tight budget..........what dose it say about those who buy it? They could'nt afford a porsche boxter, so they bought this instead.
I can easily afford a porsche boxster, but still considering a miata. Less pretentious, less likely to get keyed, much less expensive, much less repair, lighter weight. Not sure which I will get yet, but you can cross shop these, believe it or not.
Posers 4 speed automatic? I have a real issue with that statement, for not everyone wants a manual transmission. Yes, it's a sports car, but there's some out there that can't reach the clutch. You'll wear out a clutch in "stop and go" driving in heavy traffic, too. Plus, if you break your arm, hand, foot, or leg, you can't drive a manual transmission. If you have an automatic transmission, you can drive if you're hurt. I have had one manual transmission vehicle, and the manual transmission doesn't give you any better mileage, either. Some drivers out there like myself prefer a "less active style of driving," and the automatic transmission does exactly that. Since my wife wants one of these and she can't reach the clutch, it will be an automatic for us.
You are so clueless
If you are hurt, you shouldn't be driving at all.
Poser.
Lol poser (Just being sarcastic there) Anyways back then automatics were trash, they got worse gas mileage and were slower to their manual counterparts. Also the clutch won't wear out in stop and go traffic any more than an automatic will, in fact back then it was common for automatics to fail. Manuals aren't hard to drive and they don't make driving any less laid back so I don't get what you're trying to say here. If you're injured then that's a valid reason to drive an automatic until you've recovered but that's such a specific situation. If your wife can't reach the clutch then how can she reach the gas or brake in an auto? The clutch isn't further away and you can always move the seat forward anyway
Automatic is Sac-religious in these cars. Pathetic. What a Loss if someone made such a Poser Choice.
Mazda Miata the official car of gay men.
....so happy you like your car AND lifestyle!
How original
Fellas, can a car have a god damn sexuality? I'm losing braincells reading comments on TH-cam these days lol