The Mazda MX-5 Miata is Sports Car Perfection, and the Quintessential Hairdresser's Car
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- This car is entered in the Premier Auction Group Gulf Coast Classic running March 18th and 19th:
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00:00 Start
00:04 Night Drive
00:24 Encounter with threatening and aggressive deer
00:50 Startup, front
01:19 Startup, rear, drive off
01:45 Intro, weather, Robert, venison
07:25 Start of car review, overview of Miatas
19:04 Exterior styling
21:36 Trunk
22:53 Under the hood, mechanicals
26:32 Soft top up
28:13 Interior
35:25 Test drive
Review of NA Miata:
• This 49K Mile 1991 Maz...
Review of NC Miata:
• Here's Why the 3rd Gen...
In-depth review and test drive of a 13K mile 2003 Maxda MX-5 Miata LS - review by Bill of Curious Cars, vehicle to be auctioned on Bring a Trailer in near future. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
It's a great day when we get a video from Bill, complete with weather & animal reports!!! The Canadians got screwed on this video!!! 🥃
the canadians weren't even invited over 🗿
The Canadians are busy standing up to the screwing trudeau is giving them!
@@johnhall8364 Right wing fools...
Hey it may only be a 2 seat roadster here, but the Canadians aren't screwed; there's plenty of room to stuff 'em back there atop the roof. They'll be chipper enough! 🙃
I"m a Canadian. Where am I supposed to sit, in the trunk? 🙃
I owned a 77' MGB and 77' Fiat 124 in the 80s.
Fun, but horribly unreliable.
Finally got to drive a similarly aged Miata in the 90s and it was glorious.
Everything Bill says is true!
Anyone who can drive stick..and fits, owe it to themselves to at least test one out!
I’m 6’6”, so barely fit in my ‘99 Miata. My saving grace is that I’m skinny. But I’ve learned a lot with this little car. I taught myself to drive stick in this thing, although I’d had some experience driving stick big rigs.
It’s even an ideal platform for learning auto mechanics. Everything is basically simple or small, so it never gets out of hand… Btw, my very first car ride ever as a baby was in my dad’s MGB. I was told the car swayed side to side on its shocks.
We called those the Tupperware edition. It’s a much prettier car without that stuff tacked on. I have owned 10 Miatas. Favorite is a ‘99 as it is very close to the same weight as an NA with a nicer interior and I think better styling.
I drive a '99. It's much quicker without my 280lb brother in the passenger, but it's always nice having a co-pilot anyway. 2299 lbs. scale weight [on registration].
@@tmo2798 That LS is 2387#. The problem I have with the later loaded NBs is that they were near as porky as the NC, but we’re basically still NA based. They did not have the structural integrity that the NC chassis had designed into it. I had a 2005 Mazdaspeed, which ironically was the heaviest NB they ever made at 2529#. The 2006 NC sport I bought was lighter at 2425#.
@@bruceharkness4497 Right on. Thanks for letting me know. I used to see Mazdaspeed NBs about 2 years ago for $9,000. Now all I see al well-kept NBs for about that, sometimes more.
When can you do my hair?
@@michaelwhite2823 when you can catch me in my 220HP Turbo NA on a twisty road.
Proud owner of a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata in St Petersburg, Fl. Supreme condition, 38K miles. Like Bill said, I never thought I’d love a Miata either. It’s all about usable power and balance. I love a C5/C6 Corvette but I’m going to jail in those cars. The Miata allows you to ring it out and have fun while keeping it simple. The answer is always Miata 😎…..
I LOVE my 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS in brilliant sliver. I also have been in a Miata driving club since 1995. Great cars and great people driving them. You're so right Bill, they are bulletproof.
Ah geez, is it an automatic too? 😥
Sounds like the 'LX' version of that GT Fox Body we did the other day. The Miata LS: Something for old guys to drive around and feel 'sporty'.
@@egold2071 I doubt it's automatic. That would be horrendous. Absolutely terrible.
@@tmo27982016+ Miatas with the auto are the ultimate incarnation of this classic car. I’ve owned one from every generation, all manual of course. But that changed forever when I drove a ‘19 with the auto. Shockingly, I was converted. It’s essential for car guys. Seriously.
I have a 2002 SE and absolutely love everything about it.
“It was attractive to look at, but was a giant piece of shit.”
If my mirror wrote my obituary. 😂
Same 😂
Thanks for the review and a huge THANKS for avoiding the wild cuts/edits. Well done.
Your skill at shifting while holding the camera and navigating traffic is amazing!
I'm reminded of the "Two And A Half Men" episode where Alan Harper bought a new Porsche Boxter. Brother Charlie gave him a hard time about it, more than hinting it's the "chick Porsche". I can only imagine the grief Alan would have got if he purchased a Miata, lol! Personally, I think the Miata would make a great weekend fun car. Anything with a manual gearbox is fun.
Imagine buying a Boxster over an MX5 (Miata for the Yanks), Barchetta, or an MR2. Disgusting.
@@EyePatchGuy88 911 or Cayman, then?
Porsch-Ahh!
Bill is my favorite Tuber. Zero F's given and I love it. Keep up the good work mister.
I used to notice them, from 1989 until late June 2018 when my wife said she wanted to go autocrossing. So, I bought her a 2001 with a 6 speed. She learned how to drive it and I fell in love with how incredible this cars handling is. My car still had its factory original, 17yr old tires. Even those rock hard donuts didn't diminish the excellence of this car. I replaced them a year later with Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires and whoa! Now, she wants to sell it because she would rather drive my GTO. So, I'm keeping them both. Her too.
Put a set of Firestone fire hawk 500’s on it. You won’t want to sell it.
Crimony's sake Bill. Your shuffling right and left hand camera and shifting is very impressive..
I am a Miata convert. Managed to get into a 2008 GT PRHT cheap a few years ago and just love it as a fair weather fun buggy!
Luv the car, I'm the proud owner of a 2001 edition, same color, but not a Mazdaspeed, with many modifications for performance. Still enjoy driving top down on a dry day.
* The rare MazdaSpeed version has entered the chat *
2 yrs since this was broadcast! I especially enjoyed this video because I about to put money down on a 2002 with very low miles. Zoom Zoom!
The Miata is a top 10 car of the last 30 years.
Try Top 5.
Miata is always the answer that's one hell of a acronym
I guess I’m the only one who misses that one original intro Music in Bill’s old videos.
No worries my friend! You can always pop down to your local Asian massage parlor and hear that same ol' soothing music.
I'm an NA Miata owner. Preferable if not only for the pop-up headlights. And Bill, now that the cool weather is here it's no time to give up the coronavirus whiskey! The cool weather is whiskey weather!! Here are a few things you left out. The battery is in the trunk to better achieve weight distribution especially back over the passenger side rear wheel. Also, something that didn't make it into the NB model is the headrest speaker from the na. Most people can't believe how great the music sounds until I tell them that two of the four speakers are in the headrests. Great idea! Something they should revisit if they haven't
Bill is the best at car reviews
Awesome. I got a 2012 PRHT in August. I love it. Thanks Bill I love your videos you crack me up.
Good evening Bill from Ron in a wet and cold Manchester. Glad you are feeling well, and the weather is cool. Glad the animals are keeping their distance
One of your best reviews, Bill!
Oh Bonus Bill . A Tuesday video ! Marvellous 🤩. Love the MX -5
Makes your drive to work fun...you really hit the nail on the head there, William!
Those were vicious looking does. I think you're right, that they were fresh off a kill. I could hear them sucking the flesh out from between their canines. Deer do have 4 pairs of canines, and have retractable talons under their hoofs.
Excellent review on the history of the Miata. Bill knocks it out of the park and we expect nothing less. Can you please update us on Suzanne’s whereabouts and where her vehicle is? Cheers Bill. I never miss a review and often revisit a previous one.
Nice video. I had one I had a 90. I think you and I being the same age And taste in cars makes everyone very pleasurable experience.
What a fine 'unused' example Bill. You've done it again
Gorgeous! I remember when these were new on the lot there was a yellow "tupperware" one that had body colored headlight covers that trimmed down the perimeter of the headlight area.
Love your videos Bill! Still chuckling over Dalton and the organ donation!
I have a 2010 Miata, and my wife and I raise hell though twisty Pennsylvania country roads. 👍👍👍👍
Edit: I drove an MG Midget in 1978, while in high school. I’m 6’2”, so picture that. 🤣
Love this review. Thank you for keeping it funny
My mother's hairdresser drove a brand new '71 340 Duster. That was considered a compact car back then.
Awesome cars! I had an ‘07 that I, unfortunately, had to sell. But you’ve convinced me to redouble my efforts to find another one! Thanks Bill! Cheers…
1999-2005 models are MUCH better. So are the other ones. All of them.
Great review of a great car. My wife has a white 2004 LS with parchment interior. It has the accessory hard top and she loves the car. We have a lot of fun with it.
Funny, I was thinking “man that looks like a Viper” then Bill mentioned the styling influences.
That the NB Miata resembles a baby Viper is no coincidence. Ken Saward, head of Mazda design USA got his start at Chrysler and worked on the Viper program. He also owned an NA Miata while working at Chrysler. When he moved over to Mazda, and had the opportunity to design the NB Miata, the Viper influence carried over through his own experience.
@@mr.butterworth4216 And that's why i want to throw a 5 zylinder in it. It sounds almost like the Vipers V10 xD
Bill I think it's way past time you take us viewers along when you go racing! NO EXCUSES! JUST DO IT!!
Perfect again Bill...Thank you
When these came out I loved the fact that they were a return to the more curvy, sinewy styling of yore, since I really didn't care for the straight-edge bodylines from the mid-'70s through 80s.
I love the Miatas. Great review as always
I bought one of the first 200 Miatas built (43rd car sold in Mazda's South Central division, June 1, 1989) and drove it daily for 10 years, until it was taken out by a Chevy Lumina. Best car I ever owned. The kansei engineering really made the difference. Happy that Bill mentioned the importance of the Power Plant Frame, too. I continue to be impressed by the attention to detail delivered in the NA Miata.
You are a funny guy and partially to blame for me becoming a 2007 NC happy owner. I love it .
"You'd think one of them just ate a toddler," he softly stated. 👍🥃🥴
Man this one is ultra clean for a 03. Zoom zoom. Can’t wait til the next one.
I remember when they came out, they were cute and with the front air intake they looked like they were smiling, a good little car and definitely a big tuner/racer community with them!
I wish I fit in one of these. Nice review, sir, as always.
I got an NC.2 last summer, love it
Never liked how they did the body cladding on the NB. Looks tacked on so I prefer it without. Love everything else
I think its just a body kit, its not a cladding but nevertheless it looks shitty af
@@Bhaidostyaar Yeah, it'S a original Mazda bodykit, called something with "Aerokit" :D I have a 99 NB 1.8 and i don't like the way the bumper looks, so i added a front bumper lip. Maybe i will get some smaller wheels in the future b.c. 16" is to big for that small car. Here a picture: scontent-dus1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/268137248_4725387974170816_3199331670523496185_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-6&_nc_sid=0debeb&_nc_ohc=2wOToDOnKHYAX9GUEyt&_nc_ht=scontent-dus1-1.xx&oh=00_AT-JyFdW7HUoYCJxvuK__IlYdW1uUUupywNOqeSBZ5PZBA&oe=62886962
I had the same 5 speed torsen diff. Great combination. Believe it or not but the torsen made the car quite good in the snow. 6' + works in cloth seats which are lower to the floor plan than the leather.
You are so lucky Ron if ur gov and u live in a free state 💪🇱🇷
"You can see their teeth glistening from here..." LMAO
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Had a ‘99 and it was pure driving joy. For a small engine mated with a manual I could squeeze out a lot of power
My 2001 NB SE is my commuter car, gets me through 20 minutes of farmland backroads. Driving home everyday from work is one of my favorite things in the world.
Bill just mentioned a DeTomaso Mangusta... hes my new best friend and doesnt know it yet
Great video as always. Greetings from cold Poland/
I like this Miata also, always thought the early ones were girly but I was wrong. Very cool sports cars, I myself drive a 2011 Ranger, which shares its platform with the Mazda truck. I like the half back door like the RX-8 and the narrow wheelbase on my half Mazda truck.
I was impressed with the condition of the top and the interior leather, especially the outside bolster of the driver's seat. Then I saw the engine bay. Wow! That is one clean Miata.
My 02 LS engine bay is clean but it looks grungy by comparison with oxidation on some of the brackets. But mine has 36,000 miles on it and lived in Delaware for much of its life.
Thanks Bill, nice little car. Not a Miata fan, but the power to weight ratio in these cars has to spell fun. Watch out for those packs of snarling, carnivorous deer! 😉
Little Match Stick Girl? Dam! Bill can reference just about anything. I'm Bill's age and remember watching that movie in 3rd grade at the Catholic school I went to. I think it was produced by the same people who made Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Looks so nice bro
We drive - what you call - a ND from new from 2019. We drive it every day and LOVE it.
Quite a contrast to my Continental Mark IV. 🧐
Golf clubs in the trunk of a MX-5?
Come on 🤣 You have to limit yourself, when you grocery shopping.
To our taste the one you review is pimped too much with skirts.
Complaints: Even the smallest door pockets would be nice, instead of using the door handle for i.e. my phone. Turn signal indicater is too easy to ignore visually with the top down, as you cannot hear it anyway.
LOVE that you can put the top up or down in a split second whilst the traffic light is red.
Woah..now we’re talking. I have an 06 MX5 Grand touring. Bought it in 2014 with 14,200 miles on it . If you look in a dictionary for the word fun. There is my car pictured.
Thanks for great video. I am watch guy and couldn’t help noticing your watch. Is ii a Speedmaster?
love ur videos man haha
How's it been going Bill is the weather shìtty enough or not enough.
My sister (24 at the time) bought the first Miata in our home town back when they came out for 1990. It was basic red with no options and a stick shift.
Even though it had 116 horse it was a blast to drive in every sense of the word. So nimble and a shifter direct from God. This is literally the best executed car for what it’s meant to be. Light, nimble and the modest limits made it possible to drive a car at 10-10ths without prison time.
By the way this opinion is coming from a guy who has owed endless classic muscle cars and new Z06’s, M5’s etc.
The problem with Miata is that they made each update less attractive, fatter and less true to its mission than the previous one.
This in between year model isn’t as bad as the newer ones but the aero package on this one is f***ing hideous. Same for the oversized wheels.
This could be my post if the car was a Honda CRX... sister had it in 1984.
👍thanks from sweden 🇸🇪
I LOVE my 5K-mile '19 GT-S!
Bill, you rock! GOAT
1st again! And what a legend of a car. My 2004 MazdaSpeed MX-5 is happy to see the finest TH-camr do an NB Miata. 👍🥃🥴
Cool and rare.
Is it stock?
@@MegaEdge777 Thanks Pal. I got it in '09, kept it stock for 10 years, then said to hell with it- got all kinds of Flyin' Miata bits. The Little Enchilada pack. It is an absolute hoot! Woosh PFFT! 💨
I'm going on my 3rd year with my NB. Which I thought was the most pristine NB until I saw this video.
(From Canada)
Had an NB and NC. Each is special in their own way. Loved the look of the hood from the driver's seat. Always reminded me of a jaguar. Agree with others that the car is better looking without the body moldings. The formula was simple, copy an british open top sports car then put a good rear suspension, don't let the top leak and most importantly make it reliable.
Once again bill you're on the Mark. I had Hey 1990MX5In 1997With 26,000 original miles I bought it from a dentist. I was a 130 plumber I ain't got a lot of crap For it. It was white With a black Top . Hand creek windows Pop up headlights Cloth interior. It was quick nimble And you can wind it out. But I loved it Thanks for the memories
" Garage Queen ". I've never heard that one prior yet it certainly perfectly befits an ill used vehicle. Thanks as always Bill for the reprieve from what is the bat shit crazy state of affairs. Best
Bill, I absolutely love the MX5 and I'm determined to own one day, but I actually don't like the body kit on that car (personal opinion). What the British missed out on when they 'owned' that particular market segment!
I drive a '99 with a chin spoil on the front and a small stock spoiler in the back. It much more subtle and the light touches are nice, they are not overkill like the one in this video.
Ive said it since I was a kid, the 2nd miata is a mini viper and the fd rx7 is a japanese c5 corvette.
The great thing about the Miata, no matter the year - its always in style… and damn it I want a ‘Bill’ t-shirt…
Hysterical, my aunt (who Is a hairdresser) is on her third miata.
"Long hard day at the Camp" whoa 😂😂😂
Im amazed that you didnt mention the s2000 when talking about cars like the miata.
Bill get a go pro. I have anxiety about the on handed thing.
I don't know a single hairdresser that would drive a convertible, it would mess up their hair!!!
I have my 3rd Miata, and it's my fourth roadster. Started with an NB, then an NC (but kept the NB) then went to Europe, so sold the NC took the NB overseas. Sold it there before coming back. Back in the US after 3.5 years, got me a Porsche Boxster. A mistake... Was not happy with it - really. (I must be a freak). No problems with the Boxster, but sold it after 1.5 years.
And now I've got an NC and am happy again. (Don't care for the ND's looks)
I'd like to have an NB again concurrently with the NC, so where and when is the auction?
Robert sounds like my friend Steve...great guy if he likes you. If not? Game On!
I remember watching the bidding wars at the Mazda dealership next door while I was selling Nissans.... :-/
One time a few years ago I was out for a drive in my NA, just after sunset top down going about 25-30mph when a house sparrow swooped left to right in front of me as I drove, and went low enough that he got clipped by my passenger side popup headlight. I watched his dead little body fly over my head and land in traffic about 15 feet behind me, and I remember it like it happened today.
Dammit - wish I had known about this car earlier. I would have DEFINITELY paid more than what it sold for!
Oh well, my bad.
Another great vid Bill, save the inability to mention your wonderful Canadian neighbors this time (that's me ....lol)
Finally this car was at Southcoast Classic auction and did not sell. Highest bid was 16.500$ 🥴
Never apologize for producing 'long-winded' videos. _Never._ ✌️
What a great car and showing. Damn, I wish I wasn't 6'6" after watching this. I have sat in the passenger side in one, and it wasn't pretty. I would really have a hard time driving the stick shift.
12:30 as a fellow miata owner; yes, yes i am!!!
I love my NB!
That example should sell ASAP, being a showroom quality, low mile, still-factory example. Not a huge Mazda fan, but the Miata was/is second to none and didn’t need a ton of power and/or loaded with tech, to be so. Just an affordable, quick, good looking, and very well sorted out from the factory roadster that isn’t intimidating to wrench on.
Back in the 90s, a friend of mine left his 1st gen Miata with me when he and his wife went on vacation. Of course I knew that (and joked to him) that since I'm very very tall, it's physically impossible for me to get behind the wheel much less take it anywhere. I joked that if my house caught fire, I'd have to push the car away.
perfect cars for the 40 to 70 mph drive on the back road .. not going to go 150 mph , just great side road drivers .. I have cars of all kinds , just got a new plaid s .. that's a lot of fun lol :) :)
I'm now understanding why people love them.
When it’s low 60’s and you have plenty of cv whiskey, who cares what day it is.
Very nice car, great video too! It has the same interior color scheme as my 2008 Mazda 3 and I like it! But I'd much prefer to have one with the Mazda 3 2.0L engine than the ancient 1.8L. I had a 99 Protegé in the past with the 1.8L and it didn't had great fuel economy.
Oh they tuned that bullet proof motor! Drive one and then opine PLEASE!
That would be an ND. Or for the Mazda 3 engine significantly improved it would be an ND2.