Mazda Miata Documentary | EP1 Why The Miata Exists
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- After countless reviews and drives of several generations of MX-5, we launch a Documentary Series with help from Mazda Designers and Engineers. We let them explain the story of how it was created and why it is still relevant today. This CZcams Exclusive series will be 5 Episodes covering some the good and bad of the NA, NB, NC and ND cars and what it is like to drive them.
This is an Independent Project Produced By Savagegeese
Sit back and enjoy the Series.
EP1: Why The Miata Exists • Mazda Miata Documentar...
EP2: NA Miata - The Beginning • Mazda Miata Documentar...
EP3: NB Miata - The Evolution • Mazda Miata Documentar... vO748
EP4: NC Miata - Change in Culture
EP5: ND Miata - Return to Form
EP6: ???
nd miata is one of the best modern sports cars I’ve ever owned. No driving modes need to be chosen, only one push of button to switch esc/tc off, lightweight, manual, torquey engine, reliability etc. It teaches you to be a better driver, let you know how to control your car on the limit and be a part with your car. People don’t understand miatas until they drive it.
Same with my neon canyons handles like a dream
Too bad it looks like poop
Love mine as well.
@Damian Chiliński The Miata RF might be the best looking Miata of all time
Met Tom Matano at a Miata gathering in Sacramento a couple months ago. One thing he said that stuck with me was He wanted to build a fun car with the cost of ownership like a Corolla. Not just maintenance and gas mileage, but insurance too. He said that convertibles were more expensive to insure and that keeping the HP down, they could keep the car affordable.
Did you ask him why they made it so under powered
@@behindthen0thing525 that answer is in the comment.
@@Technoflicks he could've made it more powerful without making it more expensive
@@behindthen0thing525 /Wooosh
@@behindthen0thing525 read the comment again
As an 86 owner, I have great respect for Miatas and the efforts they've put into this platform. Always would love to come across with them as both the 86/brz and mx5 community seem to have somethings in common. Lightweight, RWD, High-Revving NA and most importantly, the handling and balance from both cars. Tackling through the twisities and mountain pass is where these types of cars truly shines.
One of the best miata centered suspension companies (Xida/949) actually just started making coilovers for the 86.
My best friend has a BRZ and he is so happy that I am getting an ND2 MX-5. We are like brothers. Best friends for nearly 20 years. I love his BRZ but would never get one. He loves the Mx-5 but would never buy one. They are both amazing cars. You have to get which ever one draws in more. They are like brothers, just like my friend and I.
Have owned an FR-S and an NB, your comment is very true. Both cars are very rewarding to drive, and I like to feel I am using more than 50% of the car's ability on a regular basis.
I wish the 86 and Miata came with NA Inline 6's, that revved to 8k RPM. That would be pretty cool
@@93455Driver Whats the biggest differences in your opinion? I had a NB for a long time but never drove a FR.
I'm here in 2023 and I love my NE Miata. By far the best Miata yet.
so it has 4 EV motors powering each wheel and it's self driving?
@@aceofspades6667 Sounds like it has a flux capacitor as well :)
@@daveprice4982 nope just the future of automobiles.. all tech no balls
NE is the fiat 124. NF is the 124 Abarth. The next miata probably won't be an N platform if they make one. It'll probably share with the new sports car they're developing like the NC did with the RX8.
@@aceofspades6667 Eww hell no. Dual Core single package Electric Motor to the Rear Wheel with a 4 Speed Manual Shifter. That's the dream NE Electric Miata.
www.motor1.com/news/380563/ford-mustang-lithium-manual-sema/ - similar drive train swapped into Mustang S550.
I love the hell out of my NA and have spent way too much on my car, I recently had the rust sorted out professionally and gave it a new laguna blue paintjob. Cost me a kidney and a half but the joy my car provides to me is priceless. My car's always there for when I'm feeling kinda down and if I want entertainment I always find a way to wrench on it and have fun. I love my little friend, always bringing out a smile out of me.
Just two minutes into this series and it's magic. Hats off to you, SG.
Owning a Miata is a liberating experience. Especially if your coming from a Porsche Boxster. The Boxster is great but is higher maintenance and not as much fun to drive. Miata is lighter and much more nimble. It’s just the most nimble fun car I’ve ever driven and fast enough because it’s so light. When you own a Porsche you worry about mileage and it’s condition. The Miata is bullet proof and easy to live with. It’s cheap to buy and cheap to keep!!! Fun and easy to live with on a daily basis.
As a ND owner as well as 440i owner - I can say Miata is always the answer
kudos 0000 pretty sure he meant Miata. Long live Miata!
I wish this documentary engaged with the younger crowd (20 somethings) too. I started a Miata club in my state because the older generation of owners already had their club and with their retirements/free time, the younger crowd went by the wayside. So the new younger club has more modifications, helps with builds, have barbecues, and go on drives as well. (not as often because of work and school, but still!), it's a car that really does mix generations together, it's always a blast. I love the older folks who talk to us and shoot the shit.
M N what state are you in? 🙂
Nora Brown MN = Minnesota. j/k 😄
The older ones bought their first Miata when they were still young. When you're the old guy, you'll understand.
The miata is such a great car. For 2k I get to enjoy what to me is an exotic driving experience. I love my miata and I will never sell it.
Im 28 and I love my 2017 mx-5 fastback launch edition. Its the perfect car to zip around in, I get around 30 mpg too. Its my second miata as i had a mazdaspeed turbo'd one in highschool and you cant beat the way it handles at that price point. Down the road i'll put the edelbrock supercharger on it, heavier sway bars, and a posi to make it really fly and make it handle great. The nappa leather is beautiful too and mazda really knows how to make a good 6 speed manual transmission.
sweet the '17 RF launch edition with that brown/auburn interior on the machine grey is a sexy combo!
@@aceofspades6667 its a good looking car. Has the black painted roof too. It even came with a torneau watch numbered with the car as its only one of 1000. Its number 460 something. Definitely a keeper. Had to own one previously and applied online to get it. I remember the email saying I had one reserved for me. Only option was auto or manual as it had every bell and whistle for that year.
Be easy on that 17 transmission, they explode
@@Shakshuka69 I heard that it was about 2016 productions. I own 2017 mx5 rf. I love my car but i always feel hesitation about transmission. Can you eleborate your statement? If there are any links to forum pages i will be glad.
@@ddogukanakcay every year they have been improving the transmissions. Currently they are on v5. They strengthened 2nd and 3rd plus improved the synchros. As long as you don't autocross it or drive really hard you should be ok.
reliability is spectacular for most all NA- but the early 1.6L had a possible crank wobble issue- short nose crank issue. It was later fixed with the "big nose" crank 1.6L in, what, mid 1991 perhaps. These are still autocross weapons. Although I'm an s2000 owner, I really love the miata all the same. Long live the manual!
Driving is so easy it has become more dangerous. Manual keeps one focused on the road. If self-driving vehicles havn't matured by the time my kids start driving, they getting a stick shift lmao. "daaaaaaaaaahhhhaaaaad wtf is this" XD
@@oculophilia918 The ND's continue to have terrible manual tranny reliability in 2nd/3rd gear keep getting grenade'd even into V5. Other than that the current gen has been bullet proof.
Owned my 94' Miata for 14- years. Did all maintenance myself and it was the best and most fun car I have ever owned. I will buy one in the future again. Just a great car that stemmed from an automotive philosophy. Mazda had the vision and guts to stick with it! 👍
Can't wait for the rest of the videos. Just bought my first miata, a 92 mariner blue, that I just had painted, and I'm finishing up an interior restoration, including a dash swap, new seats, carpet and top. Can't wait to drive it!
I really can’t believe this is the 30th anniversary of the Miata
And the best thing about it is that it kept its simplicity even as a modern car and it’s still fun to drive
Ah, a documentary of the miata, a car impossible to hate if you're a car enthusiast. Except if you're too tall or too insecure. I happen to belong to the first category, though i still respect what mazda did with such a simple concept.
the bmw z - series should fit tall people i think. but those cost more:(
Look into lowering brackets for the driver's seat.
6'3 NA fits me
I am 3'2 this car is too big for me
@@FFFFFFF-FFFFFFFUUUUCCCC midget
Anyone else here Jonesing for the NC episode that was supposed to be released today?
Can't tell you how many times I've refreshed my CZcams tab looking for it - LOL.
Thanks SG! I want an ND2 so badly I can taste it and in the next 3-6 months those '19 models should be right around the $25k price point. RWD + ST + MT + light weight + high-revving NA engine = perfection
Ace of Spades I know someone who bought a 2019 Sport for 23k new recently. I bought one for 26k early in the year. Best value in new sports cars.
If you’re cool with used, these get cheap fast, and plenty of 19’s have already been traded in.
@@thatoneotherotherguy I require at least the Club trim non Brembo/Recaro/BBS package or the Grand Touring GTS package. An LSD is necessary for proper handling.. I'm not impressed with Bilstein dampers so would prefer the Fox setup from Flyin Miata and will go aftermarket for Wildwood brakes and better wheels. Finally the ND2 powertrain is a 100% must have for me as the ND1's didn't rev nearly as high which for me is so much more fun.
@@aceofspades6667 : You have it exactly figured out, except I would advise that you buy NOW, and not wait a few months. Inventory will be low of the most desirable model -- which happens to be the one you want. Mazda is offering 0.9% financing for 60 months and no payments for the first three months right now -- no telling when they will change that. No payments for three months -- that's like another $1,000 off, on top of the below-market interest rate. In effect, Mazda is paying you now to not wait the two or three months you're thinking of waiting. Also, dealers are already taking around $4K off the $30K MSRP. Dealers could go lower, but not much lower. If there's a Mazda in your household (even if someone else owns or leases it), you get another $750 off. Search out current inventory online and make a deal for what you want now, before it's gone.
Like you I lusted for an ND and bought a Sport model new for $24,800. So there’s no need to wait. If you don’t drive it competitively you don’t need the Club. And hold off before modifying it. An ND2 Sport will deliver all the real-world driving fun you could ask for.
@@johntechwriter Thanks John and I plan on driving the teets off of it... I live in Utah so plenty of mountains to pound around and we have a nice selection of auto-x and the miller motor sports racetrack within 30 min. IMO the LSD is a must for driving at 8/10+. Glad you're happy with yours as $24.8k is a killer deal.
Owned an ND. Amazing car. Then sold it and got a NC2 as the passenger legroom in the ND was just not good enough for any regular sized passengers. Active bonnet in the ND was also a pain point for me. Turns a slight bump with no damage, into a $4000 repair if you hit the smallest Kangaroo/Koala at about 5kms an hour (like I did).
Did you have the factory subwoofer? I think I saw an article on miata.net where a person removed it to add a ton of leg room
"just not good enough for any regular sized passengers."
It works for small asians.
@@alansmilealot I did not know about the footwell mod. Seems interesting. However we still had issues with my partners legs hitting the dashboard as the seats don't go back far enough to avoid the dashboard. (Shes 5"10 for reference). Its still not enough space in the footwell for the bare essentials (eg, handbag, hat, drink bottle). NC takes all this easily.
@@mrcn119t6 A manlet or a small petite asian at around 5ft would be the only thing that could comfortably fit? But the ND really designers really should of sorted out the passenger area better.
FORGETFULFOOT what do you mean by active bonnet?
A tick over twenty years ago I went to the local Mazda dealership to get some parts for my RX7. I came home with a Miata. Still have them both.
Can I see some pics of both cars?
Keeping cars for 20+ years isn't common. They must be mint.
@@urbi3006 Click my icon and click video's and scroll down a whole bunch. You can then take a ride in my RX-7 at Raceway Park in Englishtown N.J.
production value 12/10
It always is with Savagegeese! Friggin art.
Agree completely. Camera angles and composition are world-class.
My only gripe: guys hating on different iterations of this amazing roadster. Some love the NA's or NB's but hate on NC's and so on. We should enjoy the spirit of this roadster, which is the same in all four iterations. Jinba ittai ...
Me gustaria tener las cuatros generaciones. i love all generation miatas i like all on my garage.
This is the car I learned to wrench on.
Now this almost sounds like I learned from an object, not from people. The truth is that the MX-5 community provides a welth of documented information online. Thanks to all out there for sharing!
Honestly i feel like Mazda is one of the greatest car companies to ever exist. They just got something about their brand, it hits my feelers
You’re the reason I bought a brand new ND2, savagegeese. Thank you for this Christmas gift to car enthusiasts everywhere.
Same here. I just brought my 2020 RF home yesterday. I’m in love. Haven’t been this excited about a car in a long time and I’ve had many.
@@kogrady2409 congratulations on that! I just got a club .
I’m excited to see this series. You really are good at what you do sir! It would be a real loss if you got bored and stopped making content. So please keep doing what you do, the way you are inspired to do it. Because we love you for it Mr. Mark S. Goose, you hear me? We freaking love you. -happy holidays from Maui🤙
Watching this in my NA with a dead battery while I wait for a jump
I now pronounce you man and Miata.
Watching this video you would probably think only 60+ year old people drive miatas...
thats what im thinking
If you took a look at the photos of the Miata club in my state you’d think you were looking at a hospice center. I just got an ND2 but I feel like I’d age 30 years if I ever went to one of their events.
ToxicHorsePucky I was thinking the same. Looks like the same demographic as Harley riders.
I would LOVE to buy an old miata and convert to electric.
It said ep1. I think (hope) there will be a follow up with the younger fans not just the “wine and cheesers!”
My ND is the most satisfying automobile purchase I've made. Almost 50K miles on my 2016, I love it!
I drove my '94 from '96, when I bought it, until 2014. 18 years. I never even had to replace a light bulb.
Mine was black with a tan leather interior. Speakers on the head rest, tweeters on the doors. Great sounding system. Great car. I sold it in 2014 with about 85k miles on it for 6 grand! It looked perfect. Always garaged. The top was perfect. Great machine.
Great video, pal!
My NA is turning 30 years old this year and as far as I'm aware hasn't had any major errors with it. Its just an amazing car
I have professionally repaired and driven every generation of the Mazda MX-5. They are all awesome! Awesome beyond belief. These cars are brilliant in design. Everyone should drive an MX-5 at least once in their life. You will have a smile with every mile while driving any MX-5.
Proud miata owner for 20 years checking in. Owned a classic red na for many years. Bought a NB about 3 years ago. Love them both.
Such a great series! I first watched this over a year ago and made me want to buy a Miata. Now I proudly call me the owner of a 2000 NB Miata and I am watching the documentary for the second time. Keep up with the great job SG
Beautiful!! I needed this to lift my spirits in a very tough month for me after losing my dad... he and I worked in one of the Miatas I had... it always brought us closer. Need to find another one... thank you Mark for making this video. Muchas muchísimas gracias!
Good luck brother. Keep your head up. He's always here trust me. He didn't go anywhere...
Mark, thank you for a wonderful Christmas gift. This chapter on its own is an appropriately epic introduction to the greatest sports car ever built. The Miata will keep alive for future generations the British tradition of the affordable, great handling, fun-to-drive roadster.
Thank you Savagegeese for this Christmas gift!
I watched this while sitting in my NA. Really made me appreciate my car for how much joy it has given me
My heart explodes of joy and love watching this. Miata is what life should be. Joy and sunshine caressing your smiley face.
Words cannot express how happy i am that Mazda has chosen Savagegeese to do this retrospective. The miata was my first sports car and i know mr.goose will do it justice.
Especially for the non-native English speakers, i love that you speak slowly and clearly. Thanks!
Every day I look at my little brother's NB, and I wish I could make the concessions for a NA/NB, but I simply need to be able to carry things around. Hopefully down the line I can afford the money and space for a NA project car to tinker on.
I daily drove my na for 4 years before I sold it. In all it was so fucking fun to drive, but the number of things or people I couldn't carry got annoying. And the fact I had to drive it in snow or heavy rain and the top leaked after replacing seals made it difficult to own. Now that I have a daily heater hatch that's boring to drive I start to appreciate having a normal car. But God damn do I miss the nice days with the top dowwn
My 97 Miata was one of the best (and most memorable) cars I’ve ever owned. 200k+ miles on it (I owned it in Miami, Virginia, Texas and Hawaii). It saw countless autocross Sunday’s and track days and was nearly indestructible. Owned it for 12 fantastic years. I’ve now had several Porsche’s (including my current 991.2 GT3 6MT) and I still miss my old Miata. I’ll certainly own one again. Thanks for making this series.
I'm looking forward to this series. I've never owned or even driven a Miata, but I've though about buying a used one on several occasions.
When shopping for a used Miata you will discover that they hold their value. This is because they are indestructible. I’ve owned three used NAs and each gave great reliability. For service try to find an independent shop that knows Miatas. As with all cars, avoid dealer service departments.
What Saturday ewww
It still baffles me how you only have just over 300k subscribers. Surely there are more car enthusiasts out there! What car enthusiast wouldn't subscribe to your channel?
This is so good, so pure. I don't even like Miatas, but good lawd... cheers savagegeese! You are killing it!
What's not to like. They're perfect
I picked up a 94 M edition with decently low miles and super well maintained a few years ago. There aren't words that can even describe how fond I am of that little car. I absolutely love it to death, and it's been one of my favorite car purchases.
My third mx5 is a NC (2013 ). To me, the best one yet. Takes my blues away the second I accelerate out of my (man cave) garage.
I wish Netflix or similar picked you up to do a series as this needs to be shared with the world. Such a great piece. Thanks Dr Goose
I have a 93 Miata parked in my garage. I've owned it for 7 years. It always fires up on the 1st try. Makes you feel like your haulin ass at 35 mph lol. Lot of fun.
I remember when my father came home with a Miata for the first time. It was a '95 in Montego Blue, which is a dark blue-green metallic. It was so different than the 3 box sedans I had grown up in. When I sat in it, it was as if I was in the cockpit of a fighter jet. Shamefully, I remember telling him, "I would be so fast in this if it were an automatic." Of course, now I could never purchase anything that was not a manual. Fast forward 25 years and I've rebuilt and refined every system on the early Miatas. I've removed hundreds of pounds of dead weight, including A/C, power steering, stereo, cruise control, sound deadening material, and even removed electrical wires for now unused circuits. I've done extensive modification of suspension and brakes, rebuilt an engine and added a turbo. I learned to machine metal and built a machine shop to make new parts and modify aftermarket parts. I taught myself composite fabrication. I grew as a person because of the Miata. I'm starting to think about buying a newer car. I've never bought anything that wasn't a Miata. So is the answer an ND? Or will Mazda give the US market what it wants and deliver a 2.5l ND in the future? If the NE Miata is hybrid or electric, it will lose everything Miata about it and I'll never buy it. Maybe the most Miata of Miatas is a home built Exocet? Mazda please do the right thing.
Dude, I've been a sub since you had the FR-S (I had a BRZ and that's how I found your channel many yrs ago). Comparing the production quality between this and your first vids is just mind-blowing. Love it!!!!
Yeah its strange looking back for sure
even genius stand-ups like louis ck needs time to develop new material and workshop stuff out.
@@aceofspades6667 Comparing Mark to Louis CK? Are those things Mark gets up to in the back seat the equivalent of Louis' "workshopping stuff out"?
@@DiscoFang Nope only the fact that how great Louis is at standup he still requires 100's of trial runs for new material before it's ready for a special. Everyone needs the room to grow/develop with their material over time is my only point.
I have an NA Miata, and it is by far the best investment I made. Mazda is the only company I know that actually cares about the driver experience, I applaud this great company with so much respect.
the most i love about this channel is how soft story telling. mild. nice so smooth. it gives you a very nice feeling while you are watching
I owned first generation mx5,it was a fun car. pop up headlamp was nice it looks cheerful .
I don't know what it is about the Miata but the people who own them are OBSESSED with them!
Really something an each Miata enthusiast must see, especially for the parts with Mr. Coleman. His development stories bring a superb added value to the entire Miata legacy, especially about NC and ND generations. I don't know if you do this YT channel for a living, but I really envy you this job ;) Greetings from Poland.
Can’t wait man. Love my 94 NA I Inherited from my grandma. 15k miles on it. Need to drive it more- but my god, so many smiles in that car
I have owned a 96 Na for almost 5 years and it has changed my life. I meet new people often and we bond over our experiences with the MX5. Definitely not cheap to own as it is an older car but the appeal is there. Waiting on the next instalment.
This is going to be great.
Can't wait for the episode 6 surprise...
Perhaps a glimpse into NE.
Awesome production Mr. Geese 👊
As a miata enthusiast, owner, and your fan, I salute you and team for making this film. Truly.
94' r type taught me to heel and toe, bootlegger turn, and inertial drift.
i miss my miata
You put a lot of work in to this video and it shows, looked awesome on my 4K TV ! I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
I was a guy who dismissed the Miata because it was too small and underpowered until I drove one. My NB is a joy to drive on twisty mountain roads, but it's not a car I want to sit on the interstate in. Great car, tons of fun and super reliable.
The 30th Anniversary model makes it 8 Miatas for me as well, though I've been addicted since 1993 :) Thanks for contributing to the legacy of this great lineage, with your video series!
OH MY GOD, YESSS! Thank you for doing this! It was always a question to me - with all of the love for s2000 and all track RWD car talk in every episode, why hasn't there been an extensive episode (let alone series) on each of the miatas, as they appear so different yet still a popular choice among car enthusiasts. Thank you so much!
Mark, your videos are the only ones I will only watch on my TV because of the production values. Thank you for all the effort!
Just got an ND. Best car i've ever owned. Thank you from OZ for making this video!
Dave Coleman! My favorite childhood car journalist. I loved reading his Sport Compact Car write ups back in the day. Glad to see he's still doing what he does best!
World class videography. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Thanks.
Had a mint NA, never should’ve sold. Miss it all the time, every day I’m reminded how useless horsepower is in real life lol
Horsepower has its place, namely when needing to pass and such. But what too many people fail to comprehend is that the Miata wasn't designed to be a muscle car. The Miata's strength is its nimbleness and overall handling.
I bought a '97 NA some years ago to see If it could replace my motorcycle. After my first summer spent with it I knew that I'll never sell this car! Thank you, SG, for your enthousiasm, the profound information you provide and the entertaining quality of your vids! Greetings from Germany
I hear ya! I had a 94 M Edition in that beautiful Montego blue with the Nardi shifter and tan leather. I sold it with only 11000 miles and continue to regret it :(
the low HP means less insurance tax for me and the car really feels fast for the HP you get I feel faster than 60% of the drivers around me. win win thank god it's naturally aspirated unlike a low HP turbo shitbox
I had a mint low mileage ‘98 NA in Chaste White. I purchased it just before NA’s became a cult classic, and made the rookie mistake of selling it for a generously high price, shortly after the ND came out. I would give all that money back to have it back. I consider it to be the best bang for buck car I have ever owned and I’ve owned a few sports cars here and there.
There's lots of competent car shows that could learn a few things from your videos. This is so great.
Christmas came early this year! Best new series a guy could ask for
This is a pleasant surprise. Great editing and music. I never gave Miata's a chance, despite being a huge JDM nerd in the early 2000s. I finally drove a lightly modded NC about 5 years ago at Harris Hill out in Austin. It blew me away how fun it was, how perfect the steering felt, how I could carry speed through every corner and just rip it. I was instantly hooked and traded my 328 for one a couple weeks later. While the stock NC is a bit of a boat, no doubt, coilovers and a few exhaust bits make this car a blast to drive every single day. I'm in the Miata for life club, for sure.
Exceptional production values, I love the choice of music choice that really augments this documentary which was quite enjoyable, I hated to see it end!
Production value is out of this world! Looking forward to watching every episode in this series.
I purchased my ND last year...just in time before politicians will screw-up auto world for good.
Thanks a lot for this series SG!!!
I remember when i first saw an MK3 MX-5, started my love for it!
Amazing video and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. The production quality rivals many big budget documentaries, and I'm again reminded why this is my favorite automotive channel.
I just bought a ND2. I am driving home on the 3rd, same day as the ND doc comes out. I have been smiling for the last 2 weeks. I live in Japan. Found out we have to scrap one of our two cars. Was hoping it would last another year or two. I have been wanting for an mx-5 all my life. Walked into the local Mazda just for kicks to see if they could find us an ND2. They happened to switching over the show room models right then. Not even on sale yet. They reserved one for me. Machine Grey, just like I wanted. I was hoping for a VS. But all they had was... top of the line RS with all the options for 9,000,000 yen off sticker price and 530km on the odo (36 million yen after fees and tax and all that jazz). It still feels like a dream. I am getting a brand new MX-5 ND2 RS for about 70% of the msrp after driving used cars and motorcycles my entire life that never cost more than 5k. This is dream come true for me.
As magical as Miata is, you sir are the one who does it proud with your stellar documentary during it's 30th anniversary.
We are proud a part of your flock. Thank you!
Never thought a car review video could be this elegant, great work!
As the original owner of an NA and ND I'm really really looking forward to this 👍
Savagegeese, thank-you for this series. I can safely say you make the finest car related videos on youtube. Respect.
It's good to see Dave Coleman, great writer and was a huge influencer and contributor during the golden era of Sport Compact cars. Loved reading his stuff, many don't know that connection but need to.
I've owned both an NA and now an NB, and enjoyed both and especially the power increase in the NB. Can't wait to see the NB documentary on 12/30. Very nice job documenting the car's history. Interviews especially insightful into the reasoning behind the car's development. Thank you for doing this!
Miss my 97 m edition I sold a couple months ago, it wasn't the best example with bad crank and cam seal surfaces so it had constant oil leaks, rust, and other issues but it was the car that real made me see what a good handling car was like.
The first time I drove a Miata I was ear to ear smiling, I never felt this way in a car before. Before cars were just this thing to get me to school. Now it's something that I actually am happy to get behind the wheel of and drive just to do so.
One day I'll own another Miata, hopefully another na
I recently got my new ND2, which is also the first time I driven a miata, and I think I finally have some thoughts of what driving really is, and why people always Miata is the answer.
Can’t wait to watch this doc. Production value 12/10 and i daily an ND... after 3 s2000’s 👍
S2000 is a great car. I hope that someday Honda will come out with a new version of it.
I've owned two NA and a NB over the years, and then life happened, and I let them all go. This last winter, I allowed myself the chance to find another weekend warrior, and I had the opportunity to pick up low-mileage Nissan 370 Roadster for a good price. It's a great car. It's quick, and I love the looks. But, it's not a Miata. The Z is a cruiser, and it holds it own in the corners, but I surely miss the lightweight feel of the Mazda. There's another Miata in my future, but I'm not quite ready to sacrifice the Z for it... Looking forward to the rest of this series!
I’m trading in my ‘18 Mazda6 GT Turbo for the ‘19 MX-5!! Great video.....I know Barb (in the video) too... now that my son is older this mom can’t wait to get into the MX-5!!
Greetings from Belgium, Mx-5 NB from 2000. Best fun car ever.
Spectacular Doc, looking forward to the ND. Also, shoutout at 3:15 to my office building in the background right there by JWA.
I just traded out of a 17 Miata RF and into a 16 BMW M235i convertible. I have no doubt I will own a Miata again in my lifetime. I just have to have the backseat and larger cabin right now. I was glad to be a part of this heritage. Everyone should own a Miata, even if only for a little while.
Great video! I can't wait for the following episodes. I owned a 1990 NA for 4 years (was my daily driver) until this past June, I bought a brand new 2019 ND Club. Best life decision I've made so far.
This video series is a great idea. I'm really looking forward to the future installments.
I was one of those who made fun of the Miata's looks when I was very young... until I was old enough to become more open-minded and willing to try any car that claims to be fun. The Miata ended up being one of my fondest memories for driving; I ended up owning two NA at two different times in my life because I just couldn't let it go. I love the Miata and it does put a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. Like all the care in the world goes away when I am driving it. Some people might be judging or making fun of me from outside... but it's their loss and they are missing out for not driving a Miata.
Anyone who claims they hate driving or can't understand how or why driving can be fun should try a Miata and see if their perspective will change after. Definitely one of my better life experiences so far!
Thanks, looking forward to learning the the history of Miata with the other videos. Just bought my first . The most plain,basic and cheapest 2019 ND you can get. Zero options! Thats the way I like them . Not a big fan of cars loaded up with toys. Just installed the Borla axel back because the stock one was too buzzy. Borla has a nice deep sound .Great car so far.
Why today, my 124 Abarth is in the shop for hard-top install, it's a wonderful sunny winter day, and then this comes out :'(
Wow!
What are they installing, the mounting hardware?
@@malice_wonderland so I'm told. The mopar carbon hard-top only became available as an accessory a year and some after I bought the car, so it makes sense.
But the Fiat is a FWD and just doesn’t feel as drivable as Rear Wheel Drive
@@rossrreyes where the hell are you getting your information?