It's just my opinion, the original Fast and Furious was a beloved movie made in 2001 but that doesn't absolve it from constructive criticism, even today. I don't know if it's surprising to find some complaints in a video titled: 5 Annoying Things to Know Before Buying an Old Miata
As someone who has been daily driving a NB8B for 4 years I noticed a fair amount of misinformation in this video so i thought I'd just chime in. 0:25 - I am not sure if you are confused or got mumbled but MX5 is just what a Miata is called outside of North America. The chassis is still called a NB for the second generation no matter where you are. 0:37 - The seatbelt thing is not even an issue lmao. Just twist it. Regarding the retractors, it should actually still retract normally. Yours may be worn. 2:25 - I don't know what you mean by this, if you press the unlock button on your keyfob it should unlock both doors. If it is only unlocking one the mechanism may be broken on whichever door it isn't unlocking. If you are just talking about the button on the interior if you press the bottom it should unlock. 2:55 - Yes the boot release and fuel cap release are in an awkward position but you shouldn't need to use alot of force to open them. Just a light tug should do it. 3:45 - By what you are describing you either had shit tyres or a shit alignment or both. The car definitely isn't unstable at all with the stock wheels and tyres. Before I modified mine I did countless miles with the car in stock form which included extensive highway mileage and also track work and definitely didn't find the car to be unstable. 4:10 - 17s are definitely not the way for NAs or NBs. A set of lightweight wheels in 15x9 wrapped in 225s is perfect. 5:25 - Definitely agree that the antenna pretty stupid looking. However it shouldn't actually come up unless the radio is on, so if you are listening to a CD or Bluetooth etc it should stay down. I don't know why yours is covered in grease it shouldn't be like that. 5:50 - Don't remove the hardtop with the antenna up it's pretty self explanatory. 6:30 - While the AC on these cars is definitely not as good as something in a modern car I have to say for the most part it has been satisfactory. Our summers reach 113 Fahrenheit and I've never found it to be unsatisfactory, your unit may need recharging.
i find my AC to be extremely effective unless driving on the highway for ages and having the engine warm up a bit more than standard driving. i have a hard top as well which i assume helps a little but theres hardly any cabin space to cool so i find the AC to be a bit too strong a lot of the time
Ya this is an absurd video. I have the same exact car as him. Half of these "annoying things" are just things that are broken on his car. Never once had an issue with my seatbelt, both doors unlock, the boot/gas cap release are very easy to open, the standard wheels are 17" not 16" and my car tracks straight and is very stable at 80mph on the highway with my 15" wheels (you need alignment), AC works great. The onlyyyy thing that is accurate in this video is the antenna... but I don't even listen to the radio anyways.
Being someone who daily drives a 2001 NB I can say I 100% agree with everything you've just said. most of his issue seem to be specific to his car and things that are mainly wear and tear related.
when you get a girlfriend and you wanna make her come to Jupiter, you gonna need that t-rex claw~ by the cow, you know that engine stock can deal with a turbo right?
Hold up please tell me you’re kidding about there not being an unlock button inside the car. Dude, if you press on the bottom of the button that says lock it unlocks all the doors. There’s no way you didn’t know that
My 99 Miata was perfect. I didn’t have any problem with the seatbelt. The antenna went up and down fine. The 15 inch rims looked fine. The low profile tires were awesome. The A/C was good enough here in Florida. Don’t forget, small engine, small compressor. Only thing that bugged me was the noise with top up. It’s a top down car. 👍
Something wrong with your trunk/boot release, very little force needed on mine. Lubricate the cable and mechanism. I've never noticed an issue with my seatbelt either, but mine is 2004?
Yep. Have an '04 Mazdaspeed. Bilsteins with coil-overs. Changed the 17" OEMs to 15".....HUGE improvement. Bottom line...Build out your Miata to make it YOURS!
Geez bruh, you have no idea how this car works. You have that poor nb lookin like a Jeep with them huge ass wheels, also the fact that the car is so light is the highlight not something that needs to be fixed, you wanna know why the car is flighty at interstate speeds? Not only is it super light and meant for taking corners but if you’re going interstate speeds you’re in 6th gear at around 5k rpm, it’s just not meant for it
Ok Dokey that’s why it’s so fuckin fun I’ll full send it around any corner and race anyone who wants to, it’s lighthearted fun, I don’t need a boat of a muscle car, tiny dick insecurities, and underlying depression to have a good time
I have no clue what he is talking about, mine is rock solid at speed. Course my last two vehicles were 4x4's with one being a CJ7 Jeep. They are known to shimmy going down the road, to be honest not one of his complaints seem valid to me.
Don't need ac in a convertable. Ive never had a problem with my trunk release its super easy. My antenna is ripped out and I have a Bluetooth head unit
Probably been said before, but the stability issue with the lighter wheels is definitely an alignment issue and not a wheels issue. It makes sense that the heavier wheels make it less noticeable, but if you get the car aligned properly it should be stable at speeds as well as way more responsive with lighter wheels.
My 1990 NA solves all of these issues: - No improved seats means that the seatbelt works fine. - No features whatsoever means that I don't have to deal with pesky things like a retractable antenna, trunk release inside the car, power locks, or even a working air conditioner! - I run the stock 14 inch daisy wheels, which pisses track guys off so much that they leave in a rage before they can tell me how wrong I am. - Pop up headlights distract people from the car's other flaws, like cracked paint, high mileage, questionably designed short nose crank, and so many more!
The thing about the interior door locks - I’m pretty sure your door lock switch is broken because the switch on my 2001 SE both locks and unlocks the doors.
My first car was a '70 Firebird, bought in 1992. No power windows, no power locks, no A/C. I loved it and honestly I really enjoyed how none of the electric crap in modern cars intruded on my daily drive. I wish the Miata didn't have power windows as I just shucked out over $800 American to fix one; I love wind ups because they basically never break. As for the antenna, I thought about a stubby but ended up disconnecting it entirely as I never use the radio (I put my old 160 gig iPod in the car and it plays all the music I need). My car, a 2001, came with the same sixteen inchers as in the video but painted not polished. I got tired of looking at them and put another set of sixteens on it and kept the tires. Speaking of tires, I just use all weather BF Goodriches. They have a higher wear number because I don't race and I don't flog it at the lights. Honestly they track straighter than the performance tires that came on it, so they're easier to run down the interstates. The seatbelts are silly but in the years I've owned it I've just gotten used to reaching over the seat and winding them back up. I live in Florida and I have no issues with the AC or heater. It's a fun car and easy to live with, even for a middle aged yutz like myself.
1. Turn the seatbelt 2. Man up and open the trunk or use the key fob twig boy. 3. Should've left the oem rim size with a lighter wheel. 4. Just unplug the antenna from inside the trunk, but then you will barely get radio signal. 5. The heat works good but if it's a really hot day the ac just doesn't work.
1: Both my NB1's are comfortable and I'm a big guy. Also, never noticed the seatbelt-behind-the-seat issue while driving my buddy's Special Edition or his base NB2. Of the two NB1's and two NB2's, only the dirty daily driver Base NB2 has a seatbelt issue. This may sound funny but, try cleaning the actual seatbelt; trust me, it works. A seatbelt that looks clean is probably loaded with skin cells and sweat, making it far stiffer than the retracting unit is made for. 2: Same buddy has bad wrists and early arthritis... zero issues pulling the levers. Something might need to be lubed/replaced on yours. 3: I have factory 15" wheels on one '99 and aftermarket 15" wheels on the other. When driving the NYS Thruway to work@75-80mph, lane changes, turning, etc all feel fine. Same buddy drove his SE back from Wisconsin with zero complaints/worries. Something might be wrong with your car; serious toe adjustment or something. I don't drive either car in the rain so, can't comment on that. 4: If you had smaller wheels on your car, it would look a lot less like an RC car/roller skate. Not joking. Also, if it wasn't a power retractable, it would always be in your way; as it is, unless you're listening to the radio, the car looks more streamlined without a stationary unit hailing the sun. On a side note... do you actually listen to the radio? 5: A bit irresponsible, not actually inspecting your A/C system before calling it a Miata-wide flaw. I'm going to leave you another comment with the true NB issues.
There is a solution to every problem you listed. The car has an incredibly healthy aftermarket with modifications to resolve (or at least alleviate) all your your "complaints". 1. Seat belts - There is a "miata seat belt extender" to help with retraction. Google it. 2. Door locks - Use the remote or reach over. It's a Miata, not a Mercedes. 3. Trunk popper - use the remote or get over yourself. If the effort is too high, check for kinks in the cable release. 4. Wheels and tires are a personal choice re style and performance. I've run both heavy and light wheels, all seasons and summer only performance tires. All that matters is that your setup doesn't rub. Yours look like they rub, but you do you bro. 5. Delete the antenna if you hate it. Lots of single and double DIN radios out there with HD radio and SXM to tickle your fancy. If you're going to pull your hard top, you and your helper can do without tunes for a few minutes. It's dirty? Wipe it down. My antenna is only up when I'm driving, so I fail to see how this is a big deal. 6. AC not blowing cold? Check your AC compressor, system charge and most importantly the heater core seals. There's a flap that blocks the heater core from the ventilation system and those seals deteriorate. The NA and NB cars share many components, including the ventilation controls. Take it from a guy who refurbished the seals on a car 10 years older than yours. The Miatas had VERY effective HVAC... when they were new. I lived in several southern cities including New Orleans and Atlanta when my car was young. It was fine. With a little TLC, it's fine now. Also - you're complaining that your car strains to fight off 110° heat in OKC. If you want to be ice cold in the summertime, buy a panther platform Lincoln town car. They're cheap, body on frame and with proper care will never, ever die. I felt like your next complaint was going to be how you can't carry anything big. Or how slow it gets when you have a passenger. Or how noisy it is on long highway drives. You're young. I get it. I see some of me in you to be honest. If you really want to enjoy your Miata, do what I did once I got myself established: Get a practical car for daily driving and creature comforts. You'll then appreciate the Miata for what it is instead of what it isn't.
These problems aren’t really what the Miata was made for, if you wanted all of these things in a car of that age you should’ve gotten a town car, or civic, or corolla. Miatas are built for the drive.
1.) Minor annoyance. Turn the belt sideways. Problem solved. 2.) I have no issues at all unlocking the doors from the inside of my car. You probably have a bad switch. I'm an old man with equally old and busted fingers, and I can open my trunk using the console release with no issues. 3.) I removed the stock 17" wheels on my MSM in favor of 15x7" wheels and it IMPROVED my handling and control, and made it a dream on the highway. 4.) Antenna sucks. I never use it so I unplugged it. Turn the radio off to remove your hard top, DUH. 5.) NB HVAC does suck. It doesn't suck like that in any other generation. I sold my NB and got a NC PRHT and don't have any of these issues any more.
OK. As an owner of 2 NA miatas (MX-5s): 1. Seatbelts. Meh, don't have the updated seats - but seriously, you can't just twist it before pulling? Biggest problem for me is the reach back to find the seatbelt! 2. No buttons at all on either of my doors! Not exactly a gymnast move to open the passenger door - be honest. 2a? You can adjust the cable in the boot, close to the cap. This can make opening the flap a breeze. 3. Your car is 'twitchy and unpredictable' because of your 17" wheels. My second miata was purchased with 17s on them, and I really couldn't understand why it was so less drivable, even though I could tell if a coin was heads or tails when I drove over it. I understand the aesthetic look is incredible, but honestly, the trade-off isn't worth it. Go back to 15s, you'll totally fall in love with your car again! I can't stress this enough - the wheels may look great, but they take the amazing go--cart away, and leave you with a skittish, and kind of ordinary car. 4. Antenna. I kinda like the old-school motorised antenna on my NA8, even though it uses a digital radio these days. The NA6 has a fixed antenna! (It has a ball on the end, and can be unscrewed. It's also the perfect tool to clear debris from the rain tubes). You do have to adjust your hard top removal strategy, I guess. 5. I'm lucky that both my NAs have A/C. With the roof up (or a hard top on), the small space isn't too hard too cool. But you cannot really cool your feet, and they can get hot. Yes, the aircon is underwhelming. But the heater is great, and I've driven in freezing conditions with the roof down.
It sounds like most of your gripes would be solved with an older NA. Unsprung weight isn't defined by rotation or connection to the drivetrain. It's what it sounds like. It's what is not supported by the spring and damper and its motion follows the ground, or at least wheel/tire. Much of your suspension mass is also unsprung. I'm guessing you were just using that as a way to identify the unsprung parts. Adding unsprung weight does not increase stability. The increase in rotating mass can add a feeling of stability.
3:13, there’s one that the Russians do for slap matches, and it helps with forearm strength. It surprisingly helps a lot for what they do. But it’s basically the action your doing. But they use a gym machine and a special attachment to do it doe.
It's a 20 year old car - try maintaining it! Get the air-con re-gassed, put the other wheels back on, you've over geared it. I think you would be better suited to a Nissan Leaf, in baby blue with pink flowers. F**Kin man up!
Problem 4: oh is 16 inch twitchy and unpredictable? Bitch the first and nb1 gen came with 14 inch or 15 inch wheels - the big wheels ARE the problem. I am running 15x7 Enkei95s on my nb1 and its awesome. sidewall for the win baby.
If you don't like a power antenna you are fundamentally wrong as a man. cmon, my dad's '92 accord had one, his '90 ford granada had one, what more isnt there to like; in summation, you are wrong, sir.
I own an stock 1999 Miata NB, stock 110 hp, the basic touring package with no A/C, open diff and the seats mentioned in the video ... Well, I find them super comfy. The only thing that has been upgraded is the brand new exhaust system, which also sounds nice and nitty but looks absolutely stock from outside. In summer, I put even lighter 5-spoke 14'' Heyking alloy wheels on it, silver dish and black spokes. Lovely!
LOL Minor complaints are a fraction of a fraction of the many pros! The miatas fit like a glove so the seatbelt is tight. It will save your life! Always use the trunk release on the key fab. It is so easy so use it! Put some WD-40 on the manual trunk release lever, it makes prying up easier! Pros: 35mpg Agile Fun Avoids accidents Best car for new drivers because it teaches Defensive Driving With the top off, No blind spots!!!! Fun to drive Cheap parts! Most miatas have noninterference engines!!!! If the timing belt snaps No engine damage!! Check yours to be sure! A Blast to drive!! Did I say FUN!!!? Easy to work on. Cons: The oil filter change can be creative to figure out... Grab from above the engine or from the passenger wheel side. All in all I've loved owning my 03 SE Miata 6-speed with cruise control! N-joy the ride!
Mine's a 1995 Miata and the best size tire I've had on it has been 14".. larger the tire, the less control of it I have had. Weird issue with the seatbelts. This wasn't a problem in the older models.
Why are there so many people in the comments saying miata owners don’t care about these things, read the title it’s reviewed in the perspective of a first time buyer not an enthusiast
1) Your seatbelt. pull the belt and the buckle follows. LEAVE your seatbelt on the other side of the seat. Never once had that problem in my 04. 2) The trunk latch is not hard at all, it was never hard in any 3 of my prior miatas or my buddies, you probably just have a stuck one from the previous owner. 3) For the love of god, HIT THE OTHER SIDE OF THAT DOOR BUTTON. It power locks AND unlocks. How bad are your problem solving skills to have owned this car for months and never figured that out? I figured that out before i drove it off the lot. 4) You can disconnect that antenna plug in the trunk,. leave it down, get a double din head unit and some new door speakers and it will never bother you again... these are all not problems any mechanic would even find as one and are all quickly remedied (half the list doesn't exist tbh.)
I have the same exact year and trim you literally just push the lock button the other way and it unlocks; you can also turn the stereo off and the antenna will go down; the button is also not that hard to pull it actually has the appropriate amount of pressure IMO, the seat belt has already been resolved but the a/c is weak but to be fair it doesn’t need to be that strong in such a small cabin try a/c pro.
This man is complaining about a fucking seatbelt lad I came to see what's bad about the car or the big issues with the car not a fucking seatbelt if I wanted that I could go watch how to put a child in a car seat. Also its an old Mazda its not meant to be luxury its meant to be spiritually driven on back roads and not on long motorways and the anthena just remove it the locks the car is small its not an 18 wheeler so stretching across the passenger seat is not difficult and also the boot release is in a good spot imo because its not being put in a stupid place like in front of the shifter because then u'd be hitting of it so much ur luggage that's in the boot would be on the motorway and also stfu complaining about the car its not meant to be a Bentley or a Rolls-Royce its an old Mazda for christ sake
If you really like cars and you really like this car don’t even listen to what he’s saying you might get a little mad for some of them but you’ll look cool driving and that’s what matters 😂
THE REAL LIST OF FLAWS: 1: By 100k miles, you're going to replace your radiator. It's going to turn from black, to brown, to tan, to dead. Thankfully, they're cheap and easy to change to a better unit. 2: At approximately 80k miles, your clutch slave cylinder is going to start leaking. Still cheap to upgrade but a bit of a pain to do at home, without a lift. 3: If you have one with a BOSE system, when it goes bad, it's a pain in the ass to replace. 4: At some point, probably around 100-150k miles, your rear, driver's side caliper is going to get sticky and eventually seize. Thankfully, another cheap upgrade and rather easy to do, even at home. 5: The lock-out unit in your center console, allowing you to lock those levers you can't operate, won't make it 100k miles. It's most likely going to freeze in the locked position. We all remove them. This one's rather miscellaneous but probably my biggest annoyance.
Honestly I just want a Miata I don’t even care
Prices are going up. All the little stuff doesn't mean squat when you're cruisin' top down. Just go buy one!!!
you live in Florida? Ill let you drive it around if you buy me the Oreo shake from sonic.
i found a 2004 mazda mx 5 manual for 8k with 71000 miles. would it be a good daily driver?
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There are over 6000 languages on the planet and @Caden Richards decided to speak straight facts😅
I thought he was gonna be talkin ab drivability and shit but he complaining ab a seatbelt and an antema
he aint the brightest
These r all things non car guys would complain about
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Ikr, my man is spoiled too, my miats doesnt even have power locks lmao
He complained about a seatbelt, a fucking seatbelt.
wait until he gets a NA
I mean, he said they were small issues and it was hard to come up with a list about them.
You bought a car from 2001 and you're just complaining about stuff that doesn't bother other miata owners...
For real. None of these bother other owners at all besides maybe the seat belts which can be fixed with a seat belt extender
Its his opnion u dick head no on aksed for the other reatards who own it
@@youtubeviewer1535 you're 3 months late you fuck head
@@youtubeviewer1535 jesus you must be fat asf
It's just my opinion, the original Fast and Furious was a beloved movie made in 2001 but that doesn't absolve it from constructive criticism, even today. I don't know if it's surprising to find some complaints in a video titled: 5 Annoying Things to Know Before Buying an Old Miata
you just twist the seatbelt lol
Sven San nah miatas are small and gay
Damn you got me there
@@mercury0214 just like you 😂😂
THANK YOU
@@mercury0214 awe someone's got small wang syndrome
Boy my 91 miata doesn't have power locks at all😂 it doesn't take much to reach over and unlock the door
Becca Cook he has a key fob he’s argument is completely ludicrous
The Miata is a small enough car as it is, if you can't even reach the passenger door handle you got some personal issues lmao.
@@James_na8c exactly😂
@@germanmedrano872 dude exactly my fucking key is hold on bu a thread as it is i wish i had a fob😂
My windows don’t even wind down 😂😂
“Unless your an ex gymnast like me” ok noodle boi.
I think it's a joke bud
@Nort bald gang
As someone who has been daily driving a NB8B for 4 years I noticed a fair amount of misinformation in this video so i thought I'd just chime in.
0:25 - I am not sure if you are confused or got mumbled but MX5 is just what a Miata is called outside of North America. The chassis is still called a NB for the second generation no matter where you are.
0:37 - The seatbelt thing is not even an issue lmao. Just twist it. Regarding the retractors, it should actually still retract normally. Yours may be worn.
2:25 - I don't know what you mean by this, if you press the unlock button on your keyfob it should unlock both doors. If it is only unlocking one the mechanism may be broken on whichever door it isn't unlocking. If you are just talking about the button on the interior if you press the bottom it should unlock.
2:55 - Yes the boot release and fuel cap release are in an awkward position but you shouldn't need to use alot of force to open them. Just a light tug should do it.
3:45 - By what you are describing you either had shit tyres or a shit alignment or both. The car definitely isn't unstable at all with the stock wheels and tyres. Before I modified mine I did countless miles with the car in stock form which included extensive highway mileage and also track work and definitely didn't find the car to be unstable.
4:10 - 17s are definitely not the way for NAs or NBs. A set of lightweight wheels in 15x9 wrapped in 225s is perfect.
5:25 - Definitely agree that the antenna pretty stupid looking. However it shouldn't actually come up unless the radio is on, so if you are listening to a CD or Bluetooth etc it should stay down. I don't know why yours is covered in grease it shouldn't be like that.
5:50 - Don't remove the hardtop with the antenna up it's pretty self explanatory.
6:30 - While the AC on these cars is definitely not as good as something in a modern car I have to say for the most part it has been satisfactory. Our summers reach 113 Fahrenheit and I've never found it to be unsatisfactory, your unit may need recharging.
i find my AC to be extremely effective unless driving on the highway for ages and having the engine warm up a bit more than standard driving. i have a hard top as well which i assume helps a little but theres hardly any cabin space to cool so i find the AC to be a bit too strong a lot of the time
100% agree, sounds like minor issues- it’s 20 years old, may have minor flaws
Only the us uses the term NB,NA etc
Ya this is an absurd video. I have the same exact car as him. Half of these "annoying things" are just things that are broken on his car. Never once had an issue with my seatbelt, both doors unlock, the boot/gas cap release are very easy to open, the standard wheels are 17" not 16" and my car tracks straight and is very stable at 80mph on the highway with my 15" wheels (you need alignment), AC works great. The onlyyyy thing that is accurate in this video is the antenna... but I don't even listen to the radio anyways.
Being someone who daily drives a 2001 NB I can say I 100% agree with everything you've just said. most of his issue seem to be specific to his car and things that are mainly wear and tear related.
I cannot believe that you think those are problems...
The seat belt problem is fucking annoying so shut the fuck up u drive a fucking beetle
This comment enhances your masculinity... U must be feeling proud of yourself
greg bobason Fuck U dude
@@youtubeviewer1535 😂
@@youtubeviewer1535 chill out lol
The fact that his voice is sometimes out of sync with the video makes me very uncomfortable
Why... why did i read this before the video was finished... now i cant unsee it
when you get a girlfriend and you wanna make her come to Jupiter, you gonna need that t-rex claw~
by the cow, you know that engine stock can deal with a turbo right?
All facts here
Why did I watch this 🙂😶
Because miata
@@DAZUNIVERSALINDUSTREIS I like ur Miata 🙃
@@isaacabernathy2377 I don’t have one sorry lol
@@DAZUNIVERSALINDUSTREIS ur pfp does
@@isaacabernathy2377 yes
Dude, put the stock wheels back on pleaseeeee 😭
for real 😂😂
Naaa. I have an 01 SE as well. Those chrome wheels are 🤢 lol.
Here's a tip, 1. TURN THE BELT CLIP SIDE WAYS ! And it didn't look like you were using the force of a thousand Suns to pull it.
“Despite the fact I work out regularly...” 🙄
Okay but he's def not being serious
Hold up please tell me you’re kidding about there not being an unlock button inside the car. Dude, if you press on the bottom of the button that says lock it unlocks all the doors. There’s no way you didn’t know that
someone didn't try apparently LOL idk how you could miss that tbh..
This guys not a true miata man, why would u try to take the top off while car is running and radio is on. Dumb
exactly man i cant tell if this whole video is a troll 😂😂
he is an absolute moron. look at him try to pull the seat belt out at 1:02
a chimp would figure out sooner how to twist the thing and pull it out.
5:17
The antenna goes down when you turn off the car, which is what you’d probably do when taking off the hard top lol
I really hope this video was meant as a joke, I can't figure out any other possibility
You forgot to complain about the Miata having only two seats .
Bro you're outside by yourself, you don't need a mask on lmao.
At first, I saw that intro and was like wow this dude is a little... Weird. Then I watched the whole video and was confirmed.
17s are ugly you should get 15x8 wheels they are easy to find,readily available, and pretty affordable.
Track wheels and tires coming soon
Ok ... That antenna is HUGE. LOL
He said he's a home mechanic but he's afraid of antenna grease getting on his clothes. 🤔
My 99 Miata was perfect. I didn’t have any problem with the seatbelt. The antenna went up and down fine. The 15 inch rims looked fine. The low profile tires were awesome. The A/C was good enough here in Florida. Don’t forget, small engine, small compressor.
Only thing that bugged me was the noise with top up.
It’s a top down car. 👍
Something wrong with your trunk/boot release, very little force needed on mine. Lubricate the cable and mechanism. I've never noticed an issue with my seatbelt either, but mine is 2004?
4:40 boi you gon get yo ass beat lmao stock 15s are the best
Yep. Have an '04 Mazdaspeed. Bilsteins with coil-overs. Changed the 17" OEMs to 15".....HUGE improvement. Bottom line...Build out your Miata to make it YOURS!
i’m in my 2001 miata rn and the power lock inside the door has a top which locks and a bottom button which unlocks
Find that g spot.
Geez bruh, you have no idea how this car works. You have that poor nb lookin like a Jeep with them huge ass wheels, also the fact that the car is so light is the highlight not something that needs to be fixed, you wanna know why the car is flighty at interstate speeds? Not only is it super light and meant for taking corners but if you’re going interstate speeds you’re in 6th gear at around 5k rpm, it’s just not meant for it
Just accept the Miata is a toy car
Ok Dokey that’s why it’s so fuckin fun
I’ll full send it around any corner and race anyone who wants to, it’s lighthearted fun, I don’t need a boat of a muscle car, tiny dick insecurities, and underlying depression to have a good time
I have no clue what he is talking about, mine is rock solid at speed. Course my last two vehicles were 4x4's with one being a CJ7 Jeep. They are known to shimmy going down the road, to be honest not one of his complaints seem valid to me.
This has to be satire LMFAOOOOOO
It feels like these are all things you sign up for with a convertible
Trex claw? Well....a girlfriend can certainly help with building strength with that motion. 😅🤣😂
Don't need ac in a convertable. Ive never had a problem with my trunk release its super easy. My antenna is ripped out and I have a Bluetooth head unit
Probably been said before, but the stability issue with the lighter wheels is definitely an alignment issue and not a wheels issue.
It makes sense that the heavier wheels make it less noticeable, but if you get the car aligned properly it should be stable at speeds as well as way more responsive with lighter wheels.
The antenna is literally my favourite thing about my 02 miata
My 1990 NA solves all of these issues:
- No improved seats means that the seatbelt works fine.
- No features whatsoever means that I don't have to deal with pesky things like a retractable antenna, trunk release inside the car, power locks, or even a working air conditioner!
- I run the stock 14 inch daisy wheels, which pisses track guys off so much that they leave in a rage before they can tell me how wrong I am.
- Pop up headlights distract people from the car's other flaws, like cracked paint, high mileage, questionably designed short nose crank, and so many more!
The thing about the interior door locks - I’m pretty sure your door lock switch is broken because the switch on my 2001 SE both locks and unlocks the doors.
My first car was a '70 Firebird, bought in 1992. No power windows, no power locks, no A/C. I loved it and honestly I really enjoyed how none of the electric crap in modern cars intruded on my daily drive. I wish the Miata didn't have power windows as I just shucked out over $800 American to fix one; I love wind ups because they basically never break. As for the antenna, I thought about a stubby but ended up disconnecting it entirely as I never use the radio (I put my old 160 gig iPod in the car and it plays all the music I need). My car, a 2001, came with the same sixteen inchers as in the video but painted not polished. I got tired of looking at them and put another set of sixteens on it and kept the tires. Speaking of tires, I just use all weather BF Goodriches. They have a higher wear number because I don't race and I don't flog it at the lights. Honestly they track straighter than the performance tires that came on it, so they're easier to run down the interstates. The seatbelts are silly but in the years I've owned it I've just gotten used to reaching over the seat and winding them back up. I live in Florida and I have no issues with the AC or heater. It's a fun car and easy to live with, even for a middle aged yutz like myself.
1. Turn the seatbelt 2. Man up and open the trunk or use the key fob twig boy. 3. Should've left the oem rim size with a lighter wheel. 4. Just unplug the antenna from inside the trunk, but then you will barely get radio signal. 5. The heat works good but if it's a really hot day the ac just doesn't work.
I own a 91 miata...... no complaints and no problems
I died laughing at the thumbnail lmfao!! 😭😭😂🤣🤣
I own a 2003 Mazda Miata and have zero issues. Love my Miata 😬
Dudes complaining about how hard it is to open the trunk and how responsive the car was at high speeds
1: Both my NB1's are comfortable and I'm a big guy. Also, never noticed the seatbelt-behind-the-seat issue while driving my buddy's Special Edition or his base NB2. Of the two NB1's and two NB2's, only the dirty daily driver Base NB2 has a seatbelt issue. This may sound funny but, try cleaning the actual seatbelt; trust me, it works. A seatbelt that looks clean is probably loaded with skin cells and sweat, making it far stiffer than the retracting unit is made for.
2: Same buddy has bad wrists and early arthritis... zero issues pulling the levers. Something might need to be lubed/replaced on yours.
3: I have factory 15" wheels on one '99 and aftermarket 15" wheels on the other. When driving the NYS Thruway to work@75-80mph, lane changes, turning, etc all feel fine. Same buddy drove his SE back from Wisconsin with zero complaints/worries. Something might be wrong with your car; serious toe adjustment or something. I don't drive either car in the rain so, can't comment on that.
4: If you had smaller wheels on your car, it would look a lot less like an RC car/roller skate. Not joking. Also, if it wasn't a power retractable, it would always be in your way; as it is, unless you're listening to the radio, the car looks more streamlined without a stationary unit hailing the sun. On a side note... do you actually listen to the radio?
5: A bit irresponsible, not actually inspecting your A/C system before calling it a Miata-wide flaw.
I'm going to leave you another comment with the true NB issues.
Nice editing job and sound editing, specifically the wind noise @ 4:53
This gives me vcr health class video vibes
You're gonna start to see some changes when you grow up, but that's just nature at work.
There is a solution to every problem you listed. The car has an incredibly healthy aftermarket with modifications to resolve (or at least alleviate) all your your "complaints".
1. Seat belts - There is a "miata seat belt extender" to help with retraction. Google it.
2. Door locks - Use the remote or reach over. It's a Miata, not a Mercedes.
3. Trunk popper - use the remote or get over yourself. If the effort is too high, check for kinks in the cable release.
4. Wheels and tires are a personal choice re style and performance. I've run both heavy and light wheels, all seasons and summer only performance tires. All that matters is that your setup doesn't rub. Yours look like they rub, but you do you bro.
5. Delete the antenna if you hate it. Lots of single and double DIN radios out there with HD radio and SXM to tickle your fancy. If you're going to pull your hard top, you and your helper can do without tunes for a few minutes. It's dirty? Wipe it down. My antenna is only up when I'm driving, so I fail to see how this is a big deal.
6. AC not blowing cold? Check your AC compressor, system charge and most importantly the heater core seals. There's a flap that blocks the heater core from the ventilation system and those seals deteriorate. The NA and NB cars share many components, including the ventilation controls. Take it from a guy who refurbished the seals on a car 10 years older than yours. The Miatas had VERY effective HVAC... when they were new. I lived in several southern cities including New Orleans and Atlanta when my car was young. It was fine. With a little TLC, it's fine now.
Also - you're complaining that your car strains to fight off 110° heat in OKC. If you want to be ice cold in the summertime, buy a panther platform Lincoln town car. They're cheap, body on frame and with proper care will never, ever die.
I felt like your next complaint was going to be how you can't carry anything big. Or how slow it gets when you have a passenger. Or how noisy it is on long highway drives. You're young. I get it. I see some of me in you to be honest. If you really want to enjoy your Miata, do what I did once I got myself established: Get a practical car for daily driving and creature comforts. You'll then appreciate the Miata for what it is instead of what it isn't.
These problems aren’t really what the Miata was made for, if you wanted all of these things in a car of that age you should’ve gotten a town car, or civic, or corolla. Miatas are built for the drive.
This entire video makes me roll my eyes
I think this video actually made me want a miata more
My 2001 and 2004 Miata have power locks all around I’m so confused.
My buddy is always showing off his NB2's fob lol I have two NB1's, which didn't get power on the driver's side.
I get reaaaal doug dumuro vibes from this guy...i love it
1.) Minor annoyance. Turn the belt sideways. Problem solved.
2.) I have no issues at all unlocking the doors from the inside of my car. You probably have a bad switch. I'm an old man with equally old and busted fingers, and I can open my trunk using the console release with no issues.
3.) I removed the stock 17" wheels on my MSM in favor of 15x7" wheels and it IMPROVED my handling and control, and made it a dream on the highway.
4.) Antenna sucks. I never use it so I unplugged it. Turn the radio off to remove your hard top, DUH.
5.) NB HVAC does suck. It doesn't suck like that in any other generation.
I sold my NB and got a NC PRHT and don't have any of these issues any more.
If you need AC in a Miata, you're doing it wrong.
OK. As an owner of 2 NA miatas (MX-5s):
1. Seatbelts. Meh, don't have the updated seats - but seriously, you can't just twist it before pulling? Biggest problem for me is the reach back to find the seatbelt!
2. No buttons at all on either of my doors! Not exactly a gymnast move to open the passenger door - be honest.
2a? You can adjust the cable in the boot, close to the cap. This can make opening the flap a breeze.
3. Your car is 'twitchy and unpredictable' because of your 17" wheels. My second miata was purchased with 17s on them, and I really couldn't understand why it was so less drivable, even though I could tell if a coin was heads or tails when I drove over it. I understand the aesthetic look is incredible, but honestly, the trade-off isn't worth it. Go back to 15s, you'll totally fall in love with your car again! I can't stress this enough - the wheels may look great, but they take the amazing go--cart away, and leave you with a skittish, and kind of ordinary car.
4. Antenna. I kinda like the old-school motorised antenna on my NA8, even though it uses a digital radio these days. The NA6 has a fixed antenna! (It has a ball on the end, and can be unscrewed. It's also the perfect tool to clear debris from the rain tubes). You do have to adjust your hard top removal strategy, I guess.
5. I'm lucky that both my NAs have A/C. With the roof up (or a hard top on), the small space isn't too hard too cool. But you cannot really cool your feet, and they can get hot. Yes, the aircon is underwhelming. But the heater is great, and I've driven in freezing conditions with the roof down.
You're treating this car like you were expecting it to have features like a 2018+ car
“Flexible gymnast To unlock passenger door” *stretches 2 inches to unlock door* Bruhhh the doors are so close, that’s barely an issue lmao
The antenna shouldn't cause any problems and if it does, its really not that hard to change it out for a short one
It sounds like most of your gripes would be solved with an older NA.
Unsprung weight isn't defined by rotation or connection to the drivetrain. It's what it sounds like. It's what is not supported by the spring and damper and its motion follows the ground, or at least wheel/tire. Much of your suspension mass is also unsprung. I'm guessing you were just using that as a way to identify the unsprung parts. Adding unsprung weight does not increase stability. The increase in rotating mass can add a feeling of stability.
3:13, there’s one that the Russians do for slap matches, and it helps with forearm strength. It surprisingly helps a lot for what they do. But it’s basically the action your doing. But they use a gym machine and a special attachment to do it doe.
But my little muscles hurt unlocking a door.
Who cares about seatbelts, supercharge it and you’ll be loving it
That movement you described for opening the trunk? It's called...."opening a beer can"
Honestly I want a Miata as my first car and none of these things are problems that are drastic
The best part is the most of his issues are because his car has issues, and a lot of those could be easily fixed too.
It's a 20 year old car - try maintaining it! Get the air-con re-gassed, put the other wheels back on, you've over geared it. I think you would be better suited to a Nissan Leaf, in baby blue with pink flowers. F**Kin man up!
Are you projecting, dude?
idk what youre talking about with the trunk release, unless you have arthritis it's quite easy to pull that lever.
My 05 will freeze an igloo. It's insanely cold and hot when needed and i like the power antenna.
problems 1-3: glad I bought an nb1- not a problem. Power locks?! power trunk!? p-shah! no such issues. manual both.
Problem 4: oh is 16 inch twitchy and unpredictable? Bitch the first and nb1 gen came with 14 inch or 15 inch wheels - the big wheels ARE the problem. I am running 15x7 Enkei95s on my nb1 and its awesome. sidewall for the win baby.
If you don't like a power antenna you are fundamentally wrong as a man. cmon, my dad's '92 accord had one, his '90 ford granada had one, what more isnt there to like; in summation, you are wrong, sir.
"I gym regularly" KEK ok noodleboi
Why are you hating man, sad.
3:04 you know what he's not doing regularly 😆
If you push the unlock button on the door handle twice it unlocks both doors.
dude the unlock does more inside. yours might be broken
Is that a kind of joke vid, or are you really that annoying guy? :D LoL
Hey, Pal. You must have missed the last part where he said he had to really dig for these 5 things that irritate. He really LOVES his Miata!!!
I own an stock 1999 Miata NB, stock 110 hp, the basic touring package with no A/C, open diff and the seats mentioned in the video ... Well, I find them super comfy. The only thing that has been upgraded is the brand new exhaust system, which also sounds nice and nitty but looks absolutely stock from outside.
In summer, I put even lighter 5-spoke 14'' Heyking alloy wheels on it, silver dish and black spokes. Lovely!
With skinny arms like those it might aswell be the force of a thousand suns. Do some curling kid
"The climate control sucks... it gets hot here and it gets cold..." Driving a miata in the winter is asking for failure
Have you tried pushing the lock switch the other way?
My 01 unlocks from inside.
Honestly I haven't, if it works for me then that will be pretty dope
Same here
LOL
Minor complaints are a fraction of a fraction of the many pros!
The miatas fit like a glove so the seatbelt is tight. It will save your life! Always use the trunk release on the key fab. It is so easy so use it! Put some WD-40 on the manual trunk release lever, it makes prying up easier!
Pros:
35mpg
Agile
Fun
Avoids accidents
Best car for new drivers because it teaches Defensive Driving
With the top off, No blind spots!!!!
Fun to drive
Cheap parts!
Most miatas have noninterference engines!!!! If the timing belt snaps No engine damage!! Check yours to be sure!
A Blast to drive!!
Did I say FUN!!!?
Easy to work on.
Cons:
The oil filter change can be creative to figure out... Grab from above the engine or from the passenger wheel side.
All in all I've loved owning my 03 SE Miata 6-speed with cruise control!
N-joy the ride!
Mine's a 1995 Miata and the best size tire I've had on it has been 14".. larger the tire, the less control of it I have had. Weird issue with the seatbelts. This wasn't a problem in the older models.
Why are there so many people in the comments saying miata owners don’t care about these things, read the title it’s reviewed in the perspective of a first time buyer not an enthusiast
1) Your seatbelt. pull the belt and the buckle follows. LEAVE your seatbelt on the other side of the seat. Never once had that problem in my 04.
2) The trunk latch is not hard at all, it was never hard in any 3 of my prior miatas or my buddies, you probably just have a stuck one from the previous owner.
3) For the love of god, HIT THE OTHER SIDE OF THAT DOOR BUTTON. It power locks AND unlocks. How bad are your problem solving skills to have owned this car for months and never figured that out? I figured that out before i drove it off the lot.
4) You can disconnect that antenna plug in the trunk,. leave it down, get a double din head unit and some new door speakers and it will never bother you again...
these are all not problems any mechanic would even find as one and are all quickly remedied (half the list doesn't exist tbh.)
It hurts me to say I’m from the same generation as this guy. This was painful.
yk what... i’ve never thought twice about these things with my 02 miata 😃🤌🏼
The unlock works on my 01 and my 100 pound wife has zero problems with the fuel door. The antenna and A/C are correct.
17’s??!! 🤨
I'm a stance boy most of the time, I apologize for my sins
Exactly.
Thing to know before buying one. Make sure you buy the NA. Don’t get bamboozled and get the viper NB or the boat NC
Love the Miata content 🔥🔥, nice NB
Thanks man!
Supporting from Las Vegas we also are automotive youtubers stop by sometime
There's good miata content out there though, keep looking
Nobody cares it’s cute, we all want to hug one, done
so basically if your lazy dont buy a miata
All Mazdas have the worst AC but I love the brand and put up with it
Ok, so far you game me more reasons to buy one
Just turn the seat belt laterally and there you go
I have the same exact year and trim you literally just push the lock button the other way and it unlocks; you can also turn the stereo off and the antenna will go down; the button is also not that hard to pull it actually has the appropriate amount of pressure IMO, the seat belt has already been resolved but the a/c is weak but to be fair it doesn’t need to be that strong in such a small cabin try a/c pro.
"15 inch wheels that looks like their pizza cutters" I died
This man is complaining about a fucking seatbelt lad I came to see what's bad about the car or the big issues with the car not a fucking seatbelt if I wanted that I could go watch how to put a child in a car seat. Also its an old Mazda its not meant to be luxury its meant to be spiritually driven on back roads and not on long motorways and the anthena just remove it the locks the car is small its not an 18 wheeler so stretching across the passenger seat is not difficult and also the boot release is in a good spot imo because its not being put in a stupid place like in front of the shifter because then u'd be hitting of it so much ur luggage that's in the boot would be on the motorway and also stfu complaining about the car its not meant to be a Bentley or a Rolls-Royce its an old Mazda for christ sake
If you really like cars and you really like this car don’t even listen to what he’s saying you might get a little mad for some of them but you’ll look cool driving and that’s what matters 😂
THE REAL LIST OF FLAWS:
1: By 100k miles, you're going to replace your radiator. It's going to turn from black, to brown, to tan, to dead. Thankfully, they're cheap and easy to change to a better unit.
2: At approximately 80k miles, your clutch slave cylinder is going to start leaking. Still cheap to upgrade but a bit of a pain to do at home, without a lift.
3: If you have one with a BOSE system, when it goes bad, it's a pain in the ass to replace.
4: At some point, probably around 100-150k miles, your rear, driver's side caliper is going to get sticky and eventually seize. Thankfully, another cheap upgrade and rather easy to do, even at home.
5: The lock-out unit in your center console, allowing you to lock those levers you can't operate, won't make it 100k miles. It's most likely going to freeze in the locked position. We all remove them. This one's rather miscellaneous but probably my biggest annoyance.
He put his mask on, pressed record, then took it off. Just stop dude
We all know what exorcize hes talking abt
Me when this miata: *HELL NO*
Me when popup headlight miata: yes I'll drive it