It never ceases to surprise me how cupholders can be such a big thing and a decision criterion for a sports car in the US.

I agree on the cramped interior for an only car (though I did daily one for years at 6’5”). But as a weekend toy, it’s as much fun as most super cars (and often MORE fun).

My only car is a 2023 ND RF, it turns every bit of driving into heaps of fun. I always look forward to going to get groceries so I get to drive it... Surely, you can't load a fridge in it, but as a single person, I haven't found any significant limitations so far.

I bought one of the first 2 litre Miatas (MX 5 here in Queensland Australia) in country. 9 years later it has 105,000 km on it. 100% reliable, always fun and the right size for city traffic at a time when enormous twin cab utes are all the rage. Love my only car.

I can't stop driving mine. It is so relaxing to drive. You become one with this car after just a short while of the driving experience.

Always enjoy your Miata videos Ben. Thanks again!

Nailed it. Great review it is what it is. As you said “a great place to be “. I get two dive tanks and all dive gear for two and I’ve even had a 25 hp outboard motor wrapped in towels in the passenger seat.

Great video. I love this car! But I never wanted one. I'm glad I'm on my 3rd Mazda 3 now. Had a hatch, then a sedan, and now finally took delivery of my new snowflake white pearl 2024 ... WITH a manual gearbox! For me, the 3 blends practicality with driving experience perfectly. And, the 2.5l engine makes it more fun.

Excellent video! You covered everything well.

My quest for a brand new car with a 6 speed MT that was affordable led me to the Mazda3! I love it! It’s a total 360 from my last 6 speed which had a V8 and over 400 HP. I love how quiet it is and how smooth it is! 191 HP for the Hatchback is just the right amount of power. Sure I wish it had more, but it can hold its own and like the Miata it grips to the road very well! Looks and Feels very sporty and premium!! I do wish I’d have gone with the Miata as I don’t need back row seating. Almost 99.9% of the time I’m driving alone, but living in the midwest a lightweight RWD car isn’t ideal for harsh winter roads. For a daily commuter the 3 just makes more sense for me and it has the same gear box as the Miata so I can assume the shifting feels similar! Smooth and exhilarating!!!

I didn't send this to my wife i made her watch it on the 65in tv in the living room lol

if it wasnt for my winter sports hobbies, i would 100% get this as everyday car.

Love my 2012 MX5 GT, it is my daily driver and use it for everything that involves just me. The Wife and 4 kids don't fit. Best car I ever owned! I'm looking forward to the NE new Model in a year or two. But will keep the NC, as it is a work horse and just keeps going with zero mechanical issues. BUT the NE might make the NC one of the kids cars...

Great real world review 👌

I have the 2016 soft top. Yes you can but golf clubs/bag in the passenger seat area. No problem. Space behind the seat if you don’t have it all the way back can be used to store clothes and other soft luggage. It’s my daily driver except for Canadian winters. 😂

The way you let in the other mazda, that was funny 😂

Also, if you have the top up you can store some stuff in the back window area if you really need to 😂

On my second MX5 (2015 and 2020) both as a daily driver going on 8 years and love it!

Great video mate. I’ve had my 2020 GT RF manual for a month. The only convincing it took for the wife was having her test drive it herself. What a time to be alive. I can race my MX-5 on iRacing in VR sitting in my bedroom cockpit with force feedback wheel, shifter and pedals, or hop into the real one. It is the best fun car for the money.

Thank you so much! this was the only argument going through my head as if I should have the stick shift or not! There are so many stop signs and speedlimits and was wondering if this is going to be a fuss to drive it in first place.

Great video I love my 2021 RF fun car

I’ll get one. Thanks!

I daily a motorcycle, use it to run errands, go shopping, most anything outside the occasional Costco run. Doing that teaches you real quick that if a vehicle of choice speaks to you and you connect with it on a level than just pure transportation, YOU will find a way to make it work. You’ll put up with whatever inconveniences or drawbacks a car may provide because the enjoyment factor is just that good.

This just goes to prove that the Miata, while great fun on the road, is also a very capable daily driver. My wife was fascinated with the original MX-5 and when I retired from Florida to the North Carolina mountains we agreed that this would be the perfect time for a Miata. As she was still working she needed a vehicle to drive the 18 miles down the mountain and into town and we found a perfect 1995 M Edition that fit the bill. Since then we have had one of each of the four series and all have given us great service during the week and much fun on the weekends. Collectively, we have put over 250,000 miles on those four cars and have never had a major problem with any of them. Our present model is a Soul Red 2019 ND-2, GT-S.

Had a 2019 for three years as my only car. Really regretted selling it! Just got a 2023 today. It’s good to be home.

Used to love driving stick, but since there's massive traffics in LA, and at my age, going auto really saved my feet. But when I retire and move to the country side, I'll get me a manual Miata anyday.

This is perfect for me daily/errands without my kids with me. I wish I should’ve never changed SUV many times. I should’ve just bought one SuV keep it for a long time then buy Miata as my daily and weekend car. Unfortunately I’ve wasted money buying suv every 3 years.

I was looking at the soft top but some issues living in Soutnern California. It gets very hot, my parking spot-tree sap, can't take car into an auto car wash, crazy people with a knife could destroy the soft roof top. Had parked my car recently (Subaru) and this wack job keeps pushing my side view mirrors forward as an attempt to break them where I park. So gravitating more towards the hard top at this point because I plan to use this as a daily driver.

Good shoot. It covered Evrything on Mazda

I was sent this video, I approve and now want one…

At a point where I’m dying to have a fun car. Never thought I’d consider a Miata, however cars these days seem more focused on HP and tech instead of the driving experience. Plus costs are crazy. So, lately been thinking this or back to a S2k.

I get 36 mpg from my ND2. It's such a perfect little car.

Kind of helped. Well it strengthened my decision. I don’t need a car every day. But when I need one I want to have fun. Sadly the version I want won’t be offered at my location with April. And as it would cost about twice of what I actually thought first it basically will be a Miata. But not exactly how I wished it will be :/

Nice

I can tell I'm getting older as I always used to poo poo the miata. Now that I'm not as young and stupid anymore, it seems like the perfect balance for a fun toy car that won't put you behind bars or in the morgue for pushing it on a back road.

I daily mine in the Midwest! I'm also 5'8😅

I drove an NA (a 1996) from 2016-18 in New England as a daily. Put snows on in winter. It was fine. I am sure a 2023 ND is better! So many commentators here are whiners who don’t get the Miata! (Long story after that. Moved west. Commuted to work by bike and then Zoom etc)

I am so upset: I lost my 3 months old soul red Miata RF in the flood in Miami 2 weeks ago. It only had 2000 miles and will be totaled. I am heart broken… 😢 I love this car….

❤❤ best car for unmarried guy

Man I love the idea of the soft top, but having to clean and care for it differently than the rest of the car and the higher road noise with the top up are making me lean to the RF. It'll be my only vehicle and I don't have a garage so I think it'll be worth it to trade the speed and open feel of the soft top for the RF.

Hi Ben! I've had the 2022 for over a year. Soooo fun; however, one of my biggiest complaints is the infotainment/apple carplay situation. It's a nightmare. My 2016 behaved better.

Just found out Mazda’s factory has just given birth to a mx5 She Coming in at 1066kg. Happy birthday 🥳 🎂. Next step she’ll go on a cruise 🚢 to Sydney

I’m getting a new car soon, and we’re gonna be moving in about a year and a half. How would a Miata hold up with not just a roadtrip, but carrying personal luggage for moving to a new house?

How tall are you? Is there a lot of road noise with the top up? Thanks

I have a 2021 GT soft top. I love driving it but it will be put up for the winter in about a month. It isn't a car you would want to plow around in the snow

Are the new upgrades on 2024 worth trading for… if you have a 2023 RF GT? Please advise! Thx

Dang u convinced me. Put $ down on one that should be here in 2 months.

My only car has been a '17 GTI for a few years now. I've had an itch for months to get an ND2 but having a partner and a dog makes it a little tricky. Might try to swing owning both but until then, I'll keep consuming Miata videos like its a bag of cheetos. Soon... soon... I'll zoom zoom

bro I have been on this road he's in San Diego Misson Valley 🤣🤣🤣

Does it have “hill assist” in the manual ? Ty

Wait.. you can manually open & close the top ? No buttons required ? This is a hard top right ?

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I sent it 2 my wife, i would love a mx5, but i may need to get a new or no wife 😊

BRZ 6MT is a better buy for drivers over 5’ 10”

Would I regret selling my manual mustang GT 2019 for a new Miata ?

I'm thinking a black one or a red one or a gray one I'm so lost help

Yes 10 mins to learn drive stick in straight line lol

Which has been your favorite Miata?

I know a guy with daily car .... a huracan evo 😂😂😂 Miata is a amazing car every day if you dont want cargo space!!!

What if youre 6'3" and live in Buffalo....

These youtubers must beat the ever-living shit out of their ND3s. I daily drive mine and even with some bashing on the weekends average 37+mpg in the winter with snow tires.

The wife tells me all the time she "hates it... I know she secretly likes it though

Fun car, but its just too cramped inside. Seats dont recline back enough. Leather seating material is low grade. Cup holders are not front and center. Too many comprimises, for the price it should be better.