2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review.. Is The ND3 Drastically Better?

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This full review will cover everything you need to know about the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The model I am reviewing is the Grand Touring RF but I personally recommend the Base Sport or the Club. See my 2024 Supra 3.0 Review: • 2024 Toyota Supra 3.0 ...
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Driving Thoughts
10:13 - Highway Driving Issues
12:32 - Driving Thoughts Continued
16:34 - Interior, Features, & Space
22:00 - Convertible Experience
24:00 - Interior Thoughts Continued
25:21 - Conclusion
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@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

See my 2024 Toyota Supra 3.0 Review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eqmIqNWmsa3QhGw.html

@mrporsche4236 Ай бұрын

Im a porsche specialist. I drove one of these cars. Sorry porsche not even close. Mazda is on top of its game. Its more fun more reliable and more affordable then any porsche and ive driven them all. Facts are facts

@luxr6107 Ай бұрын

😂

@edwardnelson3413 Ай бұрын

It is so good to see multiple generations appriciate the purist intent of the driving experience Mazda provides with the Miata.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Yea my friend this is such a proper driving experience a vehicle Mazda should be well pleased with

@dlg5485 Ай бұрын

There are plenty of useful features that make it worth stepping up to the GT. My machine gray ND3 GT soft top manual was $35000 (S-Plan) which is a bargain for this car. Even though the price has gone up quite a bit in recent years, it's still the best sports car bargain you can find. I just got a call from my dealer today letting me know it's arriving on Monday...can't wait! The older I get the more I appreciate the extra comfort and tech features. The GT exclusively gets auto on/off adaptive headlights with auto high beams, rain sensing wipers, Homelink transmitter, auto dimming side and rear view mirrors, navigation, etc. Well worth it to me. This will be my 2nd Miata and I've always regretted selling the first one, so this one is forever.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

There really is no bad trim level of the MX-5 you just buy the one that appeals most to you it's impossible to go wrong with this car. I just like the base for simplicity and absolute lowest price possible massive congrats on your purchase and the deal that you got!

@Excalabur50 Ай бұрын

A true enthusiasts car, great review Kevin!

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Thank you my friend and yes this is certainly one special machine curious where they go from here

@Excalabur50 Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup I personally hope they go with the if it ain't broke don't try and fix it mentality.

@grapeshot23 Ай бұрын

Nice review, thanks!

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Thank you my friend I appreciate you stopping by!

@ITNoetic Ай бұрын

I swapped my econobox for an ND2 as my only car. I rarely miss the extra space, or the extra weight.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Wow as your only car? Epic machine my friend I never had a single issue with any ND2 I drove and I'm glad it's working out for you. do you have the RF or soft top?

@markg1531 Ай бұрын

Very well put! I’m picking mine up in three weeks. Can’t wait.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Wow massive congrats! You will love it!

@markg1531 Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup Thanks!

@philroy4469 Ай бұрын

Great review, you say things that many others don't, like the character of the engine! Thank you. First car was a '62 Austin-Healey 3000, waiting on my RED ragtop 2024GT to be delivered. Wait is killing me, so I watch videos. Perfect car and my swan song. Thank you!

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Thank you my friend I try to make content that’s not the same regurgitated stuff you see from the mainstream. Massive congrats on your new purchase! Red Miatas are simply gorgeous you’re going to have a blast with that car

@wbwayne8887 Ай бұрын

Kevin, the manual Club and GT ND pre-refresh also has an LSD. I think the 2024 just got a retuned version. That bouncing on the highway is definitely something I haven't ever heard in another review over multiple years. Thanks for bringing that to our attention. Hopefully only a problem with that one. Otherwise, "Miata is always the answer," except on the highway. Good thing it likes backroads so much.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

I just think someone destroyed this car before me there are many on the forums complaining about this bouncing issue even with ND1 and ND2 idk, I never had this issue with the ND2 and I drove many ND2s at high speeds on highway

@wbwayne8887 Ай бұрын

@MeynMotorGroup Definitely a mystery.

@vlj1133 Ай бұрын

More than likely the tire pressures were set way too high. Dealers always do that, and on my '23 soft top GT it made for an enormous improvement in ride quality when I lowered the pressures to the recommended 29 cold PSI.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

@@vlj1133 mentioned this in the video was 31 lowered to 29 issue still persists and there are no shipping blocks in the suspension of this car.

@Wip3ou7 Ай бұрын

ooo not a fan of the new wheels, i like the older ones more

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Lol it def looks "blinged" out for a Miata it is interesting to see this busy wheel design on a rather simple car this is only for the GT models tho, rest of the lineup does get revised wheels but it's subtle and continue to maintain a simple look. I would personally get a base MX-5 Sport Soft Top

@davidglad Ай бұрын

Unless you want multiple cars, my impression is this seems better-suited for a vacation/road trip toy to travel with possibly maximum joy. (At least without really breaking the bank.) This does look quite nice and perhaps distinguishes it from its prior year models. Which other videos seem to suggest is its stiff competition.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Yea I can see why people love the half baked performance market of Sedans and SUVs so they can have their fun and practicality one machine rather than owning 2-3 cars for different purposes but this being a focused sports car does bring a new level of joy that really only cars like this can provide

@Trigger-xw9gq 16 күн бұрын

Re: Bouncing on highway: Perhaps it was the tire pressure? When I got my new car, it felt harsh, and the next morning when the tires were cool, I found that they were all at 34 lbs instead of 29 lbs. Edit: Oops, you mentioned that right after I posted my comment. Also: I'm not sure, but I think the trunk space is the same with the hardtop and soft-top.

@ag4allgood Ай бұрын

I like your video Kevin. That bouncing you talk about on the highway has not happened to me. Pure driving joy in the Miata. Have a 2016 MX-5 Club soft top with the Brembo / BBS package. Its been 7+ years with it as a daily in 4 season weather. Its driven with winter tires that sit on a dolly in the garage during the warm weather. I change them out & rotate them every seasonal change. Its been a great car all around & surprised at its ability to handle the bad weather. Love this car but the ND3 has more updates piled on from the ND2. So I placed an order for a 2024 Club soft top with the BBR package. Looks like things at the factory have run out of stock for the Club models so delays are happening. What was supposed to be July delivery is now looking like August ( after placing the order in April ).

@BlackNAVYAmericanVET Ай бұрын

It’s beautiful car with perks ❤

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

I do love the looks!

@user-cj7dv2kc6d Ай бұрын

Mine bounces around on hwy at higher speeds when there are expansion joints. It is short wheelbase issue and maybe those spring damper combo isnt set up perfectly. Air pressure spec is to be set when cold. After youve driven it a while the temp goes up and pressure in tires goes up.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Do you have a new ND3 or a previous model? Yes I am aware it is 29 cold

@user-cj7dv2kc6d Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup nd2

@gnosism Ай бұрын

did they not remove shipping blocks in suspension? that is weird

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Can you please expand on this, what are shipping blocks in the suspension I’ve never heard of this and can be very valuable to know about for the future

@gnosism Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup I dont know about miatas, but some cars like Ford Performance Shelbys come with shipping blocks in the springs from the ford factory. dealer should remove them. your part about the highway manners was strange.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

@@gnosism I googled shipping blocks in suspension saw that a civic owner had these blocks you were referring to, wow I had no idea about this thank you for bringing this to my attention. Just another thing for us consumers to watch out for. There is an ND Miata thread with a bunch of owners complaining about bouncing up and down on the highway. This is the first time I’ve experienced it in a Miata

@wbwayne8887 Ай бұрын

Good thing I only buy pre-owned vehicles. 😂

@kasio22B Ай бұрын

Do you still have the car? That car has a California licence already, so it's been on the road for quite a while huh?

@davidkane712 Ай бұрын

Is it More fun than a 718 gts

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Every car has something unique to offer I get that everyone looks for that universal answer for the “best” car but reality is it just comes down to your preference and you need to find the car that matches your preference. Your “best” car won’t be someone else’s best

@francisszeto5402 4 күн бұрын

Sounds like your test car has a wheel balance issue. It only vibrate at a certain speed.

@dystopia-usa Ай бұрын

I'm tempted to throw utility/practicality to the wind & trade my 2022 CX-30 CE (which I do like) in on one of these instead (RF version, 6-MT). I do miss driving a manual (my CX-30 is the only automatic that I have ever owned).

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

I feel many of us car enthusiasts get that urge to throw practicality away to buy one of these 😅 it really is a joy to drive but as an only car... man that's a stretch 😂 If you are serious about making that jump I think going with the GR86 or BRZ twins would make more sense as they have larger trunks and back seats for more storage. Only negative about the 86 is the engine sound otherwise that car also drives perfectly.

@Aniki1111 Ай бұрын

It could be mechanical damage from someone else driving it or I feel like it could be a tire balancing or low profile tire or idk. I've always wanted to drive one of these but never had the chance to.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Yea may need an alignment, the fleet driver who delivered me this vehicle reported the same thing, feels bouncy on highways. They said they will take it to the dealership and have it checked out and maybe get it aligned.

@theodoreyoung8777 Ай бұрын

Yo my bro 🤝😎

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Appreciate you brother, would love to get your thoughts on this little car 😅

@theodoreyoung8777 Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup Okay cool my bro I got you 🤝😎👍🏾👍🏾

@user-gd9um1xo4g Ай бұрын

🙏🏽

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

God Bless my friend thank you for your support!

@tedadamgreen 27 күн бұрын

I once hit a pothole and Iost a wheel weight and had same symptoms…

@MeynMotorGroup 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this my friend very valuable info. Since it’s a press car I’ll never see or hear of this vehicle again so won’t know for sure what the issue was

@theodoreyoung8777 Ай бұрын

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@LexiconBeast Ай бұрын

ND2 has no problems with bouncing on the highway. Hopefully the problems the ND3 is having is not something to do with the revised rear differential or the new wheel position sensors.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

So none of the ND2s I drove had the issue however there are many on the forums complaining about ND1 and ND2 with this bouncing issue. Again, I never had this problem with the ND2

@magdalo4473 Ай бұрын

Always loved the Miata but not accomodating for tall drivers.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Yea that's the biggest con with a Miata, not everyone can fit comfortably to enjoy this machine

@dlg5485 Ай бұрын

Most people up to 6'3" will fit nicely in the Miata. My 6'3" buddy has owned one for 3 years as his daily driver. It's not nearly as restrictive as a lot of people think.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

@@dlg5485my friend who is 6’ 2” unfortunately could not fit in this car. I think it comes down to if you’re more torso than leg or vice versa not just height

@dlg5485 Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup Exactly. It depends on your body's proportions.

@RickyAceRozay Күн бұрын

How tall are you ?

@MeynMotorGroup Күн бұрын

@@RickyAceRozay 5’ 11”

@Karmazov Ай бұрын

If I can just buy two cars and keep them for ever than those will be Mazda Miata in red with soft top and Lexus LC 500. Miata for the back roads and LC 500 for long distance touring.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

You have epic taste my friend I pray that you get those vehicles

@Karmazov Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup Thank you Kevin.

@Eddie-yc5yd Ай бұрын

ComeOnMan......Miata is an extremely reliable convertible sports car. There is no second choice.

@stevedolan5065 Ай бұрын

I like the hard top convertible much better. I’ve owned one soft top many years ago, and would never want another. Too noisy, too hard to keep clean, and easier pickings for crooks.😅

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that RF is still sweet and looks amazing!

@bobby3914 Ай бұрын

Agreed I hate the 86 boxer sounds and looks, mx-5 is much more beautiful and timeless design.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Yea sound is the only downer regarding the 86 otherwise that’s a car Toyota and Subaru def got right

@dogwink Ай бұрын

Everything seems better except the chopstick wheels

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Lol I kinda liked it def a different look for the MX-5 but only for the GT. Other models come with more simple wheels.

@aussie8114 Ай бұрын

Tempting but my ego prefers a 2015 Cayman. The Miata is 60k here and you don’t seem to be getting a lot for your 60 grand. Sat in one last week and was pretty underwhelmed, I think that was a 2021 model, black with black interior, maybe I need to look at a better colour combo. I should try a manual but I think I’m too lazy these days to bother with a manual.

@Middleguy37 Ай бұрын

Ego prefers the Cayman, but your wallet wont. 60K , wow, where do you live , that is pricey

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that my friend another person asked about Porsche as well and the reality is the "best" car is what suits your preferences there is no universal or unanimous answer to the question "what is the best car?" Many of these mainstream car enthusiasts act like manual freaks as if they need a stick shift in a Rolls Royce, I'm not one of those people. I would actually take an Automatic in a lot of cars, Miata is just one of the few where the manual completes the package and I can appreciate a well executed manual, I hate half baked ones. Anyway, if a PDK Cayman is what fits your needs, go for it my friend. Porsche is going to offer many things a Miata never could and if your local Australian market has overpriced Miatas, that's more of a reason to go Porsche. Ignore the endless reliability comments, those who watch my channel know there are many ways to deal with reliability, find a CPO model or buy a quality extended warranty problem solved.

@Lobo_Argent Ай бұрын

The 86 doesn’t teach you anything? An analog car such as that one? Seems a bit biased

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

Relax you don't need to take it to that extreme all I was saying is the MX-5 has a unique chassis and suspension tuning that teaches you more than most cars. 86 is Good and fine maybe you're the biased one?

@Middleguy37 Ай бұрын

This or the LC500. Ha joking. Hard to beat the fun per dollar with a Miata.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

So it's a good question a few people brought up Porsche and the reality is the best car varies due to people's taste. With my preference of driving LC 500 is still pinnacle street car for me due to everything it offers on the street but there are many who totally miss the point with the LC and most Lexus cars for that matter. But yes Miata is unbeatable for the price and it too offers a unique experience that no other car offers and helps you to become a better driver in the process. I def appreciate the MX-5

@Middleguy37 Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup Well said. The average person has no clue why Lexus sets themselves apart from the pack. But yeah, everyday car, LC500 for the win. Still waiting to hear what happens with the 2025. But most reviews agree with you, the Miata is arguably the most fun car. Grateful it's still being made.

@MeynMotorGroup Ай бұрын

@@Middleguy37 yea my friend many don’t understand or appreciate Lexus I’m assuming 2025 is the last model year of the LC will probably get another special edition and that’s about it lol

@jeffamburgey7485 Ай бұрын

Dollar to value, you will be hard pressed to find a better 2 seater. They drive above excellent. They don't break. They are reasonably priced, and I think the interior in this and their other models is way above the price point. Great review Kevin.