Here's Why Only Smart People Are Buying This Cheap Car

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Best car to buy. I Just Found the Best Small Car Ever Made (And I’m Buying It for $1,000), DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Mazda Miata review. The best new and used cars to buy. Should I buy a Mazda Miata? Buying a Mazda Miata. What type of car to buy. Car buying. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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@scottykilmer 4 жыл бұрын

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@baird5776mullet 4 жыл бұрын

That's 29 years old not 19,great video.

@ryanmack7781 4 жыл бұрын

If turbochargers aren’t reliable used, what about a superchargers

@x17jmoney17x 4 жыл бұрын

What's your thoughts on a used lotus evora. It has a Toyota engine and transmission. Can get them for about 30-50k used I was thinking of buying one. I looked at the pros and cons seems like there is more pros then cons.

@markabendan4790 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty Kilmer i have a 1996 Dodge Stratus ES V6 2.5L, The car startes then dies after 4 seconds also i have try to step the gas pedal still dies after 4 seconds. I have replace the starter, fuel pump assembly, fuel filter, fuel injector, spark plug, spark plug wire, air intake/ charge temperature sensor, idle air control (IAC) valve, manifold pressure (MAP) sensor, And but still having issues. So what could be the issue? I need help.

@mrroot1447 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, I have a 2018 Honda Accord lx with 13,000 miles that suffers from oil dilution which we all know about the earth dreams engine. Another thing that isn't talked about as much but is still a common issue is the rear camshaft seals were very poorly made. Mine leaks a bit of oil and if you search up the issue you can find that it is actually quite common. I just figured I would mention it incase you want another example of how poor Honda's quality has become.

@thatonegamer9547 4 жыл бұрын

I was honestly expecting a 94 celica convertible lol

@peterpanassow7814 4 жыл бұрын

Lol! Me too! 😂

@lukem9707 4 жыл бұрын

he's trying to keep '94 Celica a secret so we don't drive up prices

@UmmYeahOk 4 жыл бұрын

Mtn Light when he gets ready to sell, THATS when the secret will be out.

@anthonyhamel3497 4 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah I was thinking that red one he's done in the past

@kcailly1 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@johnlopez4089 4 жыл бұрын

I had a boss years ago who had a impressive car collection. His favorite and most fun one to drive was his Mazda Miata.

@ROCKfreakmetal90 4 жыл бұрын

We know him as Scotty

@squalewally7297 4 жыл бұрын

It’s much more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow

@klein2042 4 жыл бұрын

Or you could just drive a fast car fast. Or a moderately powerful car fast

@Alniemi 4 жыл бұрын

Miata is not fast, but it is VERY quick

@alinux09 4 жыл бұрын

Lol smart pants

@JonesVideosTV 4 жыл бұрын

@@klein2042 no cause a fast car costs alot. A slow car doesn't

@ericsson_motorsports 3 жыл бұрын

@@klein2042 A fast car can never go fast on a public road, a slow car going as fast as it can is more fun than a fast car cruising at the same speed

@20TIL6 4 жыл бұрын

I have a BMW, a Dodge RAM, and a Miata. 2/3 of the time it's not easy watching Scotty videos.

@erickqwesibentilmanie2382 4 жыл бұрын

😂🤣

@willpcs3453 4 жыл бұрын

*Smiles, I own Porsche's, it's all in good fun, its not like he is insulting my family. Many respects for Scotty expressing his honest opinions and no fear of calling out the crap.

@20TIL6 4 жыл бұрын

@@willpcs3453 Oh I agree, I was just being funny. I enjoy his content a lot.

@KBoon 4 жыл бұрын

I guess the glass is 1/3 full

@JTA1961 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent comment !! My kind of humor. Daughters 1st car was a junker. Mom complained "but she wanted a compact car" gave her 3 pics b4~during & final crushed & cubed at scrap yard.📉😎📈 ( 2nd was 94 miata )

@kissitnow898 4 жыл бұрын

All used Miata's for sale just went up 2000.. thanks Scotty 🤔

@o0DJANIMATE0o 4 жыл бұрын

Real talk maaaaan

@MrLandslide84 4 жыл бұрын

I don't find any used car period for a $1,000 that has all the paint. Much less being 100% mechanically sound. $2-3 might get you a decent used ride.

@lanthanumlanthanium6373 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrLandslide84 Sold my Camry 2002 LE for $1500 with 180,000 miles on it and a brand new catalytic converter. Where do you guys live that people are buying used cars for more?

@MrLandslide84 4 жыл бұрын

@@lanthanumlanthanium6373 Northwest Indiana. Rust belt. F'ed up rides go for a grand. 2-3 starts getting full paint low miles.

@tom.k7616 4 жыл бұрын

@@lanthanumlanthanium6373 In Ny and NJ to get a mechanically decent miata that isnt completely corroded from rust its atleast 4k

@MiamiSunrise 4 жыл бұрын

If there is one mechanic I trust on cars, it's Scotty.

@Tiagotaf 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful car! With a little investment it can get perfect. The seats, the top and the dents can all be fixed at home with common tools. Any DIY'er could do it.

@mrbill6666 4 жыл бұрын

I’m beginning to think Scotty likes the Miata.

@inotorres3046 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty's always like the one's with manuals

@CheapBastard1988 4 жыл бұрын

Well I daily drive a Ford with a 2.0 Mazda engine and because it's a manual it's pretty quick but with an automatic it's a complete dog, because it only has a narrow power band. So if you work the gearbox like a racing driver you outperform anyone with an ordinary car but if you're not very good at driving a manual or have an automatic you won't get anything good out of it.

@alien13579 4 жыл бұрын

i think people who knows mazda will know the miata or MX5

@vulcanman64 4 жыл бұрын

The Miata has been the number one best sports car money can buy for the last 30 years. Nothing wrong with the Miata.

@dannysautorepair 4 жыл бұрын

That's when cars were made very well

@auletjohnast03638 4 жыл бұрын

Danny's do it yourself car video Honda civic lx 05, Actually, they were made very well in the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and the 70's after that it was all crap.

@metaljew4456 4 жыл бұрын

john alt : Dude what brand of rubber cement are you huffing? Cars in the 1970’s were made well??? You are not a car guy are you?

@derwolf200 4 жыл бұрын

@@auletjohnast03638 Yeah, 70s cars had little to no maintenance costs, because they had no technology. Means if you crash your 70s Mustang, you will certainly die. How stupid do you have to be to expect a modern car loaded with tech and security features and a beefy engine to be same as reliable as a 70s car... Of course there are things breaking more often if you have twice the tech. And if course it is easier to repair a head gasket on a 6.2l 90 Horsepower gas hog than on a 1.6 Turbo with 180hp. And not to mention that cars back then also had serious problems. Like Ford Pintos that randomly blow up when rear ended. So what is your point?

@cambellschunky704 4 жыл бұрын

@@derwolf200 they were good up till about 75. that's when they had to start putting all that emission crap on them

@swampcrawlerls1267 4 жыл бұрын

Every time Scotty recommends a cheap car, the demand increases and the general market price goes up for it.

@autofigure00 8 ай бұрын

The Miata is an already VERY well known and well regarded car and has already been increasing in price the last few years from desirability (plus still in production so it's not like market is ever gonna have a shortage of them in general), I don't think scotty recommending it is gonna make much of a difference.

@paulbenoit9431 4 жыл бұрын

My 2005 Miata was a joy to drive. Bulletproof and cheap to maintain. Right on, Scotty!

@cosmotraumatika7474 4 жыл бұрын

I drive a 2017 ND Miata as my daily driver. Amazing MPG. Loads of fun. Extremely low maintenance. Driven halfway across the country five times already. Great review Scotty!

@iPlayOnSpica 4 жыл бұрын

Despite what Scotty said about cross-country driving with a small roadster, I'd def like to get an NA-NB Miata and drive halfway across the country at least once. Maybe in a few years, I can afford a new Miata.

@sajeelchughtai1765 2 жыл бұрын

Defo looking either the new mx5 rf (miata) on finance or get the old school mk1 outright ... decisions

@josephkay7785 4 жыл бұрын

Concur. I have a 91 Miata - owned it since 1995. Still starts every time and runs like new. The most reliable car I have ever had. In 25 years of ownership the only non-maintenance costs have been replacement of a leaky rear main seal and a wiper motor. Nothing else has ever gone wrong. Buy one - you will love it!

@1VaDude 4 жыл бұрын

It is one of the best values in that market segment. A Miata will give you a lot of fun for the money.

@NoName-no8ti 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty fellow Houstonian I really appreciate your content and brutal honesty these lazy car manufacturers should really listen to more.

@TrungNguyen-bd1kl 4 жыл бұрын

Does he live in the montrose area

@benjamindo8142 4 жыл бұрын

Houston's so huge, I wonder where he stays too lol

@geraldthecarguy 4 жыл бұрын

I have 99 Miata that I love to take up to the mountains on a beautiful day and I do take it to track as well. Scotty, that makes me happy that it got your ringing endorsement!🤗👍🏾

@oveidasinclair982 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Mishimoto radiator in my 89 Supra, works great too

@jalan8171 4 жыл бұрын

I owned a 2003 Toyota Echo for over a decade before a pulled-license uninsured pick up driver t-boned it into the junk yard. It was funky to drive but it was reliable as a tank! Over 250,000 miles on the odo. I consider it one of the last simple and readily affordable Toyos ever built. Any other Echo enthusiasts still out there?

@enr-7759 4 жыл бұрын

I bought my 2002 Mx-5 one year ago, with 106,000km, it is a gem

@jamesbragg1621 4 жыл бұрын

It would be great to see all your work on this car. Just an idea, thanks Scotty.

@democratssuxmaga7965 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Its a great car, I bought mine new in 2001, same color and now I have 220,000 miles on it. When it hit 200,000 I had transmission, exhaust and sparkplugs serviced. My wife has strict orders to bury me with my car....

@retirementpirate3665 3 ай бұрын

2005 Miata. My wife has been told to have me buried in my Miata also. Just a little bigger than a coffin anyway. LOL.

@melchristian1155 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Scotty another great video thank you you and your family have a safe and and healthy day also to everyone else have a safe and healthy day God bless everybody

@davidproudfoot6668 4 жыл бұрын

Scottie you are right to the point with this video. I started drivin' in the 60's with an MG-A Roadster (only 10,000 made, 0-60mph in 16 sec. with 72hp and now in 2020 I drive a Mazda Miata. Gives me the same drivin' sensation as back then.

@bnighter 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty you are killing me, sold my 97 mint medition five years ago and I want it back! It is worth 2grand more too now five yrs later.

@icecold337 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty, you’re a KZfaq gem....thanks for all your honest automotive feedback! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@saxedits6058 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like that Japanese craftsmanship

@Vintaronica 4 жыл бұрын

"It's got a few dings from people getting mad over time" are you sure you didn't dent that Scotty with your eager tapping and hand patting? 🤣

@jdclay1547 4 жыл бұрын

Always great videos Scotty.

@laurieannrodriguez4551 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty nice to see you again, I was starting to get worried!

@sergiovelasco5020 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty. I just bought a 2020 MX 5 GT RF manual gear, then you released this video. I chose the RF for winter season.

@mikeb9569 4 жыл бұрын

If you run in the winter, you must get winter tires all corners. The LSD helps a lot. I ran 3 winters with my NB (2nd gen) with winter tires mounted on narrower (better for snow) plain steel wheels (easier to swap seasonally). Never got stuck.

@MrLlama-rc8nj 4 жыл бұрын

I love this gen MX-5. I want a Mazdaspeed MX-5 at some point. They're great!

@pauldodsonthemotivator4704 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the video on how to change the top on the Mazda

@dinobot_maximize 4 жыл бұрын

sunlight is an enemy of cars. those leather seats could have maybe held up if they were conditioned

@mikeschiavoni5973 4 жыл бұрын

Mazdas handle great. Any mazda will handle better than its competitors in any class. Almost as good as lexus, more slop but also more feel. Hydrolic steering kept instead of stupid electronic steering. They use modified ford power steering pumps, maybe the best made hydrolic accessory ever made as far as reliability and rare leaks, failures. Uses Tras fluid. So loud and sounds like its gonna break from day 1 but lasts all the way to the crusher.

@bennywong1085 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, food for thought. Thanks Scotty

@deboxmojave6541 4 жыл бұрын

You're a smart man, Scotty. Love these cars!

@keithusace4352 4 жыл бұрын

I liked my 2000 alot but the heat coming off the drive shaft hump could fry an egg. Took my 3yr old granddaughter out in it once and she cracked me up when she asked me to pop a Hemi papaw, I still get a laugh 10yrs later

@yupyip5922 4 жыл бұрын

Loce this and Would love to see more how to repair videos! Thanks

@richardunderwood950 4 жыл бұрын

Tell em Scotty! Miatas are great cars and great fun! They definitely don’t deserve the stigma they have. I want one someday!

@kasperkjeldsen2294 4 жыл бұрын

I watched a program called "Greatest Ever sportscars" The Mazda Mx5 came in as number two out of 10 :)

@madebydade305ify 4 жыл бұрын

Who was number 1?

@samathafreedom1415 4 жыл бұрын

@@madebydade305ify Corvette

@timmellow1353 4 жыл бұрын

@@madebydade305ify Viper

@josebentodecarvalho5362 4 жыл бұрын

@@madebydade305ify Renault Mégane

@alfredo6387 4 жыл бұрын

Yves Joseph Pontiac fiero

@judosailor 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure if this was in response to me, but I asked in a comment a couple days ago for your opinion on older used sports cars. So, this was great! Thanks.

@timjenkins8538 4 жыл бұрын

So true about having a manual convertible mechanism!!! Spot on scotty

@teamawesome2171 4 жыл бұрын

👍🏿

@JonnyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Last time I drove one of these I was a Valet driver & went all Ferris Bueller Day Off on it 😂🤦‍♂️👍🏻

@toshibavoodoo 4 жыл бұрын

I take my 2012 MX5 on 24hour long road trips through the National Parks. Great for long hauls, for the minimalist. MY FAVORITE CARE EVER!!

@BecauseMiata 4 жыл бұрын

Smart review, Scotty! Yes, you should absolutely buy one. I have a '97 and it is so much fun to drive. The first gen (NA) had plastic vinyl back windows, but the second generation (NB) had glass rear windows and that one there even has the rear defroster lines in it. I retrofitted an NB top with glass window / defroster into my older NA model, and it works like a champ! I have a video on my channel if anyone cares to see that job. But yeah...overall great cars!

@timelliott5383 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a 93 miata mx-5....it's seen better days but after some tlc and rejuvenation it still cruises just fine

@H2R5GSXR 4 жыл бұрын

I love your rolling stops. I have had coworkers with Miatas and they loved them. My wife is getting one next year. She says it is off-limits for me.

@mikeschiavoni5973 4 жыл бұрын

So are you going to use reverse psych and let her know the auto trans is faster....😉

@miguelfilo962 4 жыл бұрын

Tell her that your wallet is off limits to her.

@jamesgiambattisto153 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty convincing Scotty. I've been meaning to get a weekend track car. Been a lotta years since i've been on a track. Now that i'm retired i wanna put my old skills to work. 2001 is exactly the year i was thinking of. The se model with Bilsteins and an LSD. (Long time since i've had any LSD too. Lol) Lookin forward to breaking out my tools and making this happen. Summer car only. I'm in Montreal Canada, Brrrrrrrr!

@CarlosContreras-wr9px 4 жыл бұрын

Always good information always good in everything

@nfscooterguy 4 жыл бұрын

I have one of these. Mine is a bit older. It’s been a fun, reliable car.

@nãomedigafrivolidade 4 жыл бұрын

scotty turns to "sir scottygima" when talking on japanese cars,pure love

@keithirvine1 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2016 Miata with only 4200 miles on it. Have only driven it for a couple weeks but I love it. It has an auto trans though, but couldn't turn down a great deal. Glad you posted about them....makes me feel like I just got the deal of a lifetime!!! I'm in Canada, so, it's just a summer runabout and I expect it to outlast me since I'm 75 years young......

@lindanelson8400 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite little Japanese car was my 1989 Mazda 626 sedan. Two liter three valve per cylinder engine. I got it in 2014 with 97k miles. One owner, no dents, no rust. Loved it. White with a blue cloth interior. Power steering, brakes, ice cold air, cruise control, am fm cassette player. Great gas mileage, plenty of room, nice ride, fun to drive, and dependable. What more could you ask for.

@Chrishawk4 4 жыл бұрын

Had my ‘03 Miata since 2013. It has 187k miles. I’ve owned it since 99k miles and have never replaced the clutch. Best car I’ve owed 👍🏻

@bandit9902 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy Scotty Entertaining and informative

@ChicagoG6 4 жыл бұрын

You make me laugh and learn soooo much!!!! Thank you!!!

@edzgt5243 4 жыл бұрын

Had one when I was 18, great reliability and easy to work on, good aftermarket too. Probably the most fun car to drive full stop, my UK one rusted in the end though :(

@Mach141 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty on the spot. Inconsistent advice, but racking up views and income. Great job

@RobertSmith-bh5cv 4 жыл бұрын

I have a '99. Super fun, super reliable. Original everything and still runs great, rides well, handles amazing. The top wiggles around a bit when it's up but the car doesn't even have any squeaks or rattles. And it's as fast as I need to go.

@adamr4198 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, I saw a video that said switching a (older) Miata from an automatic to manual is fairly straight forward. The benefit being automatic versions tend to be more gently driven (or less likely raced/modified). In your opinion would it be worth the cost to pay for such a conversation or would it be better to hunt for a good (more expensive) manual model? Thanks!

@MrBluboy07 4 жыл бұрын

Miata Is Always The Answer

@klein2042 4 жыл бұрын

Come up with that all on your own?

@kn4hfa 4 жыл бұрын

Glad they're reliable for other people. I got rid of my beautiful aftermarket-painted blue one with < 50K after having the valve cover gasket done 4x in a row, & 3rd gear starting to go. Maybe the previous owner raced it...

@jasondixon9095 Жыл бұрын

I just got a 2021 Mazda, Miata, RF jet black love it

@ramm1rezvids972 4 жыл бұрын

This would be a good topic for your other channel. The history of Mazda.

@Carlos.Rivera 4 жыл бұрын

That Miata will cost 5 grand on my area

@Tee2020tavares 4 жыл бұрын

Mine 2 I’m in Florida

@THEH2OMAN 4 жыл бұрын

Same here in Georgia

@qrm8772 4 жыл бұрын

They can still be a little pricey. But in this day its still a cheap way to have fun with a car.

@I_discovered_civilization 4 жыл бұрын

junkmail I’ve yet to see a high school kid driving these. It’s always guys in their 30’s and half of them auto cross them. I once saw a woman own one only because I worked valet in Vegas and seen thousands of cars come in. Otherwise yeah, it’s never a high school kid always some working guy in his 30’s - 50’s.

@thereluctanthipster9714 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, I’m in Missouri.🙄 I keep hearing stories of people finding them dirt cheap elsewhere.😭

@Armmani2000 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting points! It's a nice color too.

@flybobbie1449 4 жыл бұрын

That car worth about £500 ($600) in the UK. Some have said it was the Lotus that never was.

@10aenbme43 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 1999 10th Anniversary Miata and I absolutely love it!

@navret1707 4 жыл бұрын

I used to autocross one of these. It was a real hoot. Handled like an Austin Healy Sprite with oversteer. The Miata was styled after the Lotus Elite. All the ratios are from the Lotus. The top was extremely easy to put up and down - one handed. The optional hard top was a very good investment, especially in the winter in northern VA. BTW, Scotty, did you notice the check engine light was on?

@timothyhaines6018 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty. My family and I absolutely love yours videos! What do you think of the 2004 Porsche Boxster S?

@enthros5116 4 жыл бұрын

we can only hope their are workers like you in every field. aircraft, carpenter, machine operators, welders, millwright, farmers, Real people in every aspect of life to help us all learn and live better

@democratssuxmaga7965 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same 2001 Miata, except I replaced the top with a Robbins Top.. pretty much stock.. bought it new, 240,000 miles, stick shift, swapped the tranny about a year ago.. daily driver, luv the car... planning on keeping it till I cant get parts for it...

@High_Desert_Tanner 4 жыл бұрын

The Miata is a phenomenal car! I've owned several and they were all extremely reliable and a blast to drive.

@rudyruiz9615 4 жыл бұрын

my step daughter had one 22 years ago loved to drive it with the top down on the interstate

@voivodeofwallachia7386 3 жыл бұрын

Her top, or the car's top ??? We truck drivers appreciate her support !!!!

@STho205 4 жыл бұрын

I had one for 16 years. The first year. White with black. I got 250,000 miles on the original clutch which was still working when I sold it to a friend. One replaced timing belt, one replaced water pump. Three tops. I replaced the radiator as the plastic one was useless in the Gulf Coast heat. The wiring was starting to get quirky. Plastic window was much larger. Loved the simple manual top. Best top I ever had. Sure beat the MGB, 325ic, old Jag. It was similar to the 70s Fiat Spider top.

@andrewcrawford2117 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a 1997 Mark 1 as a second car.for fun trips out. Bought it 8 years ago for £1,500 (USD 1,800). with 112,000 miles on the clock. Still going strong! requiring only routine maintenance 👍🏼 Great value for money

@ynots0625 4 жыл бұрын

Miata or MX-5 for other markets is such a fun car with the standard transmission amazing value.

@ahirschfeld1974 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1980 MGB Convertible that I am trying to sell due to moving back up to the Pacific Northwest and not wanting to deal with potential maintenance issues. My next sports car acquisition will definitely be a Miata.

@davinp 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, no plastic beauty cover on the engine

@itsallrobbish 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty, great cars as they are, you live in a place without grit on the road. In the UK, these great little cars dissolve into pieces of rust. The least sought after version, too. 94 Celicas don’t rust.

@barshalom4249 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. The most fun car I ever owned. I will definitely get another one some day. I had a Toyota MR2 turbo, Celica GT-S, Infiniti coupe, BMWs, Honda S2000, and so forth, but my Miata was the best!

@wyntonish 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty love your videos. When is someone going to clean that yellow wall?

@TheLizardKing1967 4 жыл бұрын

I am 6' 3" and i have plenty of head room and leg room in my 94' Celica. I LOVE MY CELICA!

@polloloci21 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty- that chrome cap is aftermarket. I had a 2003 Miata LS. The hood is aluminum, Great car very reliable.

@MB-xj9cd 4 жыл бұрын

Still Got a 2004 Mazda 6, 26500 miles. Factory parts no leaks... still runs like a champ.

@laprepper 4 жыл бұрын

My folks have one and they love it

@malcolmhardwick4258 4 жыл бұрын

I love Scottys honesty !

@A_Bone1972 4 жыл бұрын

in '89 i got into a Miata at a car show. i had the seat as far back as it would go, and the steering wheel as high as it could be set. then i pushed in the clutch. my leg got stuck between the steering wheel and the clutch pedal. i literally used the open palm of my right hand to repeatedly punch my left leg until i got it free. i was 17 and only 6' 3" tall never been in one since!

@nathanlibranda2447 4 жыл бұрын

Snatched a 2000 Miata Special Edition a year ago with 97k miles for $3,500. It had well over $1,000 in tastful upgrades such as leather seat covers, top tier roll bar, touch screen radio, keyless entry, K&N air filter, floor mats, Miata sun reflector, and a new top with with glass and defroster. I’ve had a fuel pump fail and now what I believe is a blown head gasket or stuck valve. I don’t mind working on it. It’s an amazing car and well worth it’s value!

@BruceCarbonLakeriver 4 жыл бұрын

Golf MK3 Cabrio (Convertible) has hard glass as well :D - love it !

@davinp 4 жыл бұрын

On some other newer 2 door convertible, it is more complex to lower/raise the top

@timbowhite3159 4 жыл бұрын

Good Afternoon & Thank You My Good Friend Scotty Kilmer Sir

@scottykilmer 4 жыл бұрын

hello!

@timbowhite3159 4 жыл бұрын

Again Thank You My Good Friend Scotty Kilmer Sir

@timbowhite3159 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Again My Good Friend Scotty Kilmer Sir

@benh392 4 жыл бұрын

I was gonna buy one of these next year I but I don't think I can restrain myself for that long. These cars should be worth so much more!

@VinceVDC 4 жыл бұрын

I love the Miata, unfortunately I'm too tall to drive one unless the top is down which isn't practical where I live...

@210SAi 4 жыл бұрын

Yup gotta be under 5’7” to even try to fit in these mini cars

@GuerreroDelInfo 4 жыл бұрын

My friend is 6'1" and drives one

@marysullivan1588 4 жыл бұрын

My neighbor has 2 of those bad boys in his driveway . Summer cars only here in Western NY ! He covers them up all winter .

@ssuthar98 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Scotty! I got a 2002 Toyota Camry 2.4L cylinder. The car starts at about 1,800-2000RPM, a high rpm for start up and then 5 minutes later goes back to around 800-1000RPM. Why is this happening? Usually happens after letting it sit at night and starting up in the morning OR anytime after not using it for a while (2-3 days). Thanks for all your videos! You the MVP!!

@thedornanfam-blogsplusmore8510 9 ай бұрын

My 2001 miata has an oil pan leak. Trying to drop the subframe is a biotch. Definitely not the easiest car to work on lol but definitely the funnest to drive!

@Johnny53kgb-nsa 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I would have kept the Mazda Miata we bought for my daughter's first car years ago. We bought it from a one owner lady. It was a nice little car!

@210SAi 4 жыл бұрын

They’re fun but death traps in many accidents

@joerumler48 4 жыл бұрын

I saw one hit a tree head on, 40 mph...the driver was scratched slightly......

@chiron2620 4 жыл бұрын

I had a 1997 Malta hardtop for a few years. My x wife made me give up my bike so I got this. Great fun car. Easy to work on. Just don't crash it, your dead. Needs a roll bar. Not a city traffic car. I live out in the country. Fun on country roads. I want another one.

@carbikeandme59 4 жыл бұрын

The Miata is also also one of the most reliable car in the planet, yes its fun to drive & reliable too. Good choice Scotty, next to your '94 Celica!

@dylancourville8708 4 жыл бұрын

I own a 91 with 179555miles. Best purchase I have ever made with the hardtop at $5000. I may have overpaid at the time but the car has great red paint and zero rust. The car has never given me any hassle and was well worth the extra $1500 to $2500 to get one that was stock and well maintained.