I have a 2010 grand touring PRHT with suspension and premium packages. My daily driver. Love going top down in the winter. My favorite car I’ve ever had and I’m over 60. Nice review.

I have a 2007 GT which we just did a 12,000 km drive, over 24 days, across Canada and the upper US states. We found the NC a great long distance tourer with a few issues. The seats can get to be uncomfortable in long drives but we used cheap Obus Forme seat pads which worked perfectly. Secondly the amount of luggage you can carry is limited and custom made NC luggage is a must. The NC was dead reliable with no issues (we have 108,000 km on the car after the trip). Also the GT had A/C, heated seats and cruise control which on a long trip is almost a necessity. I'm 68 years old and quite rotund but I still found the car comfortable. We averaged 7.1 liters per 100km and found cruising at 120 kph the sweet point. This an exceedingly good touring car while still being a top down sportscar.

I drove the entire 469mi Blue Ridge Parkway over 3 days of the fall with the top down the entire time in 40F (5C) weather. The heater in the NC sucks compared to the earlier cars, but the seat heater mainly makes up for it. My biggest recommendation to any convertible owner is Icewear Gisla wool helmet (sherpa hat style). It's got fleece on the inside and 100% wool on the outside, and they don't even cost much. That along with some fleece lined pants and a down jacket, and you can get down to freezing and be warm top down.

I have a 09 grand touring soft top 6 speed which I purchased new. I have owned many cars including sports cars. All in all for the price I can say for me this one is the best. This little sports car makes you smile as soon as you drive it. For those who luv cars it certainly has its place. The car talks to you especially thru twisty roads, like it is on rails. You do feel part of the car and the driving experience. Even after 15 years of ownership the car still gets waves and compliments. Yes it’s the biggest and the heaviest Mx-5 but for me it’s the best version. For those who love driving a sports roadster this is a great car. I never regret purchasing this car.

Yes it can be a long distance car. I've spent about 8 hours in mine, we turned a 3 hour drive into an 8 hour drive. No issue and I've got modified suspension and aftermarket seats.

MX5 -2012 24hour tours through southwest national parks!! LOVE MY GT!!

Once Miata always Miata. But cup holders on center is useless when you have manual. Still the best driver 👍🏻

I have the 25th anniversary edition with some mods and I love it,great car and awesome in the summer with the roof down and blasting through the twisties on a mountain pass😎

Great review, I owned a s super cheap NC1 GT PRHT for a few months but it was too big of a POS because of previous owners' neglect. Really wanna own another NC someday, hopefully an NC2/3!

Great content as usual, I have just bought a 2007 NC 1.8 with 138000 miles on it, with full service history, I sold my motorbike to buy the car, because of all the thefts & muggings of motorcycles in my area, (Leeds) I decided it was no longer safe to own a motorcycle, I love the MX5, despite the mileage, it doesn't drive like it's done 138000 miles, & currently enjoying the experience of a folding roof Roadster. PS I still have the Astra 1.4 Turbo as my daily.

I drive one as a daily 100 kilometers a day over autobahn. I absolutely love it and people love it aswell that see me in it! It's a great car. It just was extremely quiet by factory so u couldn't here any engine sound when reving with roof down. A sports exhaust fixes it and it also makes pops now :D

My 2013 soft top club is an absolute blast on long trips. I take it from Michigan to Florida a few times a year with no issues at all. It’s about a 3000 mile round trip and as long as there’s no rain the top is down all the way there.

Totally impractical for my requirements but I'm thinking about buying one as an only car. I'll just have to pay for things to be delivered.

Looks very much like my 25th AE model👍

Brilliant little car. My wife has a 1.8 hard top and it's just fantastic fun as well as being economical, reliable and reasonably practical. Basically, all boxes ticked.

Miatas are low, relatively stiff, and loud even with the hardtop -- it depends on your size, age and tolerance levels as to how comfortable it is over a long distance. The NC is easier to drive longer distances than the NA and NB that's for sure.

a treat to own - I commute in my 2006 1.8 about 80km several times a week. It's do-able and a hoot to drive. Treat yourself (tank isn't 50 litres btw). Be good!

Really nice hobby car, and i fit with 1.92mtr length😀For long distance driving the cruise control is more important than soft of hard top, there is not much difference between them and i think a softtop looks much better.

How about NC3? Does that have better cruising at 6th gear or is it same ratio than mt5?

I have a 2014 nc3, better than nc2, but I don't have a 50l tank, about 45l max. Get 33mpg from 2.0l and use it daily.

Good review but a couple of clarifications. I think they actually sold more PRHTs than soft tops. Agreed they are quieter (NC2 on particularly). I don't think the 6 speed are higher geared than the 5s - I think just closer ratio.

I drove my '99 NB 3 hours each way between two cities several times a year. No issues.

This is a good unbiased review. Them seats look lovely

I'm a big guy and I routinely take my NC on long trips with no discomfort. Mine is a soft top and I think the folding hardtop is not worth the weight and losing what little trunk space you have, and the folding and raising got really easy with the NC, takes one hand and can be done from the driver's seat. If you are planning on leaving the top up, don't forget the big storage tray under the back window, which is big enough for a couple of soft gym bags - but don't forget to empty it before you lower the top.

The newest version of the MX5 is my dream car. Hope I'll be able to afford one some day.

Sweet car 😀

All that was missing was Passenger Seat JJ - wearing a long blonde wig and Jackie Onassis sunglasses!

I bought a 2007 MX5 literally last week. I discovered very quickly that a hat is vital for top down driving. So far, I'm loving it.

I have had a NA really enjoyed it but have had two NC's enough more room and trunk space to travel more comfortably have traveled twice from Southern Michigan down the Blue Ridge to the smokies and did all parkways and skyway and Dragon had a Blast there is another color tour planned for this fall I park it for winter but it's my run around car spring though fall. No it's not a Cadillac. But it is way more fun for the road less traveled. Being retired I smell the rose's and the farmers barn yard on the way.😅 I should mention I installed a Goodwin muffler and it provides satisfying Music. ZOOM ZOOM 😊

Nice one Cyril Cyril it's a great spots car . I want to buy one Cyril

nice car. i really want a mx5 but the nc 1 is ugly. i prefer the nb2 or the nc2 with the biggest engine, of course 6 speed a heated seats 😀

You look like a magician.

Bro what is the price of this car

My buddy has a 2012 Grand Touring. He drove it 254k miles before it developed and oil leak and died. RIP Moriah Miata

Hmm. If Moray Callum designed the fabrication details/contruction process then I wouldn't trust him to design a paper bag. The number of serious water traps are huge. The rear crash structure is bolted to the tub and THEN painted... ergo it moisture traps and rots out in no time. Yes, it's a lovely car - I have one (NC3) that I love to bits, but I reckon his guide dog could have done a better job with the fabrication/parts layout. Oh yes, with regard to the storage capacity of the car, your review missed about 8% of it. Fold the seat backs forward and you'll find another pair of cubby holes. I guess YOUR guide dog was not present!

I'd buy one if it wasn't for the rust issues which plague even the newest MX5's. I like to buy a car and own it for a good 5 or more years, impossible with an MX5 without the arches or hidden centre support under the engine rusting to pieces

Deciding been one of these and a BMW z4 e85 3.0. pro and and cons to both hmm

the suspension difference between the NC1 and NC2 is almost literally the same as going from the NB to the ND. Skip the NC1 if you are looking for one of this.

I think the final facelift on the 2013-15s are the best deal, mostly because the fog lamps look...odd...on the model you drove. I do dig the special edition's blacked out bits and cool seat colors, though.

I test drove a 2012 1.8 with 77k miles yesterday, and I’ve never had so much joy from a car. I get why people call it “slow car fast” now. I’m not gonna be able to sleep till I get one now 🤣 Also what are your thoughts on one with that high mileage?

With a naturally aspirated engine I thought you got your power through the rev range and a turbo you get all your power or 70% of it 😀

I’ve got the same Kuro (Kyoo-ro), but in white with the black accents and decals that i see are missing on the video. I bought it new 10 years ago and been all over Europe in it.

You missed the 2 storage holes behind the seats.

I'm 1.90. Will I fit in the car?

Thank you Lotus thank you Elan！

I've got a Porsche 911 and an MX5 and in both cars I get that Nod and i hate it 🤷🏾‍♂️

If you are alone..maybe.. if you have a girl with you.. absolutely not!

Little dinky engine, if it was a 2.8L then everyone would have it

I have a 2007 hardtop, which suits the climate here in Western Australia down to a tee. The leather seats...not so much, unless sweaty thighs are your thing. But with our 300 days of sunshine a year, mine spends most of its time with the roof down, and taking it for a blast to the local wine regions is one of life's great pleasures. I'm 6ft and fit into it with ease. After about 2 hours it starts to get a bit "shall we stop for a leg stretch?", but hey I'm 54; I get that in my Saab 9-5 too.