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@mick0846 6 минут бұрын
Best review yet. I have just bought a 2.0 mk 3 that's been lowered. It seems OK, but I can't help wondering if it would have been better standard?
@mattmarcus5808 13 күн бұрын
This is my exact car down to the color (colour). Never any rust issues. Could use a paint job though. Best daily sports car ever.
@mikewalsh1536 19 күн бұрын
Excellent review, thank you very much
@Valera_Scotland 24 күн бұрын
Saving for a hard top version. I'm 6ft. Do you think this is the best model to go for? The NC?
@RichardBuckMovies 23 күн бұрын
The NB is by far the better car if you are in a dry climate. The ND is generally agreed to be better than the NC. But the NC does sit in a sweet spot for price, rust resistance and safety. But if you are somewhere dry and/or have a garage for it get the NB! 😁
@Valera_Scotland 23 күн бұрын
@@RichardBuckMovies I'm in Scotland, so it's not the driest.. and my budget will be around £6000.. so the NC is probably the best option
@RichardBuckMovies 22 күн бұрын
Yeah I would say so. Look into the retractable hardtop version - that may be the best option for your climate.
@chipparker3950 28 күн бұрын
Friend went from a 1250 BMW motorcycle, female rider at 71 became unsure at slow speeds. Dropped it at a gas stop. Traded for a Can Am. I said, buy a miata . More fun , more comfortable, safer and cheaper if buy one a few years old.
@RichardBuckMovies 28 күн бұрын
It’s a great point - I think a Miata is 90% as fun as a bike, but far safer…it definitely cured me of bike lust! 🤣
@simonwolfe529 Ай бұрын
great review
@andreasarbor2300 2 ай бұрын
This video is amazing. Its all it needs to be
@jumpninthedarkalley 3 ай бұрын
Where is the flap? Is it visible? Half way down the pipe? No video explains this
@RichardBuckMovies 3 ай бұрын
It’s not visible. You can just about see the hole but the flap is a few centimetres down it so that’s completely invisible.
@jumpninthedarkalley 3 ай бұрын
@RichardBuckMovies so the flap isn't near where it drains out, but a couple inches from the entrance hole? Thx for reply
@RichardBuckMovies 3 ай бұрын
@@jumpninthedarkalley You got it. 🤙
@philtulk9180 4 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
@silvanous05 4 ай бұрын
Wow that is such a brilliant idea. Much appreciated!
@christiansiepmann1896 4 ай бұрын
I can underline every statement in this video. Selling my NC1 in 2020 was a big mistake. My NBFL has far more problems with rust. Very good review made in a great minimalistic way. Thanks a lot.
@connashio1 4 ай бұрын
A 2.0 Sport will be my choice
@hs5942 4 ай бұрын
0:51 i came
@hughbrackenbury8040 5 ай бұрын
Ive had a few convertibles over 20 odd years, when they get condensation in the roof, Ive always treated the roof with Autoglym soft top cleaner and preserver. Thats always fixed it. Need to do it every year.
@joedoe1268 5 ай бұрын
One of the best east going plain English cheerful reviews in my 45 years I have been into cars. Hoping to get one for sure next summer. Thanks for the video. I hope to see links or other video on upkeep and supplies for Miata ❤
@aliriaz1608 5 ай бұрын
Can you help me buy a Mazda MX-5 Mark 3.
@revtimewest 5 ай бұрын
If you wreck the car at 30 mph its not lack of traction control that is the problem.
@samfurnos5852 5 ай бұрын
Dude.. that was real good.. grats!!
@ralphlopez5736 6 ай бұрын
Your the best that was brilant.👍
@zealotscout 6 ай бұрын
Does buying a Roof protector help with this? its like a car cover but fitted to for the roof only.
@RichardBuckMovies 6 ай бұрын
I had one of those exact things! It didn’t really help and was a pain in the wind as it would rise up and flap around. It also stopped it drying out. It was just a pain!
@afoster135 6 ай бұрын
That's the neatest fix I've seen. Saved soooo much time. Thanks.
@007JHS 6 ай бұрын
We've just bought our 4th Mx5... three mk 1 and now a mk 3 (our most recent mk1 sold to our motor engineer's son)... We have fabric seats... but I would recommend someone clever with a sewing machine to make som fabric covers for the leather seats... don't buy commercial...all the fabric manuf set covers I've seen in recent years have been rubbish
@treeskier802 6 ай бұрын
I’m looking at a 2007 and 2011 hard top grand touring for about the same money. The 07 has 120k miles the 11 has 150k. Both appear to be well taken care of yet the 07 has 2 different types of tires on it. Any differences besides the front fascia between these cars? Do these cars have seat height adjustment and tilt steering? Loved your review. Very helpful.
@RichardBuckMovies 6 ай бұрын
The 2011 will be the NC2 (aka Mk 3.5), introduced in 2008 and widely regarded as the better car thanks to tuning to steering, suspension and gearbox. That's a lot of miles though - I think I'd hold on for a lower milage model... My NC1 had adjustable steering angle but the seats had no height adjustment.
@treeskier802 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the quick reply. I agree the 2011 has high milage but I think that’s also the reason it is within my price range. The way I was sort of looking at it is that a 2011 with 150k miles is probably a better car than the countless NA and NB models I see for the same price with the same mileage. Supposedly these Miatas are very reliable. I’m looking for under $8000 and it’s rare to see NC in this price range. I search the entire US market for them. I’m not sure how the cars compare in price in the UK vs the US; but the Miatas seem to be low enough priced yet also retaining good value if that makes sense. This would be a second car for me and I’d probably only drive it 1000 miles per year at most. I appreciate your insights. I can tell you’re very knowledgable about these cars.
@RichardBuckMovies 6 ай бұрын
@@treeskier802 If I were you, in the USA with good weather and dry roads I would buy an NB over an NC every day of the week! It's a much better car. Over here in the UK they rust like crazy and as I mention in the video are a bit sketchy to drive much of the year given the wet and slippy state of our roads. Don't get me wrong the NC is also great but in the right climate the NB is just wonderful. Best of luck with your search anyways!
@treeskier802 6 ай бұрын
Why do you prefer the NB over the NC? I wish it were true that I lived in a warmer climate than you-but I’m afraid to report that where. I live weather conditions are worse. I’ll only be alone to use a Miata from May thru October. But I’m shopping for them in states where the weather is good so they are more abundant and. In better condition. I think the added safety features the NC has and the ability to get a power hardtop have swayed me to that generation. Slightly bigger engine too.
@RichardBuckMovies 6 ай бұрын
@@treeskier802The NC is a great car but the NB is like riding a dragon! I had the 1.6 NB and the 2.0 NC - the NB felt quicker, more nimble, better steering, better gearbox, in every way a better, more special car. The sense of connection was just wonderful. The NC doesn't match it. However if you're in a shitty weather climate the hardtop NC is an excellent choice. 🤙
@jiribuchtela 7 ай бұрын
This is by far the best review of NC I have seen. No stupid music, no crazy driving just chat about the car.
@RichardBuckMovies 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🤙
@SirLordypantsSir 7 ай бұрын
I got my 1.8 ltr mk3 in January and it's a wonderful car to drive. I only really use it for my commute (no motorways) and the MPG is better than most cars I've owned. I think, if you stay below that 3200ish revs (what is that? there's no turbo, lol) it barely uses any fuel.
@timsgta 8 ай бұрын
This guys is nuts if he thinks an inline 4 is not fiel efficient!
@the1beard 8 ай бұрын
Sodium Percarbonate is good for cleaning moss on hoods
@oohhbehave 8 ай бұрын
Genius! Thank you for sharing!
@FireManiac58 10 ай бұрын
Oh this is huge haha. Most annoying thing in my car right now. Thank you!
@kenshinbattousai374 Жыл бұрын
Alternatively, save one with rusty fenders and get a fender kit.
@julianhawkins9423 Жыл бұрын
Great video very informative 👍
@ZG0002 Жыл бұрын
Do yourself a favour and get a good look under the car. If its not too rusty get it cleaned up and protected if you want to keep the thing. The actual likely hood is half ya sub frame and sills are already gone 😅
@mrstringerd12132 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking to buy one this weekend, found your vid randomly after searching lots, first thing I spotted though was the church, I'm in Macc! Great vid, v helpful. Might need to ask you where to get it serviced locally if you can recommend anywhere that knows an MX5.
@RichardBuckMovies Жыл бұрын
Ha ha well spotted! I just used my regular service mechanic - I don’t think there’s anything especially exotic in the Mx5…best of luck with your search! 🤙
@julianhawkins9423 Жыл бұрын
Great informative video 👍
@kssrider6766 Жыл бұрын
I don't own a Miata yet but plan to get one when I retire in a couple of years time. Can't afford the newer models so my target is a 2014-2015 NC. Your tips are so useful when I'm ready to get one for myself.
@RichardBuckMovies Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great plan - roll on retirement! 😁🤙
@kssrider6766 Жыл бұрын
@@RichardBuckMovies Thanks.
@citabriaable Жыл бұрын
Mr. Buck....I concur wholeheartedly. My 08 Grand Touring MX-5 NC is the coolest roadster I've ever owned, and I've had a few. The camel-colored leather is very supportive and comfortable even on long trips, 169 hp matched to the 6-speed transmission is a short-throw (but tightly geared shift pattern) delight to row as you wind along, sink & rise on mountain roads. The weight of this car is minimal and power/weight ratio allows plenty of acceleration, but, and this seems odd, if your mood is slow & go, shift into 4th, turn on the cruise and you can stay at that exact speed with no lugging, in fact smooth as glass, sticking right at the speed you set...it's a "torque" thing. The handling on the MX-5 is not too far from incredible, 5th gear thru those 35 mph curves at 55-60 mph with the flickability of a motorcycle, in fact, being a motorcycle rider all my life, from 17-18 to 71 currently ) I bought my MX-5 with bike thrills on 4-wheels, and so far I couldn't be happier.
@RichardBuckMovies Жыл бұрын
It's an incredible machine - great to hear your thoughts! 😎 Camel-coloured leather...NICE! 🤙
@lloydrivera1998 Жыл бұрын
Just moved to Florida and need a car. Would this be a great daily driver or should I look somewhere else?
@RichardBuckMovies Жыл бұрын
When the weather is good it's a joy to drive - I'd drive it everyday! But maybe consider cloth seats in that climate! 🤣🤙
@sandpiperuk Жыл бұрын
The NC seems to be more thirsty than the ND. I get over 40mpg from my 2.0 2015 Sport Nav.
@johnnyboynhhungo Жыл бұрын
Love your review best one if seen❤
@RichardBuckMovies Жыл бұрын
Thanks John! 🤙
@gordonmuirhead7216 Жыл бұрын
Perfect mod that takes 5 seconds to fix
@yoso585 Жыл бұрын
Great delivery!
@RichardBuckMovies Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🤙
@samehsalib1833 Жыл бұрын
Very good Video.
@joneshank1 Жыл бұрын
Emiko in japan means smiling child.
@joneshank1 Жыл бұрын
I have a little Japanese girl friend I named Emiko she is an Mazda mx5 NC.😆
@dannyvan5792 Жыл бұрын
i have mk 3 1.8 with tracktion controle
@4HIRO Жыл бұрын
Do you think the BMW 318i is a good competitor versus this Miata?
@RichardBuckMovies Жыл бұрын
I’ve never driven a BMW so can’t comment on the experience. When it comes to affordability and reliability however I’d always choose Japanese over German manufacturing.
@rodfrancis9160 Жыл бұрын
I managed to pull the trombone wire right through and out the other end, a lot of muck fell out. Now I have OCD and keep the hood clean & covered when parked up. No more soggy swamp carpets !! 😆
@rodfrancis9160 Жыл бұрын
Changing my MX5 (NC3) soft top for a hard top version as I have had enough of the freezing u.k winter frost, makes it no fun at all with drops of water condensation inside the roof even with it covered over. And hopefully no water entering behind the seats.
@RichardBuckMovies Жыл бұрын
Winter is hell for convertible owners! How great would it be to have a garage?! 🤙
@ibjoe2 Жыл бұрын
Bet go-kart I’ve ever had…
@radekw708 2 жыл бұрын
I can confirm its quite efficient, 30-40 is bad? LOL