2024 Mazda Miata RF Grand Touring - The BEST Sports Car Under $40,000

[@ScottALaFollette]

I’ll be buying a MX-5 Retractable Fastback Grand Touring. I’ve been researching, watching and listening to lots of reviews. Through your thoroughness, you pointed out elements that others left out. Thank you. You have a new subscriber.

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

I got a ND2 GT , I traded in my mustang GT 5.0 , my previous cars were two Camaros, This car is like driving a go kart at 12 years old. The exhilaration a fun factor connectivity from driver to car is like a glove* consumer reports * super high ratings * the economy is way more than manufacturer suggest. I always drove a manual. ANTI GENZ , CAR THIEF /CARJACKING DEVICE ❤* buttery smooth shifting . 💪🏽🇺🇸💯

[@badboy-gn8fu]

im looking to buy one in a couple yrs. im just saving cash bc i don't want to finance

[@franciskang]

you’ve test driven one, right?

[@GaryTBuffalo24]

The Miata...still a classic. I had an Mx6 which was the predecessor and loved it! The speedometer went to 160.

[@703Speed]

The Miata will forever be great

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

Terrific job Kenny & I would love to buy this.

[@703Speed]

It's a great buy

[@lukiw7044]

If you want go-kart as a daily, this vehicle is for you. Great review as always. Greetings

[@Gurka84]

I think it’s one of the best if not the best street car under any price point period. It’s more fun than supercars on the street I believe.

[@badboy-gn8fu]

you need a track to enjoy supercars but most people drive on public roads and MX5 is perfect for that. driving a supercar on a backroad isnt fun

[@jftuvell]

Pressing on the dash-brightness stalk causes the temp gauge to show the normal to high coolant temperature range in more detail. It does so by eliminating the low-range temp readings and expanding the high range. Not a big deal in normal driving, but probably something you’d appreciate pushing the car to its limits on the track.

[@703Speed]

I looked into it before filming and saw that. Just wasn’t 100% sure

[@jftuvell]

I cheated. I picked up my ‘24 GT RF a month ago so I’ve had 4 weeks to poke around the car to figure things out. :) BTW, since you noted the friendly nature of the manual transmission Miata for those new to driving with a stick, it’s also worth mentioning that the car also has hill-hold assist. A wonderful feature for those that might be nervous launching on an incline. Higher-end touring motorcycles have had this feature for a while. Very cool to see it on the Miata!

[@7728abbott]

Great sound when it's starting!

[@703Speed]

Right

[@jameswalsh6131]

Great review Kenny! I agree with you that this is a great looking car and so fun to drive. It reminds me of Triumphs and MGs but so much more reliable. Hoping that you are doing great!

[@703Speed]

Those old MG's are so cool

[@zyquaviousbrown2374]

I've always had sweet spot for the miata I might buy one one day and that country accent lol😂

[@703Speed]

Haha

[@markg1531]

I’m picking one up in three weeks. As for the practicality, I’ve also ordered a red Alfa Romeo Stelvio Tributo Italiano arriving in about 10 days. If you must have a SUV, I figure it should be fun to drive. I suggest you check it out : )

[@cptndave1]

The last three days are the hardest 😂

[@markg1531]

@@cptndave1 You’re right! The wait is teaching me patience 😎

[@cptndave1]

@@markg1531 😂but it’s well worth it. Good luck sleeping 😂

[@703Speed]

Nice collection you will have! What do you have now?

[@markg1531]

@@703Speed I have a 2020 Mazda CX-30 Hikari, 4wd, 180 some hp, soul red. It’s a sweetheart, a lovely car and 100% reliable but I decided I needed an Alfa and a Miata. There’s this video about the Alfa Romeo museum on the Harry’ Garage channel. Warning: once you watch that video you’ll just have to get an Alfa : )

[@ccolivardia]

This exact spec is what I want in a couple years when it comes time for me to purchase another vehicle.

[@wackit6756]

MAZDA! Bring some new colors to this beautiful car other than bland Greys, Whites, and dirt and vomit colors. Enough with the 10 year old Soul Red. Be creative, this car deserves it! 🫤

[@markg1531]

Ferrari red is 70 years old and still beautiful. Mazda’s beautiful soul red is still probably the most beautiful red and it being 10 year old doesn’t make it any less beautiful.

[@703Speed]

Soul Red is beautiful! I do however agree with you - they need more fun colors

[@markg1531]

@@703Speed I agree. I’m not sure what the current crop of bland colors is about…

[@ScottALaFollette]

Thank you for bringing up the subject of color. Color has an influence on Safety too. As you know, asphalt as it ages turns grey, concrete is also grey. Silver and gray cars blend into the pavement. In rain or fog, virtually vanishing. Shades of beige aren’t any better. Small fun cars like the MX-5 and Subaru BRZ need to be offered in fun, bright, loud and proud colors. This is especially important in a sea of SUVs with distracted drivers. Mazda might as well call their primer looking, shades of gray and boring beige non-colors, “Anonymous Asphalt” or “Concrete Camouflage”. 🤷‍♂️

[@tburgett1211]

I really want them to offer British racing green. I’m not a huge fan of the tan interior but it would be perfect with BRG.

[@crooksight]

Very nice I’ll keep my 23 sport roadster thank you

[@703Speed]

Have you taken it on track?

[@geoffgray641]

I’ve averaged 40+ mpg on several highway based road trips.

[@adarivera2941]

Nice positive review! Thanks you!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan]

Very nice video Kenny.

[@703Speed]

Thanks bro

[@JoseSanChez-zj3gy]

Just bought that >exact< same vehicle - it’s so much fun in this great stretch of weather we’ve had.

[@703Speed]

You bought the exact Miata that was driven in this video?? From Safford Brown??

[@JoseSanChez-zj3gy]

@@703Speed - sorry - bad explanation. Same model/specs/color etc…but in Ohio ;)

[@StephenBaldockPTofTheNorth]

My 2024 RF GT manual transmissiom has adaptive cruise control. No idea why we get it in Canada but USA doesn’t with the manual transmission.

[@furnacemountainrides]

Looks great

[@Ch8t]

I love it!

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

ND2/ND3 are THE BEST Quality, precision ,reliable, and pure fun factor MONEY CAN BUY 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏽

[@crooksight]

Only on the tail of the dragon, Tennessee, North Carolina wholesome performance

[@jftuvell]

Rode the Tail of the Dragon about 10 days ago on a Harley Road Glide. The whole time I was thinking how much fun it would have been driving my ‘24 MX-5! (It was part of a motorcycle tour I did with a friend starting in Atlanta, so I couldn’t just go grab my Miata from my garage in Las Vegas! :)

[@rjdavis7503]

I had a MX5-RF. Traded for an EB Mustang. The RF is a beautiful car and a blast to drive, just too small for me.

[@dannyphamous]

Great review!

[@erichubbard7754]

How's the wind buffeting at 65 mph? Some people say that the RF is prone to it

[@crooksight]

Were they still paving up there on the dragon?

[@andi8489]

how does the mx5 compare to a mustang? i know its very different because of power and weight but in the end, if you had to choose one only for weekend fun, how'd you decide and why ?

[@703Speed]

Hmm. You talking Ecoboost or GT? I would take the Miata over the Ecoboost, but the GT over the Miata. I can't live without a V8. However, because I already have a V8 Camaro - I would add the Miata to my collection rather than a Mustang GT

[@andi8489]

@@703Speed GT ! We don't get the ecoboost here in germany. Well, i guess i'll have to test drive a V8 then to know. i currently own a miata RF but the new mustang really gets me thinking. i enjoy the direct driving feeling / handling of the miata very much but with 6 feet, i'm almost always feeling a little cramped...and of course, i love yellow and never had a mustang and always wanted a musclecar since i was a kid.

[@Frank_Saug]

@@andi8489 buddy, if its a daily driver like my brand new Mx5 rf of course it’s way better to have a 4 cylinder than a v8!!!! I commute 50 miles a day to work 5-6 days a week. No v8s as daily driver for me. Just no. And then again, traffic! So I went with an automatic. I know it now the best for Miata but again, daily driver. V8 manual it’s not, at least not for me. Also for under 40k it was this or a civic hybrid. Last 3 words. Sporty, Japanese, convertible.

[@heroictesticles6870]

Doesn't the GT cost almost twice as much? Straight line and sound GT hands down, but in the twisties and backroads? Miata will be a far more fun car and you can drive near the limit with less chance of losing the backend like so many mustang drivers do. Also more fun just to drive normally going A to B.

[@jasondixon9095]

Nice video

[@richardlanier2113]

They are cool cars.

[@dsajn123]

Cover the speedometer with a sticker or something. There’s cases where youtubers get arrested for speeding in their videos. Just advice.

[@ScottALaFollette]

Wow, really ? Not doubting you, just seems difficult to issue tickets.

[@deoxysx1657]

Found your channel bc I was looking to buy a Silverado HD High Country but decided on an Escalade Sport Platinum instead 🤣 thanks for the content man and keep it up 🙏

[@703Speed]

Wowww. Quite the switch up😂

[@Trigger-xw9gq]

Good thorough review, but I couldn't disagree more on those new wheels, they are horrible IMO. (I have a '23).

[@Hanson032]

Nice vid but seriously get a better camera bro. 30fps doesn't cut it in 2024

[@703Speed]

What do you recommend?

[@MrRockyko]

👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻kenny

[@703Speed]

👌👊👊

[@mrporsche4236]

Its the best sports car under 1 million dollars

[@ScottALaFollette]

😂

[@scott_b1]

Brand new car, that is not yours, that supposed to have a 600 mile break in period of keeping the revs under 4k. And you are out thrashing it and doing pulls will 2nd gear scratches. sure do hope I never buy a car you reviewed.

[@HsuSheep]

W mom daily the miata!

[@703Speed]

Fr. She just traded it on a 24’ Lexus NX 350 F Sport

[@LarryHutchens-cf8jz]

I do not like the hardtop Miata, reminds me of a Spitfire GT. It is too small and not enough power, but having had over 50 Miatas in my life, I know they are good cars. These are just affordable fun cars, and if performance and speed are important to you, look elsewhere.

[@rjdavis7503]

You have had over 50 MX5s? You must have traded every year or so, even if you have had, two or more at a time.

[@mrporsche4236]

A turbo will ruin it. Superchager yes

[@703Speed]

Great point

[@Dreihme]

Bilsh-tyne

[@logitram]

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