Does a Miata Make a Good Road Trip Car?

[@emeraldcore1215]

They didn't see your red car because they were probably on their phones.

[@Manegetemm100]

I dont care Miata = red pill

[@averageverstappenenjoyer5295]

@@Manegetemm100 corny af

[@retardman7851]

That’s how my first accident went, some trucker was on his phone and he rear ended me.

[@superstriker412]

I’ve been pushed out of my lane in my 2017 yellow mustang. I think people just don’t care to look when attempting to merge.

[@lilblingking1491]

@@superstriker412 almost got run off the road the other day when someone tried overtaking someone while I was already in the process of overtaking that person in the passing lane. I’m going to start driving around with eggs and throwing them at people who don’t see me

[@wotwott2319]

The miata being small is not a con, other cars nowdays are just too damn big for their own good.

[@sucked2998]

Imagine buying a 8ft tall 5000lbs suv just to drive to work everyday....

[@blancprod]

Fucking landrovers driven by 5”2 mothers

[@iMac9991]

And the people buying said big cars shouldn't be the ones buying them since they don't properly drive them (like not being able to see smaller cars)

[@nullfield6514]

Miata is too damn small, I'd feel like I'm in a coffin and I'm not that big

[@petey2crazy]

I almost get run off the road in my Maverick once a week. People just don't care anymore, doesn't matter what you drive.

[@rickrhodes1110]

Need one of those orange flags moms/dads put on go-karts and such!!

[@chaseteter]

No lie that would be an amazing trend to start. Imagine that takes off. Miatas everywhere are now immediately recognizable from 1000 feet. Hilarious and effective.

[@duckyman1755]

i would put a massive flag that says "dont hit me and if you do get off your phone"

[@mooseboose656]

@@duckyman1755it just says “if you hit me your gay” lol

[@helovesoatmeal]

Done it a few times with my gf in an NA, but I will never do it again unless it is by myself. Napping sucks since the seats do not recline much. I'm on the shorter side, so I can recline the seats more than other people.. but it still sucks. Driving at around 65mph and you will be introduced with the "shimmy." However.. finding a nice windy road to drive on and you forget all the cons for a moment :]

[@shrimp562]

Get your wheels balanced. The car isn't supposed to shimmy. Either your tires are out of balance or your steering components are worn and need replaced

[@helovesoatmeal]

@@shrimp562 I sold my car some time ago, but I had new tires and balanced with road force (something like that) to a certain specification mentioned by other users on a forum. It helped a bit.. but it was still there. It only happened around 65mph. It's fine at around 60 and 70+ mph surpringly. But it could be the steering components like you said. I'll probably find out when I get another NA one day :D

[@shrimp562]

@@helovesoatmeal these cars are super sensitive to things like this. Then just a little bit off at things will shake

[@myon-]

dont listen to them, mine shimmies too. got it balanced 3 times and different shops and its still not gone.

[@MrZachgonz]

@@helovesoatmeal I used to commute 100 miles a day in an NA, it was a decent car. I owned 6 Miata’s at one point but none in like 5 years. They’re way too much now, I think at the time the most expensive I paid was $3.5k for a nice NB with a hard top. I never slept in one like you though lol that I bet wasn’t great.

[@JahoSelamaj]

If they didn't see you then imagine us bike riders 💀

[@jmheasley4473]

a rider on a bike is way taller than a miata 😂

[@victorgarcia7330]

Plus louder

[@TheMiniWumbo]

@@victorgarcia7330 You'd be surprised. With newer car sound proofing, it is extremely hard to hear a bike especially if they are playing music. I ride too and 8/10 times I don't hear a bike approaching on the highway

[@victorgarcia7330]

@TheMiniWumbo yeah but with newer cars they become "smarter" they detect objects for you but that's only if the person driving is smart enough to acknowledge them

[@TheMiniWumbo]

@@victorgarcia7330 You're preaching to the choir. I will say the one exception that is too far common is someone riding 100+ mph, especially at night. No tech is going to be able to detect you fast enough. That is fine as long as you are okay reaping what you sow.

[@yunggoulash]

Only issue I have is cabin noise with a soft but after a couple road trips I completely forgot about it . I love my trips in my miata

[@ymemag9861]

Finishing up a trip from Florida to Montana and back right now. No issues with my silver NC. Very few things have passed me. I've done 1800 miles in one shot also, no issues. I'm 5'10. I stretch real well at fill ups and stop when I'm tired.

[@flamics]

Id love to have an NC. From what ive read, theyre made more comfortable than the first two generations. I have an NB

[@thatdirtymichiganmusician1038]

What I did on my Fiero was get the biggest antenna I could find and put a flag on it. 1) made it look like an RC car which was hilarious 2) people stopped running me off the road

[@Yowzoe]

I’ve got an NA and I like the flag idea. Where did you source your flag, and was it ripped to shreds after a few hundred miles?

[@thatdirtymichiganmusician1038]

@ just stole an old razor kart flag😂. Thought it would be funny, it’s all plastic so it just faded and got delaminated.

[@Yowzoe]

@ if I could find a big checkered flag, not full-size but maybe half size, I’d fly it on my red 93

[@BillJImmis]

Done several trips to MN from the east coast. And I’m 75. Not a problem. As for luggage, we bought a set of five black canvas bags that fit perfectly. Evan the trunk areas to the extreme left and right were filled. But we do wish that there was enough room up front for a small soft cooler for snacks and such.

[@Cirrus2000]

I just can't stop looking at how GOOD that hard top looks on that NB! VERY nice!

[@kyleessex6301]

My mom got her miata in 1991 off the showroom floor in OK when she was there for training as an Air Traffic Controller. She drove it back to New York with all her things after she finished training and has the car ever since.

[@TRISTENGK]

Looks like a mini viper in this love it

[@eviethekiwi7178]

this is an ideal car everywhere EXCEPT the USA, because in most other places people haven't been brainwashed into thinking you need to have a car the size of a small whale and an ego to match to drive down the road to the corner shop

[@Ben.N]

What? If you’re more than one person you need a bigger car.

[@baileyquick6]

If you dont want to die in a horific accident you dont get a miata. NOONE pays the fuck attention or gives a damn about laws anymore. So many bad drivers anymore

[@EnhancedTrashBin]

@@Ben.N A modern sedan is big enough for a family of four maybe 5 if one of them is a baby. Just stick with a Van if they REALLY need that much since they have a baby factory lmao.

[@willyames9463]

@@Ben.N everyone in america doesnt need a crossover.

[@CarlosAlvarez-tp5qg]

@@willyames9463 most people in America hate crossovers 😂😂💀

[@JB91710]

I bought a 96 M Edition in LA and drove it back in the spring, even driving through a Colorado snow storm and it worked out just fine.

[@mladenlalov6756]

I have done quite a few road trips in my nb and it has been wonderful honestly. Just enough space for all the luggage and if you can avoid highway which is very easy where i live you are going to have fun all the way to your destination

[@AndorRadnai]

Well… I have seen a Dutch couple driving the NC500 in an MX5. The passenger legroom was filled with maps, and so way basically every other little nook or cranny. It honestly looked like a lot of fun!

[@Taytaymx5]

Same reason why I don’t take the interstate with my na, people seem to never see me and either pull out in front of me or run me off the road. I’m in the slow lane and still being tailgated. I prefer back roads because of that. Plus way more fun to drive

[@skeddayoden421]

Drove mine from Portland to Indiana and it's perfectly fine for roadtrips. I'm 6ft 2in.

[@79GOLDENBOY]

Forgot what car it was but when I was working at a dealership as a lot Tech and detailer one of the main detailers who was 6'8 got inside of a car like a Miata and because of the small car his legs were positioned in a way where his knee was pinned between the door handle and steering wheel so once he shut the door he was legitimately stuck so I did the only responsible thing laughed my ass off while I walked away and took my bathroom then let him out after

[@EctoGamer]

Maybe a suzuki cappuccino?

[@bryantposs3950]

He must've been real fat then, im 6'9 and 248lbs and I don't fit well in my miata but I damn sure don't get stuck in it

[@79GOLDENBOY]

@@bryantposs3950 or you have a deformed disgusting looking body in which most of your height is your torso. Also I think you need to reread what I said because I didn't say it was a Miata it was just one of those small cars like a Miata and I explained how the door handle was right next to the steering wheel

[@aslofiasitcanget2945]

@@bryantposs3950 he said it was something similar to a Miata.

[@thatslegit]

There is some generations and trims of the miata you have to look for if you are over 6ft. NA/NC/ND are perfect for anyone, some people hate NB because its too small for them.

[@thejazz1510]

Road tripped My nd from Dallas, Texas to Fontana Village, North Carolina. 10/10 would do it again

[@vyyo5025]

Miata is perfect car for everything. Miata is a perfect car. No car will ever be better than a Miata.

[@KenshinLoL]

*If you want an affordable and fun entry sports car Fixed the missing part real quick yw.

[@TomMusick]

Miata Is Always The Answer

[@tomasmartinez8620]

Ive used my nc for plenty of 6 hour roadtrips and its perfectly fine. Cruise control for the long staright highways, and taking the roof down if you start to feel tired. Cant beat it. Wind noise can be annoying with the soft top up though

[@idkimnotsure1960]

Ahhh love the onewheel, my XR is currently split apart on the floor....

[@aidangoodwin2673]

The reason my parents didn’t get me a Miata is bc it’s a 2 seater and it’s really small so I got a civic si instead and am still really happy with it

[@jeanangelo98]

I’m 6’ 4” and I used to daily a 94 Miata. I roadtripped all over the south in that car and I can’t recommend it enough!

[@simoncrum9944]

Been across the US three times in mine. The joy of the road trip is not getting there fast, it's the drive itself. That said, if you're top down, bring sun screen. Another danger is getting stones thrown up into you when driving behind 18 wheelers. One time, a friend of mine sitting in the passenger seat got hit right in between the eyes. I felt pretty bad about that. He shrugged it off, but it didn't look good.

[@ericworthington7299]

Miata is Always the Answer... so yes...

[@chrisstephenson8311]

Or Manual Is Always The Answer😝👍🏻

[@jeremyleal9390]

Yeah it can with frequent stops, did a 5 hour trip one way in New England had a great time

[@echo2713]

I’ve almost ran into so many Miata’s that I just ended buying those little Blind spot mirrors just to help me see them

[@driveorride2143]

Just pay more attention

[@echo2713]

@@driveorride2143 I do it’s incredibly hard to see them when you drive a Camaro the visibility is really that bad

[@owenspencer828]

Drove my nb1 Miata 1600 miles in two days from Utah to indianapolis, it drove perfectly, didn’t have any issues, only thing it’s uncomfortable as hell. But aside from the wind blowing me everywhere on the road, it did just fine.

[@Telecasterland]

I just ND'ed to Texas was a great road trip. Note I added a luggage rack on the trunk.

[@Marvin-wd2cb]

nice countergram´s🔥

[@TheKiddOnDrums]

Really like those wheels! Mind sharing what they are and maybe the size! Thanks!!

[@Yerocco]

Me and my ex went to her parents house for Christmas in the miata. Packed bags to stay the night. Completely forgetting we’re going to be getting gifts to take back, we still made it work lol.

[@catjudo1]

My biggest issue with my Miata (2001, 2nd gen like this red one) is the heat coming off the transmission tunnel. I could only replace some insulation as the dash has to be removed to get under the forward carpet. Will likely create blankets that cover the tunnel from the outside. Otherwise, great car. I’m 5’5” and have no trouble fitting inside.

[@samkostka126]

Check your shifter, the rubber boot is probably torn which makes the problem much worse. It'll still get hot but it should take a bit of time before it seeps into the cabin.

[@chloe-lg2db]

I will say, it’s only as impractical as you allow it to be. I’ve strapped a kayak to the top of my NB. This last year I took 2 trips to florida and back with the thing (about a 7hr drive from where I’m at) and with stock suspension and seats, I didn’t have any problems.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Would it be possible to add a roof flag or spoiler so people can see you better? Kinda like how jeep wranglers fly a giant American flag on their rear trailer hitch ?

[@SlavicBoi]

That is a beautiful NB with that hard top

[@thatguyhunt_]

The Mazda Miata MX-5, first introduced in 1989, is a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive roadster that has become a symbol of driving fun and simplicity. With its compact design, balanced handling, and low curb weight, the MX-5 quickly gained a reputation for offering an engaging driving experience at an affordable price. The car's design was inspired by the classic British roadsters of the 1960s, combining the spirit of those vehicles with modern engineering and reliability. Over the years, the Miata has evolved through four generations, each refining its performance and styling, yet maintaining its core values of fun and accessibility. The MX-5's relatively modest engine power, typically ranging from 130 to 180 horsepower depending on the generation, is more than enough to provide an exhilarating driving experience, thanks to its lightweight build and near-perfect weight distribution. The car's responsive steering, low center of gravity, and a manual transmission option make it a favorite among enthusiasts who seek a pure, unfiltered connection with the road. Its accessibility, ease of driving, and affordability have also made it a popular choice for track day enthusiasts and racing events. Despite its small size, the Miata offers a surprising amount of comfort and practicality, with sufficient trunk space and a user-friendly interior, making it a beloved option for those seeking both fun and functionality in a sports car.

[@Fishyboy44]

What year is yours it looks really good

[@fischi6262]

Fact: a miata is a real mans fun car

[@mosesbrowning8055]

I had two jeeps try to kill me by cutting me off. People dont pay attention anymore. Driving my miata on the highway is snoozeville. They belong on back country roads where they are a blast

[@blueblur1984]

I drove my 10th anniversary miata from northern California to Canada once. Had to sleep in it when I blew a tire one night. I was 6' and 240lbs at the time. That was a rough trip.

[@oakaakalal]

The car behind the miata 💀 Is that W Motors

[@austingutierrez2709]

Did a 6 hour trip to Oklahoma in my Fiesta ST. The only issues I had were nearly overheating multiple times and how uncomfortable the recaros get after 3+ hours of driving continuously 😭😭😭

[@marki4114]

I’d like to mention that on the highway sure it’s decently fuel efficient but on the highway you’re at a constant 4-5k rpm, which burns fuel staggeringly fast and doesn’t help ride comfort with the engine constantly at high rpm. (NA 5-speed manual)

[@ersariantheoneandonly6821]

ND 160 130kph at 3k rpms on flat consumes 4-5 L/100km, on average on my downhill/uphill commute I get 6L/100 at 100kph with passing trucks and slow people

[@samkostka126]

Yeah was going to say, the NA/NB gets like low 20's unless you're driving exlcusively on the highway and keeping it at 65 mph

[@electro740]

I have a buddy who changed out the door panels to and it gives you more leg room on the sides

[@DrKampfpudding]

Love the meaty setup

[@TurboBarnD]

The pliers for the mic 😂

[@caidenburke7507]

Is that a Onewheel pint? I have a gt and a pint x

[@NotXion]

"a pretty obvious con is the size" literally 19 seconds later: "one con i didn't think about is how small it is" 🤯🧠😐

[@winksthebiker5193]

I've driven my NA Miata on 10 hour road trips to my spouse's parents house pretty regularly. Unless you fatigue easily, it's pretty nice (especially on fuel)

[@WillBockovenCRE]

Trip from Kentucky to California and back in 2000. At age 24 it worked but no way today.

[@MiataChannel]

My NC is an amazing road trip car. I take it on a trip every summer.

[@dumpydumpy7514]

The NCs and NDs have more passenger space. I’ve been daily driving MX5s for over 15 years I’ve never really had the issue where other cars didn’t see me. I have a strong hunch if it happens that frequently it has to do with not being defensive enough.

[@Jamie_06]

I want one of those

[@Biggus123]

That’s why I think loud exhausts on small cars is smart, most people don’t pay attention when driving anymore and an exhaust is like “hey, don’t run me over with your lifted truck”

[@2A_TO-STAY]

I'm 15 and 6' 4". Was thinking about a Miata for my first car, will it be too small though?

[@ArnaudBorre]

bruh i'm under student drivers licence and it's so funny the amount of people youu see on their phones behind the wheel 💀

[@samuelrodriguez6493]

My buddy drove his Miata with us on a roadtrip from Arizona to Colorado, they definitely can make it.

[@wolf-eat-tiger]

Had a trucker merge into me one time while I was driving my 86 from NC to Texas and I leaned forward to look up at him through my windshield. Dude face is red and looks like he’s about to burst a vessel from screaming at me. What’s crazy is I was in the cruising lane going 75 and slowly passing him so he had plenty of time to see me but I think he didn’t see me and assumed I was speeding and blocked him or something. Either that or he was just mad that I merged away from him to avoid getting roadkilled under his trailer. Never know with people these days.

[@RandomTranzit]

Sitting in the Miata seats after a long time becomes super painful so don’t forget to get out and stretch lol (na owner here)

[@magicphilip6880]

about the getting ran off the road thing. it happens to me too in my 72 chevy c20. its bright yellow 20+ft long and people still cant friggin see the thing

[@Thehobbykid]

I love your gen 2 miata

[@Drago_Ja]

As a short person, this car is perfect for me😂

[@pnwautocar5291]

I hate driving longer than 2 hours in my NA. Mine in particular has no cruise control which is a pain on its own, but even if I did, I would probably still hate it. The cabin is loud, I get cramps, the stereo sucks. The visibility to other drivers is abysmal. In my 1.6 with the 5MT, the engine turns over at 4k at 70, which doesn’t make for the most relaxing drive, between the noise and the concern about running the motor that high like that for several hours. Needless to say, not an enjoyable experience. But, once the highway ends and the back roads begin: the Miata is a dream and I wouldn’t have it any other way 😊

[@AlbanyHermes]

Should’ve put the Mazda made luggage rack on your boot

[@mannytheplumber03]

My wife and I take my NA up the coast at least once a year

[@default6ix712]

Where can I buy parts for this car 😭like the hard top, rear and front lights.?

[@108bobman]

Drove 13 hrs from ny to sc for the first time. Everything was fine...Except for the fact an f350 rear-ended me in stop and go traffic. I don't have the miata anymore.

[@felipeferreira00]

Bro, you have a NB Tic Tac, giga chad

[@thecosmiccompsognathus1817]

*Miat sitting next to truck* It's fkn adorable

[@berabun98]

It’s all about finding the right route to avoid other cars and make it onto some real fun roads

[@berabun98]

My dad and I went from central Arkansas to Colorado, and got on the highway a single day bc our route was closed for road work

[@HangryGoon]

I daily my miata 8 hr car ride to get to my university on all season tires the car is great nothing to complain abt

[@jacksonf9459]

Put sum side reinforces so u can push them back

[@ammarisrar2005]

I’d say any road trip should be a scenic trip like back roads

[@jim2950]

In this case you are right! The Miata is a local driving car to be seen in. If by chance you would like a pocket rocket that is a road car get yourself a Honda Del Sol Vtec. You will have a roomy two-seater with a big trunk. It will hit 130mph. I own one. By the way, I don't like big trucks used for noncommercial use. They are not cool and don't handle.

[@nysadoge]

i’m like 6’1 and drove an hour and 30 mins in a suzuki cappuccino with the top on and was fine

[@ScordModerat]

It looks like a mini viper😂

[@Wheagg]

Sports cars aren't great for road trips to begin with. Less comfort. Camry would probably be the best sedan for it.

[@lolsmol]

For a single person, I think it's a good road trip car. It's small and personable. You'd just need a little luggage trunk rack to expand on space.

[@joelyjowell3]

Crazy how I also own a Miata and a Onewheel pint lol most fun ever driving my Miata to a trail and just ride my Onewheel

[@triptravels1999]

I have a nc with a. Removable hardtop and the soft top gone, super dailyable

[@ahmedkhalid7241]

I've actually once almost hit a small car because it was in my mirror's blindspot and it was too small to see it when i looked over my shoulder.

[@pootmahgoots8482]

Solution for getting people's attention: install a train horn on the Miata.

[@Motoplugg]

Didn’t mention that transmission heat😂 shit can get unbearable sometimes

[@thatslegit]

Redo the insulation my dude

[@cosicisgone]

I like the onewheel

[@potatonumber200]

Beep beep! Happy little guy!

[@Logan_62629Z]

Hey I’m looking into getting a hard top for my 1990 Miata (I ls1 swapped it) and it has a pretty well used soft top but anyways where’d you get the hardtop

[@Leslie-l6j]

Hello,l love your cars

[@mobiuswrx2137]

I have a 2015 WRX and I almost got ran off the road multiple times on a trip because people didn't see me. It's a silver sedan. They just weren't paying attention

[@superspike769]

"The miata is small" Him: "lets compare it to a monster truck😂"

[@arglc]

Absolutely fun car to drive and cruise around. Comfortable enough for a decent trip, but anything above 4 hours or so is a no.

[@MonsterMendez]

Bro I’m 5’10 and fit perfectly fineeee and I’m definitely on the beefy side 😂‼️ anyone over 6ft prob not happening tho

[@dudeitsdvniel]

Man I don't wanna sell my arm, leg, soul, and kids....

[@SPlenkYT]

I’m 6’7. Do you think i would fit in a miata

[@chargelead9429]

Damn I wanted a miata as my first car but at 6’5” maybe not💀

[@zarategabe]

My limit in the Miata is a 6 hour drive from California to Arizona.

[@georgebaker3324]

in my lowered civic i always almost get ran off the road 😭😭😭😫

[@williamborodati4564]

One of my vehicles is a Ram 1500 at times people don’t see it coming? So best strategy is to pray to God before any trips