How It Took £25,000 And 5 Years To Make My Perfect V6 MX-5!

[@ash46desync34]

Alex: my finished project car Me: *Wait that's illegal*

[@whydoihave6neutrals772]

3than46 10:00 he’s lying!

[@cay7809]

Why do I have 6 neutrals shut up

[@03343526921]

What

[@gemmawilks1314]

He hasn’t finished the car yet he hasn’t put the Prius repellent sticker over the exhaust

[@imblack011]

I don't actually think it is because one day Alex will go "I wanna add twin turbos because my v6 doesn't make enough power" and he'll do exactly that, and then he'll kill the engine

[@gtoger]

Phil warms my heart.

[@yumiis_yummy]

yes.

[@K_240YT_ALT]

Same

[@dannydorito9815]

up until he warms the track with his oil.

[@elinoamrichter162]

Until he gets parked in a certain not a parking lot

[@lexRTD.]

@@dannydorito9815 😂

[@1987RaPsCaLLioN]

"POP-UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS!"

[@MrDanielsahne]

Love Donut as much as car throttle

[@dakodaswan3095]

@@MrDanielsahne yes 100% love them both

[@cyanideX0]

Let's comment out the whole song....what say?

[@kajeej1115]

well sometimes at least

[@jomppe0751]

If you know, you know

[@StrikeForFreedom]

Phil made the decade better.

[@LogieT2K]

Evan O'Shea defiantely

[@jasoncaneza5040]

Yup

[@DC5JakeL]

PHIL FOR CAR OF THE DECADE!!!

[@Platypus_Warrior]

Love Phil, Love the channel. I wonder about the weight balance. I would have choose carbon for the engine bonnet (hood) and light battery. With a big engine on front and carbon at the rear, it has to be nose heavy. PS: Please put the lights down drag racing it ;)

[@Platypus_Warrior]

@Alpha Bravo Great answer, thanks! And yes, hard to believe the V6 is not heavier. Maybe a suspension adjustment can get around it? I wish Phil was a hard top for chassis stiffness (but I can be wrong again).

[@poud2456]

Probably the best mx5 project out there. 25000 well spent.

[@TL98]

let's wait until Gingium makes the AWD WRX swap and he gets the built motor...

[@whydoihave6neutrals772]

TL98 Phil’s still better

[@waleedmushasha3574]

@@TL98 well said, exactly what i wanted to say

[@vintagestealth8802]

Poud defiantly the most unique MX5 out there for sure

[@wrth]

Well Phil is British and so it is a much bigger thing. I rarely see a golf gti let alone fully modified epic cars.

[@Jvanzterr]

Everyone: “its just a car its not that serious” Me: *drops tear*

[@yes-rl7yr]

Most heart braking line of all time "it's just a car"

[@swedish_brick_enjoyer]

I love my Volvo

[@lanceryderwilson8618]

Me: Launches RPG at their face

[@ThePandasian34]

When people say that, i find the reason why these hands are rated E for everyone

[@forza_beast8753]

DW Ur not alone

[@revogxd1347]

I mostly don't really press the like button on any youtube video...nor comment, but this...it's a special video. I have to like and comment. Phil made this decade better.

[@Maikl9728]

I've been watching your videos for years. I very rarely do write comments, but here it is worth to do so. Amazing effort, great result, bloody awesome car. Greetings from Bulgaria to the whole team! You did a great job.

[@locomuyloco4]

Yep I cried at the end

[@xconvoy8503]

Same

[@yeetyboe7099]

me too

[@turbowizard8325]

Likewise.

[@redif7415]

you're not crying im crying

[@RG-gg5ye]

I’m not crying, someone’s cutting onions in my bedroom....

[@Stief__]

Someone: How did you not cry in Titanic? Do you not have any emotions? Me, an intellectual: 21:51

[@eric-janvanroyen9569]

Exactly that.

[@sv52308]

I felt emotional and that shows what an MX5 can do it may be slow and impractical but you can't replace something like an MX5

[@alfredkc]

JR STINGER It’s one of those things that you deep down know is not the best, but still puts a smile on your face every time you get in it and start it, and hear that mighty 4 pot rev.

[@klm2fm4]

My Miata got me through several rough times, so I try to pour the love it showed me back into it with mods and maintenance

[@marcwoodlfc]

Some absolutely fantastic camera work in this video, especially towards the end when Phil was on track!

[@alexkersten1964]

Ethan and Jack did good!

[@jameslatham3521]

TheGoose I thought the exact same thing. The beauty shots at the track were some of the best I’ve seen.

[@Muserschmitt]

Was about to comment the same, such pleasure to see that smiley rocket in action

[@salimsirieh8640]

@@Muserschmitt Same thoughts :) that camera work was awesome

[@jamesstaggs4160]

This video is the reason why we give cars a girl's name.

[@whydoihave6neutrals772]

I just call my car the neer Lol

[@whydoihave6neutrals772]

james staggs whenever I talk about it to my friends I get hype and just yell “THE NEER!”😂

[@DasFlughoernchen]

My MX-5 is called "Red Yoshi"

[@christiandeleo7737]

When I am in (name) it makes me happy 😂😂

[@Dragon228833]

I call my Miata my miata

[@jasonzephaniah4472]

“Everytime i get inside phill im happy got a massive smile in my face” “The feeling it gives me is just awesome” Well then...

[@theun-knownmusician5468]

jason zephaniah haha

[@atillathehun6825]

That's what she said

[@loose_unit]

By coincidence we bought our MX5's at around the same time for quite similar money ... I am looking at a new engine in mine now too, I am about €14,000 into repairs by now and will be about €26k to €28k in by the time Luigi is done. One day Luigi and Phil will meet!

[@ruggedsquireez6927]

Can You Upload A Vid Of It?

[@loose_unit]

@@ruggedsquireez6927 There are some vids on my channel, but here is a pic of it on the Nürburgring: i.coastingfish.com/i/2019/05/11/419d799dc65d31291332182ddff6124e.jpg

[@CabronazoMotivado]

Glad to know I'm not the only one pouring insane amounts of money into these. It's money that you'll never get back but man, the joy these things provide is out of this world, it's worth it.

[@dharmik_shady]

Your mx-5 in green looks really eye candy, would love to see other mods done to it

[@ruggedsquireez6927]

I Like It, But I Dont Think Its Green Enough.

[@gauravm.]

Oh Phil, the son of Alex, Ethan and everyone who's been there having polysome to bring this beautiful kid to life, you not only managed to win our hearts but also saved some lives. Thank you.

[@THEADZBRADZ]

The production quality on this channel is second to none. Amazing edits, clips from other videos and not making us watch them from a link in the description. No expenses spared in many aspects to provide us with top quality entertainment. Thank you car throttle ❤️

[@rishimanubhai4920]

THEADZBRADZ he deserves a lot more subs

[@aristotelismoulakakis4181]

You should send Phil to Donut Media for a bumper to bumper episode! It would be awesome

[@LogieT2K]

aristotelis moulakakis thats alot more expensive to do than you think aye

[@MmpM123YT]

That would be amazing but sending Phil to the USA an back must be almost as expensive as Phil itself

[@ryanhilden1443]

Probably cheaper to fly out donut

[@sadsmiata7913]

Ryan Hilden yeah why not just let james come here 😂

[@robkneen7546]

Best idea ever

[@Ricky-yx6zs]

I definitely cried in the end... Awesome video guys!! It’s so rewarding to us as viewers and followers finally see that smilie red face of Phil’s completely done and finished! It’s been great and I hope you continue to help people by brighten their days!

[@Ageratos01]

For a modified mx-5 this has been done tastefully and I respect that. Compared to others like tj hunt who buys a very nice example in a supra and completely butchers it ruining it. Alex you have done an excellent job with Phil, happy motoring for years to come.

[@blakethompson-davis9584]

Honestly tj junts supra isnt that bad, atleast its not wide bodied haha, but yeah it sucks that he bought a mint stock supra to modify

[@thscholt]

rx-7 tho 350z tho but yeh he should’ve gotten a less mint one

[@jo23bulls]

Yea the supra isn't as bad as the other ones

[@kainoa3078]

i bought my miata in 2016 and a week later started modding it. unless you’re planning on keeping it stock forever, then WHEN you mod doesn’t really matter does it?

[@superchargedpetrolhead]

I was really hoping in the end when you were turning off the lights then at the very end Phil will pop up his headlights.

[@craigslater330]

I was hoping for that too

[@casperas2]

Yeah missed oppertunity :(

[@Levy2k9]

they really missed a trick with that one

[@Levy2k9]

they really missed a trick with that one

[@michelekingtiger]

this is probably the 12th time I've watched this video and I still love it, I work for Mazda and see a lot of MX5's come and go but Phil is one of a kind!

[@325im20]

Great series and great result. This has encapsuled the spirit of being a car guy perfectly for me and you can see that not only a huge amount of love went into Phil, but a lot of effort went into the video as well. You even got the designer to talk to in Phil. It is rare that I would love to own a car somebody else built without changing a thing - but that is definitely the case here. Great job!

[@user-iw8fn9kq2v]

" A huge amount of love went into Phil " yes

[@IcekraksOfficial]

What else has gotten better in the last 5 years, Carthrottle's cinematography. :p

[@Ryoneftw]

Phil truly is a special car for you mate, but also for all of us. It's amazing how cars can join people together and make your problems disappear completely.

[@salimsirieh8640]

The whole series was awesome, but this final video is something special. Full of emotions, joy and awesome moments. I love how you managed to get Tom Matano to share a ride with you. This is definitely one great Christmas special, thank you :)

[@iennternet]

Phil makes you look tall

[@fritterscritters372]

You are Egg

[@HartyBiker]

@@fritterscritters372 he is egg

[@ecsse891]

egg

[@soggybrick772]

His pfp looks like an eye if you include the white background

[@mastergamingnic1681]

And you are egg.

[@kobewilton9978]

99% of comments: "everytime I get in Phil" 1% of comments: I cried

[@helinduabeygunawardana2436]

I half expected the headlights to pop up after all the lights in the studio were switched off. 22:30

[@HunnyVRC]

Me too, would've been a nice touch

[@willandwill6188]

Helindu Abeygunawardana same😂

[@shyamalvarma8125]

"Prevention is better than cure" I should probably go and study

[@harshitbhandari7622]

Pdhle launde

[@gazamisheawoh]

You reminded me that I have a quiz tmw

[@speediskey3856]

"Prevention is better than cure" Anti vax moms: oh I don't think so.

[@ezi735]

its a quote from the koran

[@araarathisyomama787]

I saw this almost 2 years ago... I didn't know that back then, but here we are... I bought a little over a month ago a 1.8l pre-lift NB. Bit of rust, a bit of "21 year old car problems", but it's worth it all. Literally everyone I show it to adore this car too. Let's hope it won't wear off too soon.

[@TerminusVox]

Good job! I think a retrospective like this should be standard for project cars that have had a series made about them. Also, this is an excellent film and everybody involved in making it should be proud!

[@joshframent9385]

To think this all started because Alex's girlfriend thought MX-5s were cute

[@alexkersten1964]

This is actually true!

[@joshframent9385]

@@alexkersten1964 Good old CT when the feed layout was brand new and Gentleman's Garage was still allowed...

[@kinglouiesshed8995]

And now it’s cute to look at but an animal on the tarmac 😁😂😂

[@kinglouiesshed8995]

I might also add that 10k per sec a Quarter has got to be the most expensive form of escorting I’ve ever heard of 😂😂😂

[@p1yaan]

Girls have made many guys get rid of their pride and joys. At the end of the day, they know what's best.

[@gauravdev5891]

This video really deserves all the respect, I'm sure Alex would have dreamt in the bathroom, of finishing Phil like a zillion times! I've watched this twice already! You're an Inspiration!! ♥️

[@jamesclack7004]

You only watched it twice?

[@velicuemil5299]

The BBC should hire this guy to save Top Gear

[@sipsimies1588]

Its already dead

[@chefderappa4838]

The grand tour is the shit now

[@machidaman]

@@chefderappa4838 your sentence is over long by one, possibly two words ;)

[@jamest5149]

Velicu Emil along with Tiff and the Bad Obsession Motorsport crew.

[@gojonnygogogo]

First Supergramps and now Phil!

[@anuka86]

✌️

[@fardinm8196]

The end of an era

[@samuelballantine2686]

They grow up so fast

[@thatmiatadude3997]

21:50 really got to me, because i can relate. i was in a bad place mentally for a while, didnt care about much of anything, only felt depressed, etc. etc. then i discovered the miata, and ended up buying my own. since then its truly given me something to care about. i have so many plans for this car, and it really pulled me out of a dark place. i will eternally be grateful for this car currently sitting in my driveway. every time i see it, it fills me with an emotion i didnt know i could feel. even now, while it doesnt run and needs an engine rebuild, i still care deeply about it. i know it would make more logical sense to dump it and buy another one, but this car did so much for me and will always hold sentimental value.

[@WarriorRazor]

Alex, your love for Phil got me into the MX-5 scene and I bought my own because of how much fun you have had with Phil. I have now owned my own 1993 1.8 Eunos Roadster for 2 years and love every minute with it, I have no money because of it and my house is filled with car parts but the pleasure I get when I'm behind the wheel makes it all worth it. So thanks to you and thanks to Phil for introducing me to a brilliant car and a brilliant car community. I'll now watch the video. ;)

[@alexkersten1964]

Amazing!

[@agastyasoni8384]

That's sooooo cooooolll broooo

[@AntoineDuplaix]

same man ! I bought 3 of them in a year xD

[@okeman7614]

Its the happiest miata ever!

[@Zak-ob5ze]

Mx5

[@martycrush6412]

Mx5

[@nrb2019]

with the amazing respray where color doesn't match lul

[@cancolakoglu4355]

Mate i can't believe it 5 years ago i was dealing with the high school all that bs the exams then i saw this mx-5 and since then in every single video of Phil i watched it like it was mine like i was in the thing i've really felt that, its just amazing. It gave me power and patience to buy my own first car a ,little mk4 ford fiesta named "Clementine" and make a complete restoration on it with my ideas, my sweat, my blood, my tears and my lovely family and friends. That is the power of car community. There are so many other hobbies in this world so many other groups and i have a huge respect to all of them. But us people Alex, Ethan, Gareth all the Carthrottle family and you yes the one who's kindly reading this; i want to say i love all of you guys! and THANK YOU!!!

[@jamest5149]

‘Rust delete’ that’s a ongoing subscription based mod in the UK lol 😂

[@8fettonenpapegoja171]

James T Try sweden, loads of salt on the roads 😏 I love when it destroys my cars 🤩

[@yaquub_bayjou]

One of the best montages you made guys. Love the content and commitment to the quality of video you post. Keep up with the great work guys

[@captainsambit]

This is one of those amazingly directed videos with appropriate elements at the right time and a fantastic presentation by none other than our man Alex.. Even though being an auto enthusiast, but still thia video made me realise how much of an emotion a single car can generate.. Love you guys @carthrottle. Keep bringing more of this great work.. All The Best

[@sutton3199]

This was a really good ending to the series. Felt like we were reliving the series as well. Also, this is what keeps me from selling my boat NC Miata. Miatas seem to always be a lifestyle and a community. My NC has been all across the US with me when I was in the Navy and on so many track and mountain roads along the way. When I got out, my dad and I went halves on a '90 NA that we're going to race in Spec Miata this coming season. So it really is a community

[@everythingcarsishere5110]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on KZbin for sure👍 especially the ending, really shows what cars mean

[@CarObsession]

What a wonderfully put together film, and equally put together car. What a journey you two have been on, and congrats for sticking with it. As much as I love MX-5s (I currently have two), I don't think I could ever spend £25,000 on one, but that's not an insult as what you've done is clearly a labour of love. I recently spent over £2,000 on of mine to bring it back to life and even that felt like a small fortune! I hope Phil still makes appearances on the channel and I'd love to see him in real life.

[@cmmintervention6067]

When you realise how fast 5 years went...

[@Rekt-M8-v4]

That was 5 years?

[@Supremepikachu]

Copied comment and thats just you.

[@averagechoe]

After owning several MX-5s, watching this video makes me want another one just to swap a V6 in it. Phil is truly remarkable. Cheers to this amazing build.

[@KrunerMC]

honestly really want to 13b swap my NB idk debates

[@elvedinbegovic1717]

Are you the DK from tokyo drift?

[@averagechoe]

Bego Music I wish I was the Justin Timberlake of Japan

[@averagechoe]

AW11 Is God do it bro

[@filipmanjulov]

10:44 Were PHILing up?

[@horatiuparasca657]

This has honestly brought tears into my eyes, it made the decade and our car community a lot better. A big applause for alex, phil, ethan, gareth and the whole carthrottle team.

[@sunnylam2284]

Those shots on the track made it look like a Hollywood Productions lol well done and Thank You Ethan for staying up till 3 over those past days to edit those shots :p

[@alainlima5559]

I have a simple Mitsubishi Lancer GLX 1.3 liter petrol 1998. It's not fancy, the performance obviously isn't there, but i just happens to love it. It's my second car i've owned, and this one will be with me as long as i live ( hoppe not to crash it ). This series, seen you working on Phil, all the hard work and joy, the feeling of acomplishment, makes me love my litle lancer even more. I wanted to keep my lancer as close as OEM as possible, but now i want to make a 4WD convertion on it. Thinking on a v6 twin turbo from a 3000GT 4WD, keep all the interiour bits and stuff as AC, Power steering. A street vehicle with good performance. Not a race build, but he will make me happy. Thanks a lot for the inspiration. Thanks for buying Phill. Best for you two. Cheers.

[@vikasb2618]

Organize a meeting with your fans in Europe at the nurburgring and race Phil with car throttle Fan's cars

[@Serrchh]

Coming from a doc main 😆

[@johnmcf]

But we all know how that ended last time 😕

[@vikasb2618]

@@johnmcf oh Phil is now a beast. Nurburgring is like eating candy

[@andymb601]

Basically viperconcept's car roulette but in real life

[@akosadriankasza266]

The best KZbin series ever made. Nothing will beat it. Thank you Alex for documenting your journey with Phil and thank you Phil for being an awesome little car. The ending almost made me cry.

[@chestrockwell8328]

Now that's F-ing something. Getting the main man who designed the car in the late 80's to ride in your well modified well loved version of his creation, and he genuinely seemed to enjoy your version of his baby. Well done dude. And on a side note, just earlier today I went to look at an 04' RX8 same color as Phil which has a ruined engine, I'm thinking v8 swap but not an LS... hopefully I can get the seller down a bit on the price and get into to, this is motivating. :)

[@dernic7647]

He's one of the few... HE FINISHED A PROJECT CAR!!

[@alexkersten1964]

Phil's 95% there 😅

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

@@alexkersten1964 What's left to do?

[@LogieT2K]

Alex Kersten the beauty if the prohect car is that youll never reach 100% done, but thats not a bad thing

[@dernic7647]

@@alexkersten1964 Looking Forward for the Last 5%!

[@s94p]

14:50 How many times did it take to time that shot perfectly?! Looks straight out of Forza! Well done lol

[@freezycold5181]

When you jump up when you hear the turbo, I haven’t seen that excitement in forever

[@nilsb.8559]

I also Need to say a big thank you. I just got into cars back when this series started and little Phil sparked a deep passion for cars and later especially for jdm cars. I wanted an MX-5 so bad back then and now finally am in the position to buy one. Thanks Alex, for leading me the way into car culture.

[@ecbfilms001]

You know it's serious when the blazer comes out

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Thats one fantastic video. Brilliant. Inspiring. Heart felt. Top job. John

[@TheAviationChannel]

Next video: *"how it took £25,000 and 30 years for Alex Kersten to build his muscles"*

[@aaronbowen9962]

shet th fuk up i'ts spellt kirestiean yor gramer is terrorbal

[@TheAviationChannel]

@@aaronbowen9962 🤣

[@FirePoo]

I gotta say: 🎊 🎉 Congratulations 🎉 🎊! I'm not an MX-5 fan at all, but I do respect them. This is one I might actually own, and that's a big statement for me. Very nice build dude. Can't wait to see more Phil! P.S. This is a very well done video! Thanks guys! You have no idea how much you've inspired me as I've battled with my health all these years.

[@herrherher2502]

I guess ur neighbors are now pissed? Reving ur v6 without any muffler when it’s pretty dark outside 😂

[@MadIIMike]

10:43 "This morning, when I was filling up the Lady behind the counter..." thanks brain.

[@vilmarmoccelin]

English isn't my first language and I understand the dirty version too... Damm it brain...

[@adiriko]

Lmaooo hahahhaha

[@aaronbowen9962]

PHINALLY PHIL IS BACK PHUCKING PHANTASTIC PHANKS ALEX!

[@JDWDMC]

Would've been better if you'd called him "PHALEX!"... nudge, nudge...

[@marino4193]

All of you talking about how he cried. Aren't we all car guys here? He clearly bought the car because he thinks it's a nice car and he fell in love with it. He finally had something to focus on and he spent so much money on something he loves. It's only natural to get emotionally attached to something you focus on something for so long, especially when you enjoy doing it.

[@jstantz7510]

Bloody great video mate hope there are more things to come with Phil as project cars are never finished. Keep up the good work 🤘🏼

[@maxgrime3902]

I’m not crying, you’re crying 😢😊

[@inspecktorf]

Ninja onion cutters mate. Ninja onion cutters....

[@rjb0572]

I'm crying cuz I'm cutting an onion 😢

[@megajay7065]

I was looking for reasonable soft top and I have always heard loads about their good handling and I like their shape. However I sold my Harley Davidson and ended up buying a Porsche 3.2 S Boxster with straight through pipes, mufflers and sports cats for 5K. These videos have also cheered me up also this year :)

[@rileys8741]

This can't be the end of Phil's series!!! Let's see an Mx-5 rally

[@lepystudio8974]

Bought my MX-5 because of you guys. Was a head ache pleasure. But ended bad for it. Still made a lot of memories with the little car. Thanks ;)

[@Johnhdv540]

This is what being a car guy is about. You're incredible, car culture brother

[@faded039]

Is it just me or do I wanna see a... *"Donut Media x Car Throttle"*

[@fardinm8196]

FADED '03 BUMPER 2 BUMPER ON PHIL!

[@faded039]

@@fardinm8196 YES

[@danielbartek9194]

the best collab. we need this to happen!!!

[@AdamRizky97]

Yeaaah, I think i'm the only one who want this but it is not haha

[@curryboyftw]

MO POWA BABY

[@signdeals4972]

My favorite video of the year. Phil rules.

[@jack437hk]

I had a MX5 NA a few years ago. I sold it because I finish my degree in Australia and need to back to my home country. I saw this Phil and he remind me how good MX5 are. So I bought a MX5 ND few months ago. Start modifying him from coliover, strutbar, tyres and a handmade titanium shift knob. I ordered a set of wheel from Japan, and I need to wait for another 3 months for the rims to arrived. Phil reminded me the passion about modify a car and just go for ride and have fun.

[@teddyn3051]

What a journey. Remember that first project video dropping 5 long years ago.

[@Fissepatruljen]

"Everytime I get inside Phil, I'm happy"

[@pablomoreno1999]

New to the channel, Didn't really know about Phil, but maaan what a great path you both have followed and such great stories...21:51 is the beauty of cars right there, how a box with wheels designed to take you from a to b becomes something else, part of your life, it gives you joy, sadness, it scares you, surprises you....it basically becomes a friend right? Im so damn glad that guy found a refugee from his "brain storms", that must have been a very special moment for you as well

[@reddoesthings6225]

I'm happy for you its the best feeling when you finish your project car finally

[@FriENTlyFire]

Phil is why I have an MX5 sitting in my backyard ❤️

[@luciusgeminae6081]

me too :D

[@fahmi1347]

Notice how he said backyard 😂

[@imblack011]

Is Phil also the reason the mx 5 isn't sitting at ur driveway and is sitting in the backyard, probably waiting for a new engine?

[@takz0743]

That has got to be the sharpest NA I've ever seen. It's an encapsulation of the hopes, dreams, and heart of true car lovers. Just beautiful! Thank you!

[@imacarguy4544]

when the engine costs more than the stock car it’s been put in

[@roknroller6052]

Yeah he should've started with a better example, Probably a rust free import...

[@cartunerph4827]

Just Because It’s a supra, doesn’t mean it’s 1000hp .

[@roknroller6052]

@CarTuner PH... 🤣

[@imacarguy4544]

CarTuner PH what? do you not like my name 😂😂

[@cartunerph4827]

Just Because It’s a supra, doesn’t mean it’s 1000hp Nah, I just found it so amusing that it deserved its own comment

[@Paddy6]

On behalf of all of us, thank you Carthrottle thank you.

[@Nighthawker11]

This series was the reason I got a NA years ago (Phils german cousin as it was dubbed in a meme on CT) until the rust took it away from me. Today I just bought my ND. Thanks to you I discovered this amazing little car and it never let go off me. Well done Alex. Well done CarThrottle!

[@murdoch9106]

Amazing story, and great to see Phil being sorted properly. With the major rust issues you could just as well have crushed the thing really. And that would have been a shame. V6... well, it is what it is! Atleast you got a beast of a MX5 there. And one that should be pretty reliable... as you said, that thing wont be working all that hard to push this little thing forward! :)

[@Kreyyong]

this is such a dope video. dude really loves his car. everyone should love something this much :')

[@tadantoniak7121]

Ahh memories, I had 1 of these, years ago now. Snikerty-snack ultra short ratio gear change, the sharky little nose stretching out in front of you, and some nice burbly feedback from the standard exhaust. I only had 1.6l power, but revvy enough with the sweet chassis to fish tail the back end on roundabouts, with ease. Much to the hilarity of friends, and very nearly ending up in a ditch a few times...saved not because of driving skill, but because the MX5 is a mini hero, a car that makes you feel like you're driving an arcade game, from the 1990s. Everything just seemed so beautifully ergonomic and well engineered,, which is what I like about Japanese machinery.

[@MuntiionCars]

21:16 - 22:33 This ending scene deserve Oscar!

[@vortifyne]

Girl: "I Can't believe you didn't cry in Titanic! Do you even have emotion??" Me: Project MX-5 Finale :")

[@megajay7065]

Always fancied a convertible since I saw a neighbours red MX-5 Mk2 in 1990. 10 months ago I posted this; 'I was looking for reasonable soft top and I have always heard loads about their good handling and I like their shape. However I sold my Harley Davidson and ended up buying a Porsche 3.2 S Boxster with straight through pipes, mufflers and sports cats for 5K. These videos have also cheered me up also this year :) ' 10 months on; I got fed up quickly with the Porsche (particularly fitting my rugby thigh legs between the seat and the steering wheel) and sold it 9 months ago, although admit to being eclectic with cars. Got a cheap and cheerful around for now and saving. Next year looking for a convertible. It will be either a Mazda Mk3 with a decent spec or the Mercedes SLK350 with upgraded spec including neck heater, and the Bose sound system, with money around the £6000 mark, tops. Folding hard top because of people having knifed hood attacks in this area! Fuckers!!! And having no garage atm so no storing hard top space or having to fit them solo! Enjoyed watching all about 'Phil' again. Nice one Alex ;) Any thoughts the MX-5 over the SLK anyone??? The Harley Dyna might come first next year but I did said, I'm eclectic ;)

[@Oskier94]

Yup, you made me buy an Mx5 (also Taylor Ray and Gingium) I'm doing suspension rebuild next month but I left it for the end as I spent 5k on other stuff but now the dampers are gone so yeah that's a good opportunity to do the rebuild with coilovers and brembo brakes

[@kevindoesntgiveahoot3555]

Oskier Gazowanykoń why Brembos over Wilwoods?

[@Oskier94]

@@kevindoesntgiveahoot3555 price. This is daily car in 90% so brake fading won't be existing even on a 10£ brake system

[@04rquin]

Love this Alex, the bit at the end was spot on :)

[@mkrestuarant]

It's not a car. It's a love and care you put in to it that makes this moment. That's why I really love my Ford Focus mk3 so much. A.K.A "Freya". What I did is just thrown in a performance air filter. A set of nice and quiet high flow exhaust system. A stock Ford 5spokes 18inches alloy wheels. And a remap.

[@zainshoaib6370]

What happened to Project Prelude??? i was very excited for that series. Please don't take 5 years for that, lol

[@MartijnPeek]

Zain Shoaib iirc they dropped that

[@kiangonsalves]

Sold

[@tomhill3907]

Why???

[@G0DH4ND]

@@tomhill3907 Couldn't handle vtec

[@AlfredoTaken]

Something went down with the sponsor iirc

[@cdoted]

#donutmedia should bumper 2 bumper Phill ngl

[@mihailpetrovici5044]

To sad there is a thing named ocean

[@nrahman975]

@@mihailpetrovici5044 and also a happy thing called a boat

[@chronicallyacute9665]

@@nrahman975 or a plane

[@nrahman975]

But it would be sick to see a b2b mainly just for James to get to the engine to say "he swapped out the engine for a v6 for what I hear you cry...... Mo power baby"

[@Moe.hadi87]

#donutmedia @donutmedia should definitely do a bumper to bumper on this.

[@gaz990]

I bought one of these the same time as you by coincidence. I had so much fun in it and enjoyed watching the series while i enjoyed driving mine. Unfortunately at MOT time we discovered it developed serious rust issues and was pretty much beyond saving, in terms of corrosion. It sat for a year before I decided to scrap it. Never a dull moment in that car, most enjoyment ive ever had

[@daveangkl]

Amazing video, loved being on the journey seeing Phil become what he is today. Hope he still pops up once in awhile on the channel haha

[@Official_bigtango]

Mental , I remember watching the first episode when it came out now it’s done 👍👍

[@TheIvabigun]

Phil's so good , thanks for making all the videos, you convinced me it's worth the effort to keep one of these going, so good

[@byGiNeSiToX]

5 years already? Wow

[@SpudEater]

byGiNeSiToX yeah, that really blew my mind too..I’m working on my second degree and still following every upload. This channel has been a part of me through high school, college, my first job and my second venture back into college...