Do I regret selling my MX-5?

Did I make a mistake selling my MX-5 NC?
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[@CarThought]

Do you think I made the right decision?

[@AlexRoebuck]

For a young man like you probably yes. You have to get the big power thing out of your system. I did it in my early 30s with a TVR Griffith 500 (and a few others). Ironically, I now have a red NC MX-5 almost identical to yours!

[@CarThought]

@@AlexRoebuck the way electric cars are going, I think the big power thing is here to stay! The torque on the base teslas is incredible.

[@AlexRoebuck]

@@CarThought A mate of mine has a Model 3 Performance and the acceleration is insane. It's mad. He's looking at a BMW i4 M50 now and that's just as mental, but better built. I prefer a combustion engine, so will keep buying them while I can.

[@davidstorm4015]

I would say that you probably made a mistake from a channel perspective. The MX5 content was great and probably reached out to more people than your Merc content does. I know that I stopped watching immediately that you sold the MX5 and bought the Merc. The other thing is that a lot of people see a C63 Merc as being out of their reach, whereas most anyone could own a MX5 if they so wish. Again, I think you have limited your audience and IMO you would have been better served getting something a bit more attainable. Just my opinion of course and I know a lot of people will disagree. Also, you could have kept the MX5 and bought another car too, so you wouldn't have been stuck to just MX5 content. You could also review other peoples cars, similar to what Jack (Number 27) does.

[@RanveerSingh-dt6oh]

You looked happier in the MX5

[@vlenhoff]

I personally like MX-5 content as I own an NC2. I enjoy your presentations, and I love my NC2, but at the end of the day, you drive what you love. I am not into Mercs, but i don't hate them . As long as you're happy with your car, that's all that counts.

[@MikeyMichaelton]

You do what you want, no point missing out on what you really want to do just to please some randoms on the internet. I found your channel as I was looking at getting an MX5 as a track car (ended up getting a Clio instead). Can't say I'm a big Mercedes fan but that C63 is a beast and I totally get why you love it.

[@CarThought]

I think this comment hits the nail on the head Mikey. If the M156 engine was in a Renault or a Volvo, I’d buy a Renault or a Volvo. Clio is an awesome track toy, was overtaken by many on track when I have the 5!

[@sparky6996]

Oh no you bought a Merc. Im so sorry. Im in Germany and germans dont buy them anymore. I still hope you enjoy it. Its animal level.

[@kanekeating6273]

Hi Dom, you definitely made the right decision selling the MX5, especially as it was to me! Its pretty much as you left it other than a Cobra Race back box, decatted mid pipe and will be going in for a 2.5 litre engine swap in the winter!

[@CarThought]

Hi Kane, thanks for getting in touch! Glad to hear the car is still going well! Love the 2.5 swapped units, I hope it goes well. Lots more torque! ✌️

[@iainrutherford184]

Thoroughly enjoyed the content of this vlog. Its refreshing to hear the honesty behind someone treating YT as a business, but also sharing really interesting information. I've watched most of your MX5 posts, as they've helped me make an informed decision before purchasing my own car. I totally get your reasons for upgrading to the C63 and thank you for your time and excellent channel.

[@Bigazzham]

Definitely regret selling my 350z. Was a extremely clean 04, touring, 6 speed manual. Had lots of custom parts, and I modified it very tastefully. Had headers, high flow cats, bigger injectors and tuned. Loved that car. Wish I would of never sold it, especially now seeing the prices shoot up here in Canada :/.

[@CarThought]

That’s the thing, you just have to make a decision at the time and then stick with it!

[@daveherron7710]

“Strapping young man, oh I’m gonna have to swap arms because this is painful 😂😂😂😂”

[@OXOtwo]

I am pleased that you got the C63 when you have wanted one from been 12 years old. I was gutted when you sold your MX 5 but shortly afterwards I sold mine which was a shock to friends and myself as I have had MX5s since 2006. I had always wanted a classic car and purchased my dream car a Saab 96. It's very different but gets far more attention than the MX5s. I love your videos and your style of presentation I like your sense of humour. The videos are great to watch and I am always looking forwards to the next one. I enjoy the ones where your friends are involved and the different locations. Keep up the good work I for one appreciate your videos and sometimes It's as though I know you.

[@AzzadousStudios]

Totally understand your reasoning, at the end of the day you’ve just got to do what you want to do. Like you said in the video, we’re here for a limited time. I’m buying my first MX5 this weekend and a lot of your content on them has helped me in coming to that decision to buy one! The C63 looks like a beast though, I’m the same when it comes to cars and I’ll likely only have the MX5 for a couple years until I fancy something else.

[@CarThought]

Amen! ✌️ MX5’s are awesome! Hope you enjoy yours.

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Well said the mx5 has its place but a change is always exciting looking forward to seeing more of c63 awesome engine tone👌

[@jvoric]

I can’t understand how you struggled to go on a weekend break in the MX5! Did you take the kitchen sink?? 😂 My partner and I toured 1500 miles around Scotland for one week in August 2020 and my MX5 didn’t miss a beat!! Boot space was not a problem and we took more than enough clothing for the whole week! It Was one of the best holidays we’ve had! Sounds to me like you fell out of love with your MX5 or if your only concern was views , that, or you couldn’t come up with fresh ideas to film with the MX5 then that’s not really the MX5’s fault! I stopped watching your channel the moment you announced you’d sold the MX5 but stayed subscribed in the hope you’d come to you senses and buy another MX5! I’m not sure what, if any kind of cult following there is surrounding the Merc but what i do know is that there are millions of MX5 owners around the globe just itching for someone to make fantastic content to showcase the cars they all love!! Is that you??? thinking back to some of your MX5 content it was informative, and practical but not very exciting to watch, bog standard production methods. I’m not saying have the production levels of topgear but I hope you get what I mean!!

[@1ABY]

I do understand where your coming from my dream car was Audi RS4 b7 V8 I had it 2 years, loved the car and sound I really did enjoy that car even took car on track, Only problem was you always knew if something goes wrong with this car it's gonna cost me a arm and a leg to fix and it did, I then sold it and bought a MX-5 MK3.5 Which I use as track day/fast road use, I liked it so much I ended up buying another one MK4 launch edition with only 600 miles on clock which I only use as a summer car. Best thing with MX-5's they are very reliable and if they did break, you never have to stress with these car it's never gonna cost you major £££££

[@CarThought]

Pros and cons to both I agree! Glad you are enjoying the MX5 👍

[@MattTester]

I absolutely agree with liking and wanting lots of cars, having owned Land Rovers (including a V8) and a Tesla that you use for examples! The MX-5 is a new love for me, let's see how long it lasts. I intend to take mine on European roadtrips so don't intend to do any track-based mods, I tolerated several hours in a Smart Roadster so the MX-5 should be fine.

[@CarThought]

I think my size and height really went against me with the MX-5 for longer drives. I think this is especially highlighted when my daily driver is so comfortable!

[@scottvirgogp]

Totally get it - change is a good thing and the red beast was great while it lasted and fulfilled its aim. Also that V8 is a hard thing to even consider regretting owning. It appreciating in value is also a massive bonus. Keep the content fresh 👍🏻

[@agegonzo39]

I regretted selling my gs430, then got a 240sx, sold the 240sx and got an ls430. I love it, but now i regret selling the 240sx. So im getting an mx5 and keeping the ls430

[@benalin2000]

Your decision your choice

[@rohit19961]

It’s interesting that you get more positive reactions in the Mercedes. Maybe it’s a US thing but I only get attention in my Miata and never in luxury sports cars. I guess up north here though convertibles in general are not as common. My bigger issue with the Miata attention is getting honked yet. It’s so loud without a roof

[@CarThought]

Haha yes, noise travels pretty efficiently through a fabric roof!

[@hakus5240]

Same. Im driving a miata in middle europe (also red one) and it gets all the attention.

[@jamesfisher5780]

I enjoyed your MX5 content as well. There’s no right or wrong you made a change but that was always going to lose you a dedicated group of followers. I can also understand the need to keep content fresh and interesting so what comes after the C63 Dom? I’m 40 now and have done the big car thing and recently craved something simpler and purer to remind me about how much fun driving can be when all the fat is trimmed away. For that I’m very fond of the NC and all the adventures I’ve had in it. It’s really rekindled the love of driving simplicity and fun I’d lost whilst piloting more sophisticated cars up and down the motorways and A roads. Your style is great and I enjoyed your videos although I’m not interested in big shouty German cars I’d love to see you renovate a classic like a Lotus Elan/Elise or such like when you change next.

[@Throttle.Monkey]

I personally think you made a mistake but do what makes you happy. Over the years I went from a Clio rs200 to a M2 competiton. I’ve just sold the M2 because it felt boring once the novelty of the power wore off. I think you need to decide if you want a car for yourself of for your channel content, the c63 has been done to death on KZbin.

[@CarThought]

And I think this highlights how different people are after different things, although I never owned it, the M2 I drove was awesome (non competition) although I did think the interior was a bit tacky for the price! Couldn’t beat the torque though, loved it!

[@andypandy955]

You hit it on the head it is a business for you and many people don't understand the concept I.e. have a business to share your hobbies like dislikes and likes. Part of the growing number of people trying to make money on youtube as a job. getting patreons to help grow the business. Now I have a problem with this Dom I had a business but I never asked people to pay so my business could develop I did it myself sink or swim. For me this is personal if someone wants to share their lifestyle for example the love of cars and someone wants to watch this why should they pay for it and the person wants to spend the time editing a video that's a personal decision but why expect people to pay for that? I love cars I have an MX5 I have owned and built lots of cars but no one helped me. Maybe I'm old but I am a realist how long will youtube last before something else takes over and people move on to that new fad. I went in my local supermarket to see lots of video equipment for sale specifically to make youtube content it's all business and we are the consumers. So if you want to make content an share do it, it is your decision to do that but as for a business expecting us to pay to view em! for me I just move on, now that is your dilemma not mine as a viewer. I loved you videos but did stop watching them because the car you bought did not interest me personally. I only clicked on this video as I had not seen one for a while. As I say I'm old fashioned want a job get a job with longevity how long will youtube last as a career. Sorry I like you as a person but get real. Now will you have the guts to allow this post??????

[@megajohntopunishenslave427]

Duck 50k bones for a LS man bbr are nuts but it would be lovely lol. I still watch your mx5 stuff what did you sell it for in the end…. Ps the word is out about NC cars for track days at Bedford 2 weeks back there was 7 of us out there. As a business I totally understand the decision. Ps I posted something about your Jass hand brake sleeve … your channel has some very good info. Also what was the final cost to get that bloke to install your gcfab hoop

[@GaMagenFOX]

I think it's not about right or wrong, just out with the old, in with the new~~~ But I love my nc miata and never sell it perhaps。

[@CarThought]

Loved mine too! Hope you keep it forever, cracking car 👌

[@ZoidPickle]

Hi Dom, you have to go your Own way. Your young, and need To experience a lot of cars. I'm In my 50's. I have had most of the Cars i wanted. A lightweight sports Car will see me out now lol. All The best Dom. 👍

[@ivorwm2291]

Make yourself happy

[@WalkinSalmon]

Just as an outsider, looking at the views it would appear the mx5 stuff was way popular. But in the real world it’s your car and your not here on this earth to please us. I had a brand new m140i bmw and after 2 years it was boring. Got the mx5 and never looked back. Different cars please different people.

[@CarThought]

Yeah, took 2 years to build that MX-5 following, if I had 2 years of Mercedes content, the views on the C63 videos I believe would be equally as high. Originally nobody watched my MX-5 videos 🤣 Weirdly the revenue per view on the C63 audiences is higher than the MX-5 audience 🤷‍♂️

[@cre8tivegarage157]

I couldn’t imagine salen mines

[@golffish7599]

C63s are the nuts,But….Stupidly expensive to buy and own let alone fill up😂but very enjoyable😎

[@orangy68]

Quick answer? I’d say hell yes as your viewing figures have bombed.

[@CarThought]

And yet revenue is higher.. who could have guessed?! 😂

[@orangy68]

@@CarThought Congratulations. 😂 Pfft….

[@ckleanth]

First off love the noise of the Merc. Loved the MX5 content because the car is a good platform to tinker. It probably depends what you want to do with your channel. If driving cars that make exciting noises is what you want to do then yea the Merc is a good platform for you. However I'm not sure Merc owners will tinker with their car so. If you want to make content fixing stuff then not sure the Merc is the car for that. If you are done with the MX5 and want to move on to something else maybe a Westfield or something like that would be the way to go. Decide what you want to do with the channel and just carry on dude.

[@CarThought]

Thanks man, totally agree with Mercedes owners and tinkering. There’s a lot of value in the cars so people tend not to mess!

[@ckleanth]

@@CarThought yup. Decide what you want your channel to grow into. Think what type of person would engage enough to become a subcriber and make content for those people. Even if this means you buy a car, you do it up and sell it. A bit of wheeler dealers but... better 😅

[@CarThought]

@@ckleanth Hope I don’t end up like Mike Brewer though.. 🤣

[@ckleanth]

@@CarThought 😂😂

[@Chill-do6ov]

My mx5 just blew up, needs new engine costs 2.5k more than the car. Gonna have to be sold off. Im so gutted couldnt even enjoy it properly.

[@CarThought]

Did it spin a bearing due to low oil?

[@Chill-do6ov]

@@CarThought nope the piston rings are gone oil mixes with fuel smokes like snoop dogg. Labour costs alot so easier to do engine swap said mechanic

[@steveowrx500]

Think you've gone the wrong way. The MX5 is a cheap affordable car that people can do stuff to and make it better. You probably need to spend about 20 grand for a C63 and most people are not going to spend that money and start fiddling with the car. I watched your Mazda films and see how you got so popular but now you have moved into a different sector and will potentially lose your existing audience. You said obviously to keep interest up you need to change cars but your niche was affordable and suitable for DIY. I would have gone down a Spitfire, or MG B or Midget route if I were you. Good luck with the C63 you can't beat that sound. I've got a 58 plate MX5 and a Tesla Model 3 performance - probably the fastest car you will see on the road most days. I watch MX5 videos but never watched a Tesla one. Its already a complete car, i cant really add anything to it, but the Mazda is just more fun.

[@printedprops8730]

Yeah I like watching you modding the mx5. Switching to the merc is the opposite type of car from the mx5, and seems to alienate your viewer base. I stayed subbed anyways, because i was curious if the c63 decision would be regetted. (Why your c63 reliabilty issues video got so many view probably). You cpuld start modding the c63 to make interesting videos like before, but that would be ungodly expensive and complicated. Was hoping for vids modding cars like you did before, not necessarily mx5's whatever you want. P.S. I bring my mx5 to car meets, it gets no attention. I dont need the atention of the teenage boys there. Who cares what others think, you do you!

[@CarThought]

100% dude. Completely different car and that’s what I was after. Sometimes I think I own the only non modded C63 in the country and I kind of like that. Maybe some new modding car videos coming to the channel soon on a different platform though 🤷‍♂️

[@gzk6nk]

Your choice to change. I don't even know what a C63 is. From this video it looks to me like just another old Mercedes. The V8 sounds fantastic but.... That's it. I'd expect it to be a potential money pit as Merc reliability is reputedly awful and they ain't cheap to fix. And the roof doesn't come down. If you love lightweight agile chuckable totally reliable fun cars, with a drop top, there's nothing to beat the MX5, and the ND even looks the part (your model was a bit 'boaty'). So, horses for courses. If you run a youtube channel and need variety, I see why you changed. But 99.999% of us just want the car we want that will always work and ticks our personal boxes. But yes, if yoy have an MX5 in your life you do need a 'practical' car as well. Which is why the wife has a Focus! Me? In may I traded the 2007 100% reliable MX5 I'd owned from new for a brand new model in soul red because after 14 years I fancied a change - and I Iove it! Edited to add - I've driven an MX 5 since 2004 and I don't recognise your relating of people not letting you out at junctions or dissing the car. Quite the reverse! The MX5 is seen as cute and inoffensive, not a threat to the masculinity of the masculinity-challenged nutter. Not on his radar. I'd think that C63 is it? would be treated like a BMW or Audi as driven by a tw@t and NEVER let out!

[@CarThought]

Yeah each to their own, if we all liked the same thing the world would be a boring place! 👌 would love to take you out in the C63 so you could see what it’s all about!

[@mrpistonrecaro6483]

Nice merc. but Miata owns it in many ways. Petrol ⛽️ and parts alone is enough to tell you

[@CarThought]

Thanks man! Weirdly my Mazda did between 25-35mpg depending on how you drove it. My C63 usually gets between 21-31mpg.. as you can see hardly any difference. So fuel price is almost exactly the same. Parts prices aren’t that much of an issue. I will do a cost overview video soon to explain more ✌️

[@boofy33]

MX5 is common ground for way more people than the C63 par example. So in youtube terms, an MX5 would be a better tool for more views. Nevertheless, is the final product going public that matters. (i.e. Sretten with ,much pricier than MX5, BMWs work has been rocketed in views.). In car terms, if someone can afford replacing a 10-year old MX5 with any premium GT, it absolutely makes sense. I do own the NC and i really, really like the car for casual and track driving, but i would easily make the transition if my wife didn't think that spending big for another sports car is nonsense and waste of money... So i feel quite happy that i am allowed to even keep my MX5 along with the family estate... LOL.

[@andypandy955]

I think the views say it all.😞

[@CarThought]

What views? 🤣

[@andypandy955]

@@CarThought Exactly I think once you have a captive audience continue I'm sorry but the change of car caused the problem. Not many people can afford the car you changed too. But in saying that I hope your viewers increase sadly not for me. What about buying an MX5 that needs some work to get your viewers back. Just a car thought!

[@CarThought]

@@andypandy955 I appreciate your concern. No need to worry though, subscriber count has increased by over 1000 since I sold the MX-5. New project car is coming soon and lots of new content is planned for 2022! 💪

[@andypandy955]

@@CarThought Great good luck.

[@MrCaterhamr500]

I prefer the older MX5 content, no interest in clinical German cars whatsoever. Also cars like AMG’s have become the car of choice by, shall we say the ‘less educated and poorly behaved’ section of society, usually with blacked out windows and stinking of weed.

[@CarThought]

No problem, plenty of MX-5 channels around now for you ☺️

[@raymonddevries2459]

😴

[@lukeskywalker6148]

Mx5 is the way . Still not happy

[@CarThought]

Go back to Ahch-To

[@MultiMinors]

this white thing just looks ugly, mx5 was perfect, although you had the ugliest generation, i guess thats just your thing to like ugly cars :D

[@CarThought]

🤣 beauty is more than skin deep I say!