IS A MAZDA MX-5 STILL THE ULTIMATE PROJECT CAR?

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[@meirionwilliams-w1p]

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[@M90LRT]

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[@Kristofferheihei]

So Luke has the coolest car out of all of you by far in the 3000GT. Now you're telling me he's using this lovely MX5 all the time that I somehow like way more than Phil.. Also his cars ACTUALLY WORK! Luke seems to winning the AutoAlex crew best personal garage clearly!

[@paulshort1027]

The Mitsubishi is overweight, underpowered and overly complicated, but definitely has the cool beans.

[@A.C.P1969]

​@paulshort1027 the mitsubishi sounds like me. Over weight and now slow compared to others but unlike me it's cool

[@matthewferro9908]

Loving the V2 channel. Taylor is a natural. Can we see more Luke on camera and let Rory run the business.

[@ALW-nc]

We need a V3. I'd still watch 😂

[@jochenroukaerts6423]

Jog on champ

[@ALW-nc]

@@jochenroukaerts6423 I appreciate the feedback

[@AntO-ut5bt]

Way better without Alex

[@SonnyC96]

@@AntO-ut5btsort it out lad

[@Handle423]

I love it when Taylor is the presenter :3

[@zer0bre]

V2 is pretty much his channel.

[@jamesedwards7671]

It very nice x3

[@wolfymaceastern6072]

Totally agreeeee me and our lass watch every

[@fancybobbybob]

Alex is getting tiring

[@ramboj7924]

luke and taylor are way better than alex and rory tbh

[@JeremiBulakowski]

You can clearly see by the amount of nice details that Luke is a man of great taste. I personally love the HKS themed sticker on the side window.

[@Figureight]

6:40 that is a Shako shomeisho sticker, and it's essentially a parking permit as every car in Japan must have a specific parking space that it can belong in that's not on the road (you can't even buy a car if you can't prove you have a space for it)

[@JP5isalive]

Great factoid!

[@jjpark98]

Eyy, figureight! It's been a while since I've seen you

[@ChildishPacino]

It also says Mie prefecture (三重県) and the city Yokkaichi (四日市市) about 220 miles from Tokyo. Not too far from Suzuka circuit

[@Figureight]

@@ChildishPacino I think it having lived in close proximity to Suzuka is a much cooler factoid than it being a Tokyo car for sure

[@jahidislam5702]

9:10 A 225mile round trip to work and back is insane

[@mexibobor]

Yeah and not just the long time it takes you, also the fuel costs

[@Spacemonkeymk1]

I do that twice a week from Newport to Oxford in my MX5. Love it...

[@hughjass8430]

Insane. I could barely do it in a comfy modern saloon getting 60mpg. But in a MX5? Literal lunacy.

[@Spacemonkeymk1]

@@hughjass8430 I'd rather do the trip in something I actually enjoy driving and enjoy the trip. Roof down just makes life so much better, even in the cold and rain

[@Redmi-j4i]

Taylor take over the V2 channel. He is so natural and the camera loves him. He needs to put on more than one video a week. We need to see more Taylor. And my youngest daughter loves him. She cant wait new video to "pop up". And then I have to watch it immiediatily with her in case she dont understant everything. She is still learning english. Hello from Slovenia 🇸🇮

[@drivebypro9073]

My daughter met Kurt at Caffeine and Machine and loves it. Luke and Meg are awesome people. Love the V2 channel

[@Ashfielder]

He’s had all that welding done, and at 1:21 you can see the sill is already going. That’s the joy of MX5 ownership right there.

[@LOFTEY524]

luke really know how to express being a true car guy/girl its not about displacment or power or lap times its about the cars soul and luke clearly lives and breaths that mindset. love all the content from all the channels keep up the great work

[@petec2583]

10:21 I'm glad the headlights do actually go down, I was beginning to think they were stuck like that!

[@williamfence566]

10:24 "The thing that holds so much water in the car " " the sills"🤣

[@Fabulousprofound168]

Absolutely savage 😅

[@genotsSnor]

Every video I watch with Luke in it, I just have to think of Jeremy Clarkson haha what a guy

[@tiagoventura5938]

just thought the same thing! between 3:25 and 3:34 he looked just like young Jeremy Clarkson

[@hughjass8430]

Yes! "I now I fit.......beautifully" So Clarkson

[@Adrian-fy7rd]

Alex, you certainly know how to monetize your channels!!! Keep these two producing this quality content and you'll be rolling in it for years! Great job lads!

[@gwengo4167]

Couldn’t agree more about what Luke said. There are better cars out there, but nothing will compare to the feeling you personally get when driving it. I had the same feeling driving my classic mini, many years ago. Get it out on a narrow, winding country lane and you just can’t beat that feeling 👌🏻. Great vid chaps ✊🏻❤️

[@BeHappyWithUrLife]

Just for reference Taylor is “Tall” but Luke, well sir you are a distinguishable gentleman. 😂

[@johmsmith9496]

legend says that alex is in this video, but he's so small no-one can see him

[@Indicant]

That ad segment was intrusive af.

[@slugore]

Both lads are natural car commentators. Love these 2!

[@willoffer7119]

Great car, love to see Taylor & Luke on the channel - more please!!

[@simongregory4156]

Every time i leave my flat and walk past my mk2.5 sat sorn in the car park ( due to losing job and the sills going at the same time) it nearly brings me to tears knowing how much fun i had! and the fun I'm missing 😥😥😥

[@vapourwaveculture4059]

Don’t sell it, you’ll be back in it in no time mate good luck with your job hunt 🙏🚗

[@camhodge777]

I'd love to see more of Luke & Taylor reviewing cars. Such a great duo!

[@jamesg2569]

My favourite v2 presenter combo i think 🤘

[@darrenparsons1988]

Miss my Eunos and the smiles and waves from random people everytime I'd take it out. Couldn't park it without someone wanting to have a chat about it. She's still on the road somewhere. Xxx

[@freddythefrog70]

I were the first person to own a eunos roadster in GB H942HDK Miss that car hugely

[@janjonasson7669]

These 2 are really good on camera😂😂

[@Vigilant.CitizenGaming]

This man IS Jeremy Clarkson! 3:30

[@cryptob2281]

😂 thought this exactly when I heard it. Beaaauutifully

[@Vigilant.CitizenGaming]

@@cryptob2281 Luke coming through when we needed him the most! #onefortheroad

[@The1just12]

I was just about to type the same reaction 😂

[@VXGaming]

Jeremy Scambler.

[@Vigilant.CitizenGaming]

@@VXGaming Luke Clarkson?

[@leighrigby8833]

v2 channel way better than normal channel lately.. I always said a mx5 is the sort of car I'd love my Mrs to own.. so I could have the pleasure of driving it without admitting I owned one..

[@forthvalleydents-pdrscotla2]

Anyone else think the v2 with Taylor is better than the main Autoalex channel?

[@dekabwerks]

Yup

[@dwane42]

I'd watch anything with Taylor TBH which is funny because I first came across him on Alex's channel

[@ytj22]

No

[@JohnDskating]

Think it depends on the video tbh, each channel has its pros and cons for me

[@mattparkin7224]

Why's it always got to be a competition?

[@sono81tube]

Really nice to get to know the cars of the whole crew! More reviews like this please! And you all are great on camera!

[@D.Miller]

Taylor and Luke one of my favourite pairings on the channels. Taylor is dripping with charisma

[@daccy86]

Both great on camera! Luke is definitely Clarkson’s love child 😂

[@thatguy6111]

I love my 1990 MX-5. It’s a Canadian import to the States with nothing but power brakes. No AC, Cruze, Air Bags, abs or power windows and steering. It’s the closest thing to a street legal go cart and it’s just the business. Only aftermarket kit is the canvas soft top and flying Miata 1.5 suspension which makes it so much happier in most conditions.

[@johnwalters6025]

My mate has one of these Eunos Rosters in a similar colour. I used to drive it once a week to a local car meet for him before he had his full licence. I used to think a Honda Jazz was a small car till we pulled up next to one in the Eunos, and the Jazz looked massive. This model MX-5 is my sisters dream car but will never own one as she can't drive manual, I took her for a spin in my mate one, and she loved it

[@harrydewe-mathews7604]

As a fellow tall MX5 owner, if you want even more space and comfort with standard seat I gained a full 1.5 inches on top of the foamectomy, try this: Remove foam, with the seat in place, use a lump hammer to massage the tin of the bottom of the seat to better fit your posterior, put back together. Done

[@JustinD93]

Quality guys! I love MX5's I've had 3 of them all 1.6, 1 was MK2 other 2 were MK2.5's. fantastic cars bulletproof engines but very underpowered. Hilarious to drift round in the rain 👌

[@bensmith7956]

This channel is getting better and better. Relatable cars for the majrotiy of people. Refreshing not seeing bloody supercars all the time.

[@ukwan]

I had a Eunos Roadster V Special about 6 years ago, absolutely great car. I had a Boxster, 911, SLK320 and CL500 afterwards and I'd definitely have another MX5 and not the others.

[@englishgentleman7471]

I’d call the wheel colour gunmetal, love the car.

[@NaqeebAli-wf6bm]

We need to see more Luke on the channel 🙏

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

Yup, love my stock NA Roadster. And since the recent worldwide bout of the sniffles I cut my own hair too so can tick that cliche box about the drivers. Great vid with two of the best, and most natural, car presenters on YT.

[@AverageAuto]

Smashed it again Taylor. V2 is your channel. Keep the amazing content coming !!

[@schte1n]

A very tastefully modified MX-5. Luke, you are a man of taste. Loved this episode Taylor is an exceptional presenter and camera work by Rory top notch. Love my NA6 ❤

[@xMetal98]

8:24 POV of Taylor laughing at you

[@DmitryT888]

Taylor and Luke are great to watch. Good humour, gentleman manners, great taste. Rory's camera work and comments are spot on. I would not compare Autoalex and V2- they form a perfect synergy- cool to watch as entertaining videos, useful for car guys, especially those who are into youngtimers (some name them soulful sh*tboxes).

[@hbeer3480]

I bloody love Luke! What a G

[@KHarHar]

The channel seems like so much more of a love letter to cars than the main channel.

[@jakebaldwin9713]

Luke is an absolute Gem

[@ChildishPacino]

The sticker actually say Mie prefecture (三重県) and the city Yokkaichi (四日市市) about 220 miles from Tokyo. Not too far from Suzuka circuit though

[@jakeguitarbass7209]

This is making me wanna buy an MX5 again. I miss my 1999 NB. But my 2022 Suzuki Swift Sport keeps me happy!

[@davidmbell]

Loved my mk1s. Had two, a basic 1990 1.6 Eunos, then a 1995 ER “VR Limited A” (burgundy like the Merlot Uk one) but cream leather, lsd etc. Happy days.

[@mancsblue]

The mx5 is one of those cars you need to own at some point They are not practical they have Thier issues but God they are fun to drive Loving the V2 Chanel you guys are killing it !

[@joshualamp2438]

I was really worried I wouldn’t see a car vertical ad

[@lesklower7281]

Great introduction to Kurk the MX 5 a very good little sports car probably the best little sports car ever made been a Mazda

[@juppyzilla]

Jump scare Car Vertical sponsor :D Luke and Taylor videos are make me happy!

[@Niko56PL]

ITBs will be so cool, need to document that on the channel!

[@lkrogsgaard]

Such a nice combo og nice guys here. I am the only one, that think that Luke has the perfect radio-voice??

[@dweezil6969]

I've never seen a Miata rust despite having lived in the Detroit area for years. If you don't know they use salt in the winter like they are trying to cure the roads. Now I have seen quite a few with time released natural speed holes since everyone knows lighter is better.

[@harismic]

I had forgotten I had a Mazda Miata mk1 1.6 back in the day. This reminded me of all the fun me and the misses had in it!

[@jarletronerud]

Love AlexV2 with Taylor :)

[@Beastautos]

YAAAAY A KURT EPISODE, I'm in a pure gym bog having a pre workout evacuation. I'm not leaving the pan until this episode is over and I have tingly toes

[@manchegocheese997]

I owned a 91 Eunos Roadster and planned to fit a supercharger from a Mini Cooper (they were really cheap at the time), so I fitted a Megasquirt ECU which could be mapped for boost and which also eliminated the mechanical air-flow meter and added a proper throttle position sensor. The car performed so much better after replacing just the ECU that I decided not to bother with the supercharger.

[@isaksjodin1259]

You should consider looking at the MG TF. Its a worse miata (but mid engined) competitor that is half the prize, and nobody ever talks about them, because they kind of fall under the old people cars.

[@Rich..]

I think there needs to be a series where Taylor goes out and sees people's finished project cars. I know a few other channels do that already but they aren't Taylor

[@Trappygit]

Was thinking I'd like him to take mine out while watching this video. Hoping to get it over a few of the better channels next year

[@naikjoy]

Its really pretty, the color and the wheels and the meat on them. If it were me I'd have a bit more ground clearance, more suspension travel.., a bit softer, just a tiny bit.

[@DavidAlanStanley]

Enjoyable episode and good to see and hear Kurt. What about a supercharger instead of a turbo? A mini one can be bolted on using a custom clamp.

[@sheriff1292]

They're glorious cars and I couldn't be happier with my S-Special! I'll pile on the miles and take good care of it, though I am very very jealous of Luke's paint that he has on Kurt there. I'd never even driven an MX5 before getting it and it just feels perfect, though there's still some ways to go before its truly mine.

[@NatSpiv]

Love it, and great to see Luke again. I still have a soft spot for MX5's, really miss my NB.

[@chrismason6857]

Taylor is great on this channel. More please!

[@stevenrandle492]

I agree with Luke turbo charged mx5s are everywhere nowadays keep it stock or at a push add a supercharger

[@irritatedmushroom2]

I’m on my second mk2 MX-5. Genuinely better than the sum of its parts. They really get under your skin. Once you’ve had one, it’s difficult NOT to have one!

[@Lisa-Azra_Broad]

1:20 that rear outer seal looks to have bubbling and rust on the seam weld

[@owain1996]

Either than or some runs in the paint

[@qers]

I'm in love with those wheels on it. Need a set for my MX-5. Had no idea 7Twenty was still around!

[@Justcars1001]

Currently adding a turbo to my mx5 on my channel, hopefully it going to add to experience 👌

[@LukeAnthony-v3r]

Had a 1.6 marina blue eunos too. loved it and was a great daily, if a little slow getting left for dead by the local diesel taxis off the line. sadly got written off by a drunk driver who joined a roundabout at speed! moved on to mk2 mr2 and never looked back

[@AI-Records24]

Can’t feel bad let’s face it modern 2.0-2.2 diesels with a dsg / zf or even the worst cvt do very well 0-30, after that they aren’t so clever but even a box standard 520d with the twinpower twinscroll will give faster cars a run off the line (for about 3 seconds)😅

[@christopherlind]

Love the video keep up the amazing work

[@colinjefferies4072]

Excellent channel lads, love the content and presentation 🎉

[@DreuScuhDoo]

7:40 perfect music choice

[@trendinguk]

V2 channel has been on a roll 💪🏽

[@AlexanderAustin-Charlton-dd8fn]

I am by no means an mx5 guy, but I've somehow ended up with a 200k mk1, although its not been smooth sailing, but when its good its as good as tbey say

[@davejenvey3598]

I still drive my mx5 rs nb every day, side ways atleast once every other day. Wouldn't swap it for an Aldi that for sure.

[@JambonJovii]

Recently had a bit of a want for a na mx5. Then this video comes along.. I've changed my mind, now I NEED an na mx5.

[@Gapped86]

Looks stunning, Alex take notes!

[@ianwheeler7903]

Luke, how can you get away with having no front number plate on your MX5?

[@JP5isalive]

Unsure on this myself. I see a lot of people who've taken it off /fallen off the front and display it behind the windscreen. Like that's totally fine and legal 😕

[@MrMatStace]

Some folks just DGAF about the law because they think it "looks cool".

[@JP5isalive]

@@MrMatStace Correct! Well said. Don't get me started on smoked out and illegally spaced numberplates

[@triggerking135]

​​@@JP5isaliveI have an illegally spaced, lightly smoked numberplate. Looks awesome. Has cost me 100 quid in fines over 3 years, so far. Well worth it.

[@MrMatStace]

@@JP5isalive The Venn diagram of people with smoked/illegally spaced plates, and people who complain about being repeatedly pulled over by the police is just a circle.

[@livingalpujarras]

Have had three, great cars. Smart roadster I had was very close.

[@istimamrian5300]

That's a beautiful shot 11:18

[@il6637]

It sits so nicely on the road 😍 Give Kurt a proper seeing to

[@wakeup6755]

Best youtube channel rite now

[@KisonAuto]

I do like all of you content!!! Keep it up 👍

[@TechmanAmz]

Luke is a natural. Really reminds me of Jeremy Clarkson!

[@DueVolvi]

Hey Luke, get rid of the turbo gauge and fit a knob to make the headlights blink :-) !

[@ithomas5576]

omg the kurt-ified Mako shirt is awesome

[@A.C.P1969]

Getting out looks like me with my Scirocco. Great once I'm in it but swine to get out of and the doors are HUGE. Do like a MX5 but thought one maybe too big a challenge as a daily at 55 😂

[@eurosonly]

3:36 Luke's Clarkson impression lol

[@MichaelLKW-Fahrer]

The car looks happy with that big smile on the front.

[@Finne72]

This was very enjoyable!

[@thomaswinters3341]

I was lucky enough to have a MX-5 Eunos Japanese import be the first car I ever owned (TL:DR it was my mums but she has MS and couldn't drive it anymore so I bought it off her at family rates). And I recently sold it because I didn't have the time or money to properly look after it. My family thought I was now gonna get a sensible car for a 25 year old until I rocked up in a MK3 Mx5... These things change you, my car isn't too small, all of your cars are too big :P

[@ciaranmccormack4434]

Absolute state of them shoes Luke

[@Adam88Robinson]

Big fan of Luke!

[@c.lday44]

I saw Kurt at my first visit to Caffeine and Machine - He was marvellous. I want one.