Mazda MX-5: Still The Best Car Under £5,000? | Eᴘ45: Mᴀʟʟᴏʀᴄᴀ

I finally got the chance to get behind the wheel of the iconic Mazda MX-5 whilst on the island of Mallorca.
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[@robbedoes6584]

Miata Is Always The Answer

[@Joel-kc4xy]

You should get one as your classic!

[@CarObsession]

As always Sam, great video - SOOOOOOOOOO good to see you driving an MX-5 (the original one as well). I'm also glad that you didn't turn your nose up because it hasn't got a lot of power, but thankfully you fully embraced what this car has to offer. Yes, they are far from the most powerful car going, and people see them as hairdresser's cars, but when you actually experience one, you'll learn none of that really matters. I've owned 2 so far, and my current one is an import (Eunos Roadster). I've been toying about with the idea to turbo it but a part of me cannot bring myself to do it, as I've really fallen in love with the NA power delivery. Yes, the car is not fast, but as long as you rev it hard you shouldn't find it slow either. If you can Sam, get your hands on the new MX-5 at some point - you'll probably end up wanting to buy one!

[@NewHandle_]

Way to much time on your hands

[@CarObsession]

@@NewHandle_ Trying spending a day in my shoes and then draw the same conclusion 😂

[@Anderstorp1199]

so nice from you to drive this car and present this guy and his car in your blog. It is not always about multimillion dollar cars, nice done

[@robertcoates5837]

I think your girlfriend should start doing car reviews, that last section was funny.

[@seenthroughglass]

I’m not sure I’ll ever get lent a car again

[@Vonstroke]

Certainly was.

[@ThibauTM]

"uneventful" ahah

[@rosolinotv3690]

She nailed it...any BMW for that matter is exactly what she said :D

[@davidsjogren9651]

I bought an 1990 mx-5 this weekend, and it is superb, loving it!

[@eetu8359]

Didn't expect to see gym footage at the beginning. Good job Sam!

[@CarObsession]

Yes Sam, you're *finally* doing a Mazda MX-5! I look forward to watching this when I get home later!

[@Drzinqzee]

Honestly the MX5 is the best sports car ever made

[@kraenk12]

And most reliable as well.

[@olliewhatley]

The original MX-5 is an absolute blast. My dad has one and he's supercharged it. It's so raw, no electronic assistance at all, just the driver. Super fun!

[@Supercars4u]

Great video Sam! Love this series!

[@TedwardDrives]

I absolutely love these NA miatas. I drove one from Boston to Los Angeles and it was just so capable and fun in the Rocky Mountains and Angeles Forest

[@ColoredinLight]

Glad to see you enjoying a little MX5! That one honestly looks like a collectible. The NAs truly are a classic.

[@andreasnellas9430]

needless to say this is the best car channel lately. bravo!

[@smmus]

Been thrashing a rental panda around Mallorca earlier this year, enjoy some good roads, especially around the west

[@miguela.alvarez7284]

I love the tour vlogs man. Amazing adventure.

[@gabrielferaud8360]

Hello! I've lived there for more than 20 years, I missed so much. I enjoyed the Mallorca roads in a Peugeot 205 Rally with just 103 bhp. I suggest you to go to "La Calobra". ATB.

[@avinashlp713]

great video as always !!

[@gandalfkenobi007]

Oh #DriveTheWorld is so good! Really loved the slightly differerent, likeable, down to earth content of today. It's what makes STG stand out. What a pleasure being able to witness this journey

[@seenthroughglass]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying it

[@ConFincham]

45 videos in 90 days!! Crazy man keep it up 👌👌

[@seenthroughglass]

Not including the 16 members videos ;)

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I love when you started the BMW, your girlfriend said "Uneventful" haha classic. My wife is exactly the same. Looking forward to tomorrow's vid.

[@MW-wm2uy]

You are amazing man youre vids brighten up the day you have a fantastic personality and yah amazing videos best to you man Regards Marcus Sweden

[@goncalosoares1045]

Great content! Love your vids

[@Carls_World]

I just bought a 2006 MX-5 and it has 200whp and I freaking love it. Love it

[@santerismal]

Loving the training montage! 😂 And MX-5. Wow. Loving the Mallorca views.

[@TheShearny]

Absolutely love this series! Mallorca's roads are great. Driven both of those roads from that Henry Catchpole video and I'd say the one from Pollenca to Sa Calobra (the second road) is better. Both are awesome though!

[@sw651]

I know a lot of people who would love an unmolested first generation mx5. Hold on to that Mazda, someday you will be happy you did. There is something to say for the older cars that aren't all computer controlled. The adventures and memories will be priceless.

[@icebreakertech]

Great to see such a clean MX-5 :)

[@DannyWildMedia]

I have a 92 and I'm really thinking of driving it year round, even if we have really crappy winters here.

[@Jupilus10]

PLEASE list your music used in video’s some of the tunes are amazing

[@nigelthomas5476]

Julius Klaassen Was going on to ask the same request - please do Sam. Cheers

[@bramnijebijvank6789]

I tried to shazam so many but it never worked

[@Mexxx65]

wouldn't be holding my breath for that to happen guys ... it's Sam's way of circumnavigating the dreaded audio infringement youtube messages.

[@Knightfall23]

Honestly I don't know why he is hiding it from us, the more exposure to the artists!

[@matteosiefert846]

Yes!! Shazam never works with these tunes and most of the tunes are incredible!

[@RVCarCare]

You can absolutely drive my mk1 Mx5 when in Holland. Amazing video again!

[@Csl74csl]

Sorry to hear your comment on the only so little views lately. It really isn’t because of the quality as it is just outstanding really. It is just too often. Your viewers and me too just don’t have the time to go check out a video of this length on a near daily basis. That’s all.. keep it up!

[@che7wins614]

As an Mx5 Euro’s NA owner, yes, best smiles per mile, no other car brings as much pleasure.

[@Soldadummy]

Those are big boy weight my man💪🏼. Kidding, any workout is good for the mind body and... Whatever else. These montages are amazing.

[@simonlaufer7345]

Doing a video about a 5000£ little sports car will obviously kinda "fail" on youtube, people want to see hypercars...etc. But I'm glad you've filmed this tiny little thing ! They're so much fun ! I love those MX5 and the owners seem to be very nice people ! Makes me want to drive one again asap !

[@slowinfastout]

I hope you are going to hit the road to Sa Calobra... Its soo amazing. Enjoy the island, truely amazing place

[@djbmidge]

‘Well that was uneventful’. 😂 Great comment Vicky! More Vicky comments needed! Top video Sam.

[@Swinnen99]

Wauw such as clean MX-5, amazing!

[@denisspratt926]

Nice video. And i can understand the excitement for the BMW 850. BMW has finally made a beautiful car again. Keep up the good work.

[@mitchellsteindler]

The 6 series gran coupe is awesomely beautiful

[@LilMarine718]

Great way to start the day

[@VengFPV]

I drove up the Cap de formentor road a few years ago, it was terrifying and amazing at the same time. Perfectly cambered twisty mountain roads with cyclists and coaches coming around blind corners at you, not to mention the sheer drops. Didn't die though, so 10/10

[@villekukkonen8938]

That Henry Catchpole EVO video give me always goosebumbs and I have watched it numerous times! I have been once in Formentor lighthouse and the road is truly amazing! Sadly our car was WW Transporter :(

[@seenthroughglass]

I’m not sure I can live up to the majesty of that EVO video, but the road did not disappoint

[@thatcardude6173]

Hahaha about time you drove a proper car on this trip! (I own one 😁) Great video once again :)

[@jacksonbaas5261]

*Classic mini wants to know your location*

[@garblepunt]

Nice, I love Miatas!!

[@MrDarrenNice]

Looking forward to the BMW video. That pizza 🍕 looked amazing 😋 I'm in Palma next month, can't wait as it looks stunning

[@seenthroughglass]

Such a cool place. You’ll love it

[@lewisk112]

That M850i is a dream... The interiors of the new beema's are coming on leaps and bounds and that sound... OMG. BMW Take my 💰

[@WickedSpade]

I dont skip ads... just for you mate... just for you.

[@C0ACHMAYNE]

great video

[@detailrouge6230]

You should have asked to borrow the MX5, the BMW is going to feel huge on those roads. Can not wait for the video 👍

[@markhood6654]

"are you paying me for this video?" love it haha

[@detailrouge6230]

We drove both roads in a Honda Jazz rental. It was awesome 😎👍

[@kellinpatler]

I’ve got a 997 Carrera S and a 2017 MX-5; the MX-5 is the most fun daily driver I could think of and then still have back roads capability while returning 30+mpg. The Carrera S is drastically higher performing, but the MX-5 is more fun because I can drive 10/10ths everywhere I go and stay out of trouble.

[@HawkMillFarm]

Dud, take your hat off at the dinner table. Nice little ride in the MX5, you made that lads year.

[@leeku7768]

Mos def. You should’ve honestly done drive the world on 3-4 miata’s and it could’ve saved you all the shipping fees and costed you much lesser than the Porsche. Which we haven’t seen in ages btw!

[@nigelthomas5476]

I had, yes had wish I hadn’t sold it, a 1991 first gen MX-5, loved it. It was my university car. I had ordered a blue but the wait got too long and ended up with a white one, better option I believe. I did a few mods to it, Rod Millen engine upgrades, wheels... kept all the stock parts though. Anyway was a great car, would be nice to still have, as well as the E30 M3 Evo II that I traded in for a Range Rover - silly me.

[@tasteful7364]

5:00 that is magnificent !

[@K1CarTV]

This one I have the budget to buy it👍

[@lucasgallo5826]

If you want great Pizza in Mallorca go to Capolla in Andrax, cute little restaurant with fantastic pizza!

[@borjastick]

Come on Sam you're a man of class and distinction and you eat dinner with your hat on.

[@jamesavickers5961]

Excellent as ever bravo a real car for a change which was based on the 60s &70s British sports cars spitfires & mg s just more reliable grazie grazie Mille ciao ciao

[@Nickubus99]

That fish looked freakin yumm!!

[@Sexi0Nerd21]

Vicky talking at the end was my favorite part!! Its very weird to say this but since most of your videos are just you talking, I get used to your voice very quickly. But then hearing her voice is like a nice change if you get what I mean! I love you and your videos but I think the community is starting to get a liking for vicky and her responses to things! It's a little different touch! I don't know if I've explained myself well enough, sorry lol

[@stijnvantunen5272]

when are you in holland and where?

[@samp4681]

You need to go to port de polenca and formentor it’s an amazing road to drive and cycle on

[@szn00]

1:16 Best discount in the World😂😂😂

[@MrPtholt]

MX5 great little cars, have owned two of them and the only cars in 40 years of driving that have NEVER cost me money to use, never broken down and I always managed to sell them for a profit......

[@CarObsession]

Actually screw it, I'm going to watch it now!

[@Drive_Nation]

You need to drive to Sa Calobra in Mallorca they are amaing roads and then visit Valdemossa its so beautiful. Thank me later.

[@krystianosowski76]

I bought a mk2 mx5 for my mum £350 job done, no problems with it 100k miles full service history. I almost stole that thing.

[@jamespugh]

Mx5 is a awsome car. Summit raceing did a v8 swap on one. Also a rotary engines have been swapped into them also

[@dannydq4893]

Talking 2-3k for a decent one! May be a little biased but they really are brilliant little cars

[@priyantintin9882]

Can someone make a video with seen through glass’s favourite driving roads all over the world? That’ll be a good video for us petrolheads!

[@Jonathan-ze6oo]

Nice !!!

[@tyrereviews]

I might be wrong, but is that MX5 on Michelin CrossClimates? And interesting tyre choice for the region, and might be why it feels a touch floaty.

[@runrabbitrunracing]

Tyre Reviews got to be better than the OE tyre from 1989?

[@seenthroughglass]

You with your eagle eyes

[@tyrereviews]

@@runrabbitrunracing you are correct, however it's not the tyre I'd pick for a nimble sports car in an area that never sees snow!

[@keithgrima8317]

you have to drive a classic mini for sure :)

[@initialchase]

0:42 when you think "yoo that's like a typical shot from Casey", and then he starts talking about him. lol and btw I really love Miatas. #MisfittedCrew

[@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134]

Did you leave your car park ticket next to your mobile? Always find this with my train ticket, totally fubar’s it😎

[@Patrick94GSR]

Ughh dang I wish I had the cash to get a NB Miata preferably with 6 speed gearbox. I love the NB styling, a bit more modern than the NA, and the curved rear edges of the doors pay homage to the legendary FD RX7.

[@rik8508]

I've got an mx-5 that's as good as stock. You can drive it if your ever in the neighbourhood of Amsterdam. It isn't in perfect condition but drives really good.

[@rik8508]

Its a red 1st gen btw

[@Adam-jd8gz]

I’m on holiday in Mallorca now and really wanted to meet Sam and a secret fan of the car he is borrowing

[@Knightfall23]

If Sam lists the music used in the these drive the world videos I will gladly pay the subscription fee...

[@jorgedelrey742]

Why don't you buy a Miata? I mean it's so cheap the value is not going down and it seemed to me that you loved it!

[@SPProduction02]

Na prices can be really crazy (at least here in italy) different stories for NB and NC ( especially the facelift models)....you can find good examples for a decent prices... ND of course are expensive,but because they're still relatively new cars,but you can find a lot of second hand 160hp models,for sales,due to the launch of the 184 hp version

[@keithfitzgerald5226]

Even Paul Wallace could drift an MX5 in the wet lol. Weigh nothing, and rear wheel drive. Roundabouts always great fun. Loved my MK1 Eunos Roadster (Japanese mx5 import for those who didn't know)

[@Patrick94GSR]

Keith Fitzgerald I’m sure most of us 80’s and 90’s kids know that Eunos = Miata from playing Gran Turismo.

[@keithfitzgerald5226]

@@Patrick94GSR Thanks for reiterating the fact that most, not all, know that Eunos = MX5 (that's what the cool kids know it as) Good thing I mentioned it for those that didn't know then, they're not wondering anymore. I feel good about myself now, thanks.

[@Lucadibbets]

hey sam, could you remind me how to get in contact with you if i got a car you can drive for when you visit my country?

[@Maurice_Moss]

Aw man, you had to show pizza when I'm hungry. Even if it was gluten free 😅

[@Rammstein971]

Like Jeremy Clarkson said with VW UP! It is fun because the you are on the edge with the car so much more than with let's say 500hp Ferrari :P

[@baltasargoncalves876]

my ´97 MX-5 was also given me from my grandfather and is also stock. this guy is the Spanish version of me ahahahaah

[@dwightwatts5194]

Hi Sam: If and when you come to Florida; you can take my MX5 Club Edition for a spin, you will love this little thing.I have access to a nice white 981 S that you mentioned in this video. Also I can let you have a taste of homein my son's 360 Modena. This is for real, not a joke. D. Watts, Kissimmee Florida.

[@InfectionZone1]

Are you going to Menorca?

[@wireframebox]

Did you fit inside it ok? I'm also lanky, but couldn't get a comfortable driving position in an MX-5.

[@seenthroughglass]

Yeh it’s tough. My legs don’t really fit under the steering wheel

[@Adamacros]

Came for the cars, stayed for the workout montages 😂

[@cowabungaathethird4908]

CAR THROTTLE COLLAB !!

[@Mexxx65]

Ah the mighty MX-5! Where Happiness isn't around the next corner, happiness is the CORNER !

[@CarlosRibeiro-rz5dg]

After that training your ready to drive the legendary portuguese off road jeep, the UMM!😁 No power steering!

[@EHowardy19]

Looking at a suzuki swift sport mk1 as my daily runaround for the exact reason as the MX-5, use all of the power all of the time, throw it into corners and just have a laugh!

[@shelloiluk]

A boxster 06 with low mileage as a touch under £10k is awesome value also

[@Sponkiukas1]

You Have To Try- Toyota GT86 !

[@td8552]

The major thing we learned from today´s video: Sam´s gf isn´t good in hiding spoilers :D

[@Travel_addict_81]

Mallorca! The best roads in the world.