Proof You Can't Ruin This Car // 2019 MX5 Miata RF Review

My review of the ND2 generation MX5 Miata RF Grand Touring. Is this car still just as good with a 6 speed auto?
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[@Rkw7225]

Remembering when this model first came out in 1989, the auto press had a cargasm. Here was a roadster that captured the charm and fun of the old European roadsters from the days of old but with reliable Japanese mechanicals and modern tech. In the old days, you could not drive a classic roadster 50 miles without spare parts, a rosary bead and a prayer book. The miata was the car that saved the open roadster from near extinction.

[@johntechwriter]

Yes and 30 years later the Miata continues to be the only affordable roadster. (The Fiat version doesn’t count.) To put it another way, without Mazda, there would be no modern affordable roadster.

[@D-AVGGamer]

Well the British hated it. They thought it was a ugly Japanese initiation of their British roadster. Google the top gear reactions to the car, it does not age well lol

[@matthiasschuster9505]

@@johntechwriter Some would say S2000, the mentioned MR2 and second hand Z3 and Z4 and probably the TT.

[@grisa12345]

@@matthiasschuster9505 Only Z4 and TT are available today and they are not comparable. Neither offers a manual transmission.

[@feralmale1517]

Thats funny, I have a BMW Z4 with almost 200,000 miles on it. Daily driver. M54B30

[@ChrisNole_]

I lost it at "Hi, I'm Scotty Kilmer's daughter" 😂🤣😂

[@bobbeck5468]

My chiropractor recommended this car for my back. Now he keeps pestering me to borrow it.

[@joemanzanares8194]

So your medical insurance paid for it?

[@gunnergreg1867]

That's a good tip to convince my wife 😉

[@Tones-he3cj]

This is the exact color I bought on my 2019 MX-5 RF Eternal Blue. I cannot fault anything on it. Before I bought it I did my research and every person that reviewed it said "This Car puts a SMILE on your Face". I'm still smiling.. :)

[@jamesstancil3410]

Thanks, I just bought a 2020 after watching this!

[@chemicalstarfux584]

Congrats! 🎉

[@berticusmaximus8381]

"This will be my last video ever now that I found out I have a daughter!" ~Scotty Kilmer

[@josebrisenojr4385]

Its a mini Viper

[@GoatOffroad]

“So you’ll just basically be dehydrated...” (cute crooked smile) Perfectly awkward !!! ❤️

[@AnimepimpYT]

Hahaha I was laughing so hard

[@BLITZY261]

Those heated seats would kill anybody with piles.

[@matthiasschuster9505]

Love that smile 😊

[@markwng]

The Auto in sport mode on tight twisty hilly roads is outstanding. As a daily driver its a very easy car to kick around..I doubt I would go back to a manual after owning this car..

[@ValFinale]

This is my dilemma. It’ll be my daily car and i drive on highways with traffic and not just twisty roads on the weekend so idk what to do. I don’t want the auto to sap all the fun

[@markwng]

@@ValFinale get a test drive in an auto 2.0 litre and try the sports switch out, it's impressive.

[@cmacd8879]

Wow, kudos Sarah for a very fair and fun review of the admittedly less fun auto version - for those who just need an auto, this tells them what they need to know. And - no other reviewer that I have seen mentioned the more aggressive final drive....! Garage science indeed....

[@morethanaveragejoe8224]

I don't know why, but I find it funny when Sarah stares into the camera, rambles a bit, and trails off mid thought.

[@jskaggs8188]

I recently found your channel. Your channel has become one of my favorites. Your highly entertaining and your car knowledge and enthusiasm so impressive. Keep up the good work.

[@davidlloyd1485]

Great antidote to car reviews. Cleaver, really enjoyed the refreshing take on this.... and I've researched a lots of reviews on this car!

[@stevenr6279]

There's a reason why the MX-5 is a benchmark vehicle. The car is equal parts engineered for performance and fun. A reward to who drives it.

[@hollowayar]

Great review and all the fun points that you so elegantly feature and demonstrate in your unique way just make them the best. Not a car for me but I feel know so much about it now. Keep up the fun and great reviews!

[@hughsnyder891]

I always feel better after watching a Sarah video 😊

[@gunnergreg1867]

This is the first video I've seen of you and I'm already fan 😁👍

[@jonathankent5898]

Another awesome review, Sarah! I just love your awkward humor! Now I wanna go get some chips and salsa...

[@barcaleicleic7781]

Love the garage science with Sarah. You have the perfect voice for car specs. 👍 great vid btw

[@blountman747]

Your personality is phenomenal love your videos

[@chrisnevergrowold330]

Great review Sarah, I've always kinda wondered about the mx5, they remind me of a super small viper. What a super idea to take the auto through that big curvy section to see if it does what it should. You deserve all this success, cars+geek+smart+funny+pretty=great channel!

[@michaelsullivan1703]

Good to see you got some help for making your videos.

[@johndbro1]

Great video. I'm going to show this to my 16yo daughter, you seem to share the same style of humor

[@bassbluesky008]

You and Karla are so funny and entertaining ! Love your channel and the car reviews.

[@ggacddugi]

lol Combination of cuteness and geekness perfectly blended. I give this channel 3 beans

[@markuslangguth7315]

Haha your humor cracks it with me all the time :D And welcome to the team, Kayla! Good job cameraing :)

[@254JROCK]

Dont forget too ring that bell lil miss Scotty kilmer

[@emberm6720]

I really appreciate you getting your filming person to sit in the car as I’m 4’11 and now I know what I’ll look like sitting in the Miata. Perfect car for little peoples.

[@blackjedi954]

Awesome review!!! Your channel is lit 🔥

[@JericTamayo]

Haha subscribed. I love how entertaining you are to watch.

[@DocCan21]

Sarah, thank you for knowing about vehicles and not just being someone that wants us to watch their videos just to "fill their eyes"....also...thank you for fulling our eyes.... =P

[@heithwatkins]

I love this car. Thanks Sarah. God bless you.

[@mauriciostarosta]

“Hi! I’m Scotty Kilmer’s daughter!” Lmao 😂

[@Robin-ic7sy]

you mean son?

[@mauriciostarosta]

Robin, that’s Sarah’s line. Watch the video...

[@junzhang2087]

Say hi to your father 😀😀😀

[@hairyviking6047]

@@Robin-ic7sy I see your intent

[@Z06C5]

Mauricio Starosta 2020 club owner. Brembo bbs Recaro. Previous 2004 Mazdaspeed owner. I wish I bought the auto. Paddle shift not that bad. The car has no torque, Needs an auto. Constantly shifting. Wear your ass out. Drove both. Test drive was fun with stick. Real world and traffic and stop signs. Auto is better. Car needs a turbo. More torque. Probably sell it. Buy another corvette. Mazda needs to be be around 250 -300 hp. To be a 21st century car. Like my old Mazdaspeed better. Just my opinion

[@raymondangeles570]

Actually saw this just now. Im glad you loved it. I love mine. Fun car!

[@lonelion8341]

Hahaha I loved the transformation sound @ 2:37! 😂 You get my humor! All you needed was to include Optimus Prime saying "Autobots, rollout"! Great review!

[@ed2098]

Yay! Ive been wondering about a review on this car.

[@yourmanzach2307]

I’m leasing the 2019 Miata RF in red! I love it!

[@davidhunt9685]

Your sense of humor gives learning more flare to watch. I don’t trust anyone that doesn’t have a sense of humor. Keep the good work going!

[@pc3983]

Great review , I purchased one as this convinced me ....thanks from the uk 😀

[@stilljt2864]

“They don’t make honey, they just make... death” 😂😂😂 love the review btw 😄

[@evonblackledge8254]

Thank you for your video! It encouraged me to buy the 2019 RF Grand Touring ive been looking at

[@quicknickdriver8510]

Always enjoy your reviews. Please don’t stop doing what you do in the way that you do it! Thanks for the seat adjustment section, I’m 186cm and like it low down and tipped back, so might have trouble fitting in. Does the steering wheel adjust for rake & reach? The joy of NA engines is chasing that top end pull, something that an auto box can spoil, so glad to hear that it let you have fun. Gotta love maintaining momentum!

[@Saboda53]

All Miatas come with a telescoping wheel now, starting in ‘19.

[@zolyomi.z.balazs]

This episode was seriously funny, I like it!

[@wbwayne8887]

Mazda auto transmissions, despite only having 6spds are very good, one of the quickest shifting torque converter autos around by far. Proving that more gears are neither necessary or more fun. That said, your right, the 6spd manual would always be my choice as well. Outstanding review of a legendary automobile.

[@ActivityPhoto]

Sarah you make me laugh, seriously. Your facial expressions and innocent comments are the best.

[@ryanscott717]

Miata guys everywhere, "Yup, told you it's that good."

[@jakubsloup2286]

Love You... You always make my day... Keep being You... 😘

[@BdeSimon]

That first section of winding road was like a clip from car and driver haha that was awesome!

[@alrestauro]

Love the review and the deer lights in the eyes as you explain sweating but! LOL!

[@danielboyd9380]

as always....v. much enjoyed...great review thks..

[@cajunsushi]

I’ve owned two Miatas in my life and now at 65, I’m tempted to buy this one. Instant smile car! 😎

[@jasonme3557]

Great as always.

[@LA6UOA]

If I didn't have a MR2 Mk3, I'd love one of these Mazdas. Thanks for the video!!

[@freeyourmind8849]

Your a trip...something fresh. It's good u know your engine parts. Well done

[@XAndrewMillerX]

I have the Abarth 124 and I’m 5’11” and love the fit of the car - except when my wife drives it and I forget to reset the seat before getting in and then it is torture getting in. I was looking at the RF when I bought the Abarth, the Miata is nice but I felt like the Abarth just suited me better.

[@KB-Riderwithabeard]

I bought the automatic RF in 2016... Never again. I hated myself after 6 months and 3 months later I was at the dealership to negotiate a trade. They agreed and with only a minor loss I bought a softtop manual (2000cc) and now life is shiny again...

[@alexanderh.999]

Did you hate the automatic part or RF part?

[@KB-Riderwithabeard]

Alexander Huang the automatic. This car is meant to be driven with a manual transmission. It's 1 of the best manuals you can get in a car. The RF is not bad, in fact I'd love if Mazda made a coupe! The car just excudes driving pleasure.

[@mrkeno1000]

great move soft top only way to go

[@Double44inthemorning]

@@KB-Riderwithabeard I would love the manual. But I live in southern California where traffic is constantly bumper to bumper. I would get so frustrated having to stay in 1st and 2nd gear. With automatic I can just rev and brake as much as I want.

[@samlee1890]

Double FotyFo just drive really slowly on first gear

[@joshp2542]

I have a 2017 rf launch edition with a 6mt... Even though its the 155hp version im going to keep this car forever. It handles incredible, is quicker than most cars and i get almost 40mpg on the highway. I love this car. The redish nappa leather is beautiful too with the machine gray metallic paint color. Next upgrades i get for it will be a posi and an edelbrock supercharger so it reminds me more of my old 2004 mazdaspeed mx-5.

[@showtaito1075]

I was just thinking of getting a ND miata. Thanks

[@errolwong6445]

Nice! you have a crew now? No, dont stop, dont ever stop.

[@danielthomas2621]

MX5's are great fun ,had my 91 5 speed for 20 years, never sell her now

[@tennisthehilife]

Loved the review, would appreciate a manual softtop ND2 review one day 🤗🙏🏻

[@802Garage]

Hooray camera assistant! Kyla seems super nice. :D

[@jasonclegg6125]

I really like the ketchup analogy!

[@ivo4357]

Sarah, you're a breath of fresh air, which is useful in Arizona

[@jennifer.santos.]

Love your video! I plan to get the 2020 Miata RF next year. Do you prefer the blue or red color?

[@hogey74]

Dunno why I watched this - I already know I want a 2020 with the improved (fixed?) 2L engine. I guess it's fun seeing a woman reviewing one of these - and you're having fun Sarah!

[@rex_s80]

That is one of the best modern engines bays I’ve seen. Such little plastic compared to most other cars.

[@deanh7190]

Enjoyed ur review.

[@timothyfindlay6253]

Yay for camera assistant!

[@KrautigerKauz]

The Salsa - Ketchup comparison was on point!

[@edwardcramm5860]

Love your car reviews. You are funny

[@1mangostick]

Had a nd1 RF and swapped to nd2 softtop.. dropping 110lb really makes a difference in acceleration feel, as well as less wind noise with roof down. Considering I roll w roof down nearly all the time (weather permitting) I just use a bucket of sunblock and a boonie cap in a feeble attempt to not die of skin cancer... totally worth it :D Aurora design makes a seat drop kit now that brings the seat 1.5" down. I'm 5'9" so I fit in pretty much everything, but I'm eyeballing that drop kit since I'd rather feel like I'm in the car vs on it. I imagine its a game changer for anyone over 5'10.

[@wesleyrice2138]

Nice bit of info on the soft vs RF. I'll try both, but already leaning towards the soft top! Did you end up doing lowering brackets? How was it?

[@jameswilliamjones]

I laughed out loud at your seat heater dehydration joke.

[@user-cl7dv1ir6d]

"Hi I'm scotty kilmer daughter" XD you made my day XD

[@phillipclaridge3112]

I always enjoy the faces you pull when you do your brake test! Pretty car though (aside from auto trans)

[@limpunsing224]

Choosing an A/T for MX 5 is a mortal sin Great review BTW

[@dinocat7490]

Elaborate. I have an automatic 95 M Edition, it’s been an amazing car, it’s been great I would definitely get an automatic ND.

[@limpunsing224]

@@dinocat7490 Fine I always respect individual preference

[@bishounen0205]

Bong Lim not necessarily a sin, my wife has always liked the Miata for the looks and it’s a convertible, she’s not into cars at all. I have an automatic 30th anniversary on order for her. If it was for me, the Miata would definitely be manual

[@fernandosouzasoares734]

People have all the right to be mediocre drivers and chose automatics.

[@Archibald_h]

More Kyla please! Nicely done review.

[@waltertomashefsky2682]

First time a reviewer ever mentioned the sweat between butt and seat. It’s important insights like those that always bring me back to Sarah’s reviews.

[@Mario23117]

I bought my Miata March 31 2023. It is a 2.0L 184HP Jet Black convertible

[@Tjmechanic1980]

You do that stuff because it makes me laugh uncontrollably at work then people want to know what's wrong with me

[@west1304]

The popping out of the boot sketch ...that was just soooo weird ...crying with laughter ...

[@emperorcyborgs3459]

Love this car and 26 seconds in already hit like

[@michaelsison5097]

You are hilarious! I like it. 😁😁😁

[@SeanTheDetailGuy]

Awesome video thank you very much for sharing. I got a feeling we will be seeing this car soon you looked like you fell in love

[@TheSoulstrike]

You’re hilarious. Love it.

[@tomrivington5154]

New follower, Sarah is quirky and funny...different, kinda like it. Can't decide if I want the regular convertible or the RF.

[@K03sport]

Hi Kyla, nice to meet you. We see eye to eye, literally, so I know where you are coming from. The Miata was made for folks like you and me, so enjoy life and be happy. I can even sit behind myself in a BRZ, 911, and a LC500; imagine that. Great color on the Miata; glad it wasn't the stupid Soul Red.

[@jimmikatt]

Getting the auto version is like eating a candy bar with the wrapper still on it. Sarah, you should do a tool showcase, on the stuff your using, loving the lift you have. PS... the Scotty Kilmer reference had me LMFAO.

[@802Garage]

😂😂😂 Either it actually has a decent sized trunk, or Sarah was a contortionist in her early days.

[@mrpotat680]

I guess, it might not be as fun but it do be faster.

[@deejayimm]

@@mrpotat680 right but at the end of the day it's an MX-5. " what I really like about my slow car is it's a little bit faster but nowhere near as fun" People who order an MX-5 with an automatic should probably be institutionalized.

[@ValFinale]

@@mrpotat680 the fun to me is in the drive and handling which is still the same

[@michaelberry1837]

Little Sarah must be too busy now miss her in your car reviews🙁

[@herculesinwyoming]

Michael Berry little Sarah is too fun on the videos

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

I'll be buying the 2021 in deep crystal blue ,cant wait !

[@dantheman9395]

Great job! If you fit I know I will fit This or the 124?

[@ag4allgood]

C'mon Sarah Kilmer your in Phoenix Arizona those seat warmers will cook your arse to well done. I like mine rare ! That is why my 2016 Club does not have any seat warmers. Their cloth too so any butt sweat will be lovingly soaked up in them. I thought my trunk was small but you once again proved to me just how big a ND trunk really is TY !

[@blairbrown4812]

@7:26-7:36 Ah. The Enterprise A through D. Got it.

[@markuslangguth7315]

This was so amazingly funny! I feel you are getting too serious, Sarah ;)

[@johnnytenjobs]

I'd like to see a comparison with the conventional convertible one. It is supposed to be lighter but maybe not as rigid. Which is faster?

[@BecauseMiata]

Wait...snakes have tear ducts? Can a snake cry? Happy to see some Miata love on the channel :)

[@markd9130]

You do a good job of being informative and funny. I want a Miata so bad but at 6'3" it's just not realistic. ;-) So, I went Mazda 3!

[@pr0blemi-gear83]

Youd fit in the NA, just defoam the sits and change the wheel

[@jeffwestbrooke279]

You call yourself weird a lot but you aren't really weird. Interesting yes, intriguing a little, but weird no. Dont call it weird, call it being Sarah! You are awesome the way you are.

[@red5standingby598]

i have the 6 speed manual and the GTS package, I love it. I did some changes like the side lights i replaced them with led smoked linzens, the rear and side turns singles are lid respeccing. the center brake light wrapped flashes if I brake hard. and last I had it Protected Rap the full car. its small car so price was worth it. the soul red chips EZ.

[@mikemwa22]

Finally you see the LIGHT,Florida Keys Mike, 91Miata! !! My car was built in Japan August of 90 I have R134a air conditioning I have 225000 miles everything works these cars are so easy to work on and so easy to get parts the new one is awesome 181 horsepower mine only has a hundred and sixteen but it's been in three Hollywood Productions haha, I've never seen them wipe out at Nuremberg ring