The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a Better Daily than I Thought

[@JohnNathanShopper]

“It’s like shaking hands with Optimus Prime.” 🤣🤣🤣 Man, listening to this guy makes me feel like I’m 21 again.

[@andi8489]

Me: "Thats a funny looking hand.... that...... hard...Stick........ " Optimus : "Trust me, its my hand" ;;;;;;)

[@dmaxcustom]

As a motorcyclist, that suffered a stroke and most likely has to leave my loved 2 wheels, this car attracts me a lot. A seat with an engine. I dont need much else.

[@citizen7843]

😢❤

[@timclarke9627]

@@citizen7843 And cheaper than many of the trikes !

[@corbinroberts949]

Are we all gonna ignore what Jess said at 6:46 then? Lol

[@cryterion7770]

yep lul ain't my business

[@mariner3485]

Too Funny! Almost pee'd myself, and had to listen to it a 2nd time!

[@miguelisturiz8936]

😂😂😂

[@recursion.]

You added the noise test which not a lot of automotive journalists does and it plays significant role in comfortability of a vehicle. +1 subbed.

[@Realistick]

I'll try to incorporate it into all of my comparisons moving forward!

[@14981fc]

@@Realistick I agreed, though it would be great to test at 75mph as a standard for a more realistic experience

[@vlj1133]

"It turns mundane tasks into entertainment." That's exactly what it does, which is why it's a fantastic daily for those who fit in it and don't have a specific need for a back seat or a lot of storage space. Running routine errands around town is a lot of fun in the Miata, even while staying within the speed limits. There is almost no other car that does that.

[@valgoyt912]

Amazing

[@ag4allgood]

For just about $30,100 to start at for the Sport ! Might be the best deal around.

[@tyler9703]

I daily a 2016 ND1 Miata with the soft top and its actually never let me down once. I simply don't need to carry around much in terms of things or people day to day, so its perfect for me.

[@tomc8854]

Had a 2019 for 3 years, sold it to try a couple more practical vehicles. Now I’m back in a 2023!😄

[@diegoe.4639]

Nice 🎉

[@ScottSchapiro]

I had a 2016 Club for three years, replaced it with an '18 Boxster GTS. I love the Boxster, but I also miss the light and playful nature of the Miata. I wish I could have both.

[@Doc1855]

YEARS ago (1990) I owned a Miata. It was Red with a Tan top and Tan Leather interior. It was a Fun daily driver. It’s classified as a commuter car instead of a sports car so your insurance is cheaper. I’m too old and have too much arthritis now to get in and out of. Furthermore it can’t handle the 5-7 feet of snow we get every winter, so it would be a late spring through early fall vehicle for us.

[@jacobweis8311]

I bought the RF version (hard top) a month ago, and best purchase of my life! The drive experience it provides can't be compared to anything. (for the price) As 192cm (6.3) I can drive it very comfortably, even tho to a friend of mine its a big problem even tho hes only 184cm. If you have long legs, like me, no issue with the place, if you have big torso and short legs, you will have issues fitting it. I considered to buy either the MX-5 / BRZ / Z4 Manual.. After trying them out all, I realized that the MX-5 are the answer!

[@nathansofparadise]

I have been dailying a 2022 for 2 years and its been great, I got 4 totally full paper grocery bags in the trunk no problem. I also took it on a week long road trip along the california coast and felt like the space was plenty adequate.

[@cryterion7770]

I just bought a 2017 Miata and I have not been using it daily but definitely it is fun to drive daily. Having the top down and feeling the sun/breeze even just while going to the store feels so freeing. Good for the mental health

[@emanuelferreira6875]

"T rex rist flexibility" Lol nice one

[@carlosbrigett2574]

I live by myself, if I ever need a roomier car, I'll rent one. I'd rather spend my money on something I'll enjoy driving.

[@dippitydoinit]

Every time I see somebody driving a Polaris slingshot I wonder why they didn't spend less money on a Mazda Miata.

[@fabiors10]

I don't understand those things. You get the inconveniences of a car and a motorcycle with none of their benefits.

[@neukleopatra]

@@fabiors10its that they have those bioluminescent jellyfish lights running at night 😂

[@db8980]

Great video, thanks. Cool that you showed dB reading too. That car is the exact version I would get, soft top 6M with Aero Gray and tan interior. For some weird reason every dealer around me only has automatics or RFs in that color combination. Seeing the one you drove just confirms it would be worth the wait.

[@Realistick]

Thanks, maybe I'll get a real sound meter to use for more comparisons. It's definitely hard to find it with the manual but I'd agree, the tan is worth it, good luck!

[@David_Journey]

@@Realistickit’s good to note that the Sport Trim gets less sound insulation in the soft top which may lead to more highway road noise. (At least that was the case for ND1 and ND2)

[@jterranova]

For years I drove my 1996 NA as a daily, in the winter, in the Northeast. No hard top. No abs. No traction control. No LSD. Just add snow tires.

[@diegoe.4639]

I carry IT equipment, big printer on my psgr seat, a couple of PCs, and two backpacks in the trunk. My miata rf has never let me down. Love it. 😊

[@samrc8350]

I daily my ‘08 mx5, and its a bit of a cliche with these cars but it genuinely does put a smile on my face every day. For me its the gearbox and steering. Im 6’1 and sitting properly my head touches the roof but I dont care. I love mx5s, they are the best car that has ever existed.

[@wholeNwon]

Good (and fun) review, as usual.

[@TheHigherpurpose]

My man, nice comedy and hair! The videos are getting more entertaining! Keep up the good work.

[@gilsmz77]

The crotch cup holder sold me! 😂😂😂

[@jeffreybarker357]

Tyler: Is your crotch in use? Jess: Hasn't been in a while. LMAOOOOOOOOOOO Ohhhhhh, my gaaawwwd! I can't stop laughing.

[@myonen4402]

I have the ill spoken of nc1 mx5 and it's my daily commuter. It gets great fuel economy, doesn't fail to put a smile on my face, is easy to park, and because of the massive aftermarket support it's relatively inexpensive to maintain. Honestly what else do you need.

[@normaninsandiego7061]

Tyler, you have done it again. An entertaining and informative driving video complete with the crotch cup holder demonstration .

[@Realistick]

Thanks! In the Miata, the passenger is the cupholder😪

[@ag4allgood]

@@Realistick The passenger cup holder position gets used but I never use those cupholders in back of the control knob as the elbow hits them constantly.

[@icehawk3442]

In dB, 69 and 77 is almost 2 and a half times the volume. In other words, a LOT more. I think what matters a lot more than the real noise value, though, is whether it's annoying road and wind noises, droning CVTs, or a nice-sounding engine. 77dB won't get old with good engine sounds, but will get in everyone's hair if it's purely tyre and wind.

[@jeffreyarmitage5163]

Fantastic review, Tyler - factual and funny. New sub. I daily-drove a 2016 Club BBB manual. Last year, I drove a new ND2 Club ST BBR manual and couldn’t stop smiling, so am about to order a ND3 (same setup). I appreciate the Miata for what it is. Thank goodness Mazda continues to build and refine it.

[@EricAtMazda]

I daily my 2023 GT soft top with a 6spd manual. Even have snow tires for it.

[@ag4allgood]

Been doing that for 6+ years in Northern Illinois with my 2016 Club ST. I do the oil changes & the seasonal wheel / tire changes myself. Easy to work on but still fun to drive in all weather conditions. Its ability to handle snow / ice / below zero temps has been great.

[@ScottSchapiro]

I very much appreciate the noise test, but I wanted to point out the the dB difference going from 69dB to 76dB is much greater than it would appear since dB's are measured on a logarithmic scale, which means the difference between 76 dB and 69 dB isn't a simple increase of 7 units.

[@Realistick]

Indeed it is!

[@gertstolk]

Mazda could not wish for a better review 😊

[@MegaRetr]

Excellent review)))

[@coolaa7]

What a great review! Best I have seen on the Miata, and I watch all the popular guys. Very useful information.

[@spenserstout3381]

I bought a 23 6 speed 3 Hot Hatch over a year ago and absolutely ♥️ the car! My first Mazda and as I’ve driven the 3 for over a year now I’ve come to realize what I knew before I bought the 3! I don’t need back seats! I’ve always wanted a real 2 seater coupe, but the Miata is so damn small and light! To drive this car daily in the Midwest isn’t always an option as I got my 3 stuck in a snow drift in -40 degree weather. NOT FUN! I feel like midwesterners that have to worry about snowy drives should have a bigger second car to rough through the snow, then Miata all the rest of the time!!! 😁

[@snowy511]

I've got an ND1 and use it as my daily. Great car and I get 48mpg, its put the joy back into driving.

[@kenhoward3512]

I appreciate the slightly different approach to this MX-5 review, as a daily driver, measuring interior noise and discussing reliability (plus, "Jess, have you used your crotch lately?"). That Mazda has continued producing this small, lightweight, fun-to-drive car says good things about the company.

[@Realistick]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was fun to make even if it took embarrassingly long to edit! I want to try messing around with my review layout more often.

[@genzigzag]

I 'daily' my NC MX-5 from May - mid-November every year. Technically, I'm cheating as my wife has an SUV. I wish Mazda would offer a BRG with saddle brown leather GT Limited trim to close out the ND.

[@ag4allgood]

I don't put mine away for winter as its a great car in the snow / ice / sub zero temps. I have a soft top 2016 Club & its been 6+ years of driving the car in some of the worst weather I've experience in 50 years of driving. Also would love if Mazda would just let us choose any interior color they have available no matter of the model. Black cloth seats have been really durable though.

[@dannyphamous]

Great review, its been my perfect daily for the last 3 years. Have a baby now so I hope to add a 4 door car as my weekend family car

[@billysmith7835]

Love a manual transmission. When I was 16 had a jeep w manual and remember turning engine off softly gliding into my parents driveway. Thinking about getting one of these for a Sunday driver

[@mrporsche4236]

The lsd is the biggest change on the mx5. The nd1 and 2 had snap oversteer on corner entry making it not enjoyable and pretty much deadly. Now thats gone. The difference is night and day. So because that is fixed now this is the best sports car on sale today

[@Lost1ntheSauc3]

Really good review, ez sub

[@milesburgin6436]

I dailied a 2018 club for 5.5 years and I loved every moment of it. Then we had our first child and I had to trade it for a boring SUV. The kid is sweet tho.

[@universalgodsupreme]

I'm sorry for your loss...😂

[@fmc7209]

I’ve been daily driving my 2019 since August last year. 138 miles a day and have basically zero complaints. Great fun everywhere, comfortable enough and extremely good on gas, 36-38 mpg as my weekly average

[@David_Journey]

It’s missing a real air filter for a true daily… because that means driving in dense traffic where cleaner air is welcome. Aftermarket has you covered, but changing the filter means unbolting your dashboard. Can be done with plastic pry tools.

[@jbandt]

This is hands down the best looking modern roadster. My issue with miata and brz/gr86 is how low they are. For me at 6'3" ingress and egress is a pain. But love the car.

[@zgSH4DOW]

It's the only modern roadster That's like saying the Cybertruck is the best Cybertruck

[@VictorPitstop]

@@zgSH4DOW*BMW Z4 HAS ENTERED THE CHAT*

[@7728abbott]

Grant yourself permission to have fun, and the purchase becomes easy!

[@rodneylw10]

I've been test driving and shopping miata RF. I like both the manual and the automatic. Seriously, as a long time "has to be a manual" person, I am being persuaded on the automatic- yikes! I am shocked at the shifting speed. The sales person made a good point that all the F1 and other racing cars are now automatics.

[@mcd8528]

Reading through these comments, it really shows you how cool the Miata community is.

[@davideg5947]

Excellent review!!!

[@daveed4475]

I’m 6’1.5” and decided after sitting in it at dealer, that I couldn’t comfortably drive it - the top of my head rubbing would be too irritating. 😢

[@jasonlee4655]

This would be my daily driver if i didnt live in a snowy city 😢.

[@fxsteff95]

This episode is hilarious

[@robertlewis9419]

Love the mx5. The look. The build quality. But I just don’t fit well. 210 lbs 5’11”. Sold 2020 BBR club. Needs to be a little bigger and more power for me But I keep looking at mx5 videos. Lol

[@susowarriors1874]

im waiting for my ND3 to arrive from being shipped. arrived in baltimore sometime this week. got the club with recaro and brembo package

[@chunkplunk]

I mostly drive on my own so this car would be perfect for me

[@TheRealJayson3]

I need that color in cx-5

[@JohnNathanShopper]

What’s your take on Miata vs Mazda3 hatchback for a second car?

[@TheFlyrodder68]

I've considered both, and both are excellent driving cars. The Mazda 3 is the more practical car, especially the sedan version. I like the hatchback version. It's so sporty, but the blind spot is for real. You'll appreciate the blindspot monitoring feature there. The MIata is a niche car, and you'll have to accept it for what it is. It is small, has limited cargo space, and doesn't come in AWD, unlike the Mazda 3. It is the more fun car to toss around.

[@markcoopers1930]

I have both: 23' Miata (Soft top, GT, manual) and 22' HB turbo. Bought the Mazda3 first, Miata last October. Great combo. Live in the Northeast US and the turbo handles all weather seemingly better than the AWD CR-V'S and rav-4s that I'm constantly blowing past during rain storms and snow. Since late March I've been using the Miata for fun drives and daily tasks whenever it's not raining and whenever the construction companies nearby haven't left a mountain of red dirt on the roads. And every other day the Mazda3 is a great vehicle that I know will just get me and whatever I need to carry wherever I need to go, without fuss, and with a reasonable amount of fun and dynamics. Cons are I only have garage space for the Miata (both cars get to be inside only when the roommate is out of town), and I do have to do a bit of a car shuffle in the driveway to get the Miata out. I've needed to wax the 3 for a while now and only tonight will I have the chance. While I WFH, I'm in a small city and MPG on the turbo is not great. Pro is I can't get below 32mpg average in the Miata even if I'm taking it on spirited drives through the woods (just driving around on the freeways I'm getting high 30's low 40's). I love my turbo and it's more than practical enough for anything I've ever needed (even loaded up with three other adults, plenty of home Depot runs for mulch and seed, even a lawnmower). But if I had known I was going to move to a city, and rent a house with garage space to both work on and store my Miata through the winter I'd maybe have hung into my 2011 Mazda3 sedan (also practical enough) for a few more years despite it starting to feel the corrosive northeast and down on power. Or maybe a slightly used hybrid of some kind. Of course I say this sitting at my desk, but I know if I hated driving my daily I'd be miserable. Unless you're buying a Mazdaspeed3, hacking up and modding a non-speed manual 3, or your first car has NO fun dynamics of any kind it's a bit too practical to be a dedicated fun second car. It works great as a fun, practical, all-around good one car solution, or the practical alt to your fun car (like mine).

[@buz20]

I live in Europe, it costs me less to insure, maintain my MX5 than my 2.0. Mazda 3 AND it uses less fuel. It's probably because my MX5 is a 1.5 but nevertheless.

[@screamingstrings76]

Best daily ever, as long as it works for *you*!

[@0screenager0]

Where is this filmed?? It’s so pretty

[@Realistick]

Bloomington Indiana!

[@ghostes]

I attempted to daily one and quickly realized I needed a second vehicle.

[@biscuitman5388]

I’ve been owning a bunch of old cars but I’m finally ready to take on a modern ‘of the year’ car. My decision comes and I’m torn between this and a WRX. I like both brands and had both in old school format but I’m a casual. Just want a daily commute long term that looks nice and I’m having a hard time choosing one of these two.

[@lashlarue7924]

Bro that's like trying to choose between a sledgehammer and a scalpel, I think your priorities are confused here. Please reconsider your needs?

[@biscuitman5388]

@@lashlarue7924 How

[@lashlarue7924]

@@biscuitman5388 If you really have to ask then you haven't done any research and are just chasing shiny objects. One is heavy, powerful, AWD, and heavy. The other is a featherweight RWD sports car. You are comparing bacon and velocity; the two things are not even in the same category.

[@biscuitman5388]

@@lashlarue7924 I've done my research and in the end it comes down to just looks for me since there both about the same price'ish. and I like the looks of both, its as simple as that

[@MuahMan]

I currently daily drive a Miata in that same color. I am however, looking for a cheap 2nd vehicle.

[@jameslane2326]

5:35 Im 6'2" and quite a bit heavier than you at 320lbs. I think im just about at the limit of fitting into the drivers side of my 2016 Miata, but trying to sit in the passenger seat is a no go, due to the way i have to contort myself my legs go numb after 20 minutes lol.

[@Realistick]

Hell yeah, that has to break some people’s minds to see you hop out of it!

[@priincelegit1336]

I want one

[@justinbennitt835]

3:55 There is a "sport" mode... But only in the automatic as it relates to the gear change, nothing else.

[@lashlarue7924]

More expensive stuff to break.

[@xm3di]

I am trying to understand if anyone has experience with long-distance driving in the Mazda Miata. How does it perform on long drives? Is it comfortable? Can you recline the seat, stretch while sitting in the car, and grab a drink or a burger without having to get out?

[@Realistick]

I ended up driving it recently for 7-8 hours in one day total, at my height, definitely not great. It’s loud, there’s no stretching, had to sit pretty upright so i could have the seat as far back as possible! Not impossible, but you’ll have to compromise quite a bit if that’s what you’re after. Much better daily if you’re not on the highway a whole lot.

[@xm3di]

@@Realistick Wow, my notifications were off for KZbin, and I totally missed your comments. Thanks for responding so quickly. I understand the concerns you're mentioning. I'm not sure if I'll be out on the highway every weekend, but I reckon it might be a max of 3-4 hours one way, with the super long drives happening less often. For work and back home, this should work fine. However, the bi-weekly Costco trips will need better planning to maximize space.

[@xm3di]

@@fsfaludi Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts! I’m in my 40s, and this will be our only car. We don’t have kids, so my main conflict is balancing my driving experience with the comfort of my wife, who’s concerned about long-distance trips. I did a test drive and agree about the noise factor. I’m also unsure if I’d bring the top down every day. I’m eager to move forward with the purchase, but maybe I should rent the car for a full day first. Doing our daily chores and some long drives might give us a better perspective before making the decision.

[@AB-kd9mk]

She did not super look confident she’d ever get out of that trunk.😂

[@gustavoflorio5383]

Jess is not having it 🤣

[@desiree2401]

dream car. wish i invested into crypto in 2009 instead of being 4 years old

[@captainbuck5969]

There is nothing like a SLOW CAR!!

[@nigelsmart7187]

That crotch line was too funny.

[@ThePrimeMinisterOfTheBlock]

I've got one coming in three months and i cannot wait

[@fr0sty790]

I am 6 foot 8 inches. Would i fit in it? Im thinking of buying one😅

[@Parker--]

6:40 lol wtf

[@AB-jk7tw]

Very tough if you are over 5’11”!

[@Realistick]

Depends on your build (and your knees), at 6'3, I had to adjust my seat to a less-than-ideal position but it wasn't tough to live with!

[@AB-jk7tw]

@@Realistick Seeing you sitting in the car with your knees touching the dash and being over 6’ myself, unfortunately the MX5 does not appeal to us tall guys.

[@Realistick]

@@AB-jk7tw Oddly enough, I only hit the dash in the passenger side, driver's side has a pretty big legroom increase. My size isn't preventing me from buying one personally.

[@robpet4424]

What happened to that beautiful red.... I hate these colors they push nowadays.

[@dha588]

My mitsubishi mirage weights 2300lbs 😂

[@recursion.]

How did bro get that white interior?

[@Realistick]

It's only available with the GT in the primer gray color (and it's $300 extra)

[@wackit6756]

Such a great car….But Mazda only offers it in such drab, gloomy, uninspiring colors! (Yeah I know about the 10 year old Soul Red, but enough already) 🫤

[@Gale_Force_Raceway]

They added a few new shades, and they still stink. Lol

[@jean-bernardjoly5920]

Nice hair. Takes a lot of patience!

[@Realistick]

Thanks!

[@Tsukuyomi8]

I am of 187 cm would I sit comfortably?

[@ImYoutubing247]

Damn these are starting at $30k now? Ughh

[@sarge27271]

Bud, great vid. I like your delivery. LOL On a different subject, you seem young, mid 20's maybe 30? Start using Luteine 20 Mg a day. It's for your eyes. It may not bring back lost vision but it can definitely help keeping the vision level you have. I'm 62 and been using it since I was 40, I still don't need glasses. Actually had a physical last year and nailed a 20/20 on the eye test...the doc came and looked into my eyes cause he didn't believe that I didn't have Lasik or contacts!! LMAO Now that's a great feeling!! Take care of your eyes. Your optician cares about his profits. And at $400 to $800 a pair, he''s driving a Boxster. Not an MX5.....Cheers

[@captainbuck5969]

ON CHARACTER MEANS SLOW!!!

[@Tx4ever1234]

Having a 2013, 2015, and now a 2019 Boxster. I just don’t know how a MX-5 can be so touted as the best roadster like it is? Is it all of these car reviewers and commentators have never driven the Porsche?

[@Realistick]

Because it’s less than half the cost of a boxter, which i have driven :)

[@universalgodsupreme]

Plus on any given day, to the majority of consumers...affordability trumps everything.

[@rubberducky6411]

Shocking how quickly they rust,all these years later and it's the only area where Mazda fails...

[@FearOfAnt]

Fake Doug

[@lashlarue7924]

All Doug does is review consumer features, he has zero engineering knowledge and it shows.

[@peppitachips1764]

I’m not paying 30k for less horse power and torque I can get a older golf that will smoke this car for a quarter of the price

[@Realistick]

You should turn that into a convertible!

[@VictorPitstop]

Pro Tip: Buy used.

[@alexp6409]

Right, because that is a direct competitor to this car…

[@VictorPitstop]

@@alexp6409 don’t be so negative towards them; let them get the older golf cart, ‘smoke a Miata’ then take a turn and roll the cart several times.

[@universalgodsupreme]

⁠​⁠@@VictorPitstop😂😂....they can't live without their torque. It's their mental fix.