2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT GT AT 0-60 mph pathetic acceleration

[akilli8989]

I hate automatics.

[coffeeman220]

Pairing an automatic with a small little four banger really kills the performance and mileage. The 6 speed of this car is GREAT, in my opinion one of the best transmissions on a car. The manual would go like 2 seconds faster to 60 Than this

[ozzycarnut]

i just took delivery (last wednesday) of a 2010 nc prht with 6 speed manual, and i can assure you that the acceleration is far from pathetic! compared to a gallardo or something, yes, i would say the mazda is lacking, but the gallardo costs heaps more, so its a pointless exercise. labelling an auto nc as pathetic is retarded. who buys an auto miata/mx5 anyway? they are built to be driven and have the best manual gearbox of any car on the road today, and they handle like a go-kart.

[onetwothreefour721]

Some cars are suited to automatics. Maybe this one isn't (?)

[ilovecats748]

Automatic Miata is a redundant term lol. Its like a veggie burger with bacon.

[HunterXray]

The very thought of driving an automatic chills me. To be detached from becoming a part of the car seems boring to me. With a manual, I feel part of the car, the operation of gears, clutch and gas complete the connection for me at least.

I'm in the belief that driving a manual makes a more attentive driver watching out for trouble ahead, whilst someone driving an automatic can take up other activities within the car that should be left at home.

[BlindZenDriver]

More like pathetic lack of car knowledge than a pathetic car.

[nicknickk]

@BlindZenDriver ...Exactly, must be a magazine reader boy.

[ObsessiveDesires]

@BlindZenDriver

More like you asking to suck my dick than watch the fucking video.

[bigwilliearmitage]

@BlindZenDriver Just a troll who thinks fast is all there is.

[felozai]

Well it is not about 0 to 60 at all, even with the manual transmission. You can have much fun with this little car even with an automatic transmission, thanks to the paddles on the streering wheel. The only advantage you have with the manual transmission is the quicker launch. At least here in europe you have the same hp with both auto or manual.

[VD123x]

Sorry but how can you buy a Miata with AT ?

Its a classic, leightweight sportscar and should have a MT!

[ObsessiveDesires]

@VD123x

What's classic about it, you dumb ass? Formula 1 has paddle shifts. If your brain hasn't evolved past 1980, then it's your fucking problem. The rest of the world moved on. You stick jerking dinosaurs can go fuck yourselves.

[VD123x]

@ObsessiveDesires

Comparing F1's Transmission with a passenger car transmission just proved u got absolutely no idea about cars and technology.

Now sit back in your automatic pussy car and shut up.

[ObsessiveDesires]

@VD123x

Oh snap, I took you for an adult. Go home, retarded little boy, grown ups are talking here.

[VD123x]

@ObsessiveDesires

Grown ups would not drive little pussy cars. :)

[ObsessiveDesires]

@VD123x

It's your ass that is every man's pussy, you faggot!

[MrKaran747]

also the automatic version come with 158 hp and the manual is with 167hp, so in this case, the automatic version of this car has less power than the manual.

[killertoad]

@MrKaran747 automatic comes with 166 horsepower, not 158.

[MrKaran747]

@killertoad here in canada it does

[ChingChing845]

@MrKaran747 Yes yes

[TheUNCC23]

@MrKaran747 to back u up on that, Miatas are made to have a manual gearboxes. idk why people would prefer an automatic anyways. lol

[MrCcrunner2011]

@MrKaran747 there's a reason for that my friend.In order to handle that extra horsepower, the designers would have to do some more modifications to the clutch assembly in the tranny.

Besides an automatic miata is like riding around with training wheels when your 20 years old...it sucks.

[armonix]

Mate, it's an automatic of course it is slow. Autospastics are terrible in any car. It's an MX5 it is made for real driving with a manual gearbox! A driver of 225lbs is going to hugely impact the speed as well. I have driven a bunch of MX5's NA-NC/ 1.6-2.0L and all of them are hugely faster than this video would lead you to believe. MX5's have no problem reaching the 0-60 times that MT/MW/Edmunds/CD etc. claim. Besides the car is made for driving not boring drag strips or oval circuits.

[bigwilliearmitage]

@armonix Right on. It's a small, light and inexpensive sports car, it's not made for zero to 60.

If that's what you expected the mistake is yours.

Here's some more ideas... How about some videos on how pathetic a Silverado is at auto-x or maybe how pathetic an M3 is at hauling railroad ties?

[ObsessiveDesires]

@bigwilliearmitage

Of course it's not meant for 0-60, you donkey, because it has an engine from a scooter!

[bigwilliearmitage]

@ObsessiveDesires You're an annoying idiot troll. If you just want to go fast, buy something else. IT'S NOT A CAR PEOPLE BUY TO GO FAST. Seriously, why are you so stupid? If you want to just go fast, drive something else. Moron.

[ObsessiveDesires]

@bigwilliearmitage

It's not a horse carriage you imbecile so it should be reasonably fast you cock sucking bitch. Stop posting your retarded comments on the internet and go resume cleaning toilets you inbred hillbilly.

[sargeantmalakian]

@ObsessiveDesires Why the hell are you being an asshole to everyone who disagrees with your opinion? Be a man, and stop being so rude and disrespectful, and accept defeat every once in a while. I drive a 2007 Toyota Yaris with a 1.5L I4, 108 bhp, 4-speed AT, and a curb weight of approximately 2100 lbs., and I can do a 0-60 as fast as this video. You are clearly not a talented driver.

And hillbillies don't clean toilets - they distill moonshine and play bluegrass, you thick-headed dipshit.

[whoflungpoo292]

@bigwilliearmitage I drive a GMC Sierra which is the same thing as a Silverado except classier. I guarantee that I could fit a car like this in the bed of my truck and still beat this import in a race. If you want a competition on cornering Ill race you with my Camaro and still beat that small wheel based tin can death trap.

[ObsessiveDesires]

@armonix

You idiot, this automatic shifts faster than your brain can add 2+2. It's one of the best automatic transmissions out there. And yeah, Ferraris suck, because, see, they can be fast around oval cirsuits too. Because according to imbeciles like you, being fast has obviously nothing to do with higher driving experience. Retard.

[armonix]

@ObsessiveDesires

seriously listen too yourself, i am saying that it is better to shift gear with a manual because it takes a better driver to utilize the gear box learn gear ratio andf have better clutch control, to use your words 'higher driving experience' your argument is about how autos are better, but they shift automatically which the driver does not have to do any thing, so wheres the 'higher driving experience' and besides i never mentioned any thing about ferrari's lol

[HunterXray]

@armonix Exactly!