2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata/Quick Drive

[Baldoxxx4000]

That car is not a sports car, cant kill anyone....

[richrdroma]

Can someone build an mx5 type of car for tall drivers???

[blondienirvana]

@richrdroma I'm 6' 2'' and my roadster choice is an S2000, I fit fine; but remember, you're always going to have people who have more leg length or more torso length, so it really depends on you're personal height.

[richrdroma]

@blondienirvana Yeah I'm 6'5 and fit ok in most regular mid sized cars and even some small sized cars because they allow the seat to be pulled back a long way and I can also lean back a long way if needed. And I'm confortable with that position. But roadsters are two seaters and less flexible with the seats.

[blondienirvana]

@richrdroma I know this is a little extreme but Porsche for me and many others is a great tall person car. the tallest person in my family is 6' 7" and he fits (all be it with a lot of adjusting) great in a 911. If you can, check one out man; another great drivers car.- Ian

[Tophairybutt]

Yes, A Miata is not a good choice if it would be your only car. Its not that its not totally reliable, but after a number of months, its small interior seems to wear out its welcome. However, Miatas are a great second car, probably one of the best choices for a second car, a fun car, a weekend car, a true sports car. The car also returns around 30 mpgs, and it is quite fast running about the same 0 -60 times as one of those overweight, ill handling american mustangs with a big V8 gas hog engine.

[hms888]

Miata aka A Perfect Second Car

[ylism]

@LoveShock2 I know round people from your place as well. Just as many maybe more. But that's nether here nor there...Has nothing to do with the car. V-nice indeed. yl

[srkrt1]

he sounds so whiney

[alfredomnzn]

I love miatas one of two more balanced cars in the world. Check mine

"rx8 mx5 my sport cars"

[frozel]

I love my Mx-5, so fun to drive and so good looking :)

[btinder711]

@LoveShock2

lol, give it time my Italian friend.

Though I hope you guys maintain your food culture, thats a boon for us American when we come visit.

[btinder711]

@LoveShock2

Actually many European countries are getting fatter and fatter. You'll be there soon enough.

[dcin1]

don't get wrong guys the miata is a hell of a car but i couldnt imagine dropping 31k thier is just to many cars with better performance it that price range now if i could get the gt hardtop for 21k then hell yeah but 31k is just to much for this car

[kippo]

@dcin1

i'd say wait, the next generation mazda is going to be a lot smaller, and as light as possible, around 2200 pounds, first ever mazda fuel injected engine, and it will have a pretty aggressive look.

[btinder711]

@dcin1

I agree, 31k is too much. You can get a base 370Z for 29k

[OneOfaKind949]

They neeeeeeeeeeeeeeedd to put the Speed 3 engine in it.  In fact Mazda should include the speed 3 engine in all mx5s. That would really make the car fun!

[lawrencelugar7777]

I bought a 99 Miata today, replacing my 95 Vette.

The response and handling between the two is amazing. Miata!

[BazzyBurn]

territory! omg

[djarum41]

Its a pretty neat little car. As far as power & performance go, the latest Miata should cover the 1/4 mile in about 15.5 sec. The almighty 426 Hemi Road Runner did it in 13.5 as tested by Car & Driver back in the day. Plus the Miata would match a 1970 383 Road Runner. Not bad for a lil putt putt car, plus Mr. Miata goes around corners too !

[RyanChristianson]

he should have said territory a bit more

[TubeYouReport]

Very nice car.

[quiksilver199]

I didn't know Napoleon Dynamite did video reviews!

[yunhra1]

i cant believe im getting this car in two weeks whoooooooooo

[mace766]

@yunhra1 im getting mine in 3 days

[JoniiG]

@yunhra1 Can't believe im getting my s2000 in 2 days! yippie!

[loserconfirmed]

166hp...yawn*

[topdawg7793]

haha yea, but you have to consider how light it is. my friend's 08 miata goes 0-60 in 5. Not sure if its stock though...

[icefox1983]

no way its stock...

[SenseiLi]

cool

[bubbagannon]

that guy is such a looser

[janikakis]

This is directed to all sports car manufacturers: please do not tailor-make small sportscars for very tall people or very large people. Those of us in the 5'6" to 5'10" range would still like a tight fitting driver's car, not a boat or a huge coupe.

Thank you kindly.

[xxMafia101]

This thing was the best selling sports car in history.

[nicknickk]

Great machine

[DKingTaco2188]

awesome, how much is it?

[GILZUR]

the interior looks like shit \:

[molberries]

i agree, but i love the car itself.

[CARFANATIC552]

This is a neat little convertible! I've always liked it better than the Solstice and Sky.

[sharpsteve21]

I never looked at the sky but i have to disagree...i beleive the solctice (mind my spelling) is a very nice car as welll and runs a little less then the grand touring miata

[CARFANATIC552]

I love the Solstice and Sky. I just like the Miata better.

[anthonyT01]

Plus you have more piece of mind that your miata will last much longer. Not to say that american companies are horrible at reliability, it's just that the japanese do a much better job in that area.

[kndrice]

Like Toyota's 12 recalls since 2005? Reliability changes over time.

[anthonyT01]

oh yeah.. good point

[anthonyT01]

166 hp from a 2-liter is pretty damn impressive.

[seprehuoyeviglli]

and 232 from a 1.3l is Crazy!

(Rx-8)

[anthonyT01]

but that's a rotary.. hey that's a good point though! what about a 6 liter rotary engine? haha!!!

[seprehuoyeviglli]

OMG!

hahaha!

i would buy two!.

lol

[teogr23]

and must have always with you some gallons/littres of gas

[seprehuoyeviglli]

LOL!

[anthonyT01]

you could tow a trailer of gasoline tanks behind you

[teogr23]

3 lol.....

[c2100]

We have a 1990, his and a 2001, hers.

[tan73h]

need Rogaine

[Dann1403]

good show, poor casting. find a host with more charisma

[gamerking1983]

Good camera views but the reviewer needs more experience

[Nightbird]

Great review! One of the best reviewers by far on youtube, and all the info was pertinent without any comedy or acting fluff. Great job!

[MagicAyrtonforever]

and how many tons does that weigh??

[spiffy72985]

Try 1 and a half (less than 2600 pounds)

[nicknickk]

I've got one, great car!

[jayhawkmichael]

make a video for the Mazda 3 hatchback!!! ive been waiting for a long time, with weisenfed or w/e his name is, hes the best 1