What is it like to own a Stock 1.6L Miata? 

Hellll yeah dude! It was my pleasure. I had an absolute blast. Thanks for giving me my first real miata experience!

Hey man can you tell me more about that bluetooth set up? Ive been meaning to do something similar but not sure how

Just incase he doesn't see your reply here, hit him up on instagram @lifebyevan_

@@MaxSpeedMike Do you maybe know which exhaust he is running in this video? I'm searching for a exhaust that has a deep sound but not abnoxiously loud, that is legal where I live. (Belgium, so under European nv law'). So I was wondering which exhaust he is running, hope to hear back from ya soon, -Arik

@@aarriikknn33ll HKS Super Drager exhaust, they no longer make it though.

Gotta listen to your fellow tall people ;)

I love this ❤️

True, I'm 6'5" and drive a 92 and I fit... for the most part

@@fatninja987 That's awesome! I really feel sad for those who can't fit into cars like the miata and s2000. Amazing cars providing amazing experiences

Miata is always the answer

This is what I enjoy the most about the reviews. Connecting with new people and making new friends.

@@MaxSpeedMike am i your friend?

Noting gay about that

Nope lol

And cutting people off lol

Basically haha. He has just bought a new nb miata with some goodies. Review coming soon!

@@MaxSpeedMike I'll be interested to see how well he fits in that being 6'1 with a long torso and somewhat short inseam. I'm 6'0 with the same type of build (not as thin though).

@@georgeswanson9483 he had an nb in the past. He likes it. I'll be sure to go in depth with this new review when I film it.

Just safety, not gonna drive my Miata

Dude go for it! They are great, fun cars to own!

They are great for the price! You can find one for like 5,000ish and the 1997 model is my personal favorite

Sometimes you can snag them for an incredible deal too. I got my 99 nb for $1,400 haha

I would recommend a mx5 3rd generation nc 2.0 liter engine, and really not that expensive, drive all 4 generation before you buy one. I like my 2006 nc touring has alot more power than the other 3 generation.

Have you driven the others? So far, my favorite are the nb and the nd2 models. I will review an nc soon

LOL evan's a character man. He'll be back on the channel with his new supercharged nb

This is my dream life

Just like me! I think a Miata is perfect for me!

I’m trying to get one for 2500 but my parents don’t want me to umm 18 and out of school

Yup! I smiled hard throughout the entirety of the video. Miatas are an absolute blast!

@@MaxSpeedMike Glad to see another smiling face.

93 here and i can second this

They're so much fun. You own a great car!

I have a 95 miata in red, just as clean as yours! Love the mods, i also have a nb steering wheel( the one without the recall lol). Im running flying miata exhaust and a fm turbo at 15 psi with forged internals though. A miata is a miata and fun regardless. MIATA I SLOVE

Boosted hmm? Nice choice. I'm sure it sounds awesome and rips hard! You're right, miatas are awesome stock or not. Miata is always the answer ;)

@@blakeriley6690 what did your make on 15psi the 1.6 I helped build made 276 at the wheels

Endless potential. 600 hp? Insane autocross car? Track build? Just a fun street car with a baby turbo? Supercharger? All possible, all up to you and what route you want to go down. Keep enjoying your miata. It's really cool that you know the previous owners and the history of the car. Most people don't!

That's awesome man! You'll love the miata! The mazdaspeed is a really fun car too tho haha

Alejo Pina I cant say goodbye to my 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 yet 😩

@@ageagile1047 save a few grand for a na miata if you don't want to get rid of your mazdaspeed3 Make sure you get the long nose one for the na or the 1.8l(94-97)

Yoo ale?? 😂😂

You should try metaphorically selling it to him. He'll pay you but then you have your car still. I stopped "literally" selling my cars once I found this one quick trick.

Now that you have a golf r (great choice by the way!) You should get started on the miata as a side project if you reaaallllllyyyyy wanna drive it again.

Lemme buy it off you lol

Don't be sad. You can still sit in it and make noises, right?

That's what I did with my first car when it was sitting in my driveway waiting to be registered haha

That R is a damn blast. I have a 19’ R lookin for a Miata right now haha

LMAO

Haha that's awesome man! Miata makes any kind of driving way more fun. Keep enjoying yours :)

Thank you! You'll like the next few then, I'll POV videos posted after the reviews to give you a real feel of what it's like behind the wheel. Stay tuned!

Wow! 6"5 is tall af haha that's awesome! I'm happy you're able to fit in the miata and experience how fun they are. Keep enjoying yours 🤘

Wow! Your passion for these cool little roadsters is amazing! Keep enjoying them haha. Thanks for watching brotha, I appreciate the kind words! Yea evan's car sounds great, but miatas sound nice in general, especially since you can ring them out and not break too many laws lol

Joel,is there any significant difference between the two...like if the wife said one of the two had to go which one would you keep?

how much do you feel the difference in hp? (btw is it the newer 1.6 or the older one because the hp is different)

If you have the opportunity, go for the 1.8. It'a more than just a few more hp. Better motor all around for long term use, especially if you wanna boost it.

@@MaxSpeedMike thx for the quick response :)

Thanks man!! You're about the same height as I am. I find myself to fit perfectly in miatas. If you enjoyed this video, I recently uploaded a 30th AE miata review that is worth checking out.

Perfect starter car bro! Go for it!! You'll love it.

I'm doing the EXACT same

Nice man! You got this

If you haven’t yet bought it and you’re still toying with the idea, get an NB2 (2001-2005) as they have the same solid feel as the NA but with a Torsten LSD and a little more power, which is great if you wanna learn to drift as a first car.

It's an awesome car. Really fun to drive! If you like this and want a little more, I'd reccomend the s2000. To me, that is one of the best driver's cars ever made.

funny guy lol. Title is referring to stock engine. Makes about the same horsepower as a stock one too. Glad this video inspired you :) Evan has since sold it and now has a 60k mile supercharged 2000 special edition nb. This specific miata is still roaming around though hehe. I have since picked up an nb myself too. Bought from the 3rd owner, it was stock, and just needed paint and a top. I have since added tasteful mods (you can check out the build in my channel if you'd like) and I am absolutely in love with my miata. I drive it every chance I get. I have a daily but the miata ends up being my daily more often than not ;)

You should get one as your first car! They are great to learn how go drive a manual, teaching you car control and how to handle a rear wheel drive car, easy to work on, and easy to modify. You'll love it!

@@MaxSpeedMike :D

Thanks so much man! Appreciate the kind words :) I'll let Evan know about the frame rails. He didn't delete music entirely. Just the radio. He has a bluetooth reciever behind that plate that he put in place of the radio. He connects his phone to the bluetooth reciever and plays music that way, since he never actually used the radio stations before anyway haha. I agree, music and driving go hand and hand. Have you heard of synthwave? Great driving music haha. I have subs and an amp in my daily driver civic, and I love listening to music in that car. It beats most modern sound systems I've heard, and has great bass.

@@MaxSpeedMike That's a good idea to have everything hidden and music still plays through Bluetooth. Passengers probably think it's a magic trick lol. I haven't heard of Synthwave, but I'll definitely check it out!

@@TheAdventureAuto LOL didn't think of passengers and how they probably think Evan is a magician when he starts playing some tunes. Speaking of synthwave, try Farenheit by Neon Nox, Nocturnal by The Midnight, Eyes of Madness by Dance With The Dead, and a Race Against Time by Pylot. If you like any of these, just look up their other songs, similar artists, playlists etc. It's really nice to drive to, especially alone at night!

So happy you bought one bro! Evan has actually sold this car and got a 2000 special edition, low miles, supercharged. Review coming soon! I also just purchased a 1999 NB1 miata myself. Many videos coming on the channel!

@@MaxSpeedMike Can't wait to see the review of it! :) I plan on getting a NB in the future as well, congrats on your NB purchase :p I got the NA first because not only is it a classic and first gen that started it all, its because I have emissions where im from and sense the car is so old I don't need to do any emissions on it :p

Nice man that's awesome! Haha. Enjoy your new na bro!

LOL i would imagine. Can't wait for the review. Genuinely excited to see how much of a difference there is. Thanks for watching :D

Lol honestly it gives the car a nice aggresive rumble at idle, and sounds good at lower rpms. It can get a bit raspy toward the higher rpms but overall it's bot annoyingly loud, and I liked it.

What is that exhaust?

@@tylerwitmer3769 It's an HKS Dragger exhaust, they don't produce the exhaust anymore but I'm sure you can find it used online somewhere. I like it for the idle, and lower rpms. Higher up it can get a little raspy but you can fix that with some modifications to the setup.

MaxSpeed a lot of headers tone down the rasp once you’re getting above 3500

@@nickelization6 you're right!

That's why i love the Miata. It creates a fun driving experience, whether you're carving backroads or commuting around town. Always a blast!

Please factor in the roll bar into your budget. It keeps the chassis stiffer and makes it much safer. Your son will absolutely love driving it. Get him a manual one. The miata is a great car, it teaches you car control, and I'm sure your son will learn a lot from working on it, and modifying it. Both of which are fairly easy to do, even for a complete beginner.

Thanks brotha! Means a lot. 1mil subs coming soon ;)

I got sun burn after this video, no joke! That's a strong tip right there haha. Keep enjoying your miata. The fact that you're on your second one shows how fun and addictive they are!

Love them man. Cheap, reliable, and a ton of fun to drive. Road trips in fun cars are the best! Makes me want one haha

Thanks for watching :)

Thanks for watching man! Means a lot. I've been watching your channel since Eddie did a video with your beautiful nb

Great handling cars are a lot of fun, sounds like you've got yourself a proper champ!

Thank you brotha! I'll have to review my twilight mica blue NB miata soon haha. Miatas are awesome cars. Truly believe everyone who loves driving should own at least one

Nice dude! Im happy for ya. You're gonna love owning one. They're such a joy to drive

Absolutely amazing platform! Congrats on your na. Wheels, tires, and suspension will make a night and day difference!

Not a bad idea! Gotta do you boo boo

Miatas live for corners! ;D

Good luck brotha! Once you own a miata you will be so excited. Every drive is a fun one!

Dude go for it!!! You'll really enjoy it

He notes the mount going out later in the vid when the other guy drives,

reviewed another miata. you'll see my driving is much better in this one. I try to drive these cars like they are mine but something in the back of my head always limits me because it's someone else's car and I feel bad for ragging on it. That changed since this video though :D

Roll bar (safety) and a lower bucket seat helps those 2 issues you had (safety and visibility). The 330ci is a nice ride though. Hope you bought it with the 6 speed manual for the most amount of fun ;)

@@MaxSpeedMike 5 speed and yes

Go for it dude! It will teach you to be a better driver. It is easy to work on, and to modify. You'll absolutely love it!

@@MaxSpeedMike thanks a lot, i really think it’s a good affordable car

@@stxrmzgaming it is! I have an nb now and I LOVE IT

Thanks brotha! He does not, but the new owner is enjoying it! Evan now has a supercharged 2000 special edition nb, and a turbo nb as well. And i personally picked up an nb miata myself :)

LOL stock motor my guy, stock motor

@@MaxSpeedMike Still a dishonest title

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed :D

Top down is awesome!!

Agreed! They are so sick, that someone actually stole them >:( If you would like some, you could get them from @GarageMoonPower on instagram

It'll happen soon #1MilSubs I don't upload as consistently as i should to be honest... trying to be as consistent as possible! Thanks for stopping in again, appreciate the kind words!

@@MaxSpeedMike No probalem, keep up the good work! 💪

@@clickinitwithdrew6891 thanks bro! I gotchu!

Thanks Dood!

Thank you!! Good luck bro! Hope you get an amazing one for a steal

Go for it!

LOL yeah he's up there

You should man! They're awesome cars. Or, if you want that extra "oomph" pick up an s2000. A bit more money, but worth every penny! Love your username by the way haha

How does the Mazda 2 compare to a first gen Miata?

Good question. I can't say for sure. The miata is a rwd sports car. The mazda 2 is not lol

@@mechtech104 Its pretty much a FWD Miata, similar power, torque and weight. If you want the Miata characteristic but need the extra room or have a child, its an awesome choice.

Love seeing any car so well loved ;)

They make 13b swap kits for miatas!

Thanks man! Haha

Haha nice!

You won't regret it!

Thanks bro! I'm gonna try to stick to this style for reviews. I had a lot of fun filming this.

I love it too!

As a miata owner now, I can confirm this 🤣 Nothing a snail/blower/k swap can't fix

When you do the clutch make sure you do the rear main seal too. It sits between the motor and transmission so might as well get it done with the transmission is out for the clutch job. Congrats on the new miata man, youre gonna enjoy it for a long time!

Thanks bro! Driving one will keep that smile on your face. If you're looking to buy one, go for it! Miatas are amazing, fun, great handling cars.

buy a miata. they're great. a year after filming this I ended up buying my nb1. LOVE it!

Love to hear it! Nice collection and nice find man!! Keep ripping it and enjoying your cars 🤘

Not sure for NC miatas. Only familiar with good wheel setups for NA/NB I'd go on the forums and local fb groups to see what people run. Also try fitment industries' website since you can see a bunch of different wheel/suspension setups

Driving a true stock miata will put the same smile on your face

@@MaxSpeedMike I have a stock red NA and can confirm this. Just thought it was odd to title the video that way

Will be reviewing a supra on the secret testing grounds this week! Thanks for watching, and thanks for the sub. I absolutely love miatas after this video

@@MaxSpeedMike np bro see you at the next UCF meet tomorrow?? Also I drive a na Miata as well and a 370z. @happyyymiata and @brbapex.

@@billyince3332 awesome! Sent you a dm :D

Same for the manual, 3500-4k rpm between 70-80 mph. Glad you two are both able to enjoy the car! I love my nb :)

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Awesome! I highly teccomend it

There isn't too much to learn about these cars. You just have to hop in one and drive it. You'll immediately be sold on it if you truly love driving

@@MaxSpeedMike Got two NBs myself. Was sold 15 years ago. :D

@@CasualGearheads nice! I would like to build a crazy nb on the channel at some point. I think you'd enjoy it

Yes, you do! Tons of fun to drive, work on, and modify :D

Oh yea. Evan is quite the character!

@@MaxSpeedMike hes right though if you need over 100hp to have fun you arent making the most of what you have plus 100hp or less is all you need

@@trck5639 true. If you can't have fun with 100 hp, your loss. Sure, 500 horsepower could be more fun depending on the car. But when it comes to miatas, there aren't many cars for the same money that can bring the same smile to your face.

These cars are something to be proud of!

As long as you don't have any rust on your miata, I'd say keep it, clean her up nicely, and enjoy driving it everyday!

MaxSpeed I did recently repair some surface rust in the trunk and repainted it. I have all the drain holes opened so water doesn’t accumulate it has worked. I do have to fix my drive side fender, mirror and replace it someone did crash into me. It still drives fine only cosmetic damage. After the repairs if I do decide to keep it for a while will do some mods manual transmission swap, exhaust, intake, roll bar, and coil overs. I am tempted when I can to get. A newer miata with a manual when I can hopefully I won’t end up trading in the 93. If I can keep both I will mod my 93 a little. The new miata is good got some friends who have one they say it is good.

@@rolon-ew5kl it's an auto? Oh man. I say fix up the cosmetics and sell it, then buy a manual. Or if the car has some sort of meaning, then keep it and swap everything in. You'll have a lot of fun once it's manual!

Indeed! Miatas are absolutely amazing!

Nice price!

Yea that's all i meant with the title. Stock motor lol. Some wheels, suspension, and interior mods to make the driving experience a bit more pleasurable. Goes to show how good these cars are

Haha i hear ya!

For sure! Hit up @LifeByEvan_ on instagram he'll be happy to explain how he did it

Haha. Miata being "exotic" is awesome. They began in 1990. Amazing cars especially for how much you can get one for these days.

@@MaxSpeedMike the first year was 1989 at least in Europe 😁

@@guilhemsd2949 i meant they went on sale in 1990, here in the states haha. You're right though they were manufactured started in 1989

What, have you not yet driven a car that is so fun to drive, it makes you squat? LOL

Thanks mate!

Hell yeah dude! I bet you have a smart phone, right? Just use what you have starting out. Film with you, your car, and to record use your phone or any spare cameras you have laying around. Just get some content out there. The best time to start is NOW!

In the miata or frs? 100 mph is not what those cars are for. They can get there fine, but they are built to take corners like a champ! Your camry is probably faster, but these cars are definitely WAY more fun :D

Thanks man! Actually, I would love to! Send me a dm on instagram: @MaxSpeedMike let's set it up!

@@MaxSpeedMike damn, I don't use Instagram. Any other way to contact you?

@@sebastien1664 do you use twitter or facebook?

@@MaxSpeedMike yep, just sent you a message via FB.

I know of better spots now. Hit me up on instagram if you want @MaxSpeedMike Also, what's done to your ND? Any mods? I have a 30th anniversary review coming soon. Tons of twisties in that video!

I’ll follow you and DM you on Insta for sure., I have the same user name over there just so you know. I’ve left the ND stock so far since I only plan on keeping it for another year or so. Will probably be morning over to a Club Brembo/Recaro ND2 soon.

@@roadfert nice! The nd2 is WORTH it trust me. Just get a low mileage one, lightly used they are a steal. You'll love it. The interior and extra boost in HP and torque makes a big difference, especially with daily driving.

Agreed! They're so much fun.

He has! He sold it and the new owner is currently enjoying it 😎 He has since bought a turbo NA and a supercharged NB

Glorious indeed! I ended up getting an NA myself. Build videos coming to the channel shortly :)

Garage moon power on Instagram!

You're going to absolutely LOVE IT!!

Great car!

Ayee your name is Evan too, nice! LOL i know what you mean. I'll have to get into a miata like that soon for a video haha

@@MaxSpeedMike Haha yep sadly I cant drive yet but ill prolly get a miata until I can fix the DSM I have on my property thats been sitting

@@youngfoxguy7553 good luck! Those things can rip!

HKS Super Drager exhaust i believe. no longer made for these from what I hear, sounded great in person tho!

I haven't had any experience driving an rx7 yet. I know how great they are from word of mouth. I will have some cool FD rx7s on the channel this year though! Have you ever driven an s2000?

@@MaxSpeedMike I don't think I've even seen an S2k in person before, lol. The car scene where I live is pretty lame, though we get some cool stuff every now and then. FDs are pretty sick, I've not driven one, but I have seen a stock one at the dealer I got my FB from.

@@eastman5181 wow. A stock one is certainly rare these days. Anywho, try driving an s2000 whenever you get the chance. One of the purest, best driver's cars ever built.

@JP Bandit Gaming for the 12A rotary engine, disabling the smog pump and switching to a dual alternator pulley is one of the best mods you can do. The smog pump adds complexity and is a point of failure. But you still need two belts driving the water pump, so you drive the alternator with two belts instead of one. However the best mod you can do to a rotary, is to add premix. The OMP doesn't meter oil off throttle, so when idling and coasting the apex seals aren't being lubricated. But by adding premix, you get that lubrication off throttle and the double lubrication on throttle doesn't hurt. While it doesn't necessarily effect overall reliability, most people completely remove the emissions system as it's just something else to go wrong. Not to mention, it's near impossible to get vacuum solenoids for these cars anymore and the solenoid rack clutters the engine bay.

Miata's are very affordable. Save up and buy yourself a nice one. Good luck!