The first time i saw kentos 1999 nb miata was in 2014, tearing around streets of willow springs. The result is a car trying to be more usable but to me it looks like the nb put on a fat suit. Unfollow miata hardtop for sale to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The last miata with a solid roof became a full convertible at the push of a button, but the rf is essentially a targa.
Which is best, classic convertible or sexy retractable hardtop. While it is indeed a smaller than average car, you may be surprised by its everyday comfort. It was a cold and windy day, and the surrounding hills were awash in the glorious noise of engines spooling out along the straight leading up to turn 1. Spoilers, wood dash kits, custom floor mats, chrome trim, and so much more are highlighted here daily. The guys take out the latest hard top version of mazdas iconic roadster. Everything is bigger, from the weight to the size of the engine itself. Pair of new oem hardtop side strikers with used oem hardware. Im trying to help a family friend find a daily driver. Read more and find out how it performed at car and driver. My first miata was a 1999 i bought it in 2002 and used it as an everyday driver. Additional shipping charges may apply outside of 48 contiguous states mazda miata fiberglass street hardtop 19992005.
You can get an nc mazda miata for surprisingly little money. Look out for someone selling a car with a hard top and ask them if they want to part with it. What really separates the nc from the preceding generations is refinement. The mazda miata rf club is the best mountain road answer. The notuncommon retractable hardtop cuts down on noise in a car which is already noticeably less noisy than the na or nb. After a day spent driving a new mazda miata rf club through the. In a onehanded maneuver, a driver whips the roof open as. However, the existence of the spec miata racing series which requires oe hard tops has been pushing the prices up over the last few years. The allnew mazda mx5 rf miata hardtop convertible roadster debuts at the 2016 new york auto show. Keep reading for the eight best hardtop convertibles of 2020. The 2019 mazda miata rf is a hard top convertible thats ready and willing to be your daily driver, even in the winter. Carbonmiata the ultimate resource for mazda miata parts.
The following slides will cover this years best hardtop convertible options, with key information about what it takes to go topless in each one. In everyday driving its wellmannered and easy to live with in. In 2019, the great mazda miata debate rages on like never before. I have both a 95 na and 08 nc and i consider both poor commute cars.
Its designed with a retractable hard top, which is perfect for driving in the rain. So, whether youre cruising down a curvy road or dashing down a straightaway, the mx5 miata rfs transmission will ensure an effortless and enjoyable drive. Sierra auto tops convertible soft top replacement, compatible with 19902005 mazda miata mx5, wplastic window, cabrio vinyl, black. Mazda miata carbon fiber street hardtop 19901997 special order, please allow 23 weeks for production of these custom made miata hardtop. Heres why we love driving the mazda mx5 miata onelap. The worlds iconic sports car, the mazda mx5 miata, grows more desirable for 2019, with 26 more horsepower from a higherrevving engine and as much lovable topdown fun as ever. Its low to the ground and designed to make you feel the road. And dont forget the 3rd generation also came with a retractable hardtop if you live in.
Even though the nc now weighs 2500 lbs, it can still be considered light, and with 167hp from its 2. Additional shipping charges may apply outside of 48 contiguous states includes rear nonglass molded, full size window includes front, side and rear mo. If you need mazda miata mx5 accessories, carid is the place to make your move. Each week on everyday driver they seek out great affordable cars that can do all the boring chores of driving and still be thrilling on a back road. One major perk about the mx5 miata rf is its sixspeed manual transmission. How does it compare to past generations and the honda s2000. Due to popular demand we are now offering a pair of oem genuine mazda. Net classifieds, your local club, and your newspaper. Im on my third miata, a 2016, after having had a 91 and a 92. The nc generation grew even bigger and remains the biggest mx5 to date. Mazda miata mx5 fiberglass street hardtop 20062015 special order, please allow 34 weeks for production of these custom made miata hardtop. I daily drive my nc 50 miles top down in cleveland. Brand new 9005 oem frankenstein bolts free shipping.
Some may say, parts is parts but at the treasure coast miata, we know that quality makes all the difference between coming in 1st and coming in 2nd. Miata oem hard top hardtop side striker na02r71d na02r61d. The retractable fastback is a new take on the hardtop miata theme. You may want to think twice if youre considering a miata as a daily driver. The mazda mx5 should certainly make a superb daily driver.
To find out why the 2020 mazda mx5 miata is rated 5. Mazda miata fiberglass street hardtop 19992005 special order, please allow 12 weeks for production of these custom made miata hardtop. In terms of driving fun, the 2019 mazda mx5 miata ranks very high. Use extreme care so you do not scuff to top surface of. Having recently just acquired a hardtop for my nb miata, i was a little. Having spent most of a day drifting and slaloming at skip barbers school. Its one of the greatest sports cars on the planet, but also does well as a daily driver. Lay the hardtop upside down on a soft blanket or workbench. Whatever your preference is, from diy to as handsfree as possible, weve got it covered here. Nothing big, mostly in town, occasional trip on the highway. Along the way we discuss the history, changes, and mostenjoyable. I bought a 42 inch tv and carried it home with the top down and when i had my 92, i carried a full set of 5 4 plus spare extra wheels and tires home in addition to the spare already present. The retractable hardtops looks, functionality and affordability.
The everyday driver who is serious about the styling of their vehicle and enjoys maximum braking performance will be more than satisfied with a cross drilled and slotted rotor. With the introduction of the latest mx5miata, we gathered equivalent versions of the four generations for a back to back drive. The new nd should be a pretty nice daily driver, with nice features than the old miatas, the new radio has bluetooth, the top is very easy to open, and it is lighter weight than the nc miata. The nc miata is a more friendly car to drive every day. Gtspeed made for 9097 mazda miata mx5 gv style front pu bumper add on lip. Thoughts as a daily driver winter weather they travel to the warmer climates, so snow really not an issue.
Click here to check out the brand new rht roadster. So, if your commute route isnt a fast, smooth highway, youll feel every. Also, it should be getting pretty good gas mileage, even better than the older ones. The zippy little car with the happy headlights and grinning grill is a staple of the enthusiast car culture, and has been for over 25 years now. A show of car comparisons and adventures for everyone. Carlos lago gets behind the wheel of the new 2019 mazda mx5 miata club rf.
If you drive in a mountainous environment where hard braking is the norm, a cross drilled and slotted rotor is for you as well. In about seconds, its retractable roof slips away, retaining the poised fastback profile with sinuous lines that always seem in motion. Theres no arguing the versatility of the mazda miata. Helping people find a car they will love, and taking our audience on car adventures. We wrap up our 40,000 mile evaluation of the mazda mx5 miata. The 2019 mazda mx5 miata rf, in grand touring trim, is a sexy coupelike. The nc is the forgotten miata, but theyre worth looking. Mazda even offered a wonderful retractable hardtop option for the first time. Obviously i wasnt going to be able to provide a legitimate carpool service for my coworkers, but the fact that i drove into work every day by myself, accompanied only by a small laptop computer bag, reaffirms the miatas usefulness as a daily driver, at least for a driver and one passenger. All of our mazda miata mx5 accessories and parts come from the most respected manufacturers at the best value on the web. An adventurous evolution of the mx5 miata, its not just a hardtop, not just a convertible.
Unfollow mazda miata hardtop to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Affordable fun remains the 2020 mazda miatas calling card, and we cant get enough of it. Carbonmiata no, 58, lane 965 xiang jiang gong lu 201802 nanxiang city, jiading district, shanghai city, peoples republic of china. The dailydriver pains of miata ownership pay dividends on the kinds of roads that were built not to get you to your destination the fastest way. Its small and light, yet retains the shortthrow precision drivers love. The notuncommon retractable hardtop cuts down on noise in. Not necessarily the ideal scene for a 2019 mazda mx5 miata rf, but the new hardtop does make it look cozier. The rf is a unique, delightful roadster that would make a great weekend car, or even an everyday commuter for the right driver.