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Here’s how Mazda finally mastered the Miata after 35 years.

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I am FINALLY reviewing an ND Miata, and an ND3 at that! Mazda handed over the keys to a 35th Anniversary Special Edition, which was a glorious experience, but perhaps not the spec I'd choose...

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00:00 What is the 35th Anniversary Edition?
02:46 Exterior and interior design
11:54 Driving impressions
23:40 Jess’s take and final thoughts

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20 Comments

@bricksbeersbeards9368 4 months ago

2023 ND2 owner...soul red crystal metallic, GT, soft top, mine has wireless apple carplay...drove the ND3, did obviously like the updates, screen is much better, we like the 'fang' day time running lights on the ND2, gives it some personality, just couldn't pass-up the incredible deal we got on the ND2, it had <50 miles on it, they got it really late in the model year, they really wanted it off the lot as a few 2024s were already there, don't plan to track the car, its so great to drive - love the tesla driver comment, truly. my phone fits in the center console or the storage cubby, or where you have it in your video, which is fine as I'm use to wireless carplay. nice review.

@93455Driver 4 months ago

One extra in the ND2 that for some maybe a game changer was the adjustable telescoping and tilting steering wheel. Wish there was a glove box or better storage in the cabin.

@stephenschroeder6567 4 months ago

I have a 24 R/F GT and love it. Just did an @ 1900 mile road trip and the seat and ride were excellent - no issues at all. It averaged 44 MPG which was great since premium is around $5.60+ in most areas.

It was great seeing Jess in a video again.😎

@floydtgoldenIII 4 months ago

Great review, two storage box’s behind the seats and a very roomy storage box in between the seats, these are truly special cars.

@mereditp 4 months ago

That straight cabin vent in combination with the round one mirrors the rear tailight design layout.

@ethanvalentine4299 4 months ago

when i bought my ND2 was literally just after the announcement for the 35th. I was dead set on getting an RF otherwise i would have tried to get one. Happy with the 2022 club RF w BBR pkg i got though came pre modded but in the best ways MCS dampers with swift springs and helper springs a Karcepts front sway bar and bracing Goodwin shock tower brace Goodwin header and full exhaust (had to add the baffle because wow it was loud) basically prior owner built it to track it and left me all the aesthetic mods like smoked out side markers and sequential turn signals. It was literally the perfect buy. Oh boy is that artisan red beautiful though.

@kentcurrie7326 4 months ago

Eternal Blue 2019 ND2 RF GT owner on the Front Range. Glad Mazda is giving you love. 🚘

@prinkeakeem12 4 months ago

Mazda should have put tan recaros and bbs wheels on this and definitely needed to add the RF as a more limited option (maybe 250 models). Would have been the greatest Miata made thus far

@TheSpanishInquisition-d1b6w 4 months ago (edited)

This is my absolute dream spec. Shhhh don't let my NC hear that. ❤. FYI My NC has seen many winters on the Canadian prairies. Warm and cozy warm and fun.

@supergoat94 4 months ago (edited)

Absolutely love my ND1. I've had two NBs and loved them buy my ND1 is a forever car. Especially since it has an ND1/ND2 Frankenstein engine (ND1 bottom end, ND2 top end). 150k miles on it and never an issue. Looking forward to MATG to get it on some proper roads again. And yea the cup holders are surprisingly competent.

@adamski-l5w 4 months ago (edited)

@12:28. Amen brother! They’re all great!

I’ve seen the 35AE up close. Gorgeous car. The colour combination really works. I think Australia’s allocation was 50.

@Erik-nzq 4 months ago

What’s with all this 35th Anniversary edition content across the YouTube’s lately? Especially since it was released in 2024 and only 300 available - which are sold already. Love the car and color combination but we cant get them 😮