{"id":72203,"date":"2022-08-30T14:58:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T21:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=72203"},"modified":"2023-10-10T19:31:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T02:31:46","slug":"why-the-answer-is-always-a-miata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-the-answer-is-always-a-miata\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Answer is Always a Miata"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_5b3396-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_5b3396-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_5b3396-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_5b3396-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_5b3396-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_5b3396-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_5b3396-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_5b3396-82{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_5b3396-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_5b3396-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_5b3396-82 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-9df6d4  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-9bbe4f\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_62ff1e-4e\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Mazda Miata has been around since 1989.<\/li><li>It&rsquo;s popular because it&rsquo;s fun to drive, reliable, and there&rsquo;s a community for it.<\/li><li>In 2016, the one-millionth Miata was rolled off the production line in Hiroshima, Japan.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mazda Miata, also known as the MX-5 in other markets, has been a charmer since the day Mazda birthed it back in 1989 and the world marveled as it opened its eyes (read: pop up headlights) for the first time. The Miata is that friend who is always good at talking to the parents&mdash;sociable, reliable, and universally adored. Just like that same friend, the Miata can do no wrong. This has been the enthusiast&rsquo;s logic for nearly 33 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you happen to find yourself on any automotive forum (as I often do), you&rsquo;ll notice enthusiasts asking one another &ldquo;what should I buy next?&rdquo; while settling on the prerequisites that it must be fun, reliable, and affordable. And like clockwork, the Miata enters the chat. I challenge you to find a thread where the Miata is not mentioned. It seems to be one of the few vehicles that is always top of mind, and always agreed upon, regardless of the price point. I even know folks who have Bentleys, Porsches, and rare exotics in their garage alongside, you guessed it, a Miata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what makes the mystique of this little roadster so strong, and its group of owners so diverse? Let&rsquo;s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&rsquo;s Fun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one should be obvious. The Miata is good, clean fun. It offers up a communicative and feel-good driving experience that can make anyone smile. Having fun also means not having worries, and therein lies the beauty of it. The Miata is stylish without being too precious. You can push it a little harder and it won&rsquo;t bite back. It also has servicing needs more in line with a basic family sedan than a European exotic. Although it hails from Japan, there&rsquo;s an undeniable link between the Miata and small British roadsters of a bygone era. It provides that pint-sized, go-kart-like experience of MGs and Austin Healey&rsquo;s without the headache. Watch as our good friends at Donut Media break it down for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Miata - Everything You Need to Know | Up To Speed\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tA3ZxRRkdd4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&rsquo;s Reliable and Inexpensive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&rsquo;s good reason why you still see so many Miata&rsquo;s running around 33 years later&mdash;they just don&rsquo;t quit. Parts are plentiful and cheap, and a wealth of knowledge exists about Miatas of all generations. Having a problem with your Miata? Not a problem&mdash;someone online already has an answer. Which Mazda Miata is best? If you&rsquo;re considering a Miata, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadandtrack.com\/car-culture\/a35292695\/mazda-mx-5-miata-buyers-guide-every-generation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"excellent buyer&rsquo;s guides\">excellent buyer&rsquo;s guides<\/a> out there that help eliminate many of the pitfalls of getting into an aging roadster. These days, there&rsquo;s even a Miata insurance benefit. Original MX-5s have reached the age where they qualify for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hagerty.com\/media\/buying-and-selling\/1990-97-mazda-miata-buyers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"classic car insurance\">classic car insurance<\/a>, which makes ownership even more affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&rsquo;s a Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Red-Mazda-Miata-On-Track-With-Cones-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"Red Mazda Miata On Track With Cones\" class=\"wp-image-72210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Red-Mazda-Miata-On-Track-With-Cones-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Red-Mazda-Miata-On-Track-With-Cones-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Red-Mazda-Miata-On-Track-With-Cones-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Red-Mazda-Miata-On-Track-With-Cones-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Red-Mazda-Miata-On-Track-With-Cones-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Red-Mazda-Miata-On-Track-With-Cones-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the adage says, &ldquo;there is power in numbers,&rdquo; and the numbers cannot be denied. In 2016, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caranddriver.com\/news\/a15348268\/mazda-builds-1000000th-mx-5-miata-wins-at-roadstering-existing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"one-millionth Miata\">one-millionth Miata<\/a> rolled off the production line in Hiroshima, Japan. Not only has the Miata been the darling of the automotive press, but also of creators everywhere. Riley Hansen and Zayden Braasch, both CarParts.com partners, regularly share their latest Miata upgrades and modifications online. Zayden recently completed an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-when-swapping-an-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engine swap\">engine swap<\/a> and replaced his head gasket with the help of the CarParts.com team, and Riley completed a brake upgrade with our help as well. This little car has happily been a blank canvas, and a muse, for millions of drivers looking to take something commonplace and make it their own. Whether it&rsquo;s a body kit or a Chevrolet LS swap, the Miata can pull it off. Similar to the Jeep Wrangler, the Miata is a chameleon and its colors change depending on what you want it to be. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@that_miata\/video\/7074735799392095534\" data-video-id=\"7074735799392095534\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@that_miata?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@that_miata\">@that_miata<\/a> <p>Reply to @urish_1306  miata go brr@carpartscom<\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7074735786872113962?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&#9836; original sound &ndash; Zayden\">&#9836; original sound &ndash; Zayden<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@riley.lh\/video\/6981526756750560517\" data-video-id=\"6981526756750560517\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@riley.lh?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@riley.lh\">@riley.lh<\/a> <p>If you want good parts for a good price check out CarParts.com!<\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-6981526668670208774?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&#9836; original sound &ndash; Riley Hansen\">&#9836; original sound &ndash; Riley Hansen<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The market segment comprised of small, sporty roadsters has been dwindling for years. The Porsche Boxster, once ubiquitous and relatively affordable with its $42,000 base price, has become tremendously expensive and is now a low volume model. The BMW Z4 has suffered the same fate. Mercedes-Benz killed its once popular &ldquo;SLK&rdquo; lineup in 2019 after 23 years of production. The Miata, though, still reigns supreme. All four of these nameplates were big hits in the 1990s and only the Miata is left standing in a meaningful way. Good vehicles garner glowing reviews and see strong sales before fading into history, but excellent vehicles deliver something almost transcendent. Usually, it&rsquo;s an experience that can&rsquo;t quite be replicated, a certain X factor, or both. The Miata is an excellent vehicle, for reasons that remain intangible 33 years on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The Mazda Miata, also known as the MX-5 in other markets, has been a charmer since the day Mazda birthed&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-the-answer-is-always-a-miata\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":72358,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3769,3881],"tags":[3535,3536,184,1642,3532,3524,3533,3534],"ppma_author":[3173],"class_list":["post-72203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-automotive-world","category-mazda","tag-convertible","tag-enthusiast","tag-mazda","tag-mazda-miata","tag-miata","tag-modern-classic","tag-mx-5","tag-roadster","entry"],"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why the Answer is Always a Miata - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With its pop up headlights and charming personality, the original Mazda Miata has a certain mystique that has yet to fade after 33 years. 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