Key insights

• 🚗 YouTube video sponsored by eBay Motors; new car project reveal
• 💰 Donating $5000 to fight coronavirus crisis, matched by eBay Motors
• 🔍 Considered buying an Acura NSX on eBay Motors app, Disappointed with steering and braking after test-driving
• 🔧 The Mazda mx-5 is going to be used as a project car and will be supercharged soon
• 🏎️ Comparing engine power and weight between Mazda MX-5 and Honda S2000, MX-5 has lower weight-to-power ratio, making it quicker at low speeds
• 👍 The MX-5 is preferred over the S2000 as the better car despite the speaker's previous preference for the S2000
• 🎨 New tires improved longitudinal grip by 12.4%, Considering changing car color from black to yellow
• 🔩 2016-2018 models have aftermarket tuning support, 2019-2020 models offer more power

Q&A

• What are the key features of the Mazda mx-5's engine and performance?

  The 2016-2018 models have aftermarket tuning support, while the 2019-2020 models offer more power. The car has a super efficient 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine with good fuel economy and aggressive gearing, making it well-executed and appealing as a budget sports car.

• What improvements were made to the Mazda mx-5?

  New tires improved grip by 12.4%. The person is considering changing the car's color from black to yellow while keeping the wheels and brakes unchanged. They also chose the 2016 model for specific features despite better upgrades in the 2019 and 2020 models.

• Why is the MX-5 considered the better car despite the speaker's preference for the S2000?

  Although the speaker previously preferred the S2000, the MX-5 is determined to be the most fun to drive. The speaker also plans to perform maintenance and upgrade the tires on the car.

• How does the Mazda mx-5 compare to the Honda S2000 in terms of power and weight?

  The Mazda MX-5 has a lower weight-to-power ratio, making it quicker at low speeds. The Honda S2000 has a higher rev limit and VTEC system, giving it an advantage at higher RPMs.

• Why did the person choose the Mazda mx-5 as a project car?

  The Mazda mx-5 is chosen as a project car due to its low weight and playfulness, compensating for the lack of outright speed. Its lightness also eliminates the need for expensive weight modifications.

• Why didn't the person buy the Acura NSX from eBay Motors?

  The person was disappointed with the steering and braking after test-driving an Acura NSX from eBay Motors, which led them to reconsider their choice.

• What is the video about?

  The video is sponsored by eBay Motors and presents a new car project. The content also includes the announcement of donating $5000 to four different charities to fight the coronavirus crisis, with eBay matching the donation.

• 00:00 The YouTuber is sponsored by eBay Motors and presents a new car project. They plan to donate $5000 to four different charities to fight the coronavirus crisis, with eBay matching the donation. They considered buying an Acura NSX on eBay Motors but were disappointed after test-driving one.
• 02:51 The car didn't meet the expectations, so the person went back to the Mazda mx-5 and is excited to use it as a project car. The mx-5's low weight and playfulness make up for the lack of outright speed. The car's lightness eliminates the need for expensive weight modifications.
• 05:48 Comparing the power and weight of engines in the Mazda MX-5 and Honda S2000 reveals that the MX-5 has a lower weight-to-power ratio, making it quicker at low speeds. However, the S2000's higher rev limit and VTEC system give it an advantage at higher RPMs.
• 08:45 The MX-5 is considered the better car despite the speaker's preference for the S2000. The MX-5 is determined to be the most fun to drive. The speaker plans to perform maintenance and upgrade the tires on the car.
• 11:46 The new tires improved grip by 12.4%, considering a color change and keeping the car's wheels and brakes as is. The 2016 model was chosen for specific features despite better upgrades in the 2019 and 2020 models.
• 14:33 The 2016 to 2018 models have aftermarket tuning support, while the 2019 to 2020 models offer more power. The car has a super efficient 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine with good fuel economy and aggressive gearing. The overall package of the car makes it one of the most well-executed machines on the road.