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hi all

I'm wondering if the 124 and the miata nd share the same manual transmission?

they are having terrible luck with the one in the miata, many complete failures.
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I've read that they use the previous generation Miata transmission, not the current one.
Have not heard about Miata transmission failures. Will ask my colleague who got a Miata in June whether he has experienced any problems.
I've read that they use the previous generation Miata transmission, not the current one.
This is correct. It uses the manual transmission from the NC series.
The auto transmission is an Aisin
Great, thanks guys.

This would've been a deal-breaker for me. Glad to hear the two largest components of the car are both tried and true.
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Miata is using a new lighter-weight SkyActiv manual transmission for the ND. This seems to have compromised its strength, although the failure rate isn't astronomical. I'm sure it's a ding to Mazda's pride, however.

On the other hand, the 124 Spider uses the bulletproof tried-and-true manual transmission from the prior Miata NC generation. Fiat made the choice to use the older manual transmission because of the Multi-Air's extra torque. A very savvy move by Fiat.

The.AT is the same one that Mazda has used for 10 years on Miatas, and is very well liked by the hard-to-please Miata owners who have it.

Hope that helps.
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