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[StillwaterTownie]

Originally Posted by AADAD

We drove on a coastal run with the San Diego Miata Club. I cannot even begin to tell you how much fun the Mazda Miata is.

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But a lot of straight guys don't want anything to do with a Miata because it's either a girlie car or because gays like it.

[Drover]

Originally Posted by StillwaterTownie

ABut a lot of straight guys don't want anything to do with a Miata because it's either a girlie car or because gays like it.

What??

[reed067]

Originally Posted by Drover

What??

I have to admit I was like that untill I drove one myself once I drove one I changed my mind quick!

[AADAD]

Originally Posted by StillwaterTownie

But a lot of straight guys don't want anything to do with a Miata because it's either a girlie car or because gays like it.

What a weird thing to believe.

[hoffdano]

Originally Posted by StillwaterTownie

But a lot of straight guys don't want anything to do with a Miata because it's either a girlie car or because gays like it.

I suppose these guys are insecure.

I think the spec-Miata racing series and all the high performance parts available show the true manliness of the car.

[sailordave]

Originally Posted by hoffdano

I suppose these guys are insecure.

I think the spec-Miata racing series and all the high performance parts available show the true manliness of the car.

Or any of the MazdaSpeed cars. Even the MazdaSpeed Protege' was hot
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...st?redirect=no

[Tourian]

I'm one of those guys. Small convertibles including the Miata are just not hetero enough for me. The S2000 is the only exception and it barely gets a pass, I'm just too big for the rest. When I see some spec racer Miata with an exhaust, a cage, a hardtop, a grease pen number fading out on the side - I know its a "man's" car and what its intent is - but if I have to basically ruin the DD potential of a car to make it seem tough it just sort of defeats the purpose. And this from a guy who's owned a few DSM's.

[hoffdano]

Originally Posted by Tourian

I'm one of those guys. Small convertibles including the Miata are just not hetero enough for me. The S2000 is the only exception and it barely gets a pass, I'm just too big for the rest. When I see some spec racer Miata with an exhaust, a cage, a hardtop, a grease pen number fading out on the side - I know its a "man's" car and what its intent is - but if I have to basically ruin the DD potential of a car to make it seem tough it just sort of defeats the purpose. And this from a guy who's owned a few DSM's.

Here in Texas, I think more women drive Tahoes than men.

I would sooner drive a Miata than a full size SUV of any make.

[tstone]

Originally Posted by hoffdano

Here in Texas, I think more women drive Tahoes than men.

Usually the stay-at-home-mom type. I've observed them struggling with them countless times in parking lots on my weekdays off, even though they turn on a dime. On weekends or rush hour, they'd be toast.

Anyway, what's wrong with the Mazda 5 micro-van? We're considering it, as we now have 2 small kids and mom wants something economical to putt around town with. Hard to find much information about it from actual owners, and I've never owned a Mazda.

[AADAD]

Well all I can say honestly is drive the Miata....and (nothin' personal) but jeez...have some fun!