I am not buying the car for a manly image. I want something that will bring me pleasure from driving it, not fringe benefits. This is for me. I live in Silicon Valley, people aren't easily impressed with any cars here, and there aren't many women here to impress to begin with 🙂 I don't care about impressing my coworkers, since 95% of them are male engineers.
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I am not buying the car for a manly image. I want something that will bring me pleasure from driving it, not fringe benefits. This is for me. I live in Silicon Valley, people aren't easily impressed with any cars here, and there aren't many women here to impress to begin with 🙂 I don't care about impressing my coworkers, since 95% of them are male engineers.
GTaudiophile
Lifer
In a straight line it might. But on a twisty road at 45-55mph, where the Miata truly shines, you're right. And I actually find the Miata to be a more comfortable car in terms of elbow room than the S2K.
myusername
Diamond Member
While I like the mr2's looks myself, I have mostly seen women (and women's women at that) driving it. Plus not as much (or as cheap) aftermarket support.
Miata's seem to be driven more by men - I would argue older straight men who are reliving their healy/mg/triumph days, but then I don't exactly question the occupants whenever I see them, so who knows.
Miata's seem to be driven more by men - I would argue older straight men who are reliving their healy/mg/triumph days, but then I don't exactly question the occupants whenever I see them, so who knows.
I've owned 2 miatas already, and the link you posted to the car on Craigslist is a decent deal, but I bet if you wait you could find a better one. Are you willing to spend a little bit more? With that kind of dough, I'd be looking to go after the new Mazdaspeed Miata.
The miata is a great little car. A lot of room for modifications if thats your thing.
The miata is a great little car. A lot of room for modifications if thats your thing.
OS
Lifer
As a working guy who lives in CA and pays for his own car, I'd have to say the miata is merely fruity, not gay.
My friend offered to let me drive his, but I didn't fit at all. I don't think I would own one regardless of how fun it is. I mean I'm sure a porsche with a hot pink paint job would be fun to drive, but still I don't think I would own one.
My friend offered to let me drive his, but I didn't fit at all. I don't think I would own one regardless of how fun it is. I mean I'm sure a porsche with a hot pink paint job would be fun to drive, but still I don't think I would own one.
Depends on how old.... The miata is a Mazda, and is pretty damn reliable. My first one was a 1990 (the very first gen that came out) and I bought it for only $2000.
"Better" is relative.... First you need to look at what generation of Miata you really want because there are differences in each such as power and the look of the body.
If you're gonna go after a mid 90's one, higher mileage isn't that much of an issue. Many people on the Miata forums have miatas with excess of 200k miles on it. Then again, some people don't like used cars with high mileage so its really up to you. But aren't any problems with the Miata's reliability.
I drive a 95 Eagle Talon ESi. I live in the bay area. I would MUCH rather be driving a Miata. It is not gay, it just looks stupid before the current generation. I personally would prefer one of the latest generation with a hardtop and the ground effects kit (and 6 speed woo).
Mazdaspeed Miata? Doesn't that retail for like 26k? For that price I would take an Evo RS. More practical, and no questions of manliness.
Mazdaspeed Miata? Doesn't that retail for like 26k? For that price I would take an Evo RS. More practical, and no questions of manliness.
3chordcharlie
Diamond Member
A miata is the closest thing to an MGB you can possibly get, and definitely a tonne (or ton, have your pick) of fun to drive.
It's obviously not practical at all, but it's way too much fun to let that bother you. It would be on my short list if I was shopping for a used sportscar for sure. In fact, in the convertible small sportscar class, it might be the only thing on my list.
It's obviously not practical at all, but it's way too much fun to let that bother you. It would be on my short list if I was shopping for a used sportscar for sure. In fact, in the convertible small sportscar class, it might be the only thing on my list.
Pliablemoose
Lifer
Meh, go for it, if it makes you happy, who gives a crap about what anyone else thinks...
I tried to explain the whole "gay Miata" thing to my wife & she couldn't see it, just as most women won't think it's a gay car...
It's everything the MGB was, and it's got a big plus, it's reliable.
I tried to explain the whole "gay Miata" thing to my wife & she couldn't see it, just as most women won't think it's a gay car...
It's everything the MGB was, and it's got a big plus, it's reliable.
mchammer187
Diamond Member
went to the mazda dealership a couple days ago and the miata MX-5 was one hot car
very nice IMO, i would never consider it girly
steel gray or blue is the way to go
MSRP is pretty high though 25-26K but you can probably get a lot lower
the Mazda 6 i am getting is going to have an MSRP of over 27K
and i'll be paying around 22.5K but i dont know what the incentives on the MX-5 are
very nice IMO, i would never consider it girly
steel gray or blue is the way to go
MSRP is pretty high though 25-26K but you can probably get a lot lower
the Mazda 6 i am getting is going to have an MSRP of over 27K
and i'll be paying around 22.5K but i dont know what the incentives on the MX-5 are
blahblah99
Platinum Member
I too saw one at the dealership but didn't get a chance to test drive it. The car is definitely HOT. 1.8L turbocharged at (I believe) ~9psi, which leaves a lot of room for turning up the boost!
StageLeft
No Lifer
It would be great for a single gay guy. I'm not being facetious - as a single person's car it's great, but presumably you want to land a chick, and it's so commonly known as a chick car, that it may reduce your attractiveness as a male.
Of course, how many girls are REALLY going to dump a guy because of his car? Not many. Just try not to drive it on the first couple of dates.
Of course, how many girls are REALLY going to dump a guy because of his car? Not many. Just try not to drive it on the first couple of dates.
BTW, you can debate it until you're blue in the face. Regardless of any conclusions reached here, the general public does see it as a chick car. It's been shown in a couple of surveys I've read, along with the VW cabriolet, VW bug, etc. so regardless of how you shape things, it's a chick car. That's how most people see it.
I talked to my friend who has one, and yes some of his male coworkers think it's a gay car, but his female coworkers have asked him for a ride in it.
Noone has ever asked me for a ride in the ole Maxima, that's for sure 😉 I guess you have to take the good with the bad. Most people here at work drive either an accord or a camry, so I am not particularly concerned about their automotive opinions.
Noone has ever asked me for a ride in the ole Maxima, that's for sure 😉 I guess you have to take the good with the bad. Most people here at work drive either an accord or a camry, so I am not particularly concerned about their automotive opinions.
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