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Author Topic: New car time!  (Read 3694 times)

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New car time!
« on: March 02, 2007, 06:03:38 PM »
Well, newer car at least. I'm looking to get an additional mode of transport for my weekend\summertime joyrides. I want a convertible and have only seen two that look ok to me. One is a Mazda Miata, and the other one is a Mitsubishi Spyder Eclipse.

I've heard mixed reviews of the Mitsubishi and have heard next to nothing regarding Miatas. What do you know about these cars? How about a different Make\Model altogether? Just no Mustangs. Everybody I know that has owned a late model Mustang has regretted it.
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2007, 06:14:35 PM »
The only guys I know who drive Miatas are gay.

Seriously. Three guys, all openly gay and all three drive Miatas. It is weird.




The only thing I know about autos is: Ford (trucks and full-sized vans) > Chevy (trucks and full-sized vans).
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2007, 06:16:33 PM »


HAVE YOU LEARNED NOTHING?!?
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2007, 06:17:36 PM »
Now THAT'S a convertible suitable for LA freeways!
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2007, 06:29:25 PM »
I kinda like the little ride behind it.
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2007, 06:33:00 PM »
Well, my fun little sports car (convertible) is my baby, and I highly recommend her.  Honda S2000.
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2007, 06:41:25 PM »
One of the gay guys I know has a convertible Chrysler Seabring.  The other gay guys I know don't drive convertibles.
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2007, 08:07:24 PM »
A lot of gay guys love Miatas. I don't know why we do, but we do.

Ivan, if I'm going to drive that monstrocity, I need to make a slight adjustment first.

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Re: New car time!
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2007, 10:53:58 PM »
My mom had a sebring.  It's not a good convertable.  It's loud and windy when the top is down.

Miata is totally sweet.  I know a couple of guys who race them.  They're fun to drive.  Plus, they're a chick-car.
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2007, 11:33:25 PM »
Or close-as-you-can-get-to-being-a-chick-car.
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2007, 10:41:07 AM »
I had a Miata for a little while last year on lease while my jag was getting worked over, and I loved it. They're basically the successor to the MG, as far as driveability and feel - the dainty feel of a BMW or MG, with the engine of a (essentially) Toyota. Recommended.
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2007, 11:48:11 AM »
Quote from: xolik on March 02, 2007, 08:07:24 PM
Ivan, if I'm going to drive that monstrocity, I need to make a slight adjustment first.



I ... LIKE it!
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2007, 05:49:40 AM »
*yawn* fuck that, i want some beer... :? :roll: :| :evil:
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2007, 08:11:28 AM »
Wow. Thank you for that insightful contribution. Luckily, this forum has a built-in feature that allows us to express our feelings to other members in a quick and easy manner.
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2007, 12:24:26 PM »
He has been smitten... with a bad case of the stupids mayhaps?
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Re: New car time!
« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2007, 08:18:55 PM »
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand....banned.

Not a single one of his posts was worth reading.

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Re: New car time!
« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2007, 12:37:19 PM »
Damn ... missed another live bannination ...
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