Stumbled upon this article today... couldn't agree more.

I think the whole stigma of "chick car" is asinine, and only proves to reflect an inadequacy in the accuser

When Did Two-Seat Sports Cars Stop Being Manly? - Avoidable Contact - Road & Track

A good read, if you have a few minutes... I know I've been the recipient of such comments. Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn

 

People and their bs...ugh. Good read. Thanks JHM2K

 

I got a real kick out of that article. I bought a '71 MGB (used) mid 70's and drove it until the mid 80's. One daughter bought an early Miata, and her son, 18, just bought a '98 Miata. Son-in-law drives a Cayman, which replaced his Boxster. Son-in-law's dad has an old Miata - his 2nd. He bought my daughter's Miata - drove it until it couldn't drive any longer, and then bought another Miata. I really enjoy the car talk in my family - gender neutral. My Crossfire gets its share of discussion (and admiration).

Alicia

 

I remember when I had my Mercury Capri. I read some review that said it was a car that a first year dental hygienist would drive. I loved that little turbocharged ragtop sewing machine. Loads of fun. WTF do they know.

 

I'm with the OP...I would have had a Miata, and a VW Cabrio (wife loves them, and had one at one time)...Open-top cars for me!

 

I don't get bothered by things like target demographics... as long as the ingredients are present for a rewarding drive, I'll drive it!

90% of the time, said "chick car" comments come from a person that bought their car simply because it is popular with other men.

For me, the ingredients are simple: engine in the front, drive wheels in the rear, an engaging suspension, and a big smiling piece of meat in the middle.

Brands, and badges, become irrelevant when those four things come together.

Enjoy the drive...

 

OK JHM2K, how did you put the "like, & share" button at the bottom?

I just saw it pop up in my reply. Mist be something new here. I like the like.

 

I think guys who think 2 seaters are girl cars have a tiny d-i-c-k.

 

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_car Wikipedia has spoken. The Miata is a girl car :P

In fairness I don't think the Miata meets their stated definition: "Girl cars tend to be cheap, little, cute and gutless."

 

Everyone knows that the alabaster and yellow Xfire roadsters are girly cars.




J/K! lol

 

FP:: Double amen.........LOL...Carl

 

Greg:: Alabaster ???? Naw,,not Mrmiata!!!!

 

Haters are gonna hate Carl.. Kinda like Prius drivers on the Corvette..

 

Was "your" Miata white? just going by the official survey...nothing else...2+2 does equal 9,561.Doesn't it?

 

I ordered a white one.. they sent red.. and knocked off a couple hundred extra if I'd take it..

 

I think that's a new feature on the forum... you have to be signed into your Facebook account.

I have to say, after driving Miatas, I can definitely see the redeeming qualities in them. They're basic, responsive, and pure.

The newer Mazdaspeed versions remove any femininity from the design cues of the "standard" one... I quite like them.

Agreed on FP's comment, LOL

 

My definition of a good "chick car", at the risk of sounding misogynist, has always been something that looks fast/sporty but is not purely focused on speed and/or handling... for example: the Scion TC looks sporty but has no soul.. At the same time, any woman who drives RWD and/or manual has a special place in my heart

 

ROFL That's one way to put it...

 

EH, I have an SLK, I've owned several Crossfires, I've owned a Mazda Miata. I'm not ashamed, nor do I care what others think of what I drive.

 

While I generally agree, only one car comes to mind as being something that is designed to be intended to be driven by a very feminine person. The VW Beetle, the fwd one. I just can't think of a way to make it not look feminine.
Just my opinion however, wouldn't knock anybody driving one, just stating my opinion.