Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Chick Car


Nice ...... for a Chick Car.

Too bad it's a Chick Car.

Why did you get a Chick Car?

You hear it all the time.  Some people think that the Miata is a car made for women, like that's a Bad Thing.



I beg to differ.

I'll admit, it's easy to see why someone might harbor such benighted, misogynistic opinions of the Miata.  It's a compact and lightweight car with a small (by American standards) engine.  It's easy to own and easy to drive. It's an exciting car to drive, especially in the Twisty Bits.  It's reliable.  Fun.  Friendly; it even smiles at you!  It would seem these are qualities some would consider only appealing and certainly intended for women.

The Real World is a much different affair.

From personal observation, I can say that vast majority of Miata drivers are m......


Y'know what?  

SCREW it!

I was going to write some stupid defense of the Miata, but it doesn't really need any help when it comes to opinions from the far reaches of Outer Darkness.

I can say this:  If you think the Miata is a little too "girlie" for your manly sensibilities, then it's obvious that you've never driven one like you have a pair. 



Props to Miata Life for their permission to use the photo in this story.