Do you think a Mazda MX-5 NC is girly?
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I love my wife's. It is the Sport with Bilsteins in Copper Red but it still sits too high and ideally needs the lowering springs fitting. I don't find it that comfortable as the seats are hard and give me backache but it is a hoot to drive. It has a LSD but the traction control cuts in way too early for that to be a benefit so I usually turn it off - my wife usually whinges when I do though! 
The 2.0 is a nice engine but does need to be revved to get the best out of it. They are quicker than people give them credit for.
If I was going anywhere other than a quick blast then I would always take the TVR as I can sit in that all day with no pain but I still like it and am glad we have it.
The 2.0 is a nice engine but does need to be revved to get the best out of it. They are quicker than people give them credit for.
If I was going anywhere other than a quick blast then I would always take the TVR as I can sit in that all day with no pain but I still like it and am glad we have it.
I've owned 2 mk1 MX5s and consider myself a 'fan' of them.
Most people do regard them as 'girly' or 'hairdressers cars' (as evidenced by many comments here!).
The question is: does that bother you? The fact you've started a thread to ask that question suggests that you do, so perhaps best to avoid? If your going to roll around with the top down feeling self-conscious then you defeat the purpose of the car.
NC never interested me much, I'd have a smart mk2 before one of these. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with them but they lack the purity *groan* of the earlier generations. The pride Mazda have in the new one being lighter than the previous model tells a story.
Current NC prices are tempting. Avoid the folding metal roof, its just not a real MX5 with all that extra practicality.
As stated, NCs are very colour-sensitive, grey is best for minimizing girliness. I like tan leather in an MX5, big po*fter that I am.
Dark grey, sensibly lowered stance, tasteful lightweight aftermarket/ upgrade wheels, quality sports exhaust, job done.
Most people do regard them as 'girly' or 'hairdressers cars' (as evidenced by many comments here!).
The question is: does that bother you? The fact you've started a thread to ask that question suggests that you do, so perhaps best to avoid? If your going to roll around with the top down feeling self-conscious then you defeat the purpose of the car.
NC never interested me much, I'd have a smart mk2 before one of these. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with them but they lack the purity *groan* of the earlier generations. The pride Mazda have in the new one being lighter than the previous model tells a story.
Current NC prices are tempting. Avoid the folding metal roof, its just not a real MX5 with all that extra practicality.
As stated, NCs are very colour-sensitive, grey is best for minimizing girliness. I like tan leather in an MX5, big po*fter that I am.
Dark grey, sensibly lowered stance, tasteful lightweight aftermarket/ upgrade wheels, quality sports exhaust, job done.
A few years back I'd just sold a BMW 330 convertible and needed a cheap car for a couple of months. A mate of mine was buying a brand new MX5 and was going to trade his old one in for £2k so I bought it off him instead because I knew it was in good order & been well looked after. I really enjoyed it - went down to Devon in it for a week, up to the Lakes with the missus & really enjoyed it. Motorways were a bit of a bind, but get it on the A & B roads and it was ace. Mine had tan leather, a wooden MOMO wheel & wire spoke wheels. I sold it after about 3 months to a bloke from Aberdeen who was going to restore it back to mint condition. I'd have another one like a shot.
daveofedinburgh said:
I've owned 2 mk1 MX5s and consider myself a 'fan' of them.
Most people do regard them as 'girly' or 'hairdressers cars' (as evidenced by many comments here!).
The question is: does that bother you? The fact you've started a thread to ask that question suggests that you do, so perhaps best to avoid? If your going to roll around with the top down feeling self-conscious then you defeat the purpose of the car.
NC never interested me much, I'd have a smart mk2 before one of these. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with them but they lack the purity *groan* of the earlier generations. The pride Mazda have in the new one being lighter than the previous model tells a story.
Current NC prices are tempting. Avoid the folding metal roof, its just not a real MX5 with all that extra practicality.
As stated, NCs are very colour-sensitive, grey is best for minimizing girliness. I like tan leather in an MX5, big po*fter that I am.
Dark grey, sensibly lowered stance, tasteful lightweight aftermarket/ upgrade wheels, quality sports exhaust, job done.
I was personally thinking about black. That seems to be a pretty good colour for th NC. Main reason being is that you can't see the "mouth" (the happy grill) as good. Also 17" rims and a few cms of lowering will be nice as you said.Most people do regard them as 'girly' or 'hairdressers cars' (as evidenced by many comments here!).
The question is: does that bother you? The fact you've started a thread to ask that question suggests that you do, so perhaps best to avoid? If your going to roll around with the top down feeling self-conscious then you defeat the purpose of the car.
NC never interested me much, I'd have a smart mk2 before one of these. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with them but they lack the purity *groan* of the earlier generations. The pride Mazda have in the new one being lighter than the previous model tells a story.
Current NC prices are tempting. Avoid the folding metal roof, its just not a real MX5 with all that extra practicality.
As stated, NCs are very colour-sensitive, grey is best for minimizing girliness. I like tan leather in an MX5, big po*fter that I am.
Dark grey, sensibly lowered stance, tasteful lightweight aftermarket/ upgrade wheels, quality sports exhaust, job done.
zmike said:
The shape basically. What else is there? Nice, pretty, harmless, sweet, inoffensive and not aggressive. And I have to say that most of the ones I have seen have been driven (rather slowly, but hey) by ladies. And there's nothing wrong with any of that at all.
When I see one I just can't get the girly stereotype thing out of my head, whatever I try. So personally I'd never buy one.
But don't let me put you off for God's sake!
So what do you favour, a 'ute' with a gun rack and your latest kill strapped to the bonnet? When I see one I just can't get the girly stereotype thing out of my head, whatever I try. So personally I'd never buy one.
But don't let me put you off for God's sake!
Personally I don't feel the need for my car to project manliness on my behalf but hey ho.
swerni said:
It's rather effeminate and delicate, with a nice small engine so as not to scare the driver.
The perfect metrosexual wagon
A poor mans SLK
Ah yes, the SLK, a true driver's carThe perfect metrosexual wagon
A poor mans SLK
The irony of MX5s is that their appeal is in the way they drive rather than the image. The opposite of the hairdresser stereotype really. I suspect most metrosexuals would far rather be seen in an Audi TT or indeed an SLK, caring not one jot about the actual driving experience on offer.
I think because it's a small inoffensive 2 seater and not a big SUV or saloon it looks quite dainty and fragile to other people on the road.
I don't think they look girly, most of them I see are driven by blokes, and it's not really a posers car either, it's purely just about having fun while driving and it does that very well.
Here's mine:
I don't think they look girly, most of them I see are driven by blokes, and it's not really a posers car either, it's purely just about having fun while driving and it does that very well.
Here's mine:
percymk4 said:
I think because it's a small inoffensive 2 seater and not a big SUV or saloon it looks quite dainty and fragile to other people on the road.
I don't think they look girly, most of them I see are driven by blokes, and it's not really a posers car either, it's purely just about having fun while driving and it does that very well.
Here's mine:
That's an amazing looking car! I live the color/wheel combo. I don't think they look girly, most of them I see are driven by blokes, and it's not really a posers car either, it's purely just about having fun while driving and it does that very well.
Here's mine:
I live 20 mins from the Brecon Beacons, and at 7am on a summers morning,roof down zipping along the twisties, I don't worry if I look odd in my ''girly''car.
I use it every day, although I also have a Land Cruiser,my very petit wife prefers the LC.
But in the summer it's nice for an evening drive for the both of us, and neither of us are hair dressers.
I use it every day, although I also have a Land Cruiser,my very petit wife prefers the LC.
But in the summer it's nice for an evening drive for the both of us, and neither of us are hair dressers.
zoom star said:
I live 20 mins from the Brecon Beacons, and at 7am on a summers morning,roof down zipping along the twisties, I don't worry if I look odd in my ''girly''car.
I use it every day, although I also have a Land Cruiser,my very petit wife prefers the LC.
But in the summer it's nice for an evening drive for the both of us, and neither of us are hair dressers.
That sounds like a lot of fun! That's the reason I want one. Just driving around in the summer with the top down. I use it every day, although I also have a Land Cruiser,my very petit wife prefers the LC.
But in the summer it's nice for an evening drive for the both of us, and neither of us are hair dressers.
I have a mk2 18i Sport,factory spoilers, air con,all leather, hard top,LSD,only 2 owners, garaged for ever,we were lucky.
I paid 1300 for it, its the best value / most enjoyment car I have ever had.
By the way, I'm 6 foot, portly, bald, over 50 and don't give a s
t what other people could think.
Although to be fair, I drive it most days,and have never had anyone so much as look,hint, or any way offer any thoughts of whether I look daft or girly.
I paid 1300 for it, its the best value / most enjoyment car I have ever had.
By the way, I'm 6 foot, portly, bald, over 50 and don't give a s
t what other people could think.Although to be fair, I drive it most days,and have never had anyone so much as look,hint, or any way offer any thoughts of whether I look daft or girly.
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