Sir Burr Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Was thinking of getting a couple of Mazda Miatas one each for the missus and I. Talking with people here in Phuket and the general consensus is that it's OK for the missus, but, a bloke looks a bit of a prat in one and that I should reconsider. Seems it's considered a bit of a girly car. What's the consensus here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basjke Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Was thinking of getting a couple of Mazda Miatas one each for the missus and I.Talking with people here in Phuket and the general consensus is that it's OK for the missus, but, a bloke looks a bit of a prat in one and that I should reconsider. Seems it's considered a bit of a girly car. What's the consensus here? You must be well seeded if you thinking about a couple miata's as I recall that they are around 2 million here.Nevertheless I don't see the point of buying 2 identical cars for 1 family.In my opinion they are not to girly if you dress it up a bit nice.Had once 2 of them myself but that was at the time that they were introduced in europe and very limited available so you could sell it at a premium to the new price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bino Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'd have one - and not care what anyone thought about it. Whilst they are definitely popular with women, I know several men at home in Canada who drive them. IMO - Anyone whose masculinity is threatened by a sports car is probably long overdue for a trip to the dress shop in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carib Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 You could ofcourse be too sexy for a Miata... . ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 It's called MX5 in most of the world. Miata in USA. It has the 'image' as a woman's car. But I don't care. More like 2.4 million for the latest model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 The image is a bit hair dresser (but who cares what others think).. But the car itself is a solid little rear wheel driver and despite it not being very powerful (it hardly needs to be on these roads) its a pretty nicely handling car when pushed to the edges of traction.. A buddy had a beater of one in the UK (the joy of cheap fun cars) and we could really rip it round country roads with the tail end loose.. Lots of fun. Theres a few second hand at the moment.. I missed a steal of a deal on one with a hard top (oldest model) for 350 or so a year or two back. I would own one as a second motor / toy car no problem.. Would be an upgrade from mine now anyway... If your looking new higher prices and want a 2 seat sportser I would also look to see what the ballpark is on s2000.. Big upgrade but I suspect rarer and deeper pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 When I'm in Houston, my Alpha-male straight hunky friend lends me his Miata and I act straight in it. It was copied from the Lotus Elan, a man's car. But my old boyfriend drove a shocking pink Honda Civic; that was gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Other than the price, I'd be happy to drive one anywhere. Actually I'd be happy driving an open top Suzuki 4X4. Anything with an open top give me the ultimate freedom because my Thai wife refuses to ride in an open top vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotime Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yeh. I would stay away from pink if you don't want to appear gay (except here in LOS). It is widely perceived as a lady's car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 At 2.4 million X 2, I don't reckon they're very good value. After all is said and done, they are still rice-rockets and a bit poseur. Instead of getting two, I'll spend the money on one really nice car, maybe something Teutonic. Thanks for your opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackayae Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Mazda invented the Miata for guys who like ABBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 I think you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertorres Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texpat Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) Matching cars of any make is a bit poof. Even if one is for your wife. Do you wear matching sweaters to the polo grounds? Edited April 27, 2009 by Texpat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 The publisher of Road&Track magazine bought a set of matching sports cars for him and his wife: original, restored. Ferrari 166 MM's. Very macho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirasan Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 If you have to ask, then yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texpat Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Dasai da nee. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 At 2.4 million X 2, I don't reckon they're very good value. After all is said and done, they are still rice-rockets and a bit poseur.Instead of getting two, I'll spend the money on one really nice car, maybe something Teutonic. Thanks for your opinions. Just a few weeks ago I noticed 3 different MX5s for sale in the Phuket Gazette. 2 on Phuket Island, red one 2 years old, expensive at 1.7mil if 1.8 model. Yellow one, 7 years old, expensive at 1.4 mil (I've met the Thai lady owner). Another one on Samui. Surprised me to see 3 for sale locally, in the same week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Second hand cars are not worth it in Thailand. For just a bit more, you can get a new car with all the warranties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Second hand cars are not worth it in Thailand. For just a bit more, you can get a new car with all the warranties. Normally I would agree with you, but I did'nt what to spend that much money on a fun car in Thailand. Bought mine 2 years old, 34K on the clock, one year warranty left, for 1.25 Mil. After 15 months, no problems, just routine services. If you buy a Mazda, word of advice, forget Mazda Main Dealer in Phuket, a waste of time & space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcon Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 At 2.4 million X 2, I don't reckon they're very good value. After all is said and done, they are still rice-rockets and a bit poseur.Instead of getting two, I'll spend the money on one really nice car, maybe something Teutonic. Thanks for your opinions. Agree. That other poster's ABBA comment made me laugh out loud. If you wanted one car instead of 2 (and still wanted a convertible), spending 4.8 million could buy you a BMW 320i Convert (I would say chick car but with that folding hard-top I must say I like...), a Merc SLK200, or a Volvo C70, all (IIRC) come in at around 4.xx million. Yes, overpriced surely, but so was the MX5 (Hasn't the MX5/Miata been the "cheapest convertible in America for xxxxxx years running" (while it sells for 2.4 million THB here)? We had Miatas in our Prom parade in High School. Chick car - definitely. I love convertibles. But I think if you don't care about the pricing, and 4.8 million is your budget, then you can't go wrong with the choices I listed above. TV member corkscrew has an SLK. The new C70 is nice and different, and the top drops in style. Plus, with the Volvo, you have more (easier) tuning options as it's turbocharged, while the other 2 are not.... drop in a new ECU in that C70, dial the boost up to 1.5 bar and you're gonna have a drop-top that'll kill the little 2.0 Bimmers... Otherwise I'd vote for Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX as the best all-rounder in that price range. Not a 'vert, but it's got a huge moonroof and it's just good car period. P.S. Let the missus walk If your pimp hand is strong, then balls to the wall BMW 650i Convertible for something like 13 million.... but strong your pimp hand must be, young padawan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonySoprano Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Its NOT a sports car. It's a convertible. I imagine girls will impressed because they know nothing about cars and guys will think you are a loser. Of course, you should only care about what you yourself think and not the opinions of others. But seriously, the entire allure of the car is that it looks like a sports car and is a convertible. All style and no substance. That's why its known as a girl's car. 2.0 L 167 HP.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Your Baht, buy what ever you want, and tell your mates it the Ms car and if they have a problem take it up with HER> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonySoprano Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Its too bad the locally produced Asian brands don't have a low cost equivalent to the Ford Mustang or Dodge Challenger or Camaro even. You are basically stuck with only European imports, which are taxed like a mother f***er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Doesn't have to be a girly car....not from all the info you can get from a simple web search. Lots of mods can make em into a missile! That one didn't last long! But there are a few around. More than a few with turbo's too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrathfultalon Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 its a modern classic roadster. If you need a car to convey your manliness then your already in trouble. If you want a great car that is fun to drive, and economic on gas then go no further. Its not a midlife crisis car by no means, unless your a ex autocross racer and you want to tackle some twisties on your way home everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb86 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) If you like it buy it, personaly i think its a chick car, but at least its not a jazz, or the newish vw bug Edited May 1, 2009 by tb86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonySoprano Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 If you like it buy it, personaly i think its a chick car, but at least its not a jazz, or the newish vw bug haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Head Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 It has been reviewed as a girls car, however we live in Thailand and the options for a reasonably priced sports car are limited. Why are they so bloody expensive compared to any other Mazda - are they not manufactured in Asia and imported under ASEAN free trade rules? My wife's Mazda Protege is made in the Philippines and at the time was no more expensive than any other Japanese car While a bit gutless in stock guise, it is a fun car all the same. Girls car or not, if they were priced like any other domestically produced or ASEAN import, then I would buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmushr00m Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Unless its the MAZDASPEED version, the Miata is a girlie car. I would never drive one back home (unless its the Mazdaspeed version). And having a soft top in BKK???? Might as wel stick my head in a bus's tailpipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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