Need me a shagmobile, suggestions?

[frapjap]

Miatas are bad for pedestrians though.

And deer. When I was 16, we came across a guy on a dark road who hit a deer and it broke his face.

[Red coupe]

A miata is hardly a commuter car. lol. Let alone something you want to be seen in pulling into work!

Why not?

Fun to drive, and good gas mileage are absolutely the most important things in a commuter, as all it really needs is to do is make the daily grind fun as efficiently as possible.


Why do you need a big car for commuting? Normally while driving I drive...That occupies little more then the drivers seat. What are you doing, jumping jacks and yoga?

[Bubba1]

Whoa. Is it me or has the definition of a "shagmobile" changed during this thread? I was under the impression OP was seeking a a vehicle for attracting the opposite sex AND for having sex inside.

I'm sorry, but unless you're a contortionist, a Miata is not considered a "shagmobile", and a Maxima, while big enough to have sex in, is not a particularly sexy car.

I think the Miata is one of the best pure commuters you can buy, small nimble, agile, reliable, cheap, fun to drive, and puts a smile on your face when you enter a turn. The drawback is you have to be small enough to fit. The Max is nice full sized sedan. A good choice for road trips, longer commutes and carpools.

[frapjap]

Whoa. Is it me or has the definition of a "shagmobile" changed during this thread? I was under the impression OP was seeking a a vehicle for attracting the opposite sex AND for having sex inside.

I'm sorry, but unless you're a contortionist, a Miata is not considered a "shagmobile", and a Maxima, while big enough to have sex in, is not a particularly sexy car.

Niiice! Think outside the box...er car. The miata has plenty of outside surface area at your disposal.

[s0m3th1ngAZ]

I dunno...my Miata is a great commuter car but it has such short gearing that it makes any length of time on the highway a buzzy and noisy affair. At 60 MPH I'm at 3k rpm in 5th. First thing I'm doing if I ever turbo it is a taller rear end.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

A miata is hardly a commuter car. lol. Let alone something you want to be seen in pulling into work!

Why not?

Fun to drive, and good gas mileage are absolutely the most important things in a commuter, as all it really needs is to do is make the daily grind fun as efficiently as possible.


Why do you need a big car for commuting? Normally while driving I drive...That occupies little more then the drivers seat. What are you doing, jumping jacks and yoga?

Obviously you have a different idea of what an ideal commuter car is than I do.

What I would look for is:

-Comfortable Ride
-Good gas mileage
-Safe
-Enough room to "stretch out"
-Good for highway trips

Imo, the miata fits one of those criteria. The gas mileage. I would save the track rat and bouncy ride for the weekends. But who am I to talk, I don't even work a 9-5 job yet.

Christine, I agree. BMW owners are jerks. Been to a meet, done that. No bueno.

BUT. The Miata seems to have one thing that makes it a better DD than my landboat. A CUPHOLDER. Damn 90s German cars. And 240s.

[MinisterofDOOM]

and a Maxima, while big enough to have sex in, is not a particularly sexy car.

Don't you have a Toyota to drive or something.



If that's not sexy, I don't know what is.

[Razi]

Remove ash tray... instant 240 cupholder!

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Remove ash tray... instant 240 cupholder!

Yeah, if you wanna soak the wiring harness to your seat belts, mirrors, and cig lighter! And it only fits small drinks.

....that end up falling out when you take a turn.

[Razi]

Doesn't get that wet.
Although it was standing on the e-brake wire which was spliced for my turbo timer.

[Urabus GodofTraction]

What I would look for is:

-Comfortable Ride
-Good gas mileage
-Safe
-Enough room to "stretch out"
-Good for highway trips

Sounds like you want a Miata. Seriously. Especially if we're talking NCs. OPEN YOUR MIND, foo.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

I'm taking the bus before you see me in a Miata. Seriously.

[Urabus GodofTraction]

I'm taking the bus before you see me in a Miata. Seriously.

Do the police know you were diddle by a priest as a child?

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Do the police know you were diddle by a priest as a child?

I still am a child. For another 3 months. And I never went to church.

Joke's on you.

Why are you so offended that I hate Miatas? They're pipsqueak cars that look like an egg. If I wanted a go-kart, I would buy one. If I want something with some substance, the Miata is not on my list.

[numbnuts240]

midget doesn't like miatas, everyone else in here does. minds will not be changed, move on already. it's like listening to two girls debate as to whether the pale face queer-pire is hotter, or the incessantly shirtless were-fag is.

[Urabus GodofTraction]

midget doesn't like miatas, everyone else in here does. minds will not be changed, move on already. it's like listening to two girls debate as to whether the pale face queer-pire is hotter, or the incessantly shirtless were-fag is.

Totally were-fag. He breakdanced into my heart.

Why are you so offended that I hate Miatas? They're pipsqueak cars that look like an egg. If I wanted a go-kart, I would buy one. If I want something with some substance, the Miata is not on my list.

You live a sad life.

[Pento240sx]

Yota Van. These things are nice (if well kept)

[MinisterofDOOM]

My friend's dad had one of those. Engine noise in the passenger cabin was conversation-destroying.

[Red coupe]

My friend's dad had one of those. Engine noise in the passenger cabin was conversation-destroying.

That sounds awesome.


I still don't really understand why toyota took to building mid engine mini vans...
How were these platforms beneficial?

[MinisterofDOOM]

My friend's dad had one of those. Engine noise in the passenger cabin was conversation-destroying.

That sounds awesome.


I still don't really understand why toyota took to building mid engine mini vans...
How were these platforms beneficial?

It would have been, if he had crammed a Northstar in there or something. But instead it was just a horrible high-RPM four cylinder drone at highway speeds. I often wondered if overdrive actually worked on that van.

The mid-engine layout optimizes interior space, supposedly. I don't know if I agree, the floor space behind the front seats was eaten up by the engine compartment. So instead of having that space outside the passenger compartment, it's intruding into it directly. Sure, I guess, overall length vs interior length is better. But 2nd row legroom is crap.
The Previa moved the engine BENEATH the floor, which I'm sure did genuinely improve floor space versus overall space.

[Bubba1]

Don't you have a Toyota to drive or something.



If that's not sexy, I don't know what is.

Nice car, but IMHO not sexy. Want an example of sexy? Jag E type.
My 4 Runner is far from sexy, BUT it 's more of shagmobile because it has plenty of room to stretch out if you fold down the rear seats. You can also take it far off road without getting stuck for privacy.

Niiice! Think outside the box...er car. The miata has plenty of outside surface area at your disposal.

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[RobPaulson]

Don't you have a Toyota to drive or something.



If that's not sexy, I don't know what is.

im really just looking for a cheap, practical DD'er. this max i found is going to do just fine.

you miata phags can go to another thread now. there is no way i'm buying one. kthnxbaaiiii.

[numbnuts240]

you should get a miata.

[hachiroku781]

you should get a miata.

[RobPaulson]

you should get a miata.

only if you'll give me some brain on the way to gokarts,

[numbnuts240]

you had me at "shagmobile".