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Jul 13, 2017 | 07:46 PM

pigfarmer

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Unexpected wave

I never realized there were as many Miatas around as there apparently are. Never noticed them until now.

Been getting honks & waves from lots of them. I suppose it’s a convertible thing. I don’t get waves from other ragtops – just those Miatas. Fun little cars and …. oh … I just dozed off for a bit thinking about them.

It just doesn’t seem …. right ………

Worse problems I could have I suppose

Jul 13, 2017 | 10:09 PM

doorgunner

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The little cars are waving to the curvy adult car!

Jul 13, 2017 | 10:21 PM

sullyman56

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Originally Posted by doorgunner

The little cars are waving to the curvy adult car!

Ha ha ha good one. My golf buddy bought a new Miata convertible. Seems like a nice little car.

Jul 13, 2017 | 10:35 PM

Majoho

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Originally Posted by sullyman56

Ha ha ha good one. My golf buddy bought a new Miata convertible. Seems like a nice little car.

I'd rather drive my '70 C3. I don't think anyone has ever described a C3 as a "Nice little car"! Just one of many things I love about them.

Jul 13, 2017 | 11:10 PM

The Punisher

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I sat in one once. My head was above the windshield.

Jul 14, 2017 | 06:01 AM

Wee

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They are one of the easiest and cheapest cars to use to get into autocross.

Brian

Jul 14, 2017 | 08:18 AM

pigfarmer

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yup

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Originally Posted by The Punisher

I sat in one once. My head was above the windshield.

Me too. I felt like one of those circus bears trained to ride the little bicycle. Didn't make them with me in mind

Jul 14, 2017 | 09:57 AM

Brooklinite

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Originally Posted by pigfarmer

..... Fun little cars and …. oh … I just dozed off for a bit thinking about them.

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Jul 14, 2017 | 10:45 AM

AboveTheLogic

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Those Miatas do well at the autocross track. Funny thing is that the Miata guys tend to comment on how they like my C3 even though they are faster around the track. I think I'm having more fun though

Jul 14, 2017 | 06:01 PM

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Richard Daugird

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Scroll down to #1.
http://carstereotypes.com/2013/07/29...0-gayest-cars/

P.S. I didn't create this list.

Jul 14, 2017 | 06:07 PM

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LimaCharlie

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I sat in one once, it didn't fit. I have owned an Austin Healey 3000, MGBs, a BMW Z-4 M Roadster, and three Corvettes. They all fit.

Jul 14, 2017 | 06:20 PM

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Ridgerunner 7.62

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The wave

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Originally Posted by pigfarmer

That's a rule violation if you wave back!

Jul 15, 2017 | 06:40 AM

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Metalhead140

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AboveTheLogic

Those Miatas do well at the autocross track. Funny thing is that the Miata guys tend to comment on how they like my C3 even though they are faster around the track. I think I'm having more fun though

Don't bet on it! I love driving my Vette, but (particularly on tight tracks) it can't compare to my brothers mildly modified NA MX5 (Miata in the US) for pure fun factor. And in turn the MX5 can't compare to my even smaller MG Midget - it's like driving a gokart:

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Jul 15, 2017 | 06:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Daugird

Scroll down to #1.
http://carstereotypes.com/2013/07/29...0-gayest-cars/

P.S. I didn't create this list.

I was going to point this out, since its a known thing out there in the world, but the word is no longer PC.

Jul 15, 2017 | 08:27 AM

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pigfarmer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Daugird

Scroll down to #1.
http://carstereotypes.com/2013/07/29...0-gayest-cars/

P.S. I didn't create this list.

Sometimes I feel like the Pope with all the waving going on.

On my Wide Glide I'm not a HD snob so I'll respond with a friendly wave to anybody except those weird CanAm things. They might get a nod because I'm not rude by nature but what a football bat they are.

Some things ain't right.

Jul 15, 2017 | 08:55 AM

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Metalhead140

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Daugird

Scroll down to #1.
http://carstereotypes.com/2013/07/29...0-gayest-cars/

P.S. I didn't create this list.

Quality website...! http://carstereotypes.com/car-stereo...e-stereotypes/

Quote:

...we all seemed to come together on the fact that guys that drive Corvettes are pure losers...

Jul 15, 2017 | 08:58 AM

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tomvr

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You know the worse thing about driving a Miata???

Telling your father you're gay!!

O.K. that wasn't P.C. but it's funny!!

Jul 15, 2017 | 09:36 AM

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pigfarmer

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too true

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metalhead140

Quality website...! http://carstereotypes.com/car-stereo...e-stereotypes/

I was counting up the piles of discretionary income we have at this age to buy cool S*** but stopped long enough to read the article. Disturbingly true. I guess I must be having a crisis. Doesn't feel like it.

Had I bought something the author would have thought cool - something with a blue light under it maybe - my brother would have euthanized me for my own good. And I would be grateful.