View Full Version : Do the girls really fancy you more when you've got a Ferrari?


bulldog D
14-08-2005, 20:42
Despite being devilishly handsome, incredibly witty and blessed with a personality that most Hollywood heart throbs would die for (not to mention modesty). I was sort of wondering if women were actually impressed by somebodies wheels or not?
not that I need a flash car or anything after all they only go from AtoB don't they!
And bear in mind this is just a bit of fun so don't end up getting in to a lather :thumbsup:

Snook
14-08-2005, 20:43
They don't fancy YOU more, but think you have lots of money... which they'll be more than happy to help you spend.

pattricia
14-08-2005, 20:45
Of course they do ! Even old codgers like me go for the old red Ferrari .Nothing like being dropped off outside your house in one of those.:

speenie
14-08-2005, 20:50
I think it depends on the type of girl you/they are. I wouldn't be impressed now... a few naive years ago maybe, but I am wiser and have learnt from experience that all that glitters is not gold!!

However, ther are sooooo many girls who would be, they'd love sitting in the passenger seat with the window down, they'd love telling their friends (and probably their nail technician/spray tanner - tongue in cheek everyone), and would indeed spend your money if you had some. There are of course lots of girls who wouldn't really be too bothered and make it the centre of their universe. Same as I beleive there are people who buy nice, expensive cars because they do actually like the car, not just for image!

StarSparkle
14-08-2005, 20:52
Depends entirely on how shallow you like your women to be.

Do you want to be wanted for who you are, or for what you can buy someone?

StarSparkle :)

pattricia
14-08-2005, 20:55
Call me realy Shaaaaaaaaaaaaalow !

lizzmobile
14-08-2005, 21:26
Dun't do it fer me am afraid. A flashy car never made me go out with a brainless minger (not to insinuate that you are one:)

sugarnspice
14-08-2005, 21:29
I'm more interested in a big...............



















SMILE. :D

HEHEHEHE.

StarSparkle
14-08-2005, 21:38
To be honest, him having a flash car would be more likely to put me OFF a guy.

Can't stand posers.

StarSparkle

LordChaverly
14-08-2005, 23:10
if women are attracted by material things, its more likely to be by big houses rather than big cars (if there was a choice between the two). In general, women are nest builders and are more likely to view a flash car as an indication of wealth and status rather than a desirable object in itself. I will wager that Slimsid's search for a mate would be made much simpler if he had a house on millionaire's row.

StarSparkle
14-08-2005, 23:22
Originally posted by LordChaverly
if women are attracted by material things, its more likely to be by big houses rather than big cars (if there was a choice between the two). In general, women are nest builders and are more likely to view a flash car as an indication of wealth and status rather than a desirable object in itself. I will wager that Slimsid's search for a mate would be made much simpler if he had a house on millionaire's row.

So cynical, LordChaverly :suspect:

I certainly don't value people by the amount of money they appear to have. If anything, I'd view someone who seems wealthy as being slightly suspect, ie how did they come by their wealth?

Those Socialist values die hard!

StarSparkle :)

1Man&hisBMW
14-08-2005, 23:40
They prefer BMW's...... 1Man&hisBMW infact ;)

LordChaverly
14-08-2005, 23:52
Originally posted by StarSparkle
So cynical, LordChaverly :suspect:

I certainly don't value people by the amount of money they appear to have. If anything, I'd view someone who seems wealthy as being slightly suspect, ie how did they come by their wealth?

The old Socialist in me dies hard.

StarSparkle :)

Starsparkle,

Notice I prefaced my remarks by saying 'If women are attracted by material things....'. Of course, not all of them are. But if they are, then I think in most cases bricks and mortar will exert a stronger magnetic pull than fancy motors (in my opinion). The young socialist in me died long ago, after brutal and repeated muggings by political, economic and social realities (what a heartless trio they are).

LC

banesmabes
15-08-2005, 08:15
There will always be a minority of women who are attracted to money – no matter what the man is like. And a Ferrari is usually a pretty sure fire sign that a man is loaded! However I’m with Starsparkle on this one – I am never impressed by a man’s car (can’t understand what all the fuss is about cars – they are just a means of getting from A to B to me!) and think those that have particularly flash cars are just posers who I wouldn’t even give the time of day.

sugarnspice
15-08-2005, 08:24
I think you're more likely to impress another fella with a flash car than a woman perhaps?

I wouldn't know the make of a car if it fell out of the sky & landed in front of me to be honest. I would just know it was red or whatever! :rolleyes:

Tony
15-08-2005, 08:31
Originally posted by banesmabes
I am never impressed by a man’s car (can’t understand what all the fuss is about cars – they are just a means of getting from A to B to me!) and think those that have particularly flash cars are just posers who I wouldn’t even give the time of day.
But isn't that in itself the sort of attitude that would make others not give you yourself the time of day? (BTW, I'm not picking on you, you just had the last relevant post ;))

Isn't it possible for people to have nice cars, houses or anything for that matter becaue they like to have them and can afford to enjoy them? I'm sure that a nice car makes you feel good about yourself in the same way that a new outfit does.

I don't really see why there should be an automatic assumption that it's some sort of posing phallic replacement, driven by boring old baldies with no personality. It's rather lazy thinking to my mind.

Lea1979
15-08-2005, 08:37
If I see a handsome looking gentleman driving a very nice car of course I look but I always think that he's probably a w***er.

Material things like that are only attractive up to a point, like if someone is good looking. Once you find out what the person is all about then thats whats important.

Tony
15-08-2005, 08:38
Curious. So do you think that if he is driving a clapped out old shed? :suspect: Is there a difference?

willman
15-08-2005, 08:39
got a couple of opinions/observations re this thread.
a friend of a friend (lol) has a nice flashy x3 with "sexy" leather seats - he is as ugly as a tram smash. as yet he's getting nowhere with women so p'haps sheffield women at least aren't influenced.(although a ferrari may be different)

my daughters new bloke drove a porsche,then top of the range BMW, not to attract women but because he really prefers more expensive cars. the look of them, the status symbol too i'm sure, but because he can afford to drive them or buy prada/armani etc that's his preference.

Lea1979
15-08-2005, 08:44
If he's driving a clapped out old shed - i just think ooooo look at that god lookin fella.

It s just because, and I know this is wrong and I shouldn't make the assumption, but good looking guys in fancy cars are generally arrogant because they know they are good looking and have a fancy car in order to pull whatever girl they want. I know its a generalisation but its just what I think.

savbaby
15-08-2005, 08:46
in general i see a nice car and tend to know its going to be some slimey old guy who is using it for an ego boost 9/10 times they are older men..

before i was driver myself i used to see these people driving about and thought they must be a nightmare in the roads with their big flash fast cars, but since driving i notice most in general are very courteous drivers althought there are still some idiots...


anyway back on topic....

no i wouldnt fancy someone more if they had a Ferrari. Material things dont count!!!

Speedy_Jim
15-08-2005, 09:12
I recently bought a flash motor just cos I'd wanted a Lotus since I was a kid. It gets absolutely no attention from women what-so-ever, much to my disappointment ;). Perhaps the ultra-expensive Ferrari (and therefore the promise of being filthy rich) might impress some, but the car itself certainly doesn't in my experience

But I do get called a w*nker by kids quite a lot...

ANGELUS
15-08-2005, 09:16
Ferrari=Makes you look rich.

Which I'm sorry to say attracts a large number of very vain women wanting to be a 'footballers wife' or something along those lines.

willman
15-08-2005, 09:45
i bought a classic mg sports car & the only attention i get is from people under 12.

mimicraze
15-08-2005, 10:01
your lotus would get attention from me, wanted one for ages ;) hehe im not attracted to a guy because of a car but if a guys attractive and has a good car thats a bonus, and shows we have the same taste in cars which is always good!

Cyclone
15-08-2005, 10:19
it's a shame that some people are so shallow as to make any assumptions about someones personality based on what they drive.

Ferarri or lada, why should either imply that the person driving them is nice or not.

venger
15-08-2005, 10:30
Originally posted by Cyclone
it's a shame that some people are so shallow as to make any assumptions about someones personality based on what they drive.

Ferarri or lada, why should either imply that the person driving them is nice or not.

True.

Not bothered either way really.

Would like one of the new Lotus cars but am pretty sure that I would NOT become a ***ker just because I had one lol.

Speedy_Jim
15-08-2005, 10:30
Originally posted by mimicraze
your lotus would get attention from me, wanted one for ages ;) hehe im not attracted to a guy because of a car but if a guys attractive and has a good car thats a bonus, and shows we have the same taste in cars which is always good!

Well if I ever do get attention from a grown up, I'll know who to thank ;)

BruciesBabe
15-08-2005, 10:32
Cars don't do anything for me - a big throbbing motorbike and leathers - i'm anyones!!

nick2
15-08-2005, 10:39
Originally posted by Cyclone
it's a shame that some people are so shallow as to make any assumptions about someones personality based on what they drive.


or what they wear, or where they live, or what pub they like.

Unfortunately thats the world we live in.

Cyclone
15-08-2005, 10:59
Originally posted by nick2
or what they wear, or where they live, or what pub they like.

Unfortunately thats the world we live in.

sometimes it's fair enough to make assumptions, if you know a particular pub is very rough, then you'd form a pre conceived idea of someone based on the knowledge that they drink their. I don't think that would so unfair as to say that anyone who drives a ferarri is a w*nker. To be honest that just sounds a bit like jealousy.

nick2
15-08-2005, 11:08
Originally posted by Cyclone
sometimes it's fair enough to make assumptions, if you know a particular pub is very rough, then you'd form a pre conceived idea of someone based on the knowledge that they drink their. I don't think that would so unfair as to say that anyone who drives a ferarri is a w*nker. To be honest that just sounds a bit like jealousy.

Both examples are equally unfair IMO.

Lea1979
15-08-2005, 11:10
i guess it is a bit like jealousy i don't know anyone who would turn down a ferrari !

Men who drive posh cars get more attention, good or bad, but like i said before - any girl worth her salt would like a man for who he is not what he has.

Tony
15-08-2005, 11:45
So we appear to have come full circle and it seems it's potentially more about the girl than the bloke driving the car?

But on the other hand, nobody should care either way?



(I appreciate that plenty of girls drive nice cars BTW ;))

venger
15-08-2005, 12:25
Originally posted by BruciesBabe
Cars don't do anything for me - a big throbbing motorbike and leathers - i'm anyones!!

I got the throbbing motorbike but wear titanium mesh suit, so that kinda counts me out :P

pussycat
15-08-2005, 12:45
Originally posted by Lee1979
If I see a handsome looking gentleman driving a very nice car of course I look but I always think that he's probably a w***er.

Material things like that are only attractive up to a point, like if someone is good looking. Once you find out what the person is all about then thats whats important.


Despite it being a farily irrational point of view, I agree with this! If I see a good looking bloke, I'll look of course but if he's driving a flash car that puts me right off - I jump to the same w***er conclusion.

But if I saw that same good looking guy on his push bike taking empty bottles to the recycling point whilst wearing Birkenstocks, then I might just jump on him. Shhhhh...don't tell Mr Pussycat! :heyhey:

SupraSteve
15-08-2005, 12:53
I have a flash car, it's very rare so turns a lot of heads, which isn't why I've got it but it's nice all the same - I'm not a 'poser' tho, I have wanted that car for nearly 10 years and have finally 'realised my dream'. I'm a driver more than anything.

I'm not the slightest bit interested in any, shall we classify it as 'romantic', attention from people if it is totally dependant on the fact I have that car - these people are shallow of course (that's if it were to happen - and it hasn't in the 2 weeks I've had it, to my knowledge).
I find the couple of comments about above, from people saying if I see someone in a flash motor I immediately think "w****r". Why?? You're as judgemental as the 'footballers wives' are shallow. :)

Makes me chuckle anyway, couldn't care less what people who don't know me think of me with or without my car. :)

Oh yeah, and for the record it gets a lot more attention from blokes than girls, simply because they are generally into cars a lot more I think.

BruciesBabe
15-08-2005, 13:03
As I said, cars don't do it for me, but I WILL and always do turn my head when I hear a bike pass, more to have a look at the bike to be honest, if the guy who is riding it is sexy - excellent! Although u can't usually tell due to the helmet!

I would never be interested in someone purely for their vehicle and I have to say I agree completely with SupraSteve. He makes alot of sense.

Venger, I'm intrigued about the titanium suit...

TimmyR
15-08-2005, 13:29
Its very much dependent on the car. A ferrari I think is an indication of wealth - a status symbol. So yes I think some shallow grave digger types would be more attracted to the man driving it.

But, (what does a ferrari cost, I've no idea) if someone who was very rich bought a steam train for the same price, I don't think he'd get all the birds.

I think if I owned a ferrari, I would probably find that certain women would be attracted to me but that I would dislike them for their ideals and the type of girl I went for would be less interested.

JBee
15-08-2005, 14:12
I've dated a guy who drove a merc, I've dated a guy who drove a clapped-out old banger, I've dated plenty of guys who fall somewhere inbetween and I've dated one or two who don't drive at all.

Cars are totally unimportant to me, and I really don't care what a guy drives - it has no bearing on whether I'm attracted to him or not.

Gererally though I don't like posers and think arrogance is a real turn off - so I think that would rule out some drivers of flashy cars. And I don't think I'd ever fancy a boy racer roaring around in a modified nova or something stupid like that!

I think that if a guy's car is too eye-catching (expensive, souped up ect.) then it's an indicator that he's perhaps slightly fonder of it than he should be, or is trying to prove something. No girl wants to have to compete with a hunk of metal for a man's affections!

And finally... it may be worth noting that the merc driver mentioned at the top of this post turned out to be rather unimpressive (ie, clueless and beyond help) in the bedroom! :hihi:

samc
15-08-2005, 14:15
No - a Ferrari would not make me fancy anybody more.

I much prefer a bloke to have an Aston Martin.

Now that really does score points on the fancying chart...

Am I shallow ? Oh yes.
:hihi:

Cyclone
15-08-2005, 14:26
probably well worth bearing in mind that someone driving a nice car has worked up to it through a series of cars.
Not many people pass their test and go out and buy a merc (well not a new one anyway).

nick2
15-08-2005, 14:30
I think I would be more impressed by someone who owns a practical car, something that is cheap to run, reliable and doesn't cause too much polution.

Cyclone
15-08-2005, 14:37
Originally posted by nick2
I think I would be more impressed by someone who owns a practical car, something that is cheap to run, reliable and doesn't cause too much polution.

those qualities can be summed up more succinctly by saying "boring".

nick2
15-08-2005, 14:45
Originally posted by Cyclone
those qualities can be summed up more succinctly by saying "boring".

maybe, but when your kids ask "Daddy, what did you do to protect the environment you're leaving us ?" you can say "Nothing, it sounded a bit boring".

JBee
15-08-2005, 15:12
I think one of the most off-putting cars for a man to drive is a 4x4, unless they have a legitimate reason (do a lot of countryside driving/own a farm/horses/similar). City 4x4s show that the driver cares more about status than other drivers and the environment.

Personally, I think if a guy wants to spend his cash on improving his chances of attracting women, then a bit of personal grooming wouldn't go amiss!

There's no need to splash out on designer labels, but it's always nice when a man makes an effort in the same way that most women do.

A ferrari pulled over next to me the other day as I was unpacking my shopping outside my house, and it's driver was the most scruffy looking thing you've ever seen. Hair past his waist, dirty clothes and BO. I can think of many other ways he could have spent his money without splashing out on his car!

Cyclone
15-08-2005, 15:19
Originally posted by nick2
maybe, but when your kids ask "Daddy, what did you do to protect the environment you're leaving us ?" you can say "Nothing, it sounded a bit boring".

you didn't just say environmentally friendly, what's running cost (which doesn't just include petrol) and reliability got to do with the environment, and worst of all practicallity. Urgh, that's like a car design death warrant.

Anyway, fun cars can be efficient. Take the lotus elise for example, the latest version has mpg in the 40's I think, it would fail your test due to having a boot about as big as my shoe and only 2 seats.

JBee
15-08-2005, 15:28
Originally posted by Cyclone
Anyway, fun cars can be efficient. Take the lotus elise for example, the latest version has mpg in the 40's I think, it would fail your test due to having a boot about as big as my shoe and only 2 seats.

What's the point in having a boot as big as a shoe and only two seats? That doesn't sound like any fun at all!

Cyclone
15-08-2005, 15:56
Originally posted by JBee
What's the point in having a boot as big as a shoe and only two seats? That doesn't sound like any fun at all!

i've never really considered a boot to be much fun, so it's lack doesn't bother me. And since I have no children more than 2 seats are just a waste.

The fun bit is that it goes around corners like it's on rails and accelerates like it's got a rocket instead of an engine.

JBee
15-08-2005, 15:59
Originally posted by Cyclone
i've never really considered a boot to be much fun, so it's lack doesn't bother me. And since I have no children more than 2 seats are just a waste.

The fun bit is that it goes around corners like it's on rails and accelerates like it's got a rocket instead of an engine.

I rest my case Cyclone. I don't notice those things at all, and I'm certainly not impressed by them. I'd rather have a car that's big enough to pile in a few mates, take some luggage or a picnic and go exploring.

But as long as you're having fun with your choice of motor, and not just driving it to impress, then who am I to criticise?

nick2
15-08-2005, 16:02
Originally posted by Cyclone
i've never really considered a boot to be much fun, so it's lack doesn't bother me.

It would if you and your lady friend were driving up to the Lake District for a romantic weekend. I suppose you could wear all the clothes you were taking :)

Cyclone
15-08-2005, 16:07
Originally posted by JBee
I rest my case Cyclone. I don't notice those things at all, and I'm certainly not impressed by them. I'd rather have a car that's big enough to pile in a few mates, take some luggage or a picnic and go exploring.

But as long as you're having fun with your choice of motor, and not just driving it to impress, then who am I to criticise?

quite true. And probably fits the stereotype. As someone already said, men are more interested in cars as a car, women are just interested as a way to get from A to B.

Nick, it's boot is slightly larger than my shoe. You could fit a weekends worth of clothes in it for 2, just not in a rigid suitcase.

Anyway, I don't actually have one, it was just an example of a car that most would consider impractical but that was performant and environmentally friendly. And most definitely not boring.

I'm currently looking for a honda s2000, similar, but a slightly better boot and slightly less go kart like. I'll make use of my kid free status and youth while its still here to enjoy.

LordChaverly
15-08-2005, 16:17
Impractical cars may have hidden advantages though. For example, if you were driving a Delorean and someone tried to rob you at traffic lights, you could open the gull wings and send them flying

StarSparkle
15-08-2005, 16:25
Originally posted by LordChaverly
Impractical cars may have hidden advantages though. For example, if you were driving a Delorean and someone tried to rob you at traffic lights, you could open the gull wings and send them flying

Now that would work a treat, Chavvers, unless your erstwhile robber happened to have an interest in cars, in which case, he would doubtless be prepared for your lordship's door trick and position himself appropriately..... :D

StarSparkle :)

LordChaverly
15-08-2005, 16:30
Originally posted by StarSparkle
Now that would work a treat, Chavvers, unless your erstwhile robber happened to have an interest in cars, in which case, he would doubtless be prepared for your lordship's door trick and position himself appropriately..... :D

StarSparkle :)

Starsparkle, I thought there must be a flaw in this idea somewhere. There goes the only sensible reason for getting a Delorean!

LC

StarSparkle
15-08-2005, 16:37
Originally posted by LordChaverly
Starsparkle, I thought there must be a flaw in this idea somewhere. There goes the only sensible reason for getting a Delorean!

LC

Oh dear, I'm sorry if I've burst your Delorean bubble! :(

Still, it was a great idea as far as it went - and what other reason could there be for purchasing a Delorean?! :D

StarSparkle ;)

SupraSteve
15-08-2005, 16:48
Originally posted by BruciesBabe
...and I have to say I agree completely with SupraSteve. He makes alot of sense.

Aww thanks! :) I will be in 'smug mode' for the next half hour if anyone needs me ;)

nightrider
15-08-2005, 16:53
Originally posted by LordChaverly
Starsparkle, I thought there must be a flaw in this idea somewhere. There goes the only sensible reason for getting a Delorean!

LC

dont forget with some minor modifications you can travel through time...I think they made a documentary about this that was in the cinemas :thumbsup:

JoeP
15-08-2005, 18:20
Being a cynic, the question that women SHOULD be asking is.....

Is that Ferrari :

a. Yours?
b. Fully paid for (not on HP/ Loan / Hire)?
c. How much money have you got left to spend on little ol' me?

Joe :D

pattricia
15-08-2005, 20:41
Most women seem to prefer 4 x 4 s today. Get more shopping in the back(that he is going to buy you of course !)

Speedy_Jim
16-08-2005, 13:20
Originally posted by Cyclone

Nick, it's boot is slightly larger than my shoe. You could fit a weekends worth of clothes in it for 2, just not in a rigid suitcase.

Anyway, I don't actually have one, it was just an example of a car that most would consider impractical but that was performant and environmentally friendly. And most definitely not boring.


Managed to squeeze a week's worth of stuff for a Lake District walking holiday for me and my girlfriend into my Elise. And it did nearly 40 miles to the gallon during the week, so they're not totally impractical :)

mimicraze
16-08-2005, 14:23
now i like you even more and now even more convinced about getting a lotus!! thats my holiday sorted, as long as I can fit in my camping supplies for the lakes!

Speedy_Jim
16-08-2005, 15:58
Do it, they're absolutely ace. Don't buy brand a new one tho cos they tend to come with a bucket load of teething trouble. I'd offer you a ride in mine to convince you, but the brain-rattling noise and lying-on-the-road seating position would probably put you off, not encourage you to buy one :)

Oh, and I didn't say we went camping - we stayed in a cottage. I think a tent would be the straw that broke the camel's back for my poor little toy car

Cyclone
16-08-2005, 16:02
I'd be more tempted with the VX220 turbo, slightly more sound deadening, air bag, turbo (4.4s 0 - 60).

But i'm going for the slightly larger and less go kart like S2000 (unless I convince myself I can afford a Z4).

nick2
16-08-2005, 16:04
Don't get a Z4 - gay hairdressers car.

Speedy_Jim
16-08-2005, 16:06
The VX is a good car. A bit heavy and doesn't look cool (IMO) but goes like the clappers. Not as well screwed together as the Liz (so I'm told), which is saying something given Lotus' reputation :)

I like the Z4 - tons better than the Z3 but there is something inherently hair-dresser about a practical convertible, even the VX is a *bit* hair-dresser. My sister's fella had an S2000. Nowt but trouble - awful for a Honda. He sold it and lost nearly £10,000 in one year (!)

Looks like we've well and truely hijacked this thread :)

CaptainSwing
16-08-2005, 16:07
Don't know about a Ferrari, but the girls definitely fancy you more when you've got a girlfriend.

Cyclone
16-08-2005, 16:09
Originally posted by nick2
Don't get a Z4 - gay hairdressers car.

BMW quality - 3.0 v6, 0-60 5.9s. I don't really care.

And it looks a hell of a lot more serious than the Z3.

S2000 is tempting though, and cheaper.

Speedy_Jim
16-08-2005, 16:12
5.9? Sloooowwwwww



;)

nick2
16-08-2005, 16:13
Originally posted by Cyclone
BMW quality - 3.0 v6, 0-60 5.9s. I don't really care.


I don't want you giving out the wrong signals :)

Check this years list :

http://www.gay.com/content/slideshow/?coll=523&navpath=/channels/style/auto/

DJRich
16-08-2005, 16:16
Do the girls really fancy you more when you've got a Ferrari?

My answer as sad as it sounds would be yes,Lucaly i already have a girlfreind but if i did not and i owned a ferarri then it would be one of the last subjects i would talk about and if at all possible avoid the subject, Because owning a ferrari is a bit like winning the lottery i would sit down and count all my new freinds!!

Cyclone
16-08-2005, 16:29
Originally posted by nick2
I don't want you giving out the wrong signals :)

Check this years list :

http://www.gay.com/content/slideshow/?coll=523&navpath=/channels/style/auto/

it's not on the list...

but the criteria are nothing to do with gayness;

We've broken down cars into 10 categories, from thrill rides to green machines, and analyzed according to five key traits:


Style

Hotness (or coolness, if you prefer)

High-quality interiors

Fun-to-drive characteristics

Value (because anything as expensive as a car had better be worth it)

It could have come straight from Clarkson or Hammond. So what's being said is that gay people like the same characteristics in a car as straight people!

here's (http://www.gay.com/style/auto/package.html?sernum=564) what they say about the Z4, but it's just the same as every other motoring review of it.

nick2
16-08-2005, 16:32
Originally posted by Cyclone
It could have come straight from Clarkson or Hammond. So what's being said is that gay people like the same characteristics in a car as straight people!


Well, yes, we do, but some cars are seen as a bit "gayer" than others by straight guys, the Z3 "hairdressers" car is a prime example.

Cyclone
16-08-2005, 18:10
Originally posted by nick2
Well, yes, we do, but some cars are seen as a bit "gayer" than others by straight guys, the Z3 "hairdressers" car is a prime example.

surely being straight i'm in a perfect position to say what level of gayness is associated with various cars by straight guys. The Z3 for example, I think looks a bit efeminate, the Z4 however looks much more masculine.
The MX-5 looks a bit girly, the VX220 or the Elise look much more manly and rugged.

Anyway, I like it, the only barrier is that they cost a fortune.

bulldog D
16-08-2005, 20:48
Personally I'd take the Z3 anyday it harks back to 507 which was one of BMW's prettiest sports cars, The 4 could have been a brilliant car had it been toned down on the flame side styling
which of course we've got Chris Bangle to thank for.
Not my cup of tea
And no I'm not gay!

venger
17-08-2005, 11:52
Originally posted by nick2
Don't get a Z4 - gay hairdressers car.

It never is.

More of a muscle car than hairdressers car.

Ford Ka convertible is more for the wig snippers.

nick2
17-08-2005, 12:13
Originally posted by venger
More of a muscle car than hairdressers car.


Get out, "muscle car" ?, it's like a toy.

Cyclone
17-08-2005, 12:35
Originally posted by nick2
Get out, "muscle car" ?, it's like a toy.

eh? A really big, wide, low toy with aggressive lines a 3.0 240bhp engine in it. What toy shop do I get one from?

venger
17-08-2005, 13:10
Originally posted by Cyclone
eh? A really big, wide, low toy with aggressive lines a 3.0 240bhp engine in it. What toy shop do I get one from?

:thumbsup:

Originally posted by nick2
Get out, "muscle car" ?, it's like a toy.

My motorcycle I call a toy, you won't find many hairdressers riding one similar tho.

JBee
17-08-2005, 13:14
I was quite enjoying this thread at first. A chance for girls to tell the boys what they really think about men driving various cars.

But now it just seems to have turned into a thread with lots of blokes chatting about fast cars.

What's going on? :suspect:

Can't you start a thread called 'The boys talking about cars' thread so that us girlies know to avoid it?!!! :thumbsup:

venger
17-08-2005, 13:22
Originally posted by JBee
I was quite enjoying this thread at first. A chance for girls to tell the boys what they really think about men driving various cars.

But now it just seems to have turned into a thread with lots of blokes chatting about fast cars.

What's going on? :suspect:

Can't you start a thread called 'The boys talking about cars' thread so that us girlies know to avoid it?!!! :thumbsup:

WoW, I am pleased that you are not a moderator!

Fair comment, but sometimes you have to let these things run their course, or you might as well read a book on subjectivity.

mimicraze
17-08-2005, 15:16
I'd offer you a ride in mine to convince you, but the brain-rattling noise and lying-on-the-road seating position would probably put you off, not encourage you to buy one

id love a ride in your lotus, never had a ride in one so sounds good!! seriously though, on completely lotus loving terms im up for it!

Speedy_Jim
17-08-2005, 15:39
Originally posted by JBee
I was quite enjoying this thread at first. A chance for girls to tell the boys what they really think about men driving various cars.

But now it just seems to have turned into a thread with lots of blokes chatting about fast cars.

What's going on? :suspect:

Can't you start a thread called 'The boys talking about cars' thread so that us girlies know to avoid it?!!! :thumbsup:

Well yeah, we did kind of hijack your thread. Nothing get us fellas quite so chatty as an opportunity to bang on about our car.

Or perhaps all the hijackers were hoping for a "cor, your car sounds ace, can I have a go in it?". So mimi, you think my car sounds ace and you want a go in it ;)? Don't see why not. You in the Sheffield area much?

JBee
17-08-2005, 16:04
Originally posted by Speedy_Jim
Well yeah, we did kind of hijack your thread. Nothing get us fellas quite so chatty as an opportunity to bang on about our car.

Or perhaps all the hijackers were hoping for a "cor, your car sounds ace, can I have a go in it?". So mimi, you think my car sounds ace and you want a go in it ;)? Don't see why not. You in the Sheffield area much?

Brilliant! So I suppose the answer to this thread is, yes - fast cars to help you pull women!

Speedy Jim and Mimicraze sitting in a tree...

K.I.S.S.I.N.G!!!!!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

samc
17-08-2005, 16:12
Following Mimicraze's example: Anyone got an Aston Martin ?
:D

shudnobeta
17-08-2005, 17:39
Originally posted by Snook
They don't fancy YOU more, but think you have lots of money... which they'll be more than happy to help you spend.

OR

It shows that they won't want to spend all my money?? :)

robbie
17-08-2005, 17:53
why do so many men obsess about cars? buy magaizines and stuff? never understood it (although I have a big penis and therefore don't need a substitute ;) )
:D

sugarnspice
17-08-2005, 18:18
Originally posted by robbie
why do so many men obsess about cars? buy magaizines and stuff? never understood it (although I have a big penis and therefore don't need a substitute ;) )
:D

Hehehe. Loving this post. :thumbsup:

robbie
17-08-2005, 18:28
Originally posted by sugarnspice
Hehehe. Loving this post. :thumbsup:

you will be :heyhey:

and that's a _lovin post:D

mimicraze
18-08-2005, 08:45
we'll have none of that!!!! I will have to give you a pm ;) to arrange when we can go for a spin! Im used to the whole noisy car and sitting practically o the floor, as my mums go a MR2 with bucket seats!!

Speedy_Jim
18-08-2005, 10:43
Originally posted by JBee
Brilliant! So I suppose the answer to this thread is, yes - fast cars to help you pull women!

Speedy Jim and Mimicraze sitting in a tree...

K.I.S.S.I.N.G!!!!!!:clap: :clap: :clap:


Oi, my girlfriend sometimes reads this forum, so less of the stiring :)

Mimi - you're welcome to tag along on one of my after work sunny evening roof-off spins some time. I'm taking the car to Croft on Sunday for an afternoon on track, so this will depend on me not destroying it while I'm there :). PM me some time and we'll sort it out