Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22508815)

Those things are fun, at least at my age. I wish there were more of the share ones around my neighborhood.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22508829)

Probably fine for her, then. But seriously, you would not want to be in it with the roof on. Not joking.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22508841)

Last week, I was passed going uphill by two utes on those. I thought, "At least they're outside."

This week, I heard a loud buzzing, ripping sound that only got louder and rose in pitch, and it turned out to be 5 utes on gas-powered versions with no mufflers, going up a 3% grade at full throttle. It was so loud in involuntarily flinched as they passed. I was much less charitable in my thoughts toward THEM.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22508396)

The Miata caters to the person who wants a convertible sports car that is reminiscent of the British and Italian sports cars of the '60s and '70s - wind in your hair, sporty handling, fun to drive. They are not particularly fast, and do not really appeal to the person looking for a fast performance car (e.g. Porsche Boxster or more types). But, they are quick, fast enough, and very engaging to drive. In fact, in my mind, a well-handling car that has modest horsepower can be much more fun to drive than a very powerful car because you don't have to worry so much about it getting out of hand or getting in trouble with the law.

I'd get her the Miata in a heart beat if she really wants it. It comes with a stick or automatic, but I'd recommend the stick if she can drive it or learn to drive it. It's not a "practical" car in terms of carrying capacity, but no two-seat car is. There is room for groceries in the trunk and you can always put more on the passenger floor and seat (I have personal experience with that). Being a cautious driver will not prevent her from having fun with it.

They are also reasonable to maintain and reliable.

I'd imagine it would put a big smile on her face, and that's what you are really after, isn't it?

I wouldn't wait for the Saturn to die either. It's served its duty. ;)

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508527)

Saturns don't rust.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508845)

I have a short torso and long legs, so might be ok. I have plenty of headroom in our little Fit.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22508540)

Some of the body panels may not, but the other parts certainly can and do!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2ab43b26f9.jpg

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22508829)

Probably fine for her, then. But seriously, you would not want to be in it with the roof on. Not joking.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22508590)

Yeah, but what most folks think of when cycling comes to mind is idiots blowing through red lights in front of them so they have to hit the brakes, and then the rider flips them off. At least, that's what everybody says in the comments under any article about cyclists being run over by cars or trucks.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22508838)

Totally agree, that's why I didn't mention gravel riding, I mentioned single track mtn biking and cyclocross..


I'm just saying that for someone to be opposed to the riskier versions of cycling is not an odd thing. Losing time to heal up from avoidable injuries is not the goal of having fun.

But, to each his own.

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22508815)

Those things are fun, at least at my age. I wish there were more of the share ones around my neighborhood.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508845)

I have a short torso and long legs, so might be ok. I have plenty of headroom in our little Fit.

Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 22508851)

Go on you tube and look up Project Thunderbolt. Guy takes a nice little Miatz and slips an Ls01 backed with a 6 speed Manuel into it. Very clean work. Talk about fun to drive....

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22508865)

But it's uncalled for when someone makes an obnoxious post about another person's activity.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22508868)

You're the first person I've heard who wished there were more sitting around.

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22508883)

They're always in the way and never there when you want one. This is one of the great paradoxes of modern life.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22508873)

The exhaust is music to my ears.

Has to be a ****can full of fun with 525hp and weighing less than 3k.

LS3 V8 Miata Build - Project Thunderbolt Part 14 - YouTube

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22508894)

I saw one partially submerged in Tempe Town Lake the other day. I wonder how they do underwater...

Between those scooters and the autonomous cars, Tempe is pretty scary! :)

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22508878)

Good thing I don't post anything obnoxious! #ToughLove

Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 22508895)

He drives it in some winding mountain roads on camera. I started breathing hard...? It's such a clean install too. Makes me miss my Camaro...

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22508894)

I saw one partially submerged in Tempe Town Lake the other day. I wonder how they do underwater...

Between those scooters and the autonomous cars, Tempe is pretty scary! :)

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22508743)

Soon, crits raced in the garage will be the norm, and our risk aversion will be complete.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22508894)

I saw one partially submerged in Tempe Town Lake the other day. I wonder how they do underwater...

Between those scooters and the autonomous cars, Tempe is pretty scary! :)