thinking of getting rid of the MSP

[+ friction]

So then it is settled...Miata is not a "chick car" but, rather, a "stalker car."

 

[ChiMSP]

I guess we can all rest easy now. *PHEW, thanx guys.

 

[Rush]

Okay, here's the story. Ahem.

I left work around 11pm, and hung the usual left turn onto my side street. From my side street, I have to make a right turn onto a little alley that leads back to my parking lot. I didn't notice anyone behind me at the time -- as I said, it was late and I'd just gotten done a double shift -- until I made the right turn into the alley. That was when I realized a car was on my ASS, and I recognized the headlights as an older Miata.

I pulled into my spot, and if I'd had a brain at the time, I would've just stayed in my MSP. But the Miata pulled in next to me -- into my roomie's parking space. So me and my attitude problem just HAD to get out of my car to tell him he couldn't park there. Well. I got maybe two steps away from my MSP -- before the guy got out of his. I'm a piddly 5'1" and 100 lbs, and this guy was easily 6'2" and built. I had a definite moment there where I expected to be ***** and then shot.

Instead, he started babbling a mile a minute. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you -- but I've seen you and your car around for months, and when I saw you just now I HAD to follow you so I could finally get the chance to talk to you! I love your car, I've never seen one like it, it's ******* awesome and it's so kickass that YOU drive it!" And this is the best part. He KNEW that I wrecked my car, he knew WHEN I wrecked my car, he knew EXACTLY WHERE I wrecked my car, and he knew what BODY SHOP I took my car to get it repaired. Plus, at one point, he distinctly said, "Yeah, we all call you the Mazda Chick." I'm sorry, but who the **** is 'we'?? So he just went rambling on, asking about my car and where I got it and what exactly I had done and babbling about his Miata -- and the whole time I was standing there trying not to start screaming. How do you say STALKER? Christ.

Since then, I've run into him just driving around three times, and have had to run and hide from him three times because he tries to follow me. And the final touch was that he somehow managed to get my AIM screen name -- no ******* clue how -- and IM'd me a day or so ago asking why I'm 'avoiding' him. I'm about an inch away from calling the cops on this motherfucker.

So that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I no longer like the Miata.

 

[shaolin]

So wait...you're a girl? I didn't know that.

 

[Rush]

(rofl)

Yes. I am, in fact, a girl.

 

[Ryoga28]

Maybe someone who is also stalking the forum?

 

[proman]

get the miata! the only reasons people are saying not the get the miata is cause it's a girl car or a stalker car? that shouldn't discourage you.

 

[noclue119]

lets see how hard it is to find out your aim sn rush. could it be GaBerry67? Am I right? am i right?

Sorry had to be a smart ass there...

 

[kcbhiw]

That was me stalking you, Rush. All I wanted was the name of the body shop!

j/k.



I can understand why one would think that a Miata is a girl car. But I don't see anyone considering an Explorer, Suburban, or H2 a feminine car (hell, the majority of the people I see driving these things are women). I can understand the point on the lines of the car, but then again, one must also look at roadsters of the past, namely older English cars (of which the Miata shares design aspects...research it).

....just had to drop in another $0.02. If I keep this up, I may end up broke, lol.

 

[noclue119]

ya ya ya u just wish u had a more manly car.

 

[Ryoga28]

I really like the miata, but it's just not practical as a daily driver because of it's size. Before trading my 03 GTI for my MSP, I had thought about the Miata, but after sitting in it I realized that it just doesn't fit me (5'9" and 155 lbs). The steering wheel kept hitting my right leg.

Good luck in whatever you pick. I'm sure you'll be happy with the choice.

 

[kcbhiw]

ya ya ya u just wish u had a more manly car.

Tried to jack up a car lately? (Rogue told me, lmao). Who's girly now? (lol2)

 

[ChiMSP]

Okay, here's the story. Ahem.

I left work around 11pm, and hung the usual left turn onto my side street. From my side street, I have to make a right turn onto a little alley that leads back to my parking lot. I didn't notice anyone behind me at the time -- as I said, it was late and I'd just gotten done a double shift -- until I made the right turn into the alley. That was when I realized a car was on my ASS, and I recognized the headlights as an older Miata.

I pulled into my spot, and if I'd had a brain at the time, I would've just stayed in my MSP. But the Miata pulled in next to me -- into my roomie's parking space. So me and my attitude problem just HAD to get out of my car to tell him he couldn't park there. Well. I got maybe two steps away from my MSP -- before the guy got out of his. I'm a piddly 5'1" and 100 lbs, and this guy was easily 6'2" and built. I had a definite moment there where I expected to be ***** and then shot.

Instead, he started babbling a mile a minute. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you -- but I've seen you and your car around for months, and when I saw you just now I HAD to follow you so I could finally get the chance to talk to you! I love your car, I've never seen one like it, it's ******* awesome and it's so kickass that YOU drive it!" And this is the best part. He KNEW that I wrecked my car, he knew WHEN I wrecked my car, he knew EXACTLY WHERE I wrecked my car, and he knew what BODY SHOP I took my car to get it repaired. Plus, at one point, he distinctly said, "Yeah, we all call you the Mazda Chick." I'm sorry, but who the **** is 'we'?? So he just went rambling on, asking about my car and where I got it and what exactly I had done and babbling about his Miata -- and the whole time I was standing there trying not to start screaming. How do you say STALKER? Christ.

Since then, I've run into him just driving around three times, and have had to run and hide from him three times because he tries to follow me. And the final touch was that he somehow managed to get my AIM screen name -- no ******* clue how -- and IM'd me a day or so ago asking why I'm 'avoiding' him. I'm about an inch away from calling the cops on this motherfucker.

So that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I no longer like the Miata.

That is scary... you should drive around with one of those dummies in the passenger seat, so's he doesn't think your alnoe (wrc)Ha!

 

[noclue119]

Tried to jack up a car lately? (Rogue told me, lmao). Who's girly now? (lol2)

I jacked up the car that was no problem.. The problem came when i stood on the wrench and the lug nuts didn't loosen.. which is not my fault.

 

[insanoman2005]

yeah, real girly...

(jerkit)

 

[xelderx]

Postert pwns this thread

 

[oldzoomer]

While my car was in the shop yesterday I went into the used car area and talked to the salesman who sold my my MSP and the guy who gives out numbers. I asked them for their opinion on keeping the MSP or buying an MSM. They both said, in 2 different conversations, that I should keep the MSP. They also told me the MSP was worth more than I paid for it and they would love to have it on their used car lot and move one of the MSMs that have been hanging around. The salesperson told me to buy an MSM and keep the MSP.

 

[ChiMSP]

I went by the dealership yesterday to pick up my girlfriends plates, and there was two MSM sitting there. I wanted to test one out but they were closing. Maybe next time.