Hit and Run

[Submariner]

As much as it sucks to loose such a nice car, just be thankful your boyfriend wasn't seriously injured. 

[the Teuton]

Comfortable roadster replacement alternative: C5 Corvette

Think about it.

[2o6]

Comfortable replacement: Solara.

[CJ]

Comfortable replacement: Solara.

Drive one and you'll see how truly bad they are to drive.  Easily one of the most boring cars I've ever driven, and visibility is terrible.

[Laconian]

As much as it sucks to loose such a nice car, just be thankful your boyfriend wasn't seriously injured. 

Well yeah, that's the tack we're taking. Miatas + trucks often have worse outcomes than this.

[Rich]

[Laconian]

And my back is going to get better one of these days, I'm not going to be driving marshmallows forever. :P

[The Pirate]

Glad to hear your boyfriend is all right, but that really sucks, man.  Not to hijack your thread, but my brother's new car (2008 Civic, but he got it three weeks ago) was hit while parked at his work two days ago. Bumper is caved in and the paint is cracked.  Cosmetic, but it's still a car that's essentially brand new, and new to him.  Fucker drove off.

I agree that there is a special place in hell for hit and run offenders.  I once witnessed a truck cut a massive corner in a parking lot, hit the front of a car, and proceed to drive off.  I promptly called the police with the plate number and details, and hung around to give a statement.  Don't know what came of it, but I hope the guy had to make right for his poor decision.

Man, just thinking about hit and runs just boils my freaking blood...

[Onslaught]

Comfortable replacement: Solara.

I'd drive to his house and bitch slap him.

[2o6]

Solara and it's clientele are often one in the same:

Chick who's consistently 50lbs overweight and dresses wrong for her body type. However, she's always "breaking" some sort of diet. Annoying and high strung, so she's single. In a somewhat higher up job, but has no taste (judged by clothing and car choice). Bought a Solara because it was "cute" and "quiet". She likely got hosed, too.

[Laconian]

Solara and it's clientele are often one in the same:

Chick who's consistently 50lbs overweight and dresses wrong for her body type. However, she's always "breaking" some sort of diet. Annoying and high strung, so she's single. In a somewhat higher up job, but has no taste (judged by clothing and car choice). Bought a Solara because it was "cute" and "quiet". She likely got hosed, too.

So, why are you recommending the Solara to me?!?

[2o6]

Because you dress wrong for your body type.

[Laconian]

GIRL what YOU talkin bout

[Rupert]

This may be a strange attempt at humor...

[2o6]

You guys thought I was serious?

[Secret Chimp]

You know, I say just take the hood off. It's not like Miatas can go fast enough for aerodynamics to really matter that much. It'll aide against the inherently handicapped coolant routing too.

[CJ]

You want to willingly drive a first gen VUE. What else are we supposed to think?

[AutobahnSHO]

I'm not sure, would this have been avoided with a midsize sedan? I'm not so sure.

The smaller cars are VERY hard to see. Especially if TRUCKTARD has his mirrors adjusted wrong.

[AutobahnSHO]

Comfortable replacement: Solara.

ha.

Toyota's Sunfire. Took a Camry and made it "look sporty".

[Colin]

Sorry to hear of this shitty incident, Kevin. At least your partner sounds as if he is OK, which I suppose is the most important thing.

Many years ago, I rented an NA Miata to drive around central California, and whilst it was a blast in places like Kings and Sequoia Canyon, I do recall feeling extremely vulnerable on the freeway, as the car seemed so small and the trucks so big.

[the Teuton]

If you feel vulnerable in a Miata, try an Elise. It's a deathtrap.

[Rich]

Well, that sucks.

If your back was ok, what would you look into buying?

[SVT666]

Dude, that sucks.  I do have a solution to all your problems though.



Like you expected me to post anything else.

[280Z Turbo]

Dude, that sucks.  I do have a solution to all your problems though.



Like you expected me to post anything else.

Nah, that truck rear suspension will ride like crap and skitter out of control at the first sign of bumps.

[Onslaught]

If I was going to get a Mustang, it wouldn't be the convert. I still don't think Ford knows how to make a nice soft top. I messed with one the other day and it felt like it would fall apart in a few years.

[280Z Turbo]

If I was going to get a Mustang, it wouldn't be the convert. I still don't think Ford knows how to make a nice soft top. I messed with one the other day and it felt like it would fall apart in a few years.

They don't seem to know what it's worth either. $$$$$!

[Laconian]

Total loss.

It made me feel really bad when the inspector was praising the "dealer mint" condition of my car and going down the list of things that were unusually pristine for a car of that vintage.

[the Teuton]

Total loss.

It made me feel really bad when the inspector was praising the "dealer mint" condition of my car and going down the list of things that were unusually pristine for a car of that vintage.

What sorts of other hair stylist cars are out there that would interest you? Don't get a Beetle cabrio.

My vote is still with an S2000.

[SVT_Power]

The smaller cars are VERY hard to see. Especially if TRUCKTARD has his mirrors adjusted wrong.

Or it's called looking over your shoulder to check your blind spot. It seems like it's a dying practice 

[Laconian]

Or it's called looking over your shoulder to check your blind spot. It seems like it's a dying practice 

Anything besides tailgating is a dying practice.

People fucking suck at driving and common courtesy is out the window.