CNN News Bunny Advises Losers on Whip Selection
“Why should a female auto journalist give you advice on great date cars?” CNN reporter Sheryll Alexander asks herself. “Because as far as cars go, I know what turns a woman on and what really turns her off.” Is this some kind of lesbian thing? Anyway, these days, the majority of women “are rather picky when it comes to a guy's ride,” Alexander opines. “Your car really does send her all the right or wrong messages about how much money you make and what gets your engine running. Let's be honest, some girls just like a flashy ride too.” But Alexander counsels clueless men not to go overboard when picking out a four-wheeled babe magnet. “Most women are wary of extremes… I think personal integrity and animal-like chemistry should count way more than what kind of vehicle you drive, but I guess some guys feel that spending the extra money on a racy ride is certainly worth the dating gamble.” In the pursuit of journalistic insight– nothing to do with a personal desire to drive a bunch of sports cars for free we're sure– CNN’s self-appointed (anointed?) car guru gives us the low-down on cruisin' while cruisin':
Nissan 350Z Roadster: “Truly a he-man's ride come true whether girls like it or not.”
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: “Guys, you definitely can't go wrong with this one!”
Mercedes-Benz CL 550: “With the $100,000+ price tag, the ladies will definitely be swarming around this hive of vehicular comfort and luxury.”
Audi TT Roadster: “On the outside, the Audis… look truly sexy with their bubble-like hood, curvy haunches and wide back side. Yes, the Audi TT goes both ways as a great date car for both men and women.”
Porsche Cayman: “Just looking at the Cayman's curvy haunches, sexy sloping hood and racing rear spoiler would make any woman want to go for a ride.”
Glenn is a baby-boomer, born in 1954. Along with his wife, he makes his home in Connecticut. Employed in the public sector as an Information Tedchnology Specialist, Glenn has long been a car fan. Past rides have included heavy iron such as a 1967 GTO, to a V8 T-Bird. In between those high-horsepower cars, he's owned a pair of BMW 320i's. Now, with a daily commute of 40 miles, his concession to MPG dictates the ownership of a 2006 Honda Civic coupe which, while fun to drive, is a modest car for a pistonhead. As an avid reader, Glenn enjoys TTAC, along with many other auto-realated sites, and the occasional good book. As an avid electronic junkie, Glenn holds an Advanced Class amateur ("ham") radio license, and is into many things electronic. From a satellite radio and portable GPS unit in the cars, to a modest home theater system and radio-intercom in his home, if it's run by the movement of electrons, he's interested. :-)
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Of course it makes a good date car. But just wait until she's knocked up and you realize that there's no way you're getting a baby seat into your baby, if you know what I mean. Then you become one of those sad bastards who is selling his soul... er, Z, for a minivan or SUV. I'm not saying to not buy a fast two-seater, i'm just saying you'd better not get too attached to it. The smart guys get something with a backseat, so when the sprog does come along, you don't have to sacrifice anything but your dignity.
I am flattered that my blog gave Ms Alexander the idea she needed to create this well written article. Funny how similar, but considering I posted one day earlier....I'm sure she had hoped to emmulate the same humor, creativity and suprise ending that I was able to caputre. But she fell short of making it to the final lap. Kudos for explaining to the reader all the intricate details of the car. I'll stick with the matchmaking part:) Blog on, Ms Ellen