Car gender
When you talk about your 8 to other people (as opposed to, to yourself, which I'm sure most of you do), how do you refer to it?
She, He, It ...? In French, cars have a feminine gender and are always referred to as She. Just wondering. |
Let's see... it drains my wallet, I have pictures of it on my wall, and I spend all day at work daydreaming about the time I'll spend with it that evening.
Definitely female. |
I remember when I was hunting for my first car, friends of mine discouraged me from getting the Miata coz they called it "chick car". To tell you the truth, I have not met anyone who would disagree. Strange huh?
But now, they do think that the RX-8 is a slick sport. Not girlie one bit. :) I do address it as "she" when I talk about it. |
In French, I do use feminine for all cars (ma RX8, une Countach) except for 4x4 SUV (le Touareg, le Cayenne, un Land). And 'it' only in English.
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My Jeep is male (Cletus T. Mudd) http://www.cardomain.com/id/cletus_t_mudd
My Miata is female (Betsy) you can see a little of her on Cletus' site My RX-8 is male (Thor) Guess I better make him a page too |
I guess a car with so many curves would be female. It's even got 2 tail pipes...hmm
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I've never really been into calling cars "she." I dunno why.
Anyway, its usually THE car, or THE 8. |
She's too conniving to be anything but female (can't believe I said that). You can pretty much hear her begging to go faster, and faster, and faster...
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All my cars are definitely "shes". I've even named two of 'em -- "Roxy" is the 8, and "Eva" is the orange Miata. The third Miata is just "the Miata"; she's the beater daily driver. The other two stay tucked away under covers. Ever wonder why they call 'em garage queens?
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I think the rx8 is a sexy masculine looking car. I've heard it's contour described on other forums as, resembling the shape of the male organ. I think it's a (he) but i always refer to it as (it) or the 8. The car has balls alright.
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Originally posted by Elara She's too conniving to be anything but female (can't believe I said that). You can pretty much hear her begging to go faster, and faster, and faster... |
Originally posted by Elara She's too conniving to be anything but female (can't believe I said that). You can pretty much hear her begging to go faster, and faster, and faster... |
Lets see...
My first car (79 Mustang Pace Car) was referred to as Indy (a bit asexual). A few in betweens were the "Flying Pumpkin" (95 Eclipse GST) and "Hoss" (94 Rodeo) My last two were called Trigger (97 Mustang GT) and Silver (2001 GT). I figure the 8 will either be Roxanne or Rex. I guess I'll figure it out when I meet him or her in a month.:cool: |
gotta be "she" it is a love affair for most of us. beside i can't call it "he" or "Him" then grab "his" stick all day (mt)
just an off the wall thought |
Berni has a point... it does have a 'stick'.
I dunno for me. Too early to call. I'm thinking she because of the sleekness.... but definetly a he because just when I think I have mastered the stick, it becomes difficult starting-out in first. Hmmm, still haven't found that sweet spot... maybe it is a she?? :p >^.^< |
berni has a good point. nonetheless all my cars have always been "shes".
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Originally posted by Xyntax I remember when I was hunting for my first car, friends of mine discouraged me from getting the Miata coz they called it "chick car". To tell you the truth, I have not met anyone who would disagree. It's actually real simple - anyone who calls a Miata a "chick car" doesn't have a clue about sports cars, and isn't comfortable with their own sexuality. ;) Originally posted by hotpot In French, cars have a feminine gender and are always referred to as She. Regards, Gordon |
Originally posted by Berni gotta be "she" its is a love affair for most of us. beside i can't call it "he" or "Him" then grab "his" stick all day (mt) just an off the wall thought Curves, double tail pipes and a stick. That would make it a, OMG, she-male! A sheit! Yikes! |
My rx-8 is a she , if fact her name is Selma ,nice curves and she makes my heart pound.
Now if i can only get the shift tone to have a sexy hispanic moan errr tone to it life would be grand. |
Originally posted by winter Let's see... it drains my wallet, I have pictures of it on my wall, and I spend all day at work daydreaming about the time I'll spend with it that evening. Definitely female. |
HEY!!!! I resemble that remark!!!
Just kidding! We both are basically in the same profession. Its a good thing when your spouse knows what stress you go through! >^.^< |
Female.
I don't get into and drive a male. -Eric |
Originally posted by Aratinga All my cars are definitely "shes". I've even named two of 'em -- "Roxy" is the 8, [/I] I hate to break it to you but Roxy (short for Roxanne, and she don't like red lights) is safely her with me. She's a titanium bombshell with curves in all the right places. And when I treat her just right, she purrrrrrrs. |
I refer to the 8 as a "she"...maybe cuz of the color(silver), the beautiful curves....dunno why!
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