Are we GAY ?

pug206cc · Post by **pug206cc** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 9:34 am

After last nights driven program , in which the women on the program voted the male drivers of CCs as GAY, as anyone got any comments? Is it just that we are all in touch with our feminine side? or is this also a secret gay forum? Not that there is anything wrong with that!

Ryan(married CC driver!!)

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Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 9:54 am

I'm here in the land of Oz, so didn't see the program. I have however read articles here in Australia as the CC hits our shores. Phrases like "cafe latte set" and "hairdressers" have been used. There's also been a lot of negative comment regarding the limited space (same as what I saw from Lyndon's post of the seconf Driven review that compared to the Vauxhall and Golf).

My take on this - some of the motoring media have made a concerted effort to dicredit the CC. Why? Anyones guess. Are they in the pockets of other manufacturers? Regarless of conspiracy theory, I think we're dealing with a market reaction to a radically different vehicle that doesn't fit with an established class. Sure, there's the Merc SLK but Peugeot have brought the attributes of it into the hands of the broader market.

It's interesting I make this comment, as I don't yet have a CC. Been waiting for 16 months for it to land here, and have it in my hands in a week. I think my comments have some degree of objectivity.

Look back through history - bold design has always caused debate and criticism. Time will tell whether the CC becomes a benchmark or an "Edsel"

Cheers

Frosty

rob · Post by **rob** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 10:13 am

oh my god, its true, WE ARE ALL GAY.

rob · Post by **rob** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 10:15 am

Oh no, silly me, almost believed some of that media bullshit. Please disregard that last posting

The only way we are GAY is if its taken in its original 1930' context meaning HAPPY/CHEERFUL

STEPHEN · Post by **STEPHEN** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 10:21 am

Yes I too saw Driven and was about to post my own message re: the "Gay" CC!!!

Outrageous generalisation. I honestly dont think that you can tell anybodys sexual preference by the car they drive and who cares anyway!!!!

I get my CC in 2 weeks(So excited!!) and am looking forward to driving around with or without my girlfriend with no fear of looking gay.

Dont let one narrow minded persons opinion put anyone off a fabulous looking car.

And as has been pointed out whats so wrong about being gay anyway?

I'm sure this subject will get quite a bit of discussion!!

S

gmjones · Post by **gmjones** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 10:22 am

Well thats all I can say is the girl that made this comment was a slapper and was the mojority of the girls. Firstly if you was to show a Subura Impreza to the majority of girls they wouldn't think much to it. Girls tend to go for looks and colour. Secondly the colour that they had for the CC was RED!!!!!!!! Well I for one thought it didn't do much for the car and it did look more girlie (No offence to any red cc owners). I have ordered a 206CC and it is due in May and do you think that that comment is going to put me off???????? Is it hell I think the CC is one of the most fun car to drive.

As for the women that were on driven I think the car that would have done it for them would be a Nova with all the body ki, the twin exhaust and the fluffy dice and Mostly that bass box and Dogs b*****x stereo.

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 10:41 am

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 12:40 pm

let's face it, Driven weren't very accurate on their last review of the CC so it's hardly surprising that they make the same mistake again.

the only thing annoying me is today is the first opportunity i have had to drive it with the roof down but it's still at the dealer - on a brighter note, the 2nd seal arrived from the north sea early this morning.

derek

Erm · Post by **Erm** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 1:06 pm

OMG.....Driven Sucks!!!

I was wondering why someone asked me whether i saw driven last night.....and then laughed. But u know what I sooooo dont care. Infact the more women love the CC the better for me.

And they will be receiving an email from me

Erm (who is not gay)

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 1:34 pm

I didn't see Driven last night - I try to avoid wasting 30mins of my life listening to their moronic drivel.

What was the report about - why were they reviewing the car anyway?

col · Post by **col** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 4:52 pm

After i told my wife about the comment, she was in hysterics, when she finally came round, she said that it really depended on the colour and my black CC was very manly!!...I think she was saying that so i don't start thinking about getting a chunky bodykit and big alloys (like the one in this months Max power)

And answering the last question, the reason it was on driven was a review of top cars for pulling in!!! I wouldn't have thought the X5 or Scoobies as cars you'd associate with pulling birds anyway.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 5:58 pm

I think we're giving in to as many stereotypes as the woman on Driven:

Yes I drive a CC, yes I'm gay, no I don't listen to Judy Garland, no I can't cut hair, no I don't drink Cafe latte, no I haven't got Bob and Rose on video.

Not looking forward to listen to every man on the list now mention their wife/girlfriend. Are you guys really that insecure that that kind of nonsense bothers you?

Mike
P.S. Col, My CC is black too.

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 6:09 pm

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 7:38 pm

My husband wishes I was gay! And a hairdresser, come to think of it. I might have a go at him with the clippers tomorrow

rob · Post by **rob** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 8:03 pm

is driven repeated at some point in the week just for those of us whop want to throw bricks at the TV.