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Newb Question
Recently (a month ago) bought my wife a ‘19 RDX Advanced and while after much research for the best car for her and our needs, I’m really struggling with this car. We sold our Golf R because she felt it was too much of a “guy” car and now that she has this, I feel the RDX is too much of a chick’s car. I’ve never driven it nor do I have any desire to do so. Chick’s car, Yes or no? |
Originally Posted by PDXROX
(Post 16397154)
Recently (a month ago) bought my wife a ‘19 RDX Advanced and while after much research for the best car for her and our needs, I’m really struggling with this car. We sold our Golf R because she felt it was too much of a “guy” car and now that she has this, I feel the RDX is too much of a chick’s car. I’ve never driven it nor do I have any desire to do so. Chick’s car, Yes or no? |
Originally Posted by cm2021
(Post 16397161)
I felt that way the first time I saw an Advance at the dealer. Ended up getting an A-Spec. But I think you need to drive the car. You might change your mind. Or you can change up the appearance.
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Ah, fair enough, especially coming from a Ram
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I'd love to lie and be like "Cars don't define masculinity" but say that about driving a smart car or a fiat 500....etc. There are clearly some girlier cars than others, but I can wholeheartedly say the RDX is not one. It doesn't register as feminine or soft to me whatsoever. So I'd say no. Fwiw a majority of the people I see on the road driving pickups tend to be woman :wink:
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Originally Posted by RDX10
(Post 16397212)
I'd love to lie and be like "Cars don't define masculinity" but say that about driving a smart car or a fiat 500....etc. There are clearly some girlier cars than others, but I can wholeheartedly say the RDX is not one. It doesn't register as feminine or soft to me whatsoever. So I'd say no. Fwiw a majority of the people I see on the road driving pickups tend to be woman :wink:
I like the RDX because it is unexpected and nimble... It is a car that says "inelegant, precise, agile, tactile" and so on... In fact, to me, Acuras are like Audis, WVs, Mazdas, Saabs, Alfa Romeos... They aren't flasy like a Benz, or sporty like a BMW, they are balanced and intelligent... The normal person can drive it daily and never realize this... I feel the same about Hondas... They are special, in an unexpected way! That's why I love my 1G RDX so much... Because it's unexpected and inelegant! |
Chick car? No. IMO, there aren’t that many chick cars out there. The Fiat has been mentioned. The New Beetle is gone, and maybe the Mini. Otherwise, to me, most cars are just cars. |
I sure don't see it as a "chick" car. As mentioned before, I don't see a lot of cars as "chick" cars. I guess it's because I see women driving Challengers, Beemers, Porshes, etc all the time here. A women in my neighborhood drives a Hellcat aggressively.
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it's a car. it's unisex. JC
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Originally Posted by justnspace
(Post 16397277)
it's a car. it's unisex. JC
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...994b4fbe5b.jpg |
Seriously? You went from a Golf to the RDX and you think it is a "Chick Car"? Drop it in Sport+ mode and press the D/S button and get on it and you will change your mind.. Also a chick car can't do crazy speeds going around a cloverleaf on a highway exit...
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Originally Posted by Meto
(Post 16397295)
Seriously? You went from a Golf to the RDX and you think it is a "Chick Car"? Drop it in Sport+ mode and press the D/S button and get on it and you will change your mind.. Also a chick car can't do crazy speeds going around a cloverleaf on a highway exit...
The last car that I thought of being a "chick car" was the old "new beetle" with the flower vase. Aside from that, the only thing that "may" imply gender is color and I can't think of many cars that come standard in a purely guy or girl color (the 2019 Golf R excepted with a choice of 30+ special order colors) although some color combinations might be more attractive to guys or gals - black over brown or red over beige. There is nothing about an RDX that says "chick car" unless you consider the SUV the new minivan. |
It doesn't come off as a chick car to me like most of the compact Lexus line up. I went with the A-Spec because it is a more sportier and masculine look. I just did not like the wheel options on the Advanced. I would have to get different rim options if I had the Advance.
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I would tend to agree non-Aspec models look far too boring and less aggressive, which may qualify as a chick car / soccer mom transporter. I came from an S4 6MT, this is my first SUV. Looks manly enough for me, and when you cross shop anything in this catergory, nothing is too exciting unless you can break bread for something such as a SQ5 or X3M40i, which I cannot. Plus, I was looking for more reliability and no German service intervals that require ridiculous amounts of money.
Also, if your Golf R was a automatic, this isn't any less boring, my buddy had an Auto Golf R, nothing fun about mashing a pedal and going. |
Originally Posted by PDXROX
(Post 16397154)
...........I’ve never driven it nor do I have any desire to do so.
Chick’s car, Yes or no? Absolutely not being confrontational just trying to understand you concern/question. I don't believe it's a chick's car. |
Time was, almost any white car was a chick car. Especially coupes. Then, for a while, white went completely out of style and hardly anyone bought white cars. Now, white cars are back, big time.
Mine's a chick car; and with the parchment interior, it's a TOTAL chick car. But I'm secure enough in my personhood. |
Grown ass man
Originally Posted by PDXROX
(Post 16397154)
Recently (a month ago) bought my wife a ‘19 RDX Advanced and while after much research for the best car for her and our needs, I’m really struggling with this car. We sold our Golf R because she felt it was too much of a “guy” car and now that she has this, I feel the RDX is too much of a chick’s car. I’ve never driven it nor do I have any desire to do so. Chick’s car, Yes or no? GTFOH with your little boy talk |
Originally Posted by Marino Moutafis
(Post 16397411)
Does the fact my wife's executive position salary, that pays for our cars, make my Advance a chick car?
GTFOH with your little boy talk |
Originally Posted by PDXROX
(Post 16397683)
You seem nice. do you find the angular styling femine? do you see the stance not a reflection to today’s modern values towards performance? No, rather you questioned: Is this a chick car? |
Originally Posted by Marino Moutafis
(Post 16397694)
For serious, what was the point of this post? do you find the angular styling femine? do you see the stance not a reflection to today’s modern values towards performance? No, rather you questioned: Is this a chick car? For whatever reason people associate some vehicles to a specific gender, e.g., a VW Beetle - very few guys stepped up to the plate and bought one. Congrats you were bought an RDX, glad you like it. My wife enjoys hers and that’s all that really matters. Later. |
Originally Posted by PDXROX
(Post 16397699)
The point of the post was to simply have dialogue and convey for whatever reason, I find the vehicle leans more toward female drivers. Apparently you missed the point I made where my wife felt my Golf R felt like a guys car. Any interest in calling her out and state “GTFOH with your little ‘girl’ talk”? For whatever reason people associate some vehicles to a specific gender, e.g., a VW Beetle - very few guys stepped up to the plate and bought one. Congrats you were bought an RDX, glad you like it. My wife enjoys hers and that’s all that really matters. Later. Your manner of bringing up the subject pretty much screamed “back in my day, a girl...” Hence my response stating how my wife is a bad ass and keeps her man blinged out. my sincere apologies for any offense felt toward your wife. Not my MO In this post. |
Originally Posted by Marino Moutafis
(Post 16397701)
You incorrectly assumed I was speaking towards you wife. In fact the opposite, it was directed towards you. Your manner of bringing up the subject pretty much screamed “back in my day, a girl...” Hence my response stating how my wife is a bad ass and keeps her man blinged out. my sincere apologies for any offense felt toward your wife. Not my MO In this post. |
Originally Posted by PDXROX
(Post 16397154)
Recently (a month ago) bought my wife a ‘19 RDX Advanced and while after much research for the best car for her and our needs, I’m really struggling with this car. We sold our Golf R because she felt it was too much of a “guy” car and now that she has this, I feel the RDX is too much of a chick’s car. I’ve never driven it nor do I have any desire to do so. Chick’s car, Yes or no? |
Originally Posted by MI-RDX
(Post 16397287)
color dont mean shit lol Change the wheels and I'd rock the shit out of that H2 |
My wife loves it, but I don't consider it a Chick's Car.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...e1b582317e.jpg |
people are so insecure lol
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