Nothing like a combination of all my interests – style, cars and queers! One thing that gay men seem to share with their hetero-counterparts is their love for cars. And like everything else, there are always trendy, cool cars to which the gays gravitate. Here are my picks for 2007!
For the “twink”…
The trim, smooth lines of the 2007 Honda Civic Si coupe are fitting for the trim, smooth lines of average twink. The superior handling and performance of this bargain gem, combined with its luxury touches delivers far more than one bargained for and the infinite custom choices, make this car an excellent choice to assert individuality and conformity at the same time. It also gets incredible gas mileage so these cuties will have more money to spend on the newest and hottest Redline jeans.
For the “gay-urbanite”…
Like the gay-urbanite themselves, the 2007 Dodge Charger gives the appearance of dramatic, individual style while really simply being a mid-level, high maintenance, in-your-face station wagon. It has a presence, however, that will earn it the seal of approval from the trendy gay-urbanite and, like the seal of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II herself, will propel this vehicle to a status symbol this year. Has everyone forgotten the Dodge Charger of the 80s? Yuck!
For the middle-class, artsy queer…
I’d like to think I coined the phrase, “nothing says gay, like a Cabriolet” back in the days when twinks drove Rabbit convertibles like they were the only car available. Well, those men have since grown up into middle-class, forward thinking men with an appreciation for art and style and the evolved, stylish, new 2007 Volkswagen EOS will fill the void for these men once filled by their beloved Cabriolets. This car is truly beautiful with its solid appearance, trendy hardtop convertible and endless list of options. Another Volkswagen that will not require a rainbow sticker to identify the owner!
For the gay power-poser…
This man has it all and the vehicle that will fulfill his love for toys and conspicuous consumption is the 2007 Lexus LS, which is perhaps the most technologically advanced car in the world on the road today. Vibrating seats with a Shiatsu massage option, an 8 speed automatic transmission and a DVD flat screen are only examples of why Lexus is leading the world market in luxury, reliability and technology.
For the Budget-minded gay…
Usually this honour goes to the Camry or Accord year after year, but this year the 2007 Mazda 6 has earned this place. For under $20,000 you get a nicely equipped, mid-sized sedan with above-average performance and handling. It is also comfortable and easy to drive. It is basic transportation that does everything well, but nothing outstanding. I was pleased with the standard appointments and the feel of this car – it drives like a much smaller car but has the comfort of a much larger vehicle. For those aghast at the dismissal of the Camry and Accord this year, the Camry is too bulky and reminiscent of an old Buick LeSabre in its handling and the Accord is ready for a revamp (and quite frankly, a price drop).
The Affluent Older Man…
The gay George Hamiltons and Sean Connerys will be sinking into the supportive seats of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec. There is nothing sexier than a man who takes care of himself and cares about the environment. It has luxury to spare, hybrid-trumping mileage and drives the final nail into the coffin of anti-diesel sentiment.
