I was under fire by my friends that the Element would be a goofyass car to pickup your dates in. What's your guy's takes on it? any experiences with the Element? I'm still shopping around

[quote:b216023d56=" "]I was under fire by my friends that the Element would be a goofyass car to pickup your dates in. What's your guy's takes on it? any experiences with the Element? I'm still shopping around[/quote:b216023d56]

On new year's, I drove some of us around (early in the night while I still could drive...). The comment I got was "Oooh, fancy...sort of like a stage coach...".

;)

-brendan

Fold-flat seating.

:wink:

Ok, so that statement lacks maturity, but hey. . .It was a silly question anyway. There's nothing 'goofy' about the Element, as a "date" vehicle or otherwise.

[quote=" "]Fold-flat seating.

:wink:
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amen to that! :lol:

Sounds like maybe your friends have some issues... perhaps they are jealous. I mean my Element has been called a lot of things but never a bad date car LOL.

I've gotten some mixed reviews from women about the E. Then again, I live in the Main Line area of Philly so there is a plethora of the martini drinking, european driving snobs in the gen x/y demographic around here. For me, the ones that really care about that, I probably don't want to date anyway. The ones that like it or think it practical are more up my alley anyways. And if you're active, Taking your bikes to the trails for a date, getting changed and moving on afterwards is a breeze. Really doing any sort of athletic endeavor on a date would make the E fun in general (skiing, biking, camping, climbing).

Forget the fold flat seats. Get a full sized air mattress and relax in style in the back. Imagine a more fun car to back in to a drive-in movie (if you can find one). All in all, the E should be a fun "date" car especially for activity based events. And if they prefer you to be in a 325 or SLK, then you're better off moving on anyway.

And if we could only get the Japaneese back seat without the cup holders to make the back seats a little more useful.

>if they prefer you to be in a 325 or SLK, then you're better off moving on anyway.

Exactly! I had what many would consider the ultimate date car for a while. It impressed the Hell out of 'em, but I quickly discovered that I was attracting the wrong kind of women - shallow, self-absorbed gold-diggers. I was definitely not looking for empty-headed arm candy, but that's what I was getting once they figured-out that the head-turning ride was mine. Anyway, for weekend getaways, the miniscule trunk was good for a duffle and a makeup case, and that was it.

The E says "let's go have some fun".

Besides, for outings with another couple, think about the doors as an automotive version of that classic ice-breaker, "Twister".

:lol:

okay....I've had my E for two days, and I can SAFELY say that the E is a good date car :wink:

All joking aside, In order to figure out if the E is a good date car you'd first have to define what a good date car actually is. Since the goal of a car on many dates is to provide comfortable transportation to and from places like dinner, movies, beaches, etc. I think it fits that practical side of things nicely. Another aspect of dating is perception and first impressions. I truly believe a vehicle says alot about it's owner and whether or not this aspect of whether or not the E is a good date vehicle is variable - it depends on the person's individual taste. Some may see the Element as very practical, or ugly, or beautiful, cutting edge, or too different.

So in the end, I believe that defining whether or not the E is a good date vehicle can only be judged by the practical aspects since the perceptive side of things is too much of a moving target to consider.

:) Best,
eMass

Actually, I was being totally and completely serious. I think the basis for the thread was more along the lines of (and pardon my crassness) "are chicks going to dig me in this vehicle?" And to take it a step further, my boss decided to put it another way, "can you get laid in that thing?" And outside of my initial response about the seats folding down flat and the many tie down points (sorry, idea from another thread) came the conversation about the type of girl one wants to attract. And are the girls I'm attracted to going to be attracted to me driving this thing? I don't think his intent was to assess the practical side of the E, but to assess the side of perception.

I think it's more likely that a really terrible ride (like one that is all rusted out with dead fish in the back seat or something) could project a negative impression that might keep some types of women away vs. attract someone because it's nice.

It really depends on the type of girl he wants to attract - but if you really expect your car to attract a girl my guess is that the game is already over so I digress... really need more info.

I think it's more in the back of his mind wondering if because of the such love/hate people seem to have for the E, will the girl be attracted to him because he drives one. Case in point. Driving in Philly there's a section called Olde City where people dress to the nines and there are many upscale bars and resteraunts. I say it caters to the martini/cosmo drinking crowd so to speak. Driving down there in my buddy's SL500 with the top down gets comments from just about every girl we pass who would all hop in with us in a heartbeat, and I bet at the end of the night we'd probably get some (not that it's the goal of going out, because I actually can't stand that line of thinking). Now we go down the same street in my E. We'd probably get some stares and girls talking amongst themselves about it, but that's about it. Personally, a girl that's going to hop in my bed because she's impressed with what I drive is probably not one I'm going to be interested in, and I bet they type of girl he's look for either. I don't think there are going to be many reactions of, "oooo baby. You drive an E? Mmmmm, put those seats down flat, that privacy curtain up and take me right here in it!"

I think the E is such a unique car that it can't help but make a statement about some aspects of your personality. Since I think attracting people who are compatible is the most important element (pardon the pun) of dating, I'd say the E is the perfect car for attracting the perfect dates for you. Unless, of course, you'd rather be riding around in an entirely different kind of vehicle, in which case this theory is not applicable :-)

No woman you would want to spend any amount of post coitus time with would jump in your car as you cruise down the street. Unless you have a picture of your car on a keychain to show woman in a club or bar they wont care. I have "dated" woman while owning a rusty 68 Chevelle. Belive me a lot of woman wont be able to pick out your car if you told them what it was.
Case in point. Last year Before I bought my E my wife of 7 years and I walked out of the grocery store she headed to a white Ford pickup and indignantly asked me where I was going as I headed to my white Nissan pickup I had that truck when I met her.
I am not trying to say that all woman are ignorant of cars and trucks. Belive me my wife is a Feminist who would be the first to slap me for trying to label. I am just trying to point out that the $800 I spent for an Alpine cd player in 1988 never got me laid. Most woman will check out what your wearing and what you talk about. If they like you for who you are they will ride around with you in a Pinto. Now if you marry them you may be required to purchase something else. My wife always wanted an electric car. (see below) :D

[quote:48efea8e23=" "]No woman you would want to spend any amount of post coitus time with would jump in your car as you cruise down the street. [/quote:48efea8e23]

That's about the simplest way to put it. If just getting some is the goal, then you didn't really choose the right vehicle to find that trophy piece that'll have her think you'll spend money on her like you spent on your car. Though most likely if that's your goal and you're buying a car for that purpose than you're probably lacking in one or more areas and attempting to cover for it through your car.

I've gone out on dates with about 4 different girls since I've had my E. Two were a bit on the snobby side and two were not. The one reply I got was, "you went from your Audi to this?" and then got a little eye roll. She ended up thinking it was cute and liked the interior. The other three had nothing negative to say about it whatsoever with various remarks about it's cute odd looks and roomy inside. And they did like the interior colors and finish. And after a date or two, it became just a car. And even when I had my Audi, the "wow, nice car" affect trickled down to the just a car thing after a few dates. Especially when I was constantly complaining about one thing or another breaking down on it.

Well, right up front, let's just acknowledge that as a phallic symbol, the Element is not making any kind of statement that I'd like to project, however shy or humble I can be when on my best behavior. However, I do have a date next week with another Element owner, so she already knows "what's in store, as far as an Element goes". Since it's going to be a late night and we don't have to work the next day, she's far more interested in what my sofa is like! :lol: (We're platonic friends.) But, good luck to any guy so clueless as to anticipate an Element functioning as some kind of "chick magnet"! ;-D

Without getting too much in the details, Element is Great if you are into BDSM. If you dont know what that is, look it up, only if you are 18+.
Lets put it this way it is great for those purposes.
Oregonian :-)

[quote:7af40ee3b1=" "]Without getting too much in the details, Element is Great if you are into BDSM. If you dont know what that is, look it up, only if you are 18+.
Lets put it this way it is great for those purposes.
Oregonian :-)[/quote:7af40ee3b1]

The tie down points are for CARGO, not PEOPLE. :)

-brendan

People are the most precious cargo!!! :twisted:
As long as you are not moving it should be fine. :D

a good date car?

seats turn into bed
+ washable seats & surfaces
+ privacy curtain

=

good time.

lol, although I don't like the seats-as-bed option, i prefer to fold the seats up and cozy up with blankets. :twisted: