Each quarter, Gaywheels.com publishes a list of their Top 10 Most Researched Vehicles, and the latest data is in, providing a market indicator for the most popular cars in the Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community.
The Toyota Yaris remained the most searched car among Gaywheels.com community, while the Saab 9-3 edged out the Toyota Camry for the number two spot. While the list, which is based on web traffic and not on purchases, is self-perpetuating to an extent, newcomers like the Volkswagen Rabbit and Toyota Corolla have made it into the #7 and #9 slots. Perhaps the most surprising car on the list is the Dodge Caliber, which garnered controversy for perceived gay-bashing humor in a television commercial.
Gaywheels.com points out that all the cars in the Top 10 are produced by "gay-friendly" automakers, thus assessed by their manufacturer's provision of spousal benefits to same-sex partners of employees.
For the full list, follow the jump.
[Source: Gaywheels.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Dave T. @ Apr 25th 2007 5:55PM
does the GLBT community only use gaywheels.com to do their research?! Wow.
KJC @ Apr 25th 2007 5:59PM
What no Ford's? Ford was bashed for gay friendly adverts. yet not Ford's on the list.
Big jim @ Apr 25th 2007 6:07PM
another pointless list
Jim in Tampa @ Apr 25th 2007 6:15PM
I'm gay and I wouldn't drive any of these cars!
CarbonBlack @ Apr 10th 2008 9:32PM
Making blanket statements and generalizations always turns up wrong. What I mean is: this list doesn't mean anything, and anyone (gay or otherwise) that buys something just cause everyone else is a sheep.
Jennifer @ Apr 25th 2007 6:19PM
I am a lesbian and I love my VW Beetle. Too bad they don't come in hybrids.
Agnes @ Apr 25th 2007 6:25PM
As a senior citizen (Im 73) and a lezbian I applaud Ford's decision to advertise in GLBT magazines. They are not on the list as the list is only 10 vehicles long. I own a 1992 Taurus SHO and I have been happy with my car since I got it 15 years ago.
Neal M @ Apr 25th 2007 6:29PM
Gay people have a tick for good design. This is why Scandinavian vehicles are favorites among their community. Saab and Volvo are EXTREMELY popular. Volkswagen is like the retarded stepchild / cheap alternative to those vehicles. Liken them to a pair of knock-off Prada shoes that run a half-size off from where they should. You really wouldn't wear them if it weren't for the fact that they look so good and you got them for (what seems like) a really good deal!
If there was ever a case for Toyota to come out with a high-end small car, this is it. Toyota needs a 4-seater city cruiser type vehicle for $15-20k that is customizeable, like Scions, but premium, not like Scions.
Stratos @ Apr 25th 2007 6:38PM
me is gay ;))) but i would like to own volvo c70 but i can agree to saab,eos and a3 from this list.
dskinner @ Apr 25th 2007 6:38PM
I'm not gay and would drive a Camry (SE), Jetta (TDI/GLI) or A3. Heck, I used to own an MX-5.
Rick Lyon @ Apr 25th 2007 7:09PM
I'm straight-but I's buy the 4 door Yaris the second it hit US shores, but we get stuck with the flaccid 2 door version. I despise the new Camry, preferred the old ones, used to own the Jetta, very rich interiors.
waLLy @ Apr 25th 2007 7:15PM
Here in SF, the Casto is full of Bimmers, Audis, and Benzes. The Honda Element is very popular these days. There are also a lot of older compact pickups around.
Of course, the same could be said for pretty much all of the Bay Area.
Dave @ Apr 25th 2007 7:27PM
What, no Subarus?
I'm just glad to see the Miata isn't #1.
kelphead @ Apr 25th 2007 7:42PM
No Jeep Liberty?
Kumar @ Apr 25th 2007 7:54PM
X2 on the straight but would get the 4 door Yaris. I don't want the craptastic scion version. I was all set to have a dinky 4 door Yaris hatch (saw pics of even an rs version?), but no, we get the 'sweet' sedan....dumb.
letsmotor02 @ Apr 25th 2007 8:10PM
As a gay guy, I can honestly say that this is a useless list. I don't care which vehicles are preferred by a certain race, sex, or orientation....I want to hear professional reviews by people who love to drive. The fact that I love 6 of the 10 cars has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that I'm gay; it is because they are beautiful, well-built, and fun to drive.
Oh...and #1, no the GLBT does not only use gaywheels.com to research, and you are extremely ignorant for writing that.... even if you were joking.
#11, if you don't give a shit, then why even bother to comment?
And...#13...this is a place to talk about cars! Not about how Jesus helped you to not be gay. Take your "stored demonized emotions" to some extremist gay-reversal website rather than wasting autoblog space with that nonsense.
CarbonBlack @ Apr 10th 2008 9:27PM
well said:
letsmotor02 @ Apr 25th 2007 8:13PM
Oops...btw....I meant to say #12 instead of #13.
letsmotor02 @ Apr 25th 2007 8:15PM
And apparently #11's stupid comment has been deleted....so please disregard the one about #11.
jj @ Apr 25th 2007 8:15PM
Yaris: Worthless until we get the 5 door.
Even with the 5 door, the Fit rocks the Yaris right off the map.