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Still on Top: Toyota Yaris remains most researched vehicle among GLBT community
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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- Toyota Yaris
- Saab 9-3 (sedan and convertible)
- Toyota Camry
- Volkswagen Jetta
- Mazda MX-5
- VW EOS
- VW Rabbit
- Dodge Caliber
- Audi A3
- Toyota Corolla
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Dave T. 5:55PM (4/25/2007)
does the GLBT community only use gaywheels.com to do their research?! Wow.
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KJC 5:59PM (4/25/2007)
What no Ford's? Ford was bashed for gay friendly adverts. yet not Ford's on the list.
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Big jim 6:07PM (4/25/2007)
another pointless list
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Jim in Tampa 6:15PM (4/25/2007)
I'm gay and I wouldn't drive any of these cars!
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CarbonBlack 9:32PM (4/10/2008)
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 6:19PM (4/25/2007)
I am a lesbian and I love my VW Beetle. Too bad they don't come in hybrids.
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Agnes 6:25PM (4/25/2007)
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.
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Neal M 6:29PM (4/25/2007)
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.
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Stratos 6:38PM (4/25/2007)
me is gay ;))) but i would like to own volvo c70 but i can agree to saab,eos and a3 from this list.
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dskinner 6:38PM (4/25/2007)
I'm not gay and would drive a Camry (SE), Jetta (TDI/GLI) or A3. Heck, I used to own an MX-5.
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Rick Lyon 7:09PM (4/25/2007)
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.
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waLLy 7:15PM (4/25/2007)
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.
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Dave 7:27PM (4/25/2007)
What, no Subarus?
I'm just glad to see the Miata isn't #1.
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kelphead 7:42PM (4/25/2007)
No Jeep Liberty?
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Kumar 7:54PM (4/25/2007)
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.
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letsmotor02 8:10PM (4/25/2007)
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.
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CarbonBlack 9:27PM (4/10/2008)
well said:
letsmotor02 8:13PM (4/25/2007)
Oops...btw....I meant to say #12 instead of #13.
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letsmotor02 8:15PM (4/25/2007)
And apparently #11's stupid comment has been deleted....so please disregard the one about #11.
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jj 8:15PM (4/25/2007)
Yaris: Worthless until we get the 5 door.
Even with the 5 door, the Fit rocks the Yaris right off the map.
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