

Why is this man smiling? Because he's probably as amused by what he's doing as we are. Autoblog reader Doc B sent us these photos he took when he came upon the unlikely sight of a Mazda Miata being used to haul a
sofa loveseat. Here we thought a Miata was barely spacious enough to transport two adults and a couple of overnight bags, and this guy just turns the conventional wisdom on its head. Seriously, try moving that thing with, say, a MINI Clubman or a Honda Fit. Not gonna happen. When it comes to hauling couches, it looks like the Miata has all those supposedly practical small hatchbacks beat. Roadsters for everyone, we say! Help friends move in the morning, then autocross in the afternoon. It's the ideal blend of practicality and performance. U-Haul, your days are
so numbered.
Thanks for the pics, Doc B.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
LeRobert 1:38PM (4/27/2008)
How exactly is this worthy automotive news?
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BigRedSpecial 1:41PM (4/27/2008)
because it is pure, unadulterated awesomeness, that's how.
Red 2:02PM (4/27/2008)
Read the title. Miatas aren't in fact as impractical as we once thought them to be. Besides, that pic rocks hardcore to the third power.
Ford Wannup 11:34PM (4/27/2008)
I am with LeRobert. This is ridicoulous; however, had he hit a pedestrian because of this, you would have nominated him for the Darwin award. Praising this guy, however underhanded, for this stunt, is just not right.
Chris 5:44AM (4/28/2008)
Because little convertibles are fun! Besides those of us who have owned one know just how much you can haul in one is amazing.
Lets see, did eleven large bags of pine bark once. Also did two Christmas trees one holiday as well. Got a compliment about my nice pickup truck the day I had the pine bark in it while at my local Lowes
Impractical only if you have little imagination. Compared to the Pontiac/Saturn twins this car is a station wagon in capacity
shadysi 1:41PM (4/27/2008)
wow... just... wow
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Zane 1:41PM (4/27/2008)
ROTFL .. I'm off to Ikea to see if my 1st gen Miata can do the same thing. :D
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dea911 1:47PM (4/27/2008)
wow. that is great. classic picture!
this is the most amusing article i've read on autoblog since.......yesterdays story about the poor old man who gave up his keys after crashing his fiesta into some porsches.
= )
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Torrent 1:49PM (4/27/2008)
ROFL!
Check it... http://67.19.177.10/newphotos/weird/weird693.jpg
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JGuan 1:56PM (4/27/2008)
HAHAHA. Thats San Francisco! Van Ness and Hayes to be exact.
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AMcA 8:11PM (4/27/2008)
San Francisco. Which proves something about Miatas.
Not a bad thing, mind you, given that I lean that way myself. But a thing nonetheless.
nissanfreak87 1:56PM (4/27/2008)
freakin awesome
now I'm off to make my Maxima a roadster!!
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elprogramer 2:01PM (4/27/2008)
But he's still driving a Miata...
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Aprime 2:10PM (4/27/2008)
But it will pound your ass in the autocross.
Phillip 2:34PM (4/27/2008)
Other things maybe pounding your ass too.
/stereotype
rick 2:50PM (4/27/2008)
Not a sport car enthusiast? Why are you on this board? Consumer Reports may be more your thing.
Jason 3:56PM (4/27/2008)
Haha, that's what she said! (or he?)
Sorry couldn't help myself - I just recently started watching The Office.
apearlman 2:02PM (4/27/2008)
Not impressed. That's a loveseat, not a sofa.
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Dan 2:05PM (4/27/2008)
That doesn't look like it's even tied down.
Just the sort of vehicle you want to drive behind, am I right?
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doc b 2:34PM (4/27/2008)
it wasn't tied down. if you look at the first pic, you can see his hand holding it.
this is the only time in my life i was glad i had a camera phone.
i checked the news later that night. no major couch/loveseat related traffic accident, so i think he made it.