Conjones

Machismo is integtral to Latin culture. I am no expert on either Latin culture nor, neccessarily, pure manliness. On the other hand, I know about cars. I also know that very small utility vehicles are popular in many Latin countries. There is something macho about purpose-built vehicles, particularly when they can be purchased at a bargain. One’s standard of living has little to do with it.

To waste money, in other words, is not macho but stupido.

With this in mind, a good friend recently sent me a list of cars written up by a reuptable journalist on current automotive “best buys.” My friend gently implied that I should sometimes measure the value of a vehicle by metrics other than quarter mile performance.

The good news here is that this list featured a few vehicles that will allow anyone to have his or her cake and eat it too (while accelerating fairly rapidly). For example, Subaru has recently released a visually toned down version of its STi Imprezza (around 29k). Mazda makes a fine Mazdaspeed 6 (overstocked and selling a little slowly at 28k).

However…and this is a big however….

If you want to look sexy, like real JLo Marc Antony in their heyday (JLo never had one but that’s another story) here is the car you will deal on today: The Pontiac G6 coupe retractable in black on black with a six speed.

Its time to buy this American vehicle. It is the least expensive and most sexy retractable vehicle currently on the market (in black on black.) It is also a sea and ski car perfect for all weather conditions.

Don’t thank me for this recommendation. Thank my friend. He is from the Latin hotbed of Iowa.