Looking for a convertable

[Smartazz]

I'm looking for a convertable around $40,000, a little more or less it ok. So far I got the Mercedes SLK 280
Audi A4 Convertable
Porsche Boxster"probobly not though"
Any other suggestions?
Edit: I would prefer a 4 seater.

 

[jaybert]

Honda S2000
Saturn Sky (if you wait....the redline edition w/ a 2.0T)
Pontiac Solstice (same as the sky...if you wait there is the GXP version w/ a 2.0T coming out)

 

[DeviousTrap]

Used S4 or M3.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
Used S4 or M3.

Yeah, I like these two cars, the engines are a little extreme considering recent gas prices, I'd prefer the M3 over the S4 though.

 

[Cobalt]

Used M3.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: cobalt
Used M3.

An M3 is a more powerful 3 series right, a lot more powerful, with a few external touchups right?
Edit: how much can I get a used one for? Close to $40K?

 

[InlineFour]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: cobalt
Used M3.

An M3 is a more powerful 3 series right, a lot more powerful, with a few external touchups right?

Yep. A used M3 roadster is what i would pick. The most recent M3 is 333HP straight 6. I'm not sure what the specs of the regular 3 series are off the top of my head.

 

[Strk]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
Used S4 or M3.

Yeah, I like these two cars, the engines are a little extreme considering recent gas prices, I'd prefer the M3 over the S4 though.

You're spending 40k on a convertable and gas prices are an issue?

 

[InlineFour]

You're probably looking at round $45k+ for a used M3.

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: cobalt
Used M3.

An M3 is a more powerful 3 series right, a lot more powerful, with a few external touchups right?
Edit: how much can I get a used one for? Close to $40K?

New one would be closer to 60. $40k would get you a 2003 M3 or a 2004 S4.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Why not look at a new Mustang GT convertible? 300 HP, great looks, seats 4.

ZV

 

[SVT Cobra]

I would have to say a corvette for sure. It is not a four-seater, but you do not buy a convertible for a family car anyway.

Or what ZV said, those Mustang GT's look nice.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
I would have to say a corvette for sure. It is not a four-seater, but you do not buy a convertible for a family car anyway.

Or what ZV said, those Mustang GT's look nice.

It's not a family car, I'm single and I carry friends around from time to time, not extremely important, but a consideration when buying a car.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
I would have to say a corvette for sure. It is not a four-seater, but you do not buy a convertible for a family car anyway.

Or what ZV said, those Mustang GT's look nice.

It's not a family car, I'm single and I carry friends around from time to time, not extremely important, but a consideration when buying a car.

Definitely look at the new Mustang then. The back seats can hold an actual human if necessary, but it's still a fun car and not too mature. I've been absolutely amazed at how well put together mine is. At the very least, test drive one and see how you like it.

ZV

 

[Smartazz]

I think I'll take a look at the Mustang, does anyone know on a first hand experiance how the Porsche Boxster handles, I heard it's reputed to be one of the best handling cars on the road.

 

[sniperruff]

mustang GT, 350Z, SLK320, boxter, S2000, CLK cab, miata, 3-series cab, 9-3 cab, MR-S, soltice/sky, eclipse spyder... and my fav, the lotus elise.

the boxter is light, nimble, and is pretty powerful for a small car.

sex

also depends on what you'll use the car for. if you'll use it mostly to commute, the mustang, 350, SLk, CLK, miata, 3-series, 9-3, and eclipse will be fine.

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: Smartazz
I think I'll take a look at the Mustang, does anyone know on a first hand experiance how the Porsche Boxster handles, I heard it's reputed to be one of the best handling cars on the road.

I've only gotten a chance to drive a 911, but if it's anything like it expect it to be very nimble and tons of fun to drive.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap

Originally posted by: Smartazz
I think I'll take a look at the Mustang, does anyone know on a first hand experiance how the Porsche Boxster handles, I heard it's reputed to be one of the best handling cars on the road.

I've only gotten a chance to drive a 911, but if it's anything like it expect it to be very nimble and tons of fun to drive.

I heard from a review that if you're going to test drive a boxster, you're going to have to buy it because you can't go back to any other car, the fact that it's a mid engine car makes it handle better than the 911, or at least easier to drive.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Smartazz
I heard from a review that if you're going to test drive a boxster, you're going to have to buy it because you can't go back to any other car, the fact that it's a mid engine car makes it handle better than the 911, or at least easier to drive.

I've never driven a Boxster, but from my experiences with my 914, I can imagine that the review is correct. There is nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, that feels like a Porsche.

ZV

 

[Twista]

03/04 mustang cobra vert

 

[Kelemvor]

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2002/pontiac/firebird/100002306/photos.html