bdisco Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 The wife said she wants a convertible. Last summer she let me get my '88 Carrera. Since our 401ks are now 201ks might as well spend it. Her criteria is it needs to seat four (2 kids), should be sporty and fun to drive. I immediately thought M3. Plus & Minuses, E46 vs 36, 30, how much $$$ is a good deal, problem areas, etc... Your thoughts... Go! http://www.classiccargallery.com/details.php?id=109&g=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 e36 M3's are old cheap and slow. If she doesn't want to compete with the mghte Spec b, just get a regular e36 convertible. E46's are faster and more expensive, same thing though - I'd go with a non m3 convertible. At this point e30's are mostly project cars and not worth the trouble and they are painfully slow. The car in the link looks just fine, but I would save some money and get a non M convertible. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Charger SRT 8 Convertible http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s133/luukyday/DodgeChargerConvertiblecopycopy.jpg Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrok Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 why not a miata or s2000? and the ultra chick convertable is the stupid lexus sc 430. Pretty much never see a dude driving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 why not a miata or s2000? and the ultra chick convertable is the stupid lexus sc 430. Pretty much never see a dude driving it. Miata and s2000 dont have a back seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrok Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Miata and s2000 dont have a back seat lol good call. I read it and missed that part. Lexus SC430 then even though the backseat is nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'd go with a non m3 convertible. I may have to drive it occasionally. I thought I could just point to the 'M' badge and not have to turn in my Man Card for driving a chick car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I may have to drive it occasionally. I thought I could just point to the 'M' badge and not have to turn in my Man Card for driving a chick car. Put an m badge on it then, some of the 3 series car have the same damn engine as the m3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Would you consider a Saab 9/3? I bought my wife a 9/3 SE rag top with the Sport package....wider wheels, HO motor, different suspension. I have to say it's pretty well though out except for the ign switch. The top is first rate, power, never leaks water and pretty quiet. Looks like pure sex when the top is down too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Oh and by the way, you can score them incredibly cheap. The one I bought had the window sticker in the glove box. It stickered a tad under $47,000. I bought it 3 years old with 35,000 miles for $12,900! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanGT Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 What about a VW Eos? It has the folding hard top with sunroof! It's priced fairly reasonably and there are not too many on the road. . . I have enough drama for now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 How about a Sebring Convertible from Obama Motors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 How about 2 Miatas? A friend had a 2002(?) Volvo C70 and it had constant problems, so I think I'd probably advise against that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 3 years old with 35,000 miles for $12,900! ^ Nice! VW Eos pretty... and pretty pricey. The figure that keeps jumping out at me is 333hp for the M3. (please keep that # between us, don't tell her, all she need to know is it's only a 6 cylinder and gets good gas mileage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Fock the Eos, they are total crap. I work for VW and all we do with them is warranty fixes on 'em. Every single one either has a bad blower motor, a fragged window regulator or a check engine light on. What about a Cooper S cabrio? My hardtop MINI was a blast to rally in the twisties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 What about a Cooper S cabrio? My hardtop MINI was a blast to rally in the twisties. I like me some mini S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanGT Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Fock the Eos, they are total crap. I work for VW and all we do with them is warranty fixes on 'em. Every single one either has a bad blower motor, a fragged window regulator or a check engine light on. What about a Cooper S cabrio? My hardtop MINI was a blast to rally in the twisties. Yikes! I didn't know the newer VWs have such a bad rep. I am actually eyeing the new Mk VI Golf GTD when it gets here. I have heard that the MINIs have quality issues too... maybe it's prev gen ones. . . I have enough drama for now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Bolskey is right about the VW's. In fact, I'd brace for some pricey repairs on a BMW too. The Germans seem to have a problem engineering electrical stuff that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Mini S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'll freely state that my MINI gave me 0 issues in 2 years and roughly 20-23K miles. Granted, it rarely saw above 3k RPM and was babied every day. If you check the forums, the early (07-08) newer cars have engine issues but should be pretty much sorted out by now. The best cars are still the 05-06 cars because the S had the best gearing in those years. I'm at work but I'll whore a couple pics of my MINI on here later tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 since a FWD was listed, what about toyota solara? it may not give a "man" image but it will last reliably for very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Didn't the 1st minis have a 1.6L Chrysler design(read Neon) motor built by BMW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Didn't the 1st minis have a 1.6L Chrysler design(read Neon) motor built by BMW? Yep. 2002-2006 was a 1.6 Chrysler designed and built by BMW. The 2007+ cars feature a powerplant from Peugeot. Both motors are pretty beefy and can make some serious power when built to the hilt. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i33lTY-AH4g]YouTube - ABF Performance MINI COOPER at PINKS all out Englishtown, NJ[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 2010 Mustang... the improvements are nice and its a decent car to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskelto Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Consider an e46 330 CIc with the performance package (zhp). It is no M3, but it is still a quick car and has an almost perfect balance between handling and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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