What convertibles have turned your eyes?

usedHONDA · Jul 24, 2006

I'm not talking about a Ferrari or a Lotus, but cars that the common man can afford.

The two convertibles that seem the most appealing to me are the 350Z, and the Pontiac Solstice.

jesterguy · Jul 24, 2006

Lotus Elise isn't that expensive, you can find a VERY lightly used one for around $40k, that is well within reach of the common man.

I'm not a fan of the 350Z convertable because I think it suffers from the same problem as Porsche 911 cabriolets. Their ass end is really bulky and to me isn't very appealing, just doesn't flow well in my eyes. Solstice is somewhat aesthetically pleasing but I've never been a big fan of Pontiacs looks in general, I think the front end is too buggy looking. Personally I like the S2000, which is also why I own one. Great lines, decent power, handles well, lots of potential, big aftermarket, Honda reliability, etc.

amp88 · Jul 24, 2006

A Lotus Elise costs less than a Nissan 350Z in the UK.

I'm not a fan of convertibles (I can't see any advantages of them compared to the hardtop version (if there are both hard and soft top versions, that is)). However, if I had to choose an 'affordable' convertible I think it'd be a Honda S2000 or a Mazda MX-5.

Famine · Jul 24, 2006

Alfa Romeo GTV Spider.

I win.

SRV2LOW4ME · Jul 24, 2006

Do they have to be new cars? :confused:

If not, i've always had an eye for the convertible 'Cuda...

Unless you go for one with an elephant (426 HEMI) or 440 packed under the hood, most common men can afford to put one in their garage.

G.T · Jul 24, 2006

Vonie · Jul 24, 2006

I win.

Poverty · Jul 24, 2006

Famine
Alfa Romeo GTV Spider.

I win.

Crap residuals
Crap reliability
Not that good looking
Not very sporty

But its italian, and im sure your soon gonna tell me why im wrong and your right ala clarkson.

Anyway my nomination isnt out yet, but its overall the best 2 seater drop top you can buy.

IMADreamer · Jul 24, 2006

The Solstice certainly grabbed my attention. It's stunning. The new MX5 Miata is really nice too. All in all I am not a convertible guy but those are the two top runners in the affordable group. Ther S2000 is a close third.

TS · Jul 24, 2006

I win

G.T · Jul 24, 2006

TS
I win

usedHONDA
I'm not talking about a Ferrari or a Lotus, but cars that the common man can afford.

I would have gone for the Zonda Cabriolet otherwise.

TS · Jul 24, 2006

G.T
I would have gone for the Zonda Cabriolet otherwise.

Forgot that little bit uptop, but if my budget is limited, then I'll take this

Poverty · Jul 24, 2006

TS
Forgot that little bit uptop, but if my budget is limited, then I'll take this

Very wisely chosen Mister. 👍

FastEddie12 · Jul 24, 2006

G.T, try to stay on topic, there's a special thread for cars like that Micra

TS · Jul 24, 2006

Poverty
Very wisely chosen Mister. 👍

Why thank you

opendriver · Jul 24, 2006

3000GT conv. all the way

Famine · Jul 24, 2006

Poverty
Crap residuals

Which make 3 year old ones cheap = common man...

Poverty
Crap reliability

That's what owning an Alfa - or Lotus, TVR and so on - is all about. There may be only 10 days a year it all works well enough for you to drive it, but what a 10 days they are...

Poverty
Not that good looking

Hush your mouth!

Poverty
Not very sporty

Yes, I'm sure a 220hp 3.0V6, or 250hp 3.2 V6, are positively sluggish.

Poverty
But its italian, and im sure your soon gonna tell me why im wrong and your right ala clarkson.

Damn straight.

Poverty
Anyway my nomination isnt out yet, but its overall the best 2 seater drop top you can buy.

If it's not the Alfa Spider, or the TVR Griffith 500, you're wrong.

ExigeEvan · Jul 24, 2006

One of 2 Mercs I actually like the looks of.

Sorry Famine, but you did once describe the front of a 147 looking like a Vaginal opening. And the lights on the Spyder don't exactly compliment that grill well.

Tornado · Jul 24, 2006

Famine
Alfa Romeo GTV Spider.

I win.

Nonsense. Alfa Romeo Brera Spider.

I win.

Famine · Jul 24, 2006

Toronado
Nonsense. Alfa Romeo Brera Spider.

I win.

Too expensive for Mr. Common Man - and not yet on sale.

EE - The 147 is a 147. The GTV isn't.

Poverty · Jul 24, 2006

whats the common mans price range?

Tornado · Jul 24, 2006

Famine
Too expensive for Mr. Common Man - and not yet on sale.

Does not the Brera Spider cost the same new as the GTV Spider did?

ExigeEvan · Jul 24, 2006

Famine
EE - The 147 is a 147. The GTV isn't.

Nuova%20Alfa%20Romeo%20147%20-%20Frontale640.jpg

Don't tell me the GTV looks better?

Tornado · Jul 24, 2006

The original GTV did, especially when compared to the original 147.

Poverty · Jul 24, 2006

love the vaginal opening.

ROAD_DOGG33J · Jul 24, 2006

Poverty
love the vaginal opening.

I guess that's why Clarkson likes them so much. :sick:

Famine · Jul 24, 2006

Toronado
Does not the Brera Spider cost the same new as the GTV Spider did?

There or thereabouts - and therein is the nub. The GTV Spider isn't new any more. You can pick them up for £3k or less.

exigeracer · Jul 25, 2006

I'll have to agree with the Audi cabby. For a long time it was the nicest car in production, it has perfect proportions.

It always turns my head.

xXSilencerXx · Jul 25, 2006

I don't like convertibles most of the time. I prefer hard-tops if I have to have one because I don't think I've ever seen a good looking clothe top.

But if I have to pick one it would probably be

Wolfe · Jul 25, 2006

Naturally.

What convertibles have turned your eyes?

usedHONDA

jesterguy

amp88

Famine

GTP Editor, GTPEDIA Author

SRV2LOW4ME

It's a G thing

G.T

Vonie

Poverty

IMADreamer

TS

G.T

TS

Poverty

FastEddie12

TS

opendriver

Famine

GTP Editor, GTPEDIA Author

ExigeEvan

Tornado

Famine

GTP Editor, GTPEDIA Author

Poverty

Tornado

ExigeEvan

Tornado

Poverty

ROAD_DOGG33J

Famine

GTP Editor, GTPEDIA Author

exigeracer

xXSilencerXx

Wolfe

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