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What's the best convertible car?
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I've got a Peugeot 207cc which I love but it's at a point now where everything seems to be going wrong on it.
I will be looking to buy a new (to me, really not worth buying new new) one at some point and would love another convertible.
I would prefer one with a hard roof that folds away in to the boot as I have now. Engine size 1.6 or above, manual gearbox (hate driving automatics!)
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Depends how much you want to spend.
£15,000,000 will get you a very nice example of a Ferrari 250 Gt California, or at the other end of the spectrum, for 50 quid you can pick up an absolute dog of an Astra convertible. |
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By *rad670Man
over a year ago
South Lakes |
If you are not bothered about age then there's a lot more fun to be had in older cars, I've had a couple of BMW Z3 and have 2 MG midgets, all been lots f driving fun, the Z3 are of course more comfortable and modern but now classed as old cars. |
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Haha OK. More specific!
I'm not a high end kind of gal but haven't really set a top budget yet. I'm thinking maybe 5k though if the bank of dad will help me out.
As I say, main thing is hard top that folds away. No soft tops (which seems to rule out most bmw's, audi etc) or removable hard tops like on the mr2 roadster my dad had years ago.... No where to store the hard top when it's off.
I would prefer one with 4 useable seats. My current one has 4 seats but the space in the back is tiny so it's more for show really. |
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over a year ago
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"Ooh, you really wouldn't like my suggestion as it literally ticks none of your boxes 
It's not that I wouldn't like it. I just wouldn't buy it possibly"
Worry about the car you own ? Haha
Did you make it ok ? |
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"Ooh, you really wouldn't like my suggestion as it literally ticks none of your boxes
It's not that I wouldn't like it. I just wouldn't buy it possibly
Worry about the car you own ? Haha
Did you make it ok ? "
I do worry about it.... Constantly 
Yep. A good and got a fancy 208 to play with while it's there. |
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"Hard top as 2 b merc slk .x "
Yeah seen a few of those.
The only reason I want a 4 seater is for ferrying my niece and nephew around. I can do it now but it's a squeeze.
Guess if I genuinely can't fit them both in then I get out of taxi duties |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ooh, you really wouldn't like my suggestion as it literally ticks none of your boxes
It's not that I wouldn't like it. I just wouldn't buy it possibly
Worry about the car you own ? Haha
Did you make it ok ?
I do worry about it.... Constantly
Yep. A good and got a fancy 208 to play with while it's there. "
See happy ending to a crappy ass morning !
Delighted you didn’t mount any roundabouts or cause injury!
That’s always a bonus  
And a 208 ? Now you can hit asda carpark go nuts |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Porsche Boxster S, lovely car and you can't find them at pretty much any price point xx"
Yes someone that knows boxster is about the best you can pick up 6-12k for a 987 just have to make shour it’s in good working order as they do get pricey to fix being a Porsche and all |
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"Porsche Boxster S, lovely car and you can't find them at pretty much any price point xx
Yes someone that knows boxster is about the best you can pick up 6-12k for a 987 just have to make shour it’s in good working order as they do get pricey to fix being a Porsche and all "
Also service at a specialist rather than dealer. |
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"Ooh, you really wouldn't like my suggestion as it literally ticks none of your boxes
It's not that I wouldn't like it. I just wouldn't buy it possibly"
I'd guarantee it.
They were never sold officially in the UK and are pretty rare here.
Been out of production for 19 years
Engine at least more than twice the size you're after.
Cloth top, not folding metal.
Mind you, some other more recent alternatives, but all with much bigger engines than you're looking for and none with a folding metal roof.
Oh, and all will have the Steering wheel on the left |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
Maldon and Peterborough |
If you want a hard top convertible then maybe a BMW 2 or 3 series.
Mercs - difficult to find a manual.
Porsche - hard too are manual so do you want to have to take it on and off?
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Most autos have a steptronic (semi-auto) override. |
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"Ooh, you really wouldn't like my suggestion as it literally ticks none of your boxes
It's not that I wouldn't like it. I just wouldn't buy it possibly
I'd guarantee it.
They were never sold officially in the UK and are pretty rare here.
Been out of production for 19 years
Engine at least more than twice the size you're after.
Cloth top, not folding metal.
Mind you, some other more recent alternatives, but all with much bigger engines than you're looking for and none with a folding metal roof.
Oh, and all will have the Steering wheel on the left"
Ok..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Porsche Boxster S, lovely car and you can't find them at pretty much any price point xx
Yes someone that knows boxster is about the best you can pick up 6-12k for a 987 just have to make shour it’s in good working order as they do get pricey to fix being a Porsche and all
Also service at a specialist rather than dealer."
That’s true as well |
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For about 5 grand you can get a Porche booster, a Mercedes SLK, Mazda mx5 or Toyota mr2. All decent cars, just depends how old and how many miles on the clock you want to go with. Have a look on auto trader. |
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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago
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Is there such a thing in the UK as a good convertable? Its either too cold, too wet or too damn hot to have the roof down and before I get abuse yes I know conditions are perfect on some days (well about 3 days a year normally in May or September) |
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"Haha OK. More specific!
I'm not a high end kind of gal but haven't really set a top budget yet. I'm thinking maybe 5k though if the bank of dad will help me out.
As I say, main thing is hard top that folds away. No soft tops (which seems to rule out most bmw's, audi etc) or removable hard tops like on the mr2 roadster my dad had years ago.... No where to store the hard top when it's off.
I would prefer one with 4 useable seats. My current one has 4 seats but the space in the back is tiny so it's more for show really. "
VW Eos ticks your boxes and would probably fit your budget.
Or if you don't mind 2 seater, you could get a very nice Honda Del Sol for £2k |
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"For about 5 grand you can get a Porche booster, a Mercedes SLK, Mazda mx5 or Toyota mr2. All decent cars, just depends how old and how many miles on the clock you want to go with. Have a look on auto trader."
And only the SLK has a folding metal roof. All the others in your list are soft tops |
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Four seats and folding hard top? Very limited choice!
Without sounding rude, for your budget any example with a prestige badge will be high mileage and high risk! And remember, when they go wrong, the bills are commensurate with expensive vehicles.
Most manufacturers are moving away from the concept of folding hard tops now, for numerous reasons. (For example, BMW have released the latest Z4 and 4 series as soft top convertibles.)
You could look at the later Volvo C70, but if you want hassle free motoring, reliability, driver involvement and slow depreciation, for your budget an MX5 is the car. |
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"Four seats and folding hard top? Very limited choice!
Without sounding rude, for your budget any example with a prestige badge will be high mileage and high risk! And remember, when they go wrong, the bills are commensurate with expensive vehicles.
Most manufacturers are moving away from the concept of folding hard tops now, for numerous reasons. (For example, BMW have released the latest Z4 and 4 series as soft top convertibles.)
You could look at the later Volvo C70, but if you want hassle free motoring, reliability, driver involvement and slow depreciation, for your budget an MX5 is the car."
I knew prestige was out of the question just humouring those responses lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Z4 all the way. For your budget you could pick up a really good example. Best bet is to look at the Z4 ownersforum for sale section (this goes for any car really) as well taken care of ones are to be found there. I used one as my daily car for years and loved it. To be fair though you have to be prepared for it not to be a Focus or Prius or anything other than a Z4. Oh and steer clear of anything under a 2.5 litre.
Damn I miss that car. |
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