Comments | rmitz: In the "Problems that are OK to have dept."

rmitz

In the "Problems that are OK to have dept."

Jun 23, 2007 19:21

I'm currently struggling with what kind of car to get when I return to the US. There is a set of parameters that are fixed: I am getting a convertible, probably 2-3 years old, stick, under $30k. Within these parameters, though, there are two major contenders and I don't know which way to go ( Read more... )

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limpingpigeon June 23 2007, 16:26:16 UTC

I'm not much of a car person, but for what it's worth I know someone who was shopping for a convertible and was very disappointed with the test drive on the Solara.

tame_eep June 23 2007, 16:47:09 UTC

I can't imagine that you'd be thrilled with driving a 2-door Camry. The MR2 on the other hand ...

Have you looked at the Mini convertibles ? The back seat won't be great for anybody bigger than Jamie, but they're as fun as the S2000. Never been in a Beetle convertible.

zml June 23 2007, 21:07:23 UTC

It sounds like you're looking for an excuse to buy the S2000. :)

rmitz June 23 2007, 21:10:39 UTC

Actually, buying the S2000 would be the easy, default thing. I'm really trying to figure out if there are any other interesting 4-seater options I'm missing.

zml June 23 2007, 21:21:55 UTC

The VW Eos looks interesting (was perusing the Edmunds convertible buying guide). Hard-top, 4-seater convertible. I like the look (well, I like the S2000 and Miata look better, but I like the Eos look better than, say, the Beetle look).

oren June 23 2007, 23:17:50 UTC

Honda S2k.

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rmitz June 24 2007, 07:35:02 UTC

Okay, your comments are enough to make me look into it more seriously. I've sent in an inquiry just now on the most interesting one nearish Pittsburgh--which happens to be certified pre-owned.

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rmitz June 24 2007, 09:04:54 UTC

Yeah, I got the link. This one looks most promising: http://www.autotrader.com/ATCarID/AT-D5D72D7