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Smaller than a Vectra but a convertible able to do a one week / two week road trip? Luggage storage space will be your issue here. How much of a deciding factor is it?
Two seater :
MX5 - classic, fun cabriolet which are inexpensive but not much luggage space and maybe a firm ride for long trips.
Z3 / Z4 - Classy, great v6 engines if you want the power but lacking in luggage space.
Audi TT - Solid motors with a 225BHP Quattro available (limited bood space) or TDi with newest model
Honda Z2000 - Great VTec engine fun, ride can be firm, limited boot space
Mercedes SLK - Solid built, classy car.
Four seater
Audi A3 / A4 / A5 / S4 / S5 - Petrol and diesel variants
BMW M3 - Depends on your budget for car and running cost (potentally hard roof)
BMW 3 Series (petrol / diesel) - Economical with good boot space and (potentially hard roof)
Volvo C50 D5/T5 - Generally well specc'ed, solid roof rather than cloth.
Saab Aero Petrol / TTid - Generally well specc'ed, solid cars
Mercedes CLK - generally well specc'ed
Jag XK
Others :
TVRs, Lotus Elan, Aston Martin.....
Obviously there's a lot of deciding factors - your initial purchase budget, your ongoing costs budget. Do you need the space of a 4 door or can you get away with a 2 door? Do you need comfort for a long journey or is it worth sacrificing an element of that for the fun factor of a lighter more agile car?
Do you want a sporty 2 seater for fun handling (MX-5, S2000), an economical one (MX-5, Audi TT Tdi, Z3 2.0i), a comfortable one (Audi TT, BMW Z3 / Z4)
Do you want a sporty 4 seater (M3, S4, S5, CLK), an economical 4 seater (A3 tdi), a comfortable 4 seater (A4, C50, 320D, CLK, Saab) or something in between 330D (240BHP)?
My choices would be, for a cheaper 2 seater with the fun factor and for summer only, the MX-5.
As a main car, all year around use Audi TT Tdi Quattro.
For a comfortable Sunday drive, to put a smile on my face a V6 Z3 / Z4.
For a 4 seater :
Fun factor car, sporty car and not too worried about costs M3 / S5 / CLK .
Comfortable, quality convertible less expensive Saab Aero / Volvo C50
Comfortable, quality convertible BMW 3 series, Audi A4, Merc CLK, Jaguar
All rounder would be a BMW 330CD M Sport / Audi A4 / A5 3.0 TDI Quattro
I was looking at convertibles last year
Two seater :
MX5 - classic, fun cabriolet which are inexpensive but not much luggage space and maybe a firm ride for long trips.
Z3 / Z4 - Classy, great v6 engines if you want the power but lacking in luggage space.
Audi TT - Solid motors with a 225BHP Quattro available (limited bood space) or TDi with newest model
Honda Z2000 - Great VTec engine fun, ride can be firm, limited boot space
Mercedes SLK - Solid built, classy car.
Four seater
Audi A3 / A4 / A5 / S4 / S5 - Petrol and diesel variants
BMW M3 - Depends on your budget for car and running cost (potentally hard roof)
BMW 3 Series (petrol / diesel) - Economical with good boot space and (potentially hard roof)
Volvo C50 D5/T5 - Generally well specc'ed, solid roof rather than cloth.
Saab Aero Petrol / TTid - Generally well specc'ed, solid cars
Mercedes CLK - generally well specc'ed
Jag XK
Others :
TVRs, Lotus Elan, Aston Martin.....
Obviously there's a lot of deciding factors - your initial purchase budget, your ongoing costs budget. Do you need the space of a 4 door or can you get away with a 2 door? Do you need comfort for a long journey or is it worth sacrificing an element of that for the fun factor of a lighter more agile car?
Do you want a sporty 2 seater for fun handling (MX-5, S2000), an economical one (MX-5, Audi TT Tdi, Z3 2.0i), a comfortable one (Audi TT, BMW Z3 / Z4)
Do you want a sporty 4 seater (M3, S4, S5, CLK), an economical 4 seater (A3 tdi), a comfortable 4 seater (A4, C50, 320D, CLK, Saab) or something in between 330D (240BHP)?
My choices would be, for a cheaper 2 seater with the fun factor and for summer only, the MX-5.
As a main car, all year around use Audi TT Tdi Quattro.
For a comfortable Sunday drive, to put a smile on my face a V6 Z3 / Z4.
For a 4 seater :
Fun factor car, sporty car and not too worried about costs M3 / S5 / CLK .
Comfortable, quality convertible less expensive Saab Aero / Volvo C50
Comfortable, quality convertible BMW 3 series, Audi A4, Merc CLK, Jaguar
All rounder would be a BMW 330CD M Sport / Audi A4 / A5 3.0 TDI Quattro
I was looking at convertibles last year
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