4 Seat Convertible for the Wife
#1
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4 Seat Convertible for the Wife
Looking for a 4 seat convertible for the wife. We'll be testing a bunch. Thought I'd ask the forum. The wife just loves driving convertibles. I think she would go top down 9 months/year in Chicago and warmer days in winter.
Requirements: $15k max
Auto transmission. If comes with with fast shifting paddles, that's good but not required. (She's got almost no interest in driving stick full time so don't bother.)
Must have usable back seat for teenage girls
Somewhat fun for me.
Some initial thoughts: BMW 128i/135i/328i/335i. These would from the last generation, likely 2008 to 2010. I have a 135i coupe. Will have to check on seat room in rear of the 1-series verts though.
What do y'all think of the E46 328i/330i? These would be cheaper. Thoughts on the E46 M3 SMG? She would would run it entirely in automatic.
Some other options/dark horses:
Mini Cooper
Volkswagen EOS. I know zip about this car.
Porsche 996. Hard to get for $15k. Maintenance $$$. IMS
Jeep Wrangler. Wow do these hold value! Much more expensive than I thought. Wife is way into the idea of these though she's never been in one.
BMW 6 Series. Am I looking for a world of pain with this beast?
Interesting but out:
-Mustangs/Camaros/Firebird Trans Am, etc. She loved the '15 Mustang we rented but those are too much money. The earlier Muscle cars are just too junky inside and too masculine.
-Lexus SC430. V8 and good looking but alas there's no room in the back. Saw one today up close. Quality of finishes was high. Shucks.
What do y'all think?
Requirements: $15k max
Auto transmission. If comes with with fast shifting paddles, that's good but not required. (She's got almost no interest in driving stick full time so don't bother.)
Must have usable back seat for teenage girls
Somewhat fun for me.
Some initial thoughts: BMW 128i/135i/328i/335i. These would from the last generation, likely 2008 to 2010. I have a 135i coupe. Will have to check on seat room in rear of the 1-series verts though.
What do y'all think of the E46 328i/330i? These would be cheaper. Thoughts on the E46 M3 SMG? She would would run it entirely in automatic.
Some other options/dark horses:
Mini Cooper
Volkswagen EOS. I know zip about this car.
Porsche 996. Hard to get for $15k. Maintenance $$$. IMS
Jeep Wrangler. Wow do these hold value! Much more expensive than I thought. Wife is way into the idea of these though she's never been in one.
BMW 6 Series. Am I looking for a world of pain with this beast?
Interesting but out:
-Mustangs/Camaros/Firebird Trans Am, etc. She loved the '15 Mustang we rented but those are too much money. The earlier Muscle cars are just too junky inside and too masculine.
-Lexus SC430. V8 and good looking but alas there's no room in the back. Saw one today up close. Quality of finishes was high. Shucks.
What do y'all think?
#4
Agreed. Spend the money and get the Jeep. More expensive to buy but as you know, they hold their value much better than they probably should.
#5
I'm not sure who "the wife" may be (sounds like an object of some sort) but I let my wife buy her own cars. And pay for them. Got nothing to do with me at all. Which car should I buy is an ambush if it doesn't work out -- it'll be your fault. She can read and work the web. 4-seat convertibles exist but the back seats are only suitable for small children you don't want to hear.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
#6
I'm not sure who "the wife" may be (sounds like an object of some sort) but I let my wife buy her own cars. And pay for them. Got nothing to do with me at all. Which car should I buy is an ambush if it doesn't work out -- it'll be your fault. She can read and work the web. 4-seat convertibles exist but the back seats are only suitable for small children you don't want to hear.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
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I'm not sure who "the wife" may be (sounds like an object of some sort) but I let my wife buy her own cars. And pay for them. Got nothing to do with me at all. Which car should I buy is an ambush if it doesn't work out -- it'll be your fault. She can read and work the web. 4-seat convertibles exist but the back seats are only suitable for small children you don't want to hear.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
There are a lot of knowledgeable car people here. I thought I would look to this community for some advice for me and my wife.
You don't know me. You don't know my wife. You don't know our relationship. Yet, you've made a number of obnoxious assumptions.
This is the Internet. You ask for a couple car ideas and a guy tells you how to run your marriage.
Do me a favor. Don't reply. Don't talk to me again.
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#9
You should revisit the Camaro and Mustang. Personally I'm not a fan of the Jeep- been in a few and way to noisy and uncomfortable to ride. And in cold Chicago winters, it can't be that good.
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One idea outside the box may be a much older car that has been maintained/restored. Late 50s, early 60s will have a pretty good backseat, easy to work on, free from smog requirements, and with the budget you mentioned, you won't have to worry like crazy about it because it won't be worth a ton. May not be much of a track car (LOL!) but it will make for a fun drive.
Good luck!
Good luck!