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Budget Convertible

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  • 08-08-2007 10:14pm
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    johnfás
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭


    Can anyone give advise on a budget convertible (new)?

    Currently have a 207 and wouldn't want anything smaller so a 207 coupé isn't really an option. Something a bit bigger would be ok like a Astra or a 307 - what are people's opinions/advise on other cars?

    Bear in mind I'm not made of cash!


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    What is your budget? Do you have any practical constraints, child seats, golf clubs etc? Does it have to be a hard top convertible or would soft top do?


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    johnfás
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭johnfás


    Would prefer a hard top, but a soft top might do. No real restrictions, the 207 (non convertible) does me fine at the moment but I wouldn't really want anything smaller. Budget is roughly up to 35k.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I'd be looking at the Mazda MX-5 if I was you, even a top spec Roadster model would be within budget, and unlike any other new machine else on offer for under 35k is nice to look at and drive.


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    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    Mr2?


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    #6
    colm_mcm
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    out of production for 2 years now,


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    Dish
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    Honda s2000!


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    #8
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    only €26,000 over budget!


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    Owen
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    At the risk of getting slagged ... MINI Cooper S Cabrio. Great fun. Or, an MX-5 ... equally great to drive.


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    Dish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 151 ✭✭Dish


    Pfft! Suppose! haha!

    Still sexual convertible though! Is new reallty necessary though? Like relatively new?


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    Owen
    Registered Users Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    I drove an S2000 about a fortnight ago for the first time. It was magical to listen to the engine reach 9k rpm. There is no need for a radio in that car whatsoever.


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    Dish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 151 ✭✭Dish


    ned78 wrote:
    I drove an S2000 about a fortnight ago for the first time. It was magical to listen to the engine reach 9k rpm. There is no need for a radio in that car whatsoever.

    Exactly! U have the vtec! Love hearing it kick in!


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    have to agree, although in my case it's a 6 cylinder MIVEC, who neads a radio when you hit 5500 rpm and there's still loads to go!


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    bazz26
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    On that budget you cannot really beat the MX-5. Doesn't look that nice though with the top up.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    yes, but september is promised sunny...


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    jimmycrackcorm
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    An 04 UK Saab 9-3 Convertible. They seem to hold their value well


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    #17
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    johnf&#225 wrote: »
    Can anyone give advise on a budget convertible (new)?
    .


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