Four Seater Convertible

Mike

Mike

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I'm thinking of picking up a four seater convertible for fun with the family. I have my eye on a preowned Audi S5, maybe a preowned BMW 335. I've even looked a preowned California. A lot more than I wanted to spend....but oh so pretty!

Whatever I get has to have a reasonably big enough back seat for kids, not some faux backseat. I would like to be able to get my golf clubs in the trunk. Has to have good power and be real sporty to drive. I prefer preowned because it's a third car and really just for fun, but will consider new for the perfect car.

Would these two be at the top of your list of suggestions or should I look at something else?

Is the backseat in a 911 a joke or worth considering?
 
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I think the S5 is the best looking convertible. That said, new A4 will be introduced later this year....you can probably pick one up for a song after that.

the other thing you want to consider is if you prefer soft or hard top.

my favorite convertible for sane money is the Boxster S...but its a true roadster. I would take it over a Cabriolet...
 
KeithR said:
I think the S5 is the best looking convertible. That said, new A4 will be introduced later this year....you can probably pick one up for a song after that.

the other thing you want to consider is if you prefer soft or hard top.

my favorite convertible for sane money is the Boxster S...but its a true roadster. I would take it over a Cabriolet...
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Yes, the Boxster would be a fun car, but only a two seater. Didn't know that about the Audi. Interesting. Thanks.
 
Mike.......Maybe it's just my age but convertibles in Florida seem damn near useless most of the time. It's too hot nearly all of the time to be able to enjoy the experience of having the top down and it's noisy. The people in the back seat get beat up with wind buffeting and in stop and go traffic the exhaust fumes can be aggravating. Convertibles remind me of owning a boat. You use it often the first couple of months, then once a month after that, then once every six months, then once a year and after three years you want to sell it.

Naturally, if you're considering an Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, that's a whole different story when cruising around in the evening with the top down. Still, even something as nice as the Vanquish will be a garage queen more than a road runner.


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Mike,

i have an M4 - not the convertible. Love the car. The convertible is a bit heavy - adds 400 pounds for the convertible hard top. The S5 is a nice option if you can find one. The Mercedes E550 is another good option. Both accommodate 4 and under $100K. For short rides and a blast to drive the BMW 235M convertible has plenty of pep but space is somewhat limited in the rear.

I personally dont like the convertible hard top. It is too heavy and it tends to be noisy - when deployed. Drove a MB SL550 and the darn thing drove me crazy. Also, my sister in law has. 335 convertible and it has a similar issue.

Yes, the California is a beauty. No way 4 can fit. But, really, how often do you drive with a car full of people?
 
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