"sexy" DD for under $10,000?
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"sexy" DD for under $10,000?
Girlfriends brother is getting a new car (not a car guy) and wants something "sexy" but reliable for under $10,000. He has a Sebring convertible and was thinking about getting a newer one (even though he needs a new car because this POS is breaking down to much). I'm pushing him towards a Japanese car. He wants a convertible but not a two-seater. I don't think that's happening at his price point. He'd settle for a non-convertible that still "sexy". Any other "sexy" cars you can think of in that price range that are reliable? ( I don't know when a Sebring became sexy...)
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there is no such thing as a cheap, 4 seat convertible.
you have bmw 3, audi A4, chrysler seb, PT, vw eos, beetle, mustang, MINI, toyota camry, pontiac G6... that's mostly it.
hard to find much sexy in that list (3, A4, MINI maybe?). and even harder to find reliable and under 10k (mustang?).
but the dude has a sebring, so really any advice we can give is worthless to him.
you have bmw 3, audi A4, chrysler seb, PT, vw eos, beetle, mustang, MINI, toyota camry, pontiac G6... that's mostly it.
hard to find much sexy in that list (3, A4, MINI maybe?). and even harder to find reliable and under 10k (mustang?).
but the dude has a sebring, so really any advice we can give is worthless to him.
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Well seeing as I have it right here....according to the 08' Consumer Reports buying guide;
$4k-$12k BOLD = Convertibles * = GOOD BETS
Acura Integra '97-'00 *
Acura TL '97-'01 *
BMW Z3 - '98
Honda Prelude '98 *
Infinity G20 '99-'00 *
Mazda Miata '97-'00 *
Mitsubishi Eclipse '02
Nissan 200sx '97
Nissan 240sx '97
Subaru Impreza '98-'02 *
Subaru Legacy '97-'01 *
Toyota Celica '97-'01 *
Volvo S70 '00
Vash-
$4k-$12k BOLD = Convertibles * = GOOD BETS
Acura Integra '97-'00 *
Acura TL '97-'01 *
BMW Z3 - '98
Honda Prelude '98 *
Infinity G20 '99-'00 *
Mazda Miata '97-'00 *
Mitsubishi Eclipse '02
Nissan 200sx '97
Nissan 240sx '97
Subaru Impreza '98-'02 *
Subaru Legacy '97-'01 *
Toyota Celica '97-'01 *
Volvo S70 '00
Vash-
#8
What about a circa '99-'02 SAAB 9-3 convertible? They are dirt cheap in the resale market, and you get quite a bit of neat features. Reliability may not be top-of-class, but it isn't bad. My folks had one for several years, problem-free.
Check this to see what you get for $7k. Impressive.
Check this to see what you get for $7k. Impressive.
Last edited by Atlanta93LE; 06-13-2008 at 08:10 AM.
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Solaras, and 9-3 Convertable are pretty easy to find for under 10K.
If he looks at a 9-3 Vert, make sure he gets a 01-03, The T7's (Motronic) tend to get better gas mileage. I have had no problems with my saab, and been pretty happy with it since I have had it.
MR2 spyders can be had pretty cheap too, but they look funny.
A friend of mine picked up a 98 328i convertable with 38K miles on the clock for $8500.
Volco C70's are in his range too.
If he looks at a 9-3 Vert, make sure he gets a 01-03, The T7's (Motronic) tend to get better gas mileage. I have had no problems with my saab, and been pretty happy with it since I have had it.
MR2 spyders can be had pretty cheap too, but they look funny.
A friend of mine picked up a 98 328i convertable with 38K miles on the clock for $8500.
Volco C70's are in his range too.
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Like others, first thing foreign that came to mind was a Saab.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/car/717586422.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/car/717158521.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/car/716751532.html
http://longisland.craigslist.org/car/693663622.html
That's just the tip... lots more in the various NY Craigslist cities.
On the other hand, just about any Mustang would fit the bill.
How about a mid 90's Cobra Convertible? I always wanted one.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/car/715949854.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/car/713029870.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/car/717586422.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/car/717158521.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/car/716751532.html
http://longisland.craigslist.org/car/693663622.html
That's just the tip... lots more in the various NY Craigslist cities.
On the other hand, just about any Mustang would fit the bill.
How about a mid 90's Cobra Convertible? I always wanted one.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/car/715949854.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/car/713029870.html