Help Me Recommend the Best 2+2 Sports Car!

"alexotics" (alexotics) 01/24/2014 at 15:43 • Filed to: None

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A relative of mine is in the market for a 2+2 convertible sports car. Currently owns a 997.2 Carrera 4 Convertible with PDK (blue on beige). And it's time to upgrade. He's considering a 991 Carrera 4S with Powerkit and PDK in blue. I've told them that's an excellent choice; however, there are other cars out there.

Musts are: reliable, new, fits 2 kids in the rear, and exciting.

- BMW M6 Cabrio

- Porsche 991 Turbo Convertible

- Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

- Bentley GT Speed Convertible

What am I missing? Which should I recommend?

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 15:45

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New 991 Targa looks really nice :D

rcasi > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 15:46

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stoke > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 15:47

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A small fleet of Toyobarus!

stoke > stoke 01/24/2014 at 15:47

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Surely he can afford to saw the roofs off.

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 15:48

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I've sat in the back of all these cars, and the rear seat usability is sort of all over the place. I think it goes Bentley > M6 > Aston > Porsche, but the last two are pretty close. If those kids have legs, I would probably not recommend the last two (although I did once know a woman who drove an older 911 with two kids seats in the back).

Since there are already some GTs on your list, how about the Maserati GTS convertible? I thought the backs were better than the M6.

Brian Silvestro > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 15:48

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The vanquish is the most beautiful convertible on sale right now. Hands down. Tell him to get that one.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 15:52

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Powerkit? Was ist das?

Meatcoma > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 15:55

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All others can go home.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/24/2014 at 15:55

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Aha... http://www.porsche.com/uk/powerkit-91…

alexotics > Meatcoma 01/24/2014 at 15:56

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Not a 2+2 unfortunately!

Meatcoma > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 15:56

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You did say 2+2 ma bad.

Tossing my vote in for the Vanquish then.

alexotics > rcasi 01/24/2014 at 15:57

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Great idea, these are gorgeous and gorgeous sounding, but they're getting a bit on in age...

alexotics > Brian Silvestro 01/24/2014 at 15:58

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Fair point.

The only counterpoint would be that he's owned German cars since day 1. Methinks he may get a bit fed up with some of the Aston "compromises."

He's actually owned some pretty exciting cars come to think of it... BMW Z1, BMW E36 M3, BMW E39 M5, BMW Alpina B5, BMW X5 5.0.

alexotics > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 01/24/2014 at 15:58

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It does,... it does indeed. Hmmmm....

alexotics > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 01/24/2014 at 16:00

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Thanks for the VERY valuable input. I had a suspicion that the Bentley and M6 had the most legroom and you've confirmed it.

Criticisms for the Maser are: un-intuitiveness of the controls, things go wrong, and the concept is a bit old now.

I'd say M6 would be a great suggestion as he's owned a B5 Alpina, E29 M5, E36 M3 and Z1.

Brian Silvestro > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 16:03

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Z1? He sounds like an awesome dude. Another one I just thought of is the California.

But if he really wants German, then the Turbo S is the best (and seemingly the only) way to go. But it still is a bit....common for my tastes.

alexotics > Brian Silvestro 01/24/2014 at 16:06

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You must be joking! You'd have to HATE the kids to put them in the back of a Cali!

highmodulus > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 16:06

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That M6 is going to be hard to beat if rear room matters at all.

Brian Silvestro > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 16:07

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Oh he wants to put actual people back there? I think the Maserati, M6, and Bentley are his only choices.

rcasi > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 16:10

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Yeah, I think the design will stand the test of time (much like most Astons have, in my opinion), but if I bought a brand new one, and Maserati replaced it with it's successor the following year, I'd be pissed.

alexotics > rcasi 01/24/2014 at 16:20

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Exactly.

They haven't dropped much in value either, so used isn't really a great option.You'd want the warranty.

Dunnik > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 16:23

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I'd say he should stick to the Carrera 4 cabriolet. Ticks all the boxes and he's already familiar with the car. Presumably, he likes it too.

I saw a 911 cab the other day on the highway, "that must be a Carrera 4," I thought to myself, "especially considering the nasty winter we've been having." And so it was: where other cabs - including the others in this post - are sitting in nice and warm garages, this one soldiers on in the snow and ice.

Audi-os, amigos > Meatcoma 01/24/2014 at 16:25

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I liked this post even MORE because you made a mistake, because it means someone ELSE is so blinded by the pants-tightening beauty of the F-Type that they can't think straight. +1

Audi-os, amigos > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 16:32

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If he likes German cars, and is considering the M6, how about the Audi RS5? Sure, it's no Carrera, but 450hp from a 4.1L V8, and REAL, USABLE back seats. Plus, it's impossibly sexy.

stoke > Audi-os, amigos 01/24/2014 at 16:37

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There is a quite a bit of sexypants going on in that design.

Textured Soy Protein > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 16:43

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Except for the M6 and Bentley, none of the cars you've posted will have much of a usable back seat. His kids are outgrowing the 911 pretty soon right?

alexotics > Textured Soy Protein 01/24/2014 at 18:15

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Yeah you're right. M6 will be my suggestion. He's owned M cars and Alpinas before so it'll be a natural transition.

I've also driven the new M6 in Germany and it is incredible. Drove like a hot rod. Comfortable like a 7 Series. A beaut too.

alexotics > Audi-os, amigos 01/24/2014 at 18:16

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Great suggestion, it was the only German car, leave for the inferior M4 Convertible (to the M6 Convertible) that I left out. Methinks that he'll want something a bit more posh or special. M6 being the least special of my suggestions. Not an Audi guy either unfortunately.

alexotics > Dunnik 01/24/2014 at 18:17

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Good point. Stick with what you like. 991 4S will be a nice improvement over the 997.2 Carrera 4 anyways. Plus the new convertibles just look so nice with the raised rear roofline a la Speedster.

AM3R > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 18:20

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BMW M6 or if he isn't in a hurry a BMW M4

alexotics > AM3R 01/24/2014 at 18:50

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They should be wicked, but he's already owned an M3 back in the day. It actually went Golf, Z1, E36 M3, E39 M5, E60 B5 Alpina, X5 5.0, Porsche 911.

AM3R > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 19:32

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Oh man that guy has had a sweet garage.

alexotics > AM3R 01/24/2014 at 19:34

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Tell me about it!

I'm trying to warm him up for a 599 SA Aperta but he won't budge on the fact that he wants a proper 2+2 convertible. It would make for a splendid investment.

AM3R > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 20:03

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It would! I can imagine this guy is hard to please, as he's already had an impressive garage.

alexotics > AM3R 01/24/2014 at 20:27

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Not hard to please as much as specific demands as a result of a particular lifestyle. ;)

alexotics > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/24/2014 at 20:30

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Porsche catering to the bracket of people who would opt for the SL65 AMG over the SL63 AMG without batting an eye. And then de-badge the SL65 AMG.

AM3R > alexotics 01/24/2014 at 20:31

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Hahaha be sure to let us know what he goes with, maybe he'll surprise us all

alexotics > AM3R 01/24/2014 at 20:34

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Maybe!

911e46z06 > alexotics 01/25/2014 at 01:47

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You've got the wrong bimmer there. Go with the m3. I've got an e46, and I actually have real live grown up men sit in the back on a semi-regular basis.

Blze001 > alexotics 01/25/2014 at 12:32

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