Need a vacation, but first I need the car to take it in

"RickyD" (RickyD) 05/16/2014 at 19:38 • Filed to: None

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My E39 found has departed from this world after the poor treatment I've given her. I find myself weary of work and require some time on the road. Help me choose my next car OPPO! I manage a stealership so I will never actually take said vehicle into my own name. Be reasonable, under 30k, prefer convertible. I'm officially over the hill now as of my birthday yesterday, so mid-life crisis vehicles are welcome. I live in Northern California and the sun shines from 7am-8pm, think accordingly.

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jkm7680 > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 19:41

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Everybody is going to say Miata. But A5 Cabriolet, used for good prices.

Brian Silvestro > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 19:41

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Price range?

CRider > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 19:48

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C6 Corvette, red convertible, automatic.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 19:48

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3-Series convertible.

Or a 1-Series convertible.

I'd personally go for the 1.

Conan > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:02

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2011 SLK 350

RickyD > CRider 05/16/2014 at 20:12

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Automatic?!!

RickyD > Brian Silvestro 05/16/2014 at 20:12

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sub 30k

RickyD > jkm7680 05/16/2014 at 20:12

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Best idea thus far

RickyD > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/16/2014 at 20:12

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I was thinking an E46 M3 convertible actually, that is fiddling about in the back of my head.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:13

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Yes, do that.

Brian Silvestro > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:16

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Alfa Spider would probably bring you a lot of motoring pleasure. E46 M3 isn't a bad idea either. Miata and C5 'vert are also good choices.

RickyD > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/16/2014 at 20:16

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Can't find one with a row your own.

jkm7680 > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:16

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Glad you like it! Hope you get one!

CRider > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:16

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You want a convertible mid life crises car, automatic is the way they go. And a manual C6 Vert will be hard to find.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:16

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Booo.

RickyD > Brian Silvestro 05/16/2014 at 20:17

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Honestly, I hate the Mazda Miata...

RickyD > Conan 05/16/2014 at 20:17

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Nothing but poor memories of this car lol

RickyD > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/16/2014 at 20:18

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I know, right?

RickyD > CRider 05/16/2014 at 20:19

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True, now that I think of it I don't think I have ever really done time behind the wheel of a C6

Conan > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:19

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Ah, pity. One of my coworkers has been raving about his. The sun will always come out to Miata?

Brian Silvestro > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:19

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You're not the first to tell me that on here, I understand. But dat Alfa..

RickyD > jkm7680 05/16/2014 at 20:19

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After inspecting the auction listings I hope I can find one.

RickyD > Conan 05/16/2014 at 20:20

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I have a severe distaste for the Miata. I have hills to climb and require power

RickyD > Brian Silvestro 05/16/2014 at 20:21

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I need to be able to sell this when I am done, and as nice as dat Alfa is no one here is lining up for them.

AthomSfere > jkm7680 05/16/2014 at 20:25

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Eww...

Brian Silvestro > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:26

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This is true. Corvette or M3. CHOOSE.

Conan > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:27

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Power you said?

RickyD > Conan 05/16/2014 at 20:31

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Ooooh, forgot that existed!

Dsscats > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:38

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My best ideas:

996 Vert: easy to find one, especially a manual, and an all around good car. Nothing super special, but cool none the less

2010 Camaro SS convertible: sure, it's fat. Sure, it doesn't handle great, but let's be honest: when you have the top down and the burble of a 6.2 liter V8, that's hardly going to be what you're thinking about.

Mercedes SL: It's got a hard top, it's got a V8 or V12, depreciation kicks it's ass and it has German, erm, quality. It's still awesome, especially in bonkers SL600 or even crazier SL65 form.

E46 M3: it's one of the best all around cars ever made, minus the god awful SMG.

Classic thunderbird, Camaro, Mustang, etc: it has a big honkin American V8, no traction and the best character of any car.

Lotus Elise: does a Targa count?

SLK55 AMG: It's Miata sized, German built, V8 powered goodness.

BMW 135i: Cuz Twin Turbo baby bummer.

Aston DB7: yes, they are that cheap now a days. Who says you actually need to maintain a car?

Honda S2000 (even a CR!): it's pure, undulated driving goodness.

Conan > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 20:55

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Yeah. Manual is possible. There aren't many. You do have dealership resources to use though.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > RickyD 05/16/2014 at 22:08

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06-07 SLK55 AMG