Convertibles?

[MikeVic]

Question time again... I searched the forum and saw no related thread, so I decided to create one.

The question is: what are a person's options if they want to buy an affordable convertible?

I'm talking used, and no more than $20,000Cdn. I know of VW Cabrios (which aren't made anymore), but that's as far as my knowledge goes. And no, Cavalier and Sunfire convertibles aren't options.

Any FOFC members with knowledge about convertibles?

[Klinglerware]

I have a Miata which I bought new for about $20K US. The Toyota Spyder is the main competitor. They are both great handlers. But they're also both tiny cars and not so great in winter weather.

As for affordable 4-seaters, you might be able to get a Mitsubishi Eclipse for under $20K used. Also, Sebring convertibles get you a lot of bang for the buck. They remind me of the old-school 50s open top boats...

The beetle and mini-coopers also have convertible versions, but I'm not sure how pricey they will be...

How old are you willing to consider? Maybe a 3-series BMW convertible from a few years ago might be an option...

[digamma]

Originally Posted by Klinglerware

How old are you willing to consider? Maybe a 3-series BMW convertible from a few years ago might be an option...

On the 3 series you'll have to go back several years. They hold their value very well.

[Klinglerware]

Originally Posted by digamma

On the 3 series you'll have to go back several years. They hold their value very well.

Very true. My first car was a used 3-series from '85. The thing lasted 15 years (and it would have gone more, if I didn't crash it)...

[astrosfan64]

We have a convert, VW Bug and we love it. They start at about 24k. We got one fully loaded for 30k.

[stevew]

Get one of those PT Cruiser convertables.