Hardtop Convertable - What do you recommend?

[Peaches]

Wrangler!

[Hammer]

The Sky is cool with the 266hp turbocharged engine and I know a guy that has one that he lowered and added different wheels to and it looks better than a Viper. Not as quick, but then who needs to go that fast in a city anyway?

No offense though, Gonzo, but I sat in one this weekend and I don't think you'd fit.

Not sure why your second choice is a Tbird unless you're looking for used cars too.

p.s. Just because the check engine light came on doesn't mean it's terminal or expensive, it could be something simple.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Hammer

The Sky is cool with the 266hp turbocharged engine and I know a guy that has one that he lowered and added different wheels to and it looks better than a Viper. Not as quick, but then who needs to go that fast in a city anyway?

No offense though, Gonzo, but I sat in one this weekend and I don't think you'd fit.

Not sure why your second choice is a Tbird unless you're looking for used cars too.

p.s. Just because the check engine light came on doesn't mean it's terminal or expensive, it could be something simple.

The TBird gets style points.
The room in the Sky was a concern but again. Right now I drive a Honda Del Sol. Youd be surprised what I can fit into. The light is just an excuse Im sure even buying the new ride Ill have this car tuned up and around a long time.

[softball]

If you want something with style, why don't you get a mid to late sixties, fully loaded mustang. You can get a brilliant car for less than 15K that has been totally restored. Class. Performance and valets love to park them. The good news is they are cheap to fix, and you can sell them for what you paid for them. Something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEXY-...QQcmdZViewItem

[bluemoney]

The Sky gets my vote.

PS. I thought you were rich

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

If you want something with style, why don't you get a mid to late sixties, fully loaded mustang. You can get a brilliant car for less than 15K that has been totally restored. Class. Performance and valets love to park them. The good news is they are cheap to fix, and you can sell them for what you paid for them. Something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEXY-...QQcmdZViewItem

Damn I was told you had to be a millionaire to drive a Mustang.
They must be more expensive in Canada.

[softball]

Originally Posted by gonzo

Damn I was told you had to be a millionaire to drive a Mustang.
They must be more expensive in Canada.

lolololol I wonder who told you that.....????? A sixties mustang is one of the best bargains on the road. Chic and practical especially if you live in a snowless climate.

[pam]

As the owner of 2 classic Mustangs, I can tell you that you don't need to be a millionaire to own one. I paid $10k for one and spent another $15k on restoration for a rust-free car. I could have gone a cheaper route and spent about $6k with the engine/carb/tranny/rear end rebuild but I also went with virtually all original parts. I didn't paint it, either -- or it would be a show car I'd never drive.

You can pick up a nice California rust-free classic 'Stang for under $15k and if you need financing (I didn't) you can go to JJ Best Banc -- 5% for older cars. Check the Hemmings Motor News website for some awesome deals. (Careful with eBay, tons of cars people don't own are being auctioned).

I get about 22 mph with an inline 6 (stock). It goes into winter storage in another week or two (cry).

I paid under $40k for my goat, which is the price some of the newer cars cost.