For all the car gurus out there...need sugg. for my Boss' wife
#17
Lexus Fanatic
SICK is right. There aren't any in the American market that I could find either. AWD convertibles, especially those with retractible hardtops, are something that automakers don't invest in much, primarily because of image (yes, there we go.....that old image bugaboo again). Convertibles are generally perceived as fair-weather cars, with a drive through an occasional rainstorm......conditions where AWD usually is not needed.
Audi, however, bucks the trend, and does make a couple of soft-top convertibles, primarily in the A4/S4 line, with Quattro AWD, if you can do with a conventional ragtop.
If you HAVE to have the retractible-hardtop, and still want at least halfway decent winter traction, there are a few models available right now with FWD. Check out the VW Eos, Pontiac G6, Chrysler Sebring, and Volvo C70.
Audi, however, bucks the trend, and does make a couple of soft-top convertibles, primarily in the A4/S4 line, with Quattro AWD, if you can do with a conventional ragtop.
If you HAVE to have the retractible-hardtop, and still want at least halfway decent winter traction, there are a few models available right now with FWD. Check out the VW Eos, Pontiac G6, Chrysler Sebring, and Volvo C70.
#21
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by GlobeCLK
if she doesn't mind used cars, a 3000GT VR4 Spyder. Hardtop converible + AWD.
#22
Thanks for all the opinions guys thus far! She does want a new car a mmarshall mentioned previously. She does not want a ragtop car only because she "feels" that the car would have a cold feeling during the winter. You know women...you can't argue with them especially with my boss' wife. If she wants a hardtop conv. then that's what we'll look for.lol She could bend on the AWD and FWD as she is going to "have to" due to the non-existence of such cars. No RWD cars, she said that her Lexus SC430 was scary for her in the winter. So it looks like I am going to check out that VW and Volvo with her. The Volvo looks nice! I saw one on the road the other day. Also, she doesn't mind downgrading on a class of car; she actually doesn't want an $1100/mo lease payment anymore. lol
#30
Lexus Fanatic
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She should take a hard look at the Pontiac G6 hardtop vert. The car comes standard with Onstar and other features that are options or not even available on many drop tops.. All for $30k GM is offering employee discounts to the public right now so she will be able to save additional cash on her purchase.