Best Convertible for Under $15k?
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OP, I really think you should get a manual. Your going all out getting a 2 seater convertible, might as well complete the package and get a stick. It'll be the perfect chance to learn stick. IMO driving a manual is a skill all real men should know.
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The manuals in the miatas and the MR2 are easy peasy to drive. You can learn in 20 minutes and be on the way.
Miata is an especially pleasant manual, but I've never driven one older than the current NC models so don't know if it's different now.
Miata is an especially pleasant manual, but I've never driven one older than the current NC models so don't know if it's different now.
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I'm thinking of buying a convertible next year, something affordable and nice looking, and one of the cars that came to mind is the Nissan 350Z.
How reliable are 2003-2006 Nissan 350Zs?
Has anyone here ever owned one, or driven one before?
I've also considered a Lexus SC430, but I don't think I want to get another V8 gas-guzzler. I just might reconsider and get one, if the price is right.
How reliable are 2003-2006 Nissan 350Zs?
Has anyone here ever owned one, or driven one before?
I've also considered a Lexus SC430, but I don't think I want to get another V8 gas-guzzler. I just might reconsider and get one, if the price is right.
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Well, there are convertibles that are automatic, but I guess going manual completes the package.
What about porsches?
I'm gonna look for some toyotas now.
What about porsches?
I'm gonna look for some toyotas now.
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Absolutely red is a great color, though.
Autotrader lists a private seller 18 miles from that dealer with a 2005 with 31k miles for just over $10k.
here's a black '02 with half the miles for $9k. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
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2009-10 Pontiac G6 hardtop convertible. They look sharp, and with the 3.5 litre, will hold it's own against either a 350 or S2k.
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SC430 for sure....but only a few sale for under $15k mostly all over 100K miles........But dude, I tho you need a more useful car, like a sedan
if you like handling over comfort, go for the s2000, good on gas, nice power, relaible, better looking!!!
if you like handling over comfort, go for the s2000, good on gas, nice power, relaible, better looking!!!
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A number of 350Zs of that era had serious suspension/wheel-alighment issues, which wore out tires prematurely and created a lot of extra road-noise. The interiors, though nicely-retro in styling, also had a lot of poor quality plastic trim/hardware which borke or fell off. The 350Z was designed and built during a time whan Nissan was seriously cost-cutting on their designs to stave off bankrupcy.....and it showed.
The 370Z, so far (which I also reviewed), has been a major improvement in many ways, but is probably out of your price-range, and the engine seems to run a little warm from its tight underhood fit, with little air-circulation around it.
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get a 350z they are pretty nice or the hard top lexus convertible