In the market for a coupe cabriolet
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Hello!
I'm a twentysomething female looking to drive a coupe cabriolet while I'm still on the right side of thirty
Looking for something that turns heads and yet is reasonable to maintain. I'm not a speed demon but am currently driving a Cefiro so am used to the kick of a V6 engine. Budget is 100K and under. Auto transmission is compulsory (sorry, but crawling in traffic jams using a stick shift is just no fun) but wouldn't mind one of those dual manual-auto gearbox things.
Main contenders are the Toyota MRS and the Mazda MX5. Concerns about the MRS are that as they are winding down production, I just wonder if getting parts for it will be an issue in time to come. Other than that I prefer the aesthetics of the MRS over the MX5.
Comments from MRS/MX5 drivers? Anyone has any other suggestions besides the above?
Advice appreciated. Thanks guys!
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Just to warn u in case u dont know, the MR-S roof is manual. Somemore it is a inline 4 cylinder engine.. not V6.. haha..
But there are few cars to choose frm, so it boils down to the 2 cars u listed nevertheless if u need power... -
there's a chery converitble in the pipeline.
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that's a head-turner, alright...Originally posted by Tayysj:there's a chery converitble in the pipeline. -
Yeah...Originally posted by MooKu:that's a head-turner, alright...
...in an accident. -
Megane Coupe 2L $109k
Beetle cabriolet $110k
If can wait go for new supra FT-HS coupe. -
Originally posted by Kuali Baba:Yeah...
...in an accident.
tats bad.. -
peugeot 206cc - $80+
or colt czc - $80+
czc turbo - $90+
though imho mx5 the best all rounder, best choice -
I forgot you want something for less than $100,000. Please look at the coloured options.
So you want a car which has a foldable metal roof? You should also consider the Volvo C70 T5.
Others that are available include...
Mitsubishi Colt CZC 1.5 (available with normally-aspirated and turbocharged engines)
BMW 325i Convertible
Peugeot 206 CC 1.6 (Seats 2 and hits 100km/h in 12.5s though)
Peugeot 307 CC 2.0 (Seats 4 but only 0.5s faster than the 206)
Renault Megane CC 2.0 (This one has a glass roof, with retractable shade)
Opel Tigra 1.4 (Seats 2 only, century sprint done in 13.4s)
If your pockets are deep enough, there's the Lotus Elise. You've never known the joy of driving until you've driven one, they say.
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budget 100k below la...Originally posted by Kuali Baba:So you want a car which has a foldable metal roof? You should also consider the Volvo C70 T5.
Others that are available include...
Mitsubishi Colt CZC 1.5 (available with normally-aspirated and turbocharged engines)
BMW 325i Convertible
Peugeot 206 CC 1.6 (Seats 2 and hits 100km/h in 12.5s though)
Peugeot 307 CC 2.0 (Seats 4 but only 0.5s faster than the 206)
Renault Megane CC 2.0 (This one has a glass roof, with retractable shade)
Opel Tigra 1.4 (Seats 2 only, slow)
If your pockets are deep enough, there's the Lotus Elise. You've never known the joy of driving until you've driven one, they say.
but the volvo is super jio!!
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If you're lucky your neck will be twisted.Originally posted by Cool-gal:
tats bad.. -
I'm sorry, there are no other options that can be bought new within your specified budget...not even the soft tops. You have the...
- Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet ($120,000)
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2/3.2 ($171,000+)
Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8T/2.0 ($199,000+)
Honda S2000 2.0 ($133,000 w/o COE)
Mini Cooper Cabriolet 1.6 ($126,000+)
Saab 9/3 Convertible 2.0t/T ($187,88
VW New Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 ($112,000)... -
maybe you should really consider 2nd hand..
or, between mx5 and mrs i'd take mrs -
I would actually say that the MX-5 would be more suited to a female.. IMHO anyway..Originally posted by Tayysj:maybe you should really consider 2nd hand..
or, between mx5 and mrs i'd take mrs
to TS.. maybe u could wait a little bit for the new 307CC.. but its likely to be about 10 grand above your budget tho..
and for these type of vehicles... unless u can substantially increase your budget.. u would not find the kinda power that u have in ur 230jm.. -
daihatsu copen. 60k
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diahatsu copen is a good choice. budget coupe.
and i think very fuel efficient, cos only 800cc. haha. -
oh ya! daihatsu copen! <<<<<<<< take this.
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daihatsu copen is good..have sat in it..really a head tuner..BEST IN YELLOW! everybody sure turn around..haha i was sittin in a yellow 1..
oh man..i so wanted a lime green MR-S! oh it is manual roof? no auto meh? didnt know it so sucky..
anyway..if u think the copen is too small/too underpower(although it has a turbo),u can always try to buy a 99 merc SLK230..very nice car too..small n nice.. -
Tigra. $92k.
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there are better ways to burn 92kOriginally posted by Deportivo:Tigra. $92k.
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Wah liew... why no one mention the Mini Cooper S Cabriolet
Got image, got supercharger power and er err.... cute mah! 
oh ya... you mention budget under 100k... sorry sorry....
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Thanks for the very expert advice!
Hexy: the MRS is a MANUAL ROOF? I'm supposed to yank it up myself? How totally unglam! Good grief! Thanks for telling me!
I did think about the Copen but it's like 1/3 the engine capacity of my current car! I need an engine with at least a little bit of bite
I also considered paying a little more for a Beetle cab, but someone told me the Beetle's engine is very badly designed - parts are tucked into little corners so changing the battery will take half a day. Any truth in this?
The Peugeot 206cc is terribly tempting, but a colleague at work drives one...don't wanna buy the same car. Ditto the 307cc, come to think of it. And the Z4 and Audi TT as well... (there are a lot of flashy cars in the carpark at my workplace
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The Tigra's cute! I didn't even know it existed. Does Opel bring it in or do I need to look for a parallel importer?
It has to be new - will NOT consider second hand. I obviously know nuts about cars and don't wanna get conned into buying a lemon -
I would recommend the SLK200 base model for u.Originally posted by cherry_garcia:Hello!
I'm a twentysomething female looking to drive a coupe cabriolet while I'm still on the right side of thirty Looking for something that turns heads and yet is reasonable to maintain. I'm not a speed demon but am currently driving a Cefiro so am used to the kick of a V6 engine. Budget is 100K and under. Auto transmission is compulsory (sorry, but crawling in traffic jams using a stick shift is just no fun) but wouldn't mind one of those dual manual-auto gearbox things.
Main contenders are the Toyota MRS and the Mazda MX5. Concerns about the MRS are that as they are winding down production, I just wonder if getting parts for it will be an issue in time to come. Other than that I prefer the aesthetics of the MRS over the MX5.
Comments from MRS/MX5 drivers? Anyone has any other suggestions besides the above?
Advice appreciated. Thanks guys! 
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Hmmm...Yup! MR-S Is using the MANUAL ROOF but most of the mr-s owner i know of can close up the roof faster den any auto ones on the market (5secs).Haha.. Ok joke aside.. I think u can consider the MR-S if u r getting the Manual one, the So called Auto (SMT) got quite abit of a prob on the gearbox.. If u need help on the MR-S let me know , i might be able to help u on it..(TestDrive)? Haha
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Yes, it's imported by official agent Auto Eurokars.Originally posted by cherry_garcia:Thanks for the very expert advice!
The Tigra's cute! I didn't even know it existed. Does Opel bring it in or do I need to look for a parallel importer?
It has to be new - will NOT consider second hand. I obviously know nuts about cars and don't wanna get conned into buying a lemon