2 seat convertible, lease/finance deals?
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My sister is looking for a car to replace her long-term Aygo that she has had for 10 years. She is after a convertible and only wants 2 seats, not 4 (which rules out quite a few options).
She's not really bothered about anything too sporty (which means nothing like a Boxster), just wants something 'nice'. She wants to lease or finance rather than pay cash.
The MX5 was her first thought, but due to travelling for work it needs to be able to fit a medium sized suitcase in the boot (and she couldn't fit it into the MX5).
She would like something new or at least fairly new. Budget up to 25k but ideally for finance, some sort of deposit and less than £300 a month.
What would you suggest, and does anyone know of any decent finance/lease deals?
She's not really bothered about anything too sporty (which means nothing like a Boxster), just wants something 'nice'. She wants to lease or finance rather than pay cash.
The MX5 was her first thought, but due to travelling for work it needs to be able to fit a medium sized suitcase in the boot (and she couldn't fit it into the MX5).
She would like something new or at least fairly new. Budget up to 25k but ideally for finance, some sort of deposit and less than £300 a month.
What would you suggest, and does anyone know of any decent finance/lease deals?
Audi TT 2.0TFSI - Hardtop convertible, 4 seats but might as well be 2...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLC300
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLK55
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLC300
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLK55
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
only two seats limits the choice. MX5 has a small boot. Fiat 124/Abarth Spider are the same chassis so won't be much better.
https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/k-g-vehicl...
How about an SLC180 for just a tad over £300 a month with a grand down?
https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/k-g-vehicl...
How about an SLC180 for just a tad over £300 a month with a grand down?
talksthetorque said:
only two seats limits the choice. MX5 has a small boot. Fiat 124/Abarth Spider are the same chassis so won't be much better.
https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/k-g-vehicl...
How about an SLC180 for just a tad over £300 a month with a grand down?
I think the SLC180 is really smart - forgot to say the car needs to be auto, which I think these are? Can I ask where that deal is as I'd seen nothing as good as that.https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/k-g-vehicl...
How about an SLC180 for just a tad over £300 a month with a grand down?
ollyh1988 said:
talksthetorque said:
only two seats limits the choice. MX5 has a small boot. Fiat 124/Abarth Spider are the same chassis so won't be much better.
https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/k-g-vehicl...
How about an SLC180 for just a tad over £300 a month with a grand down?
I think the SLC180 is really smart - forgot to say the car needs to be auto, which I think these are? Can I ask where that deal is as I'd seen nothing as good as that.https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/k-g-vehicl...
How about an SLC180 for just a tad over £300 a month with a grand down?
Sc0tchland said:
Audi TT 2.0TFSI - Hardtop convertible, 4 seats but might as well be 2...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLC300
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLK55
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
If it was for me then the SLK55 would be my choice, but she really isn't that keen on anything too powerful (she's only ever driven an Aygo so anything is going to be a step up).https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLC300
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLK55
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
talksthetorque said:
ollyh1988 said:
talksthetorque said:
only two seats limits the choice. MX5 has a small boot. Fiat 124/Abarth Spider are the same chassis so won't be much better.
https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/k-g-vehicl...
How about an SLC180 for just a tad over £300 a month with a grand down?
I think the SLC180 is really smart - forgot to say the car needs to be auto, which I think these are? Can I ask where that deal is as I'd seen nothing as good as that.https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/k-g-vehicl...
How about an SLC180 for just a tad over £300 a month with a grand down?
ollyh1988 said:
Sc0tchland said:
Audi TT 2.0TFSI - Hardtop convertible, 4 seats but might as well be 2...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLC300
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLK55
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
If it was for me then the SLK55 would be my choice, but she really isn't that keen on anything too powerful (she's only ever driven an Aygo so anything is going to be a step up).https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLC300
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Merc SLK55
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
bennno said:
mx5 on interest free credit for £199 month currently.
just buy a suitcase that fits in the recess and one that fits on top of it
A brilliant car and that's a great deal, but the suitcase thing was enough for her to say no. She is cabin crew on long-haul so I'll take her word for it that it has to be a suitcase and not a soft bag.just buy a suitcase that fits in the recess and one that fits on top of it
bennno said:
When was the last time you saw cabin crew carrying their luggage?Sc0tchland said:
Audi TT 2.0TFSI - Hardtop convertible, 4 seats but might as well be 2...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
That TT is a coupe, the TT ‘roadster’ has a fabric roof and no rear seats.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
The must not have 4 seats thing but then saying she doesn't want a "fast" car at the same time is a bit weird.
By definition, a pure 2 seater roadster is going to have a lean toward being sporty and quick. Whereas a 4 seat convertible is more likely to be biased toward a more gentle cruising experience.
Anyway, there's loads of nice options if you open it up to 4 seaters. And there is no problem with storage space then.
You'd get a lovely BMW 3 series convertible for that budget. We've got an E93 325i. with the roof up the boot is really quite big, and you can still get a small suitcase in there with the roof down, or just chuck it on the back seat.
By definition, a pure 2 seater roadster is going to have a lean toward being sporty and quick. Whereas a 4 seat convertible is more likely to be biased toward a more gentle cruising experience.
Anyway, there's loads of nice options if you open it up to 4 seaters. And there is no problem with storage space then.
You'd get a lovely BMW 3 series convertible for that budget. We've got an E93 325i. with the roof up the boot is really quite big, and you can still get a small suitcase in there with the roof down, or just chuck it on the back seat.
SLC all day based on the requirements. A 2 year old auto SLC200 with minimal miles would be well within budget and I expect will appeal.
Quick video to show practicality for a suitcase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDbfOKbzBU8
FYI the SLC 180 deal linked above is a manual. Auto models jump up considerably cost wise on lease.
Quick video to show practicality for a suitcase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDbfOKbzBU8
FYI the SLC 180 deal linked above is a manual. Auto models jump up considerably cost wise on lease.
Thanks for all the replies.
Really like the look of the SLC and found some finance deals. It is still a lot of money to have the car for 4 years and then hand-back, when there are lots of lightly used ones I think she'd be better off going for.
She is going to look at the Fiat 124 as really likes the look of those (in white) and it looks like the boot is slightly wider. But only slightly.
Really like the look of the SLC and found some finance deals. It is still a lot of money to have the car for 4 years and then hand-back, when there are lots of lightly used ones I think she'd be better off going for.
She is going to look at the Fiat 124 as really likes the look of those (in white) and it looks like the boot is slightly wider. But only slightly.
Thread update - she bought an MX5 1.5.
After the issue of luggage space she tried an Abarth Spider and really liked it (and the suitcase was an easy fit), but, thought it was too loud and boy-racer-ish for her. She did like the auto gearbox so then decided to look for an auto Fiat 124 Spider. She found a really nice one, in the colour she wanted and with lots of options, lightly used for 17k-ish. After the test-drive today she decided the bonnet was too long (coming from an Aygo any car is going to have a long bonnet), so wasn't for her.
She went home via the Mazda dealer and they had a base-spec, brand new, 1.5 car with a manual gearbox, reduced from 19k to 16k. After a quick test-drive she decided that actually this was the right car and she would just have to get a slightly smaller suitcase!
Thanks for the advice.
After the issue of luggage space she tried an Abarth Spider and really liked it (and the suitcase was an easy fit), but, thought it was too loud and boy-racer-ish for her. She did like the auto gearbox so then decided to look for an auto Fiat 124 Spider. She found a really nice one, in the colour she wanted and with lots of options, lightly used for 17k-ish. After the test-drive today she decided the bonnet was too long (coming from an Aygo any car is going to have a long bonnet), so wasn't for her.
She went home via the Mazda dealer and they had a base-spec, brand new, 1.5 car with a manual gearbox, reduced from 19k to 16k. After a quick test-drive she decided that actually this was the right car and she would just have to get a slightly smaller suitcase!
Thanks for the advice.
ollyh1988 said:
Thread update - she bought an MX5 1.5.
After the issue of luggage space she tried an Abarth Spider and really liked it (and the suitcase was an easy fit), but, thought it was too loud and boy-racer-ish for her. She did like the auto gearbox so then decided to look for an auto Fiat 124 Spider. She found a really nice one, in the colour she wanted and with lots of options, lightly used for 17k-ish. After the test-drive today she decided the bonnet was too long (coming from an Aygo any car is going to have a long bonnet), so wasn't for her.
She went home via the Mazda dealer and they had a base-spec, brand new, 1.5 car with a manual gearbox, reduced from 19k to 16k. After a quick test-drive she decided that actually this was the right car and she would just have to get a slightly smaller suitcase!
Thanks for the advice.
Good to hear, i gave that advice as its exactly what we ended up doing, we got a brand new one for 16.8k on 4 years intererst free credit but they have just stopped that. The Mazda fitted case is pretty natty.After the issue of luggage space she tried an Abarth Spider and really liked it (and the suitcase was an easy fit), but, thought it was too loud and boy-racer-ish for her. She did like the auto gearbox so then decided to look for an auto Fiat 124 Spider. She found a really nice one, in the colour she wanted and with lots of options, lightly used for 17k-ish. After the test-drive today she decided the bonnet was too long (coming from an Aygo any car is going to have a long bonnet), so wasn't for her.
She went home via the Mazda dealer and they had a base-spec, brand new, 1.5 car with a manual gearbox, reduced from 19k to 16k. After a quick test-drive she decided that actually this was the right car and she would just have to get a slightly smaller suitcase!
Thanks for the advice.
Bennno
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