Which "Sporty" 4 seat coupe/soft-top - around £4k...
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A friend of mine has an R reg Golf Cabrio that is on its last legs, and overdue a trade in. She is a bit of a petrolhead, but has 3 kids 7-11 age range to consider, but they also love the roof being down as well.
It will be a daily drive for a 30 mile commute in all weathers, and a long motorway run every other week for business, no older than 6/7 years old, and around the £4k mark.
She did look at an 04 Hyundai Coupe, but it sold before she had the chance to view, but really has the topless urge - so to speak!
A 4 seat MX5 would be ideal if one existed, but not keen on BMWs at this price range, so what else is out there? I've seen a few leggy Saab convertibles fall into this price range, but also Astra softtops and a couple of Alfa GTV's and some 307CC's
What other alternatives are out there that fit this vague spec?!
Thanks in advance chaps!
It will be a daily drive for a 30 mile commute in all weathers, and a long motorway run every other week for business, no older than 6/7 years old, and around the £4k mark.
She did look at an 04 Hyundai Coupe, but it sold before she had the chance to view, but really has the topless urge - so to speak!
A 4 seat MX5 would be ideal if one existed, but not keen on BMWs at this price range, so what else is out there? I've seen a few leggy Saab convertibles fall into this price range, but also Astra softtops and a couple of Alfa GTV's and some 307CC's
What other alternatives are out there that fit this vague spec?!
Thanks in advance chaps!
Edited by Steve in Stoke on Tuesday 8th February 02:29
Steve in Stoke said:
around £4k in the title 
But yeah, I'll edit main post to clarify!
Just seen some Toyota Celicas that may tick the right boxes...
Corr - who the hell would put the price in the title 
But yeah, I'll edit main post to clarify!
Just seen some Toyota Celicas that may tick the right boxes...



I know it's not cool, but a Saab of some sort I imagine would fit most of the bill?
Same as before? Golf cab?
Beetle drop top?
Slightly older Audi A4 or similar?
This could be interesting... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
HTH
Cheers
The Moose
Astra soft tops are awful, I was looking once and they are pretty horrible. Dark cheap and nasty interior, drive badly (despite the hatches being reasonable) ugh. Hyundai Coupe's are also pretty bad, it's like trying to drive a postbox and they handle just like any other FWD normal car. Imagine driving a Vectra you can't see out of. Not nice.
varsas said:
Astra soft tops are awful, I was looking once and they are pretty horrible. Dark cheap and nasty interior, drive badly (despite the hatches being reasonable) ugh. Hyundai Coupe's are also pretty bad, it's like trying to drive a postbox and they handle just like any other FWD normal car. Imagine driving a Vectra you can't see out of. Not nice.
The same can be said for the Astra Twintop too! Awful handling!Steve in Stoke said:
A friend of mine has an R reg Golf Cabrio that is on its last legs, and overdue a trade in. She is a bit of a petrolhead, but has 3 kids 7-11 age range to consider, but they also love the roof being down as well.
It will be a daily drive for a 30 mile commute in all weathers, and a long motorway run every other week for business, no older than 6/7 years old, and around the £4k mark.
She did look at an 04 Hyundai Coupe, but it sold before she had the chance to view, but really has the topless urge - so to speak!
A 4 seat MX5 would be ideal if one existed, but not keen on BMWs at this price range, so what else is out there? I've seen a few leggy Saab convertibles fall into this price range, but also Astra softtops and a couple of Alfa GTV's and some 307CC's
What other alternatives are out there that fit this vague spec?!
Thanks in advance chaps!
So is it 4 or 5 seats that are really needed?It will be a daily drive for a 30 mile commute in all weathers, and a long motorway run every other week for business, no older than 6/7 years old, and around the £4k mark.
She did look at an 04 Hyundai Coupe, but it sold before she had the chance to view, but really has the topless urge - so to speak!
A 4 seat MX5 would be ideal if one existed, but not keen on BMWs at this price range, so what else is out there? I've seen a few leggy Saab convertibles fall into this price range, but also Astra softtops and a couple of Alfa GTV's and some 307CC's
What other alternatives are out there that fit this vague spec?!
Thanks in advance chaps!
Edited by Steve in Stoke on Tuesday 8th February 02:29
I agree with another poster about the age. Setting a too tough a target in age & spec vs budget will never be a winner.
If it's a 4 seat coupe, then the Mazda RX-8 should be on the list, although mpg might be a bit harsh for them.
A tidy sorted e30 BMW convertible might be worth a look too.
And not sure if these are in budget or not, but I think they look fab.

Forget the age thing and job jobbed imo.
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2427205.htm


At 4k, she should be able to get a fully loaded 328i cabrio in good condition.
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2427205.htm


At 4k, she should be able to get a fully loaded 328i cabrio in good condition.
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