Mom wants a car what should she get?

[stevo_EF91]

so here are the stipulations.... 20-40K $$ budget...

all she wants is a convertable.

shes been looking at an M3 or an eclipse ( i said no to that but shes insisting on it)

any other cars yall can think up that would fit those specs would be great.
thanks!
:goodjob:

[IndianStig]

Josh's M3 convertible on here

[OTG Signs]

Sebring...the mommiest of mommy verts

[BlazinBubble]

S2K...if she can handle the VTEC!! lol

[HypnoToad]

M3 vert deff be nice...or even a G6 vert,there not to bad

[VooDooXII]

Sebring...the mommiest of mommy verts

Are you forgetting the Solara?

The Volvo C70 is REALLY nice actually. Depends on what she's into. M3 seems pretty serious actually. How about a CLK Cabriolet?

[HypnoToad]

Are you forgetting the Solara?

The Volvo C70 is REALLY nice actually. Depends on what she's into. M3 seems pretty serious actually. How about a CLK Cabriolet?

i was trying to remeber what the volvo was,there pretty nice and im sure saab has something too.

[cactusEG]

A bug !

[EJ25RUN]

Mini

[Elbow]

A Miata

[VooDooXII]

i was trying to remeber what the volvo was,there pretty nice and im sure saab has something too.

SAAB's got their 9-3 convertible...but even I'll say it's not worth it unless you get it used.

[Bruce Leroy]

vw eos?
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1106/img5371k.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/934/img35861k2.jpg

[87 Turbo II]

She doesn't need an M3, just save her money and stop at a 325i vert.

[IndianStig]

She doesn't need an M3, just save her money and stop at a 325i vert.

How do you know? What if she is into automotive sports and cars?

Also, used SL500 FTW.

[imbosile]

EOS x2

[87 Turbo II]

How do you know? What if she is into automotive sports and cars?

Also, used SL500 FTW.
Cause she's insisting on an Eclipse.

[ksniperfox]

gah.....not the sebring.



one of the mommy types had one out today and couldnt figure out how to get it all the way into the driveway, god forbid, going around the car already there and driving 3 feet into the freshly cut grass, and flat landscaped yard.

so she left the rearend hanging out into the street. top down. i was pissed that i didnt have anything to throw.

[Crazy Asian]

How about a convertible G37?

http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/infiniti_g37_hard_top2.jpg

[ksniperfox]

on topic. the best car, obviously, is a s2000.

[VooDooXII]

I love the SL500.

[OTG Signs]

Are you forgetting the Solara?


The Solara seems more like a secretary's car to me.

[_Christian_]

on topic. the best car, obviously, is a s2000.
Odds are she can't drive stick.

[umairejaz]

335 hard top vert FTW

http://www.auto123.com/ArtImages/90627/2007-BMW-335i-i001.jpg

[schia89]

i agree wit ksniperfox an s2000 would be great in budget, fast enough for moms n reliable unlike an m3 which breaks down like every other week n much better lookin than an eclipse just my opinion

[OnURleft]

A pre-owned and certified SL500/CLK500 would make her wet her pants. That's probably what I'd get an elderly woman

[ksniperfox]

That's probably what I'd get an elderly woman



id get an elderly woman to put me in her will.

[1MP0RTL0V3R]

yah i think and s2000 would be pretty nice and looks good too

[87 Turbo II]

You guys are very bad at putting yourself in someone elses shoes aren't you? An S2000 is not what a woman who is suggesting a Mitsu Eclipse spider wants.

I say a non M 3-series convertible is one of the best sensible chick cars. It wouldn't look as good as the SL500 or have as much luxury, but it would still have 4 usable seats, a somewhat decent trunk, the BMW badge for female convertible status factor, and a decent option list. Not to mention the E92 Bimmers are gorgeous.

[Zodiac]

go with a S2000 or a 350z!

[umairejaz]

^LOL, this is not for HIM but rather, his MOTHER.

[KcL]

my dads 2003 mecedes sl500 sport pakage, hardtop convertable would be good for her lol....pm me if intrested

[87 Turbo II]

If one more person says S2000 it will just confirm this site's over obsession with Hondas without actual thought put into posts.

[okra1981]

Audi TT or Audi A4 Cabriolet are both nice cars that she might like. Any BMW 3 series convertible would be a nice selection for her as well. She is most likely going to want a comfortable car that isn't too slow, but isn't going to be anything that most of us are looking for when searching for a convertible.

[Kaiser]

Eos, A4 Cabrio if she wants to step up from the Eos, both of those work if she wants something newer, as alternatives to the BMW or Mitsu. In the 20-40k range there's a lot of variability. Vette Convertible, Sky/Solstice roadster (Sky Redline would be really great if she IS into sportier cars. Decent gas with a LOT of kick when you step into it) Any of the 3-series convertibles from basically any generation of 3-series. I really prefer recommending people towards roadsters that were designed to be convertibles from the beginning, you just have less problems with them when you do that.

And on that note, if she's REALLY into cars (and knows how to work on them) an Alfa Romeo Spyder is a Fabulous car with Pininfarina styling and an Italian heart and soul. It would have to be used, and it would be hard to find, but absolutely bar-none it would be an incredible car to have. It would be cheaper than the Mitsu, and she could spend the money she saves on really getting the Alfa cleaned up and in great condition and keeping the regular service done on it.