3rd car shopping to commence...

[lemming]

...so we have the FX35 and the MINI.

i think we're keeping the FX35 (paid off, relatively reliable) as the dogmobile.

we're thinking to get a fuel efficient commuter to match the MINI.

already, i got asked, "when does the 'good' version of the MINI cabrio come out?"

i said, "what? what do you mean by 'good'?"

"you know, not that crappy whiny supercharger kind, the turbo kind."



i think this might even trump a solstice/sky because the MINI MCS cabrio is actually (hard to admit) more practical.

[John V]

The Solstice / Sky is useless as any kind of a daily driver... unless you are totally okay with stopping at home to get another car if you have to buy ... well, pretty much anything. The "trunk" is a total joke.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by John V

The Solstice / Sky is useless as any kind of a daily driver... unless you are totally okay with stopping at home to get another car if you have to buy ... well, pretty much anything. The "trunk" is a total joke.

These may not be perfect for lemming, but someone else might want to think about...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2056195

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2039454

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2044967

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2036168

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2042621

...just saying...

[bren]

2 Mini's ? You must do a lot of commuting.

Originally Posted by clyde

...just saying...

[lemming]

Originally Posted by bren

2 Mini's ? You must do a lot of commuting.

that's the issue, really.

that and the "i've wanted a convertible for forever" thing.

i hate you, clyde. damn you. damn you.

those cars are pristine and so inexpensive relative to their cost new --it's aggavating.

[Sharp11]

Originally Posted by lemming

that's the issue, really.

that and the "i've wanted a convertible for forever" thing.

i hate you, clyde. damn you. damn you.

those cars are pristine and so inexpensive relative to their cost new --it's aggavating.

Hmmmm...

Ya know, a nice E46 cabrio is pretty good on gas - even with my ZHP, I get 24-ish average (except during prime top-down season when the MPG drops a couple miles).

It's got a decent trunk - about 9 cubic feet (i think) and there's a back seat which can be used as storage. Lots of beautiful examples out there, Mauro Motors in West Haven CT has a couple, one's an 04 with low mileage for only 29k (it's a 5 speed too).

The E46 cab is built to a pretty high standard, with a beautifully fitted, high quality top.

Outside of that, a 1 series cab seems like a similarly nice deal.

The Mini's really nice, but there's less cargo-carrying capability than the two BMW's I mentioned and top up, there's a hell of a blind spot - however, I've got two friends who have Mini 'verts (the 'old' one) and swear by 'em.

Btw, I think the Nissan 350z 'vert is a pretty good deal, too - don't know too much about them though.

Ed

[lemming]

Originally Posted by Sharp11

Hmmmm...

Ya know, a nice E46 cabrio is pretty good on gas - even with my ZHP, I get 24-ish average (except during prime top-down season when the MPG drops a couple miles).

It's got a decent trunk - about 9 cubic feet (i think) and there's a back seat which can be used as storage. Lots of beautiful examples out there, Mauro Motors in West Haven CT has a couple, one's an 04 with low mileage for only 29k (it's a 5 speed too).

The E46 cab is built to a pretty high standard, with a beautifully fitted, high quality top.

Outside of that, a 1 series cab seems like a similarly nice deal.

The Mini's really nice, but there's less cargo-carrying capability than the two BMW's I mentioned and top up, there's a hell of a blind spot - however, I've got two friends who have Mini 'verts (the 'old' one) and swear by 'em.

Btw, I think the Nissan 350z 'vert is a pretty good deal, too - don't know too much about them though.

Ed

i don't think the E46 is the world's greatest commuter car, though. can 30mpg's in 50/50 city/highway driving?

the idea here is to minimize costs due to inflation-related fueling. i don't disagree that the E46 is well-built because it is, but generally speaking it weighs some 3600lbs and has about the same torque as the MCS. i'm hard pressed to sell that to anyone as a great commuter car.

[John V]

Originally Posted by clyde

These may not be perfect for lemming, but someone else might want to think about...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2056195

Modded

Originally Posted by clyde

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2039454

Modded, but could be returned to stock without too much effort.

Originally Posted by clyde

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2044967

Modded

Originally Posted by clyde

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2036168

Overpriced, and at a dealer.

Originally Posted by clyde

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2042621

Overpriced, but I suppose that's negotiable.

[bren]

Originally Posted by John V

Modded



Overpriced

You're going to love Corvette shopping.

[John V]

Originally Posted by bren

You're going to love Corvette shopping.

I never said it would be easy.

AND THIS THREAD ISN'T ABOUT ME!!!