Convertible Face Off!

[JYODER240]

Cost is no object, you don't have to worry about insurance, gas, etc. Which two-seat drop top in the 50-60k range would you choose?

[Onslaught]

It would come down to the Boxster S and the Elise for me. I like the new Corvette? but if I was getting one it wouldn't be a convertible so that takes it out of the running.
Think I'd like the Elise the most but I honestly don't know if I can fit in one. I'd take it first unless I just couldn't live in it and then I'd be very happy with the Boxster.
The Z4 just hasn't grown on me much. I don't find it as ugly as I did but I still don't like it. I do like the coupe for some reason.
I'm not much of a Mercedes fan.

[the Teuton]

Jordan, tough choice.  I've wanted a Boxster since 1997, so I think I'm going to have to lean that direction.

[MX793]

Does the targa version of the Corvette qualify as a convertible?  If so, that's my choice.

[Raghavan]

Elise, then Boxster S

[sandertheshark]

You didn't specify which year Corvette... :P



It's in the $50-60k range, anyway.  That's the convertible I want most.

[Eye of the Tiger]

[Eye of the Tiger]

My vote goes to the Eclipse Spyder.

[nickdrinkwater]

350Z

[SVT666]

From this group I would take the Vette, although I would take a Viper over it any day.

[TBR]

Obviously the Boxster S.

[CJ]

I chose the BMW Z4 M because I've always wanted a Z4.

[SVT_Power]

nobody wants one of these?

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Make my C6 droppa black on black!

[TheIntrepid]

SLK55 AMG.

[giant_mtb]

Elise.

[omicron]

Oh, hell. I want a Corvette, damn it.

Mr. Shark has the right idea here, though. A wonderful car. I'll have an injected 327 or a 396, thanks.

[JYODER240]

350Z

Doesn't really compete with the others so I didn't include it.

[JYODER240]

SLK55 AMG.

I'm 90% sure those are over 60K.

[JYODER240]

Does the targa version of the Corvette qualify as a convertible?? If so, that's my choice.

Since all C6 coupes(besides the Z06) have removeable tops, and there is a traditional drop top I'd say no. If the Elise had a similar set-up I would do the same for it.

[JYODER240]

The Vette is clumsy, it's has too much body roll and isn't as sharp as the Elise, Z4, or Boxster. The SLK is more of a cruiser than a dedicated sports car. The Z4 is impressive but probably not as much so as the Elise or Boxster plus it isn't the best to look at. The Elise is probably the best to drive, not just in this group but one of the best in any price range. The same could be argued for the Boxster. In the end I think I'd go for the Boxster. It may not be quite as sharp as the Elise but it's still very good. Plus it has things such as bumpers, two trunks, a/c that keeps the cabin cool, etc.

[heelntoe]

that's exactly why i chose the boxster, too.

[TheIntrepid]

Cost is no object, you don't have to worry about insurance, gas, etc. Which two-seat drop top in the 50-60k range would you choose?

I'm 90% sure those are over 60K.

Cost is no object, yet there's a 50-60k price limit?

If cost is no object, I'd spring the extra few grand and get the SLK55

[JYODER240]

Cost is no object, yet there's a 50-60k price limit?

If cost is no object, I'd spring the extra few grand and get the SLK55

You should read the whole sentence. I said, " Cost is no object, you don't have to worry about insurance, gas, etc". Meaning insurance, gas, maitanence, etc aren't a factor.

[The Pirate]

Boxster S for me, but only because I'm not a big fan of Corvette convertibles.

[TheIntrepid]

You should read the whole sentence. I said, " Cost is no object, you don't have to worry about insurance, gas, etc". Meaning insurance, gas, maitanence, etc aren't a factor.

True. I'd still buy an SLK55.

[MX793]

Boxster S for me, but only because I'm not a big fan of Corvette convertibles.

If the Targa is out, then ditto for me.  Though I don't really like drop tops in general (it's much cheaper to have a bike for an open air experience).

[Rich]

Solstice

[goldenlover1101]

VETTE

[ro51092]

It's tough between the Elise and the Boxster S. There's something very awesome about the Boxster, so that would be my choice too. With the Elise a VERY distant second, and then the Z4 M.