You guys (and gals) are pretty trustworthy and knowledgable so I'm gonna trust your opinions. My friend wants to spend $35K on a convertible. Can be either a 2-seater or 4-seater and can either be used or new. What would you recommend? Boxster? S2000? TT? 325/330? Please offer reason why you chose what you chose as well. Thanks!!

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Satin Silver Type S w/ Nav, H&R Springs, AEM CAI, PIAA 912 Stealths, 3M Clear Bra, 18" Mille Miglia MM11, 225/40/18 Bridgestone Potenza RE730

 

What will be the purpose of the car? You through in sports cars with some compact and mid-size cars.

If luxury is out of the question, go with the S2000. Lots of fun to drive, lots of power, great ratings, reliable, and the list goes on. I would love to have one as a second car to drive on nice days!!!

PS - If the buyer is over 6'2", forget it.



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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi/No Spoiler
Competch springs
35% tint
PIAA 19169 bulbs
K&N 33-2178 air filter

The Aviation Zone

 

I'd personally choose the S2000. Mainly because I'm a new car type of guy and you can't really get any of those others new for $35K. Plus, the more I hear about German reliability (or lack thereof) the less likely I am to ever buy anything German new or used.

 

It's gonna be a daily driver. She's not so into pure performance.

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Satin Silver Type S w/ Nav, H&R Springs, AEM CAI, PIAA 912 Stealths, 3M Clear Bra, 18" Mille Miglia MM11, 225/40/18 Bridgestone Potenza RE730

 

S2000, reliable , fun to drive, sounds sweet

 

S2000.
Because I had one hand me my ass on a platter one day.

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01 CL-S Black/Tan
Comptech Springs, V1
Polarg M-4's driving lights, maps, and doors.

 

TT, S2000, or Z3.I saw an S4 used going for 35k.

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Black/Black 2001 CL-S
RED AEM CAI
Polarg M6 Roadlamps

 

I'd choose the TT any day! It was a toss up for me between the TT and the CL .. besides the fact that a TT isnt practical, it is the nicest looking car out there!! <font size = +2>IMO</font> <-- dont flame me! And there's something about the news article about the 2000 models lifting off at the autobahn, and so Audi had to add 20 pounds to the spoiler, that turns me on

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2001 CL-P - Nighthawk Black/Ebony/Burlwood trim, Wheel Locks, Spoiler, Trunk Net, Polarg M6 Road Lamps, Polarg M4 Door Lamps, Polarg M4 Map Lights, Polarg M12 Turn, Polarg M13 Reverse Lamps, Polarg M16 Dome Light

Coming soon: '02 TL-S Burlwood Steering, Burlwood Vent Trims, Burlwood Shifter

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1626022

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I love the TT too! Dont see that many around here (but I know some of you guys hate it!)

g

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'01 Silver::TYPE-S (navi)
::Spoiler::
::Comptech Springs::
::18"ADR Enigma & 225/40
::35%tint all around
::type-s license frame
::Acura Winter Mats
::Polarg M-6

Click here for pics of my CL!

 

The 2000 TT was the sweetest car I have EVER DRIVEN! I got a 1-1/2 hour test drive from the dealer in Pasadena, CA. Went up Angeles Crest Highway towards Mt. Wilson. The thing that made me buy the CL-S was that as sweet as it was, it was German and I did not want to do that again. By the way besides the addition of the spoiler, they also changed a control arm in the front suspension. The new ones might be safer then the 2000's, but there sure not as much fun to drive.

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You can never have too much horsepower!

 

If you're in the $35k range, the 225hp TT roadster is out of the question. You can't really get that new for under $40k. I'd look at the Eclipse Spyder as well. Loaded, it stickers for just under $30k, and is a reasonable balance of performance and features. It's not really luxury, but not a sports car either.

The GT has a 200 hp V6 that's pretty torquey, but not so much that it torque-steers you to death. They beefed up the suspension, so it's much more rigid than the last version. I have a 98 and it's faster than the new one, but not nearly as well mannered.

 

BMW 3-series.

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* 2001 Acura CL Type S * Blk/Blk * Navigator * Spoiler * Moonroof Visor * V1 *
* Since 3/31/2000 *
* Road Warrior *

 

What part of this question requires our intellect?

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Black/black CLS
Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
Polarg M6 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
Red AEM CAI
Denso Iridium plugs
35% metallic tint

 

s2000 because of all the reasons mentioned by previous posts and also because it is hand built in the same factory as the nsx in japan.

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silver 2001 cl type s

 

Why dont your friend buy a cl-s?

 

if i had to buy a car all over again...it probably be the CLS.... why not??? one with navi though...

 

Plus. i'd add springs, sways, headers, shocks, exhaust and a CAI. That'll put me right at $35,000 and i'd kick ass looking good and being comfy.

 

i would go with the s2000, reliable car thats fun to drive

 

How about a Ferrari?

http://www.recycler.com/asp/AdDetail...03&iID=26135&s BAC=818&bSQ=0

 

S2000=

That car is sweet. Fast as hell and fun to drive. I am 6'2 so I had a little problem w/ headroom.

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01' CL Type-S, Navigation, Spoiler
4% tint on the backs and 34% on the fronts
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs (2" Drop)
AEM Cold Air Intake

 

S2000: Not for her, she's not into performance, so she won't make the most of the high-revving engine.
TT: Yes, she'll most likely love the looks (most women do) and Audi's come with 3-year maintenance free warranties nowadays.
Boxster: Yes, but I doubt you can get one for 35k with decent miles. If you can YES YES!
Used 325/330 convertible: Doubt you can find a 330 convertible this cheap. 325 is okay, but I'd rather get the others.
Whattabout the Z3? The 2.8 has decent power and I believe you can get one for 35k easily.
Or how about this one?:
<a href="http://www.ottosbmw.com/viewcar.cfm?vin=LC85957">M Roadster</a>

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01 Silver CL-S, Navi, Spoiler
Retired: 94 540i


[This message has been edited by Dacat (edited 04-26-2001).]