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I am giving consideration to buying a Peugeot 207 convertible as this seems to be the best value for money in my price range of around £7000 for a 2007-2008 model. I have tried the Mazda MX-5 but found...
I am looking for a second car that will do 5000 miles a year. Has to be a CC (metal roofed convertible). The SC430 has a magnificent interior and great touring performance, but is a bit ugly and is greedy. The...
I am 66 and want to buy a convertible car. I would prefer a 1.6-litre but a 1.8-litre is a possibility, and not too high on insurance, please. Got no preference on fuel, the car is not currently garaged...
I am looking to buy a brand new BMW 3 series convertible. In terms of reliability and cost of ownership should I go for diesel or petrol. 15000 miles p.a. over a 4/5 year period. Reliability is more...
I am interested in buying, if possible, a convertible with five seats and seat belts, or one which the manufacturer can add a rear seat belt to. What do you recommend?
I am looking to buy a hard top convertible. The Volkswagen Eos is a bit big, so I am considering a three or four-year-old Renault Megane 1.6 or Vauxhall Astra 1.6/1.8. Have you come across any problems...
I may soon be moving back from law-abiding Singapore to the urban jungle of London. I love convertible motoring, having had an MG Midget in my younger days, but how resistant to break-ins or mere vandalism...
I bought an Audi TTS roadster 2 years ago to replace my wife's MR2 and as a 'fun' car for me. Unfortunately my wife has not taken to the Audi. I think its time to consider an alternative. I reckon its...
My budget is £2500 approx. Which 2 seater convertible would you recommend as a summer car and why?
My question is pretty basic and concerns my dear wife's 2004 BMW Mini Cooper cabriolet's hood. The car is low mileage, but the hood has been up and down very regularly and is showing quite significant...