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I’m confused about getting a Boxster. Mid life crisis, want a car with a bit of vroom, always fancied a Porsche. Test-drove a new Boxster, very nice. Lovely engine, great handling. Unsure about a number...
November’s London to Brighton Veteran Car run has awoken my fresh air gene. What can you recommend as a suitable 4-seater cabriolet, preferably petrol and with a reasonable boot, top down for around £15,000?
My wife has a Saab 9-3 convertible (53) which she has loved. Recently things have started to go wrong, mostly electrical - windows, central locking and trim breaking. She would like to have a similar...
I have owned Saabs for years but, for obvious reasons, am now worried. I have always changed them every two years or so. I have an 08 Vector convertible 1.8 with only 16K on clock which has now depreciated...
Looking for a new fun car for my wife and have been looking at the Mini One Covertable or Fiat 500c. Both similar prices. Which would you recommend, or would you suggest an alternative?
I want to buy a neat convertible, have narrowed it down to Honda S2000 or Mercedes SLK, I can spend up to about 10k. Which do you think is the better option?
I have been trying to sell my daughters 2000 reg green MX5 1.6 since the begining of the summer, but with little interest from prospective customers. It has 100,000 miles on the clock, is in good condition,...
I own a 2004 Honda S2000 which I have had for 6 years. Last summer a split about 2 cms long appeared in the hood to the rear & above the offside side window. I found a soft top specialist who was able...
As a public servant shortly to retire after 40 years service, I quite fancied treating myself to a used convertible to go alongside the family car (a Ford Kuga). My best friend has a soft-topped Alfa Spider...
I am approaching middle age, so naturally want a sports car. I am keen on a Boxter S, but am concerned about living with a soft top day-in, day-out - I have no garage. My (uneducated) belief is that a...
 

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