Last night out of no where she mentions to me that it would be nice to have a sport car.
Not for her but for me … Like she giving me permission to buy a sport car.
I have no desire for a sport car at this point. Never mention anything about a sport car.
But she explained that she would like to take trips to Chicago and weekend short trips in something less costly to drive as my truck or her Accord. OK
What the guidelines I ask? 2 Seats and Convertible and must be dependable….. Really
What is the price range you’re thinking we should spend ? I figure this would trip her up .. $12,000 to $16,000 she said. …. I was a little shocked at that reply

Bottom line is she wants a sport car but not a collector item, something that can be driven, dependable and not concerned about potential damage but still classy …

Here my first list:
TR6 ………….I was going to buy one when I was in high school
Sunbean Alpine Tiger .. I had an Alpine for a few months when I was young, stupid and care free.
Morgan…. Don’t think I could find a Morgan that is dependable
Corbra ... out of the question

I was never a big sport car fan more of the Detroit Iron 64 GTO, 64 Chevy, 71 Dodge Charger or 69 Cuda ….
So help me out OC any suggestion or comments?

Mazda Miata - One of the top roadsters out there for the money.

TR6, nice. I grew up around restored Triumphs, my dad had a TR4, a GT6 and finally a '58 TR3A. Weren't reliable (from what I remember) but were fun cars, head turners.

How would it be less costly to drive than an Accord? You going to get a Prius convertible? Never heard of a Corbra.

Raw Dawgin' it;1199912 wrote:Mazda Miata - One of the top roadsters out there for the money.

That's a chick car. Belly is too manly to ride in, let alone drive, a Miata.

ernest_t_bass;1199917 wrote:How would it be less costly to drive than an Accord? You going to get a Prius convertible? Never heard of a Corbra.

spelling cop Cobra as in Ford Cobra

Belly35;1199937 wrote:spelling cop Cobra as in Ford Cobra

Oh

You didn't answer my other question.

The wife is thinking more in the lines of a older, classic type sport car from back in our days 60/70's or older

Can she drive a stick? Honda S2K?

Oops, nm...just saw you said older.

Show me a chick that can do this

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She is just buttering you up for a huge purchase she wants.

ONce you buy that car there she knows there is no way you will refuse her big purchase.

Belly35;1199942 wrote:The wife is thinking more in the lines of a older, classic type sport car from back in our days 60/70's or older

66 lincoln with suicide doors

ernest_t_bass;1199940 wrote:Oh

You didn't answer my other question.

What she does know does matter now...

Automatik;1199946 wrote:Can she drive a stick? Honda S2K?

Oops, nm...just saw you said older.

Yes she can ... 2 out of three daughters can also

Raw Dawgin' it;1199949 wrote:Show me a chick that can do this

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Go to 15:53 in the video.

Raw Dawgin' it;1199953 wrote:66 lincoln with suicide doors

2 seats not 2 in the front and 2 in the back

However after a few day i'm suggesting something like a 64 GTO, 64 Chevy SS

Could get a MGB:

gorocks99;1199981 wrote:Could get a MGB:

I have a suspicion that Belly will buy an American auto. But that was my first thought for efficient two seater.</SPAN>

gorocks99;1199981 wrote:Could get a MGB:

Ok ...........This looks like something that may fit the bill... Good call Gr99

have to go to car shopper website and hunt one down to get an idea of what the cost would be..

Older Jag XJS? Not really my cup of tea. My Aunt has one...still a solid ride.

Here ya go...

This is available in your area.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Honda-S2000-s2k-Turbo-500-hp-Warranty-availible-free-w-buy-now-/160823736094?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2571d7771e#v4-38

2000 Honda S2000
Red exterior ( 8.5 out of 10)
Black interior( also a 8.5 out of 10 the seat bolsters are in great condition which is hard to find on s2000's)
Brand new power top
Brand new Tires
Brand new Brakes
New Battery
Synthetic Oil Change
All Fluids Changed
Ice Cold A/C
Just Serviced at Honda as of 05/02/2012 i have all the receipts and do not mind showing them ($1800)
110k
Everything on the car is in perfect working condition

Professionally installed and tuned
Inline pro turbo system($5700)
Inline Pro Headers($1400)
AEM EMS( Engine management system)($1200)
AEM intake
Clutch Masters FX100 Clutch($700)
Tanabe Hyper MEDALION Exhaust($760)

http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/3071927556.html

Here's a convertible and its well within your price range.

Hope this helps.

duh

Zwick- what year is that?