I had one briefly in the uk. Long haul on the motorway, lovely drive, pleasant to be in. Around town and on smaller roads, I couldn’t wait to get shot of it quick enough, it wallowed everywhere.I had a grand voyager in Canada, it was absolutely fine.
Yep my point exactly. I spent a week in one, up and down from Basingstoke to Southampton. Full of gear on the way down was bearable. Empty coming back, it was terrible.I had one briefly in the uk. Long haul on the motorway, lovely drive, pleasant to be in. Around town and on smaller roads, I couldn’t wait to get shot of it quick enough, it wallowed everywhere.
I didn’t think it well set up for uk roads other than motorways.
Alpina yes.Bump.
Budget now pretty much finalised at 10k.
Mk1 Golf GTI cabriolet still top of the list and ticking most of my boxes.
Porsche 944 also in the running but back seats look completely unusable. Might have to see one to make sure.
Scirocco... Maybe, would prefer a Golf.
E46 Alpina B3 has also recently cropped up on my radar but hard to find a nice one within budget, although high mileage ones are out there.
E30 beemer convertible.
Stuff that has also crossed my mind:
Mk2 Golf GTI. Not as cool as the Mk1.
Fiat Coupe. Cool but unreliable shite and a bit chavvy.
VW Corrado. I just don’t really like them for some reason.
Alfa GTV V6 (late 90s / early 00s) could be a contender. Again need to check on useabilty of back seats.
Jag XK8..... A bit middle aged golfer for me.
Clio 182... hard to find an unragged one and a little bit too 19 year old boy racer.
Mk1 Golf GLi Cab, is a fairly good practical car that does not offend many people ( I had one 2 years ago and you get a lot of positive feedback), just make sure it is NOT! An automatic „worst gearbox this side of a Smart Four2“ and watch out for rust at the bottom of the „A“ pillar (not terminal but pretty much BER!).Bump.
Budget now pretty much finalised at 10k.
Mk1 Golf GTI cabriolet still top of the list and ticking most of my boxes.
Porsche 944 also in the running but back seats look completely unusable. Might have to see one to make sure.
Scirocco... Maybe, would prefer a Golf.
E46 Alpina B3 has also recently cropped up on my radar but hard to find a nice one within budget, although high mileage ones are out there.
E30 beemer convertible.
Stuff that has also crossed my mind:
Mk2 Golf GTI. Not as cool as the Mk1.
Fiat Coupe. Cool but unreliable shite and a bit chavvy.
VW Corrado. I just don’t really like them for some reason.
Alfa GTV V6 (late 90s / early 00s) could be a contender. Again need to check on useabilty of back seats.
Jag XK8..... A bit middle aged golfer for me.
Clio 182... hard to find an unragged one and a little bit too 19 year old boy racer.
Of all of them, I think the Mk1 Golf GTI is the best choice. Should be reliable ish, easyish to fix when it does break, fairly practical if something unexpected happens and you need to use it...and it's cool.Bump.
Budget now pretty much finalised at 10k.
Mk1 Golf GTI cabriolet still top of the list and ticking most of my boxes.
Porsche 944 also in the running but back seats look completely unusable. Might have to see one to make sure.
Scirocco... Maybe, would prefer a Golf.
E46 Alpina B3 has also recently cropped up on my radar but hard to find a nice one within budget, although high mileage ones are out there.
E30 beemer convertible.
Stuff that has also crossed my mind:
Mk2 Golf GTI. Not as cool as the Mk1.
Fiat Coupe. Cool but unreliable shite and a bit chavvy.
VW Corrado. I just don’t really like them for some reason.
Alfa GTV V6 (late 90s / early 00s) could be a contender. Again need to check on useabilty of back seats.
Jag XK8..... A bit middle aged golfer for me.
Clio 182... hard to find an unragged one and a little bit too 19 year old boy racer.
Mk1 Golf GLi Cab, is a fairly good practical car that does not offend many people ( I had one 2 years ago and you get a lot of positive feedback), just make sure it is NOT! An automatic „worst gearbox this side of a Smart Four2“ and watch out for rust at the bottom of the „A“ pillar (not terminal but pretty much BER!).
Scirocco, my first car. MK1 tartan seats, but even when I was young (BC= Before Corona) taught me a lot about mechanics and in the early 80,s The car was already terminally suffering from car cancer RUST.
I currently own an e46 330Ci and as much as I appreciate the car it can be troublesome, and much like a better half needs tolerance (Alpina has the same Krankheit even though it is a manufacturer in its own right!)“
Porsche 944, yep if you can find a turbo that is not totally been neglected! RARE
e30 two door up and coming classic (convertible is not necessary), bought a 320i for 550 euros sold for over 2000 euros two years later (even I named it „The Dog“!).
Alfa, Fiat worth buying as a life learning experience, in how to empty your wallet (But stylish cars!).
Have you thought VW Beetle?
Yep.Of all of them, I think the Mk1 Golf GTI is the best choice. Should be reliable ish, easyish to fix when it does break, fairly practical if something unexpected happens and you need to use it...and it's cool.
If you keep it in good nick it will probably appreciate in value eventually as well.
Clean looking one here - just over 10K:
LINK TO AUTOTRADER
I would question the wisdom of a cabriolet in the Cumbrian winters though.Yep.
That’s exactly the sort of thing I’m looking at.
Black with tartan interior is probably my ideal colour combination, but I’m not overly bothered. Getting a clean and unfucked one is the priority.
Way too many with Halfords body kits, lowered suspension, stupid alloys etc.
If Britain was still in Europe then Statistically it would have the highest number of cars registered as Cabriolets. Brits like to get the sun on there Barnets at every possible opportunity! Peeps in Warmer/sunnier climates do the Siesta! And actively hide from the Cancer Giver (unless you are an Ex-PatI would question the wisdom of a cabriolet in the Cumbrian winters though.
My dad has a series 2 (possibly 3) Land Rover, just to the west of Kendal that I could probably convince him to flog you...
Yep.
That’s exactly the sort of thing I’m looking at.
Black with tartan interior is probably my ideal colour combination, but I’m not overly bothered. Getting a clean and unfucked one is the priority.
Way too many with Halfords body kits, lowered suspension, stupid alloys etc.
I would question the wisdom of a cabriolet in the Cumbrian winters though.
My dad has a series 2 (possibly 3) Land Rover, just to the west of Kendal that I could probably convince him to flog you...
Once upon a time you used to be able to make a decent slice buyin boy racer Golf's and de-blinging them
People would pay a lot more for one in original form.
Also I believe that air con doesn't work so well in a soft top. Which makes a difference if you know the summer months are going to be v hot.If Britain was still in Europe then Statistically it would have the highest number of cars registered as Cabriolets. Brits like to get the sun on there Barnets at every possible opportunity! Peeps in Warmer/sunnier climates do the Siesta! And actively hide from the Cancer Giver (unless you are an Ex-Pat)