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#3510 of 4340 by ateixeira Apr 08, 2004 (5:25 am)
The VW concept from the Geneva show looked good. But still, the similar 2 seat roadster was a lot hotter.   That VeeDub was supposed to replace the Cabrio, and it does look more masculine.   All that for $25k is a lot to ask, though. I think the Solara comes closest, but it would be more like $28-30k equipped.   -juice
#3511 of 4340 Concept C by ateixeira Apr 08, 2004 (5:27 am)
Found the link:   http://autoshow.edmunds.com/news/autoshow/articles/101372/page022- .html?tid=edmunds.e.autoshow..leftnav.23.*   That looks pretty good. I doubt the folding hard top would make it, and if it did so would a $35k price tag.   But a cloth top and a $25k price tag would make it interesting.   Still, the Concept R they mention was the really cool one, and it only seats 2.   -juice
#3512 of 4340 by stickguy Apr 08, 2004 (6:10 am)
the VW 4 seat concept could be a winner.   I am actually going to wander down to the dealer today to drive a Solara. Not sure if it will really fit what I am looking for (ie driving fun of some sort), but it does look roomy enough, and much nicer than a Sebring.   Actually, Volvo might have the perfect size car coming out (although the price may be too high) with the upcoming C40 convertible, assuming they keep enough room in the back seat.   The VW Cabriolet actually was conceptually the best choice, since it had the room at a decent price. Just couldn't see myself driving one.
#3513 of 4340 by ateixeira Apr 08, 2004 (6:12 am)
S40 is already tight for me, no way will a convertible be roomy enough for my standards.   -juice
#3514 of 4340 I'll repeat... by thel Apr 08, 2004 (8:15 am)
Jeep Wrangler. Not exactly a Miata, but still fun...just a different kind of fun!
#3515 of 4340 by ateixeira Apr 08, 2004 (8:22 am)
There's also the Amigo, Sidekick/Vitara, and even a Toyota RAV4, but those only open half way, sorta.   -juice
#3516 of 4340 by stickguy Apr 08, 2004 (11:08 am)
Well, the new issue of Automobile came today, and coincidentally, had a preview of the Volvo C50 and VW Concept C. Both sharp looking, but rear seat room might be a bit on the tight side.   Wouldn't be a problem for a "toy" that only carried passengers on a limited basis (ie, occassional run for ice cream), but one of these would have to be my only car.   How about a convert on the mazda6 platform? Ford is making everything else on it short of the next F150. Should have plenty of room.
#3517 of 4340 about the seating position by locke2c Apr 08, 2004 (1:26 pm)
I didn't mean any offense! I was just very curious. I find really low seats to be a lot less comfortable, like a Miata or 3000GT, but I never experience any pain.   ~c
#3518 of 4340 ateixeira by lngtonge18 Apr 08, 2004 (7:48 pm)
Great link! I'd buy that car in a heartbeat, with a softtop or folding hardtop. The looks are just right and a softtop with cloth should ring in around 23k; 25k with leather; and 30k with folding hardtop. This is what VW should have introduced to replace the Cabrio and I hope they are serious about bringing it to life. Beautiful styling and I'm sure it will have the typical stylish VW interior. I got excited just looking at the car, something I can't say about any recent 4 seat under $40k convertible.   Stickguy: Let me know what you think of the Solara. I'm thinking about looking into this car in a year or so.
#3519 of 4340 I don't know about you guys by thel Apr 09, 2004 (5:04 am)
But I don't think I'll ever be able to og back to FWD...not a FWD with any power at least. It's just no fun for me, gunning a FWD monster and have to rein in the torque steer once the front wheels stop spinning and send horrible vibrations all the way through to the steering wheel. Don't get me wrong, I think FWD is fine for cars that are weak, like my wife's Civic, but put any hp under the hood and forget it. yuk!

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