10 second hypothetical...

[Big Col]

Say you were thinking about getting a convertible that wasn't a MINI but it was in about that prie range...what would you get? I'm struggling to think of alternatives.

YES VB I KNOW there's the MX5! I just couldn't bring myself to do it! ;)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Say you were thinking about getting a convertible that wasn't a MINI but it was in about that prie range...what would you get? I'm struggling to think of alternatives.

YES VB I KNOW there's the MX5! I just couldn't bring myself to do it! ;)


what about a nice pink or powder blue Nissan Micra.;):p:blackeye::kiss:

[Scottie]

what about a Used Sabb Convertible. Now that would be comfy for your long trips to Aberdeen.

[euan]

MR2 for me, cracking wee car and looks great in black.

Could you not get a used S2000 for the same money? If a bit more power is in order :)

[The Dogfather]

I test drove the MR2, nice car although interior was a bit low rent with cheap looking seats, not sure how much support they'd give either. The steering lack the feel of the MX5 and the mid-engine layout was a bit twitchy in the wet. No boot or luggage space at all though :(

Used Saab 9-3, maybe an older high mileage A4, 3 year old TT, Volvo C70, BMW 3 Series, Z3, 3-4 year old SLK are all around the 16k mark.

You won't fit into an MK2 MX5 anyway, but you might be able to afford a nearly new MK3 MX5. That would be my choice it's the best pound for pound roadster there is.

[The Dogfather]

A 1999 Boxster and 52 plate S2000 come in at 16k as well.

[The Dogfather]

Smart Brabus Roadster and VW Beetle :question:

[Big Col]

I don't think I'd fit in the smart, the beetle looks like it has a couch on the back when the hood's down. I never even thought about a boxster! I think it's kill my insurance. :(

Hmmmmmmmm....S2000....

[The Dogfather]

Col, at least test drive the new MX5, gives you a benchmark :D

[sleepyrascal]

go for the CLK! Lovely car!

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by sleepyrascal

go for the CLK! Lovely car!




womans car;):p

[Scottie]

one of my mates has just got a X reg TT and she loves it.:cool:

[Burple]

quote:
what about a nice pink or powder blue Nissan Micra.;):p:blackeye::kiss:


We saw a pink one of these on the Motorway on the way down to Oxford :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[sleepyrascal]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by sleepyrascal

go for the CLK! Lovely car!




womans car;):p


WOMANS CAR??????? i think i want to be a woman!!:D

http://www.amg-owners-club.org/forumpic/clkdtm-01.jpg




no, this is a womans car!!:D:D:D:D:D

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/images/motoring-mini.jpg

[Craig]

aye and it was boggin' :(:(

[Mon the fish]

I'm 6'4 and the only 2 roadsters I fit in comfortably are the Boxster (still going for silly money, even with 40k+ miles), and the S2000. I keep giong home past the Honda garage, got a lovely black one outside sometimes :D

[sh@z]

S2000's are indeed very good drivers cars, but they are quite 'hardcore', more so than a boxter, mx-5, etc ... take one out for a spin.

Also bear in mind, they are nearing the end of their life, as in they will no doubt be replaced soon and the interior can feel quite dated.

Anyway good luck with whatever you choose to go for

[Big Col]

Fur Fcuk sake I'm never asking you lot again!!!!!!!!!!!!

1)Fi your mates are bound to all have more money than god so they can afford the top spec TT! ;)
2)Sleepy we all KNEW you wanted to be a woman but how is that relevant to my question:question:
3)That CLK looks awesome!
4)Iain you just HAD to wade in and buggar it all up with an excellent deal! (Finally!!!)
5)BOB you're a swine for trading in such an excellent Cooper ragtop! (I KNOW you're on here! Go on say something!!!!!) :)
6)Wul you're a jobbie! (Never let a list end without saying that everyone!)
7)BS how're you're blistered tootsies? <sniggers> Footjoys they call them! :D

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Fur Fcuk sake I'm never asking you lot again!!!!!!!!!!!!

4)Iain you just HAD to wade in and buggar it all up with an excellent deal! (Finally!!!)



:D:evil::D:evil::D:evil::D:evil::D:evil::D:evil::D :evil:

[sh@z]

Oh no u didnt go for a mini convertible did you....

Next you'll have YMCA playing through the cd player...

Damnit where are all the trollers to put Big Col right.

[Big Col]

I've not went for it just yet but it's creeping ever closer! :)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col

Fur Fcuk sake I'm never asking you lot again!!!!!!!!!!!!

1)Fi your mates are bound to all have more money than god so they can afford the top spec TT! ;)




It's a X reg.???;):p

[Big Col]

Bet it's gold plated or summat though! ;)

[sh@z]

Col, mini convertible and a males dont really... mix i think is the word. Unless you want people askin questions

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by sh@z

Col, mini convertible and a males dont really... mix i think is the word. Unless you want people askin questions


Sounds to me like there's a bit of denial going on here.. ;)
All this chat of really 'manly' cars like getting a shot of an SLR, and buying an RX8... maybe you're trying too hard..

Now if I didn't know yer, I'd maybe think you were a wee bit 'confused' ;)


Don't be ashamed young man... :p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:D:D:D
http://www.gaymart.com/shoppp/4full/magnet3.jpg

[Big Col]

Thankfully I'm comfortable enough with my hetrosexuality that I don't care if people ask questions and I don't have to try to compensate for anything. :D

[sh@z]

I'm most definately not confused and not trying to make up for anything ;). I was trying to give an unbiased view. As a convertible the s2000 is better than the MINI as a drivers car, and in terms of looks (MINI convertible doesn't do it for me sorry, and looks a bit girly)

Shot of SLR and getting a RX8 aren't examples of trying too hard, shot of an SLR was a result of knowing the right people and being in the right place at the right time... just like you euan.... up big cols **** at the opportune moment ;) (with the aid of some ladders, of course)

And col, get whatever you like, im just trying to help you with a bit of non-mini perspective (much to minime's anger since he wants his bonus this month!!)

[The Dogfather]

Col, get the MINI convertible but it makes my MX5 look butch :D

[Big Gordy]

Sorry Col I have to agree with vidal and sh@z on this one:blackeye: I think the convertible mini looks a bit pram..ish with the hood down:dead: IMHO. S2000 is a fantastic motor:D RX8 is quite nice but has an expensive drink habit (oil and fuel;)) What about a 350Z:question: Look awsome...rear wheel drive V6....Tiff, Jason and Wee Vicky all loved it around Anglsey(spelling..!!) But like everything else in this world my young apprentice its all down to personal taste and how much money you got:D;) To think all those years ago you nearly bought a Beetle for gods sake....:evil:;) :p:D:approve:

[Scottie]

well can I just say I DISAGREE what makes a car a "Womans" car or a "MANS" car. anyway.???

My better half Allan drove the Cabrio no bother.

As long as it's not pink and you don't have a "little miss" smelly hanging from the rear view. It's a "any person car":D;)

[Big Col]

I love the S2000 but they're a little too expensive to buy up front, my insurance would shoot up and it'd drink far more petrol on the long miles all the way up to Abz. I personally don't like the RX8 (apart from the doors, they're cool!) and all of the same statements made about the S2000 would apply. The SLR is WAY outside of my budget as well. I'm not a huge fan of the MX5 as the new one doesn't look that good and I've never really been a fan of the older ones. They're also quite small I think but I still think I'd fit. The 350Z would be my choice of car right now as I think they look amazing but they're definetly outside of my budget just now. Once again all of the same statements about the insurance and the petrol consumption can also be said about it. Remember I'm looking for a convertible that's more economical than me 'S. I also like the way the convertible mini looks. :)

Thanks very much for everyone's comments though they are appreciated. They've also got me thinking...the better halfs brother has a Eunos roadster actually...wonder if I can talk him into giving me a shot of it. What is the difference between a Eunos roadster and an MX5 anyway???

[The Dogfather]

Eunos is an jap import MX5, no real difference just cheaper and sometimes harder to insure :D I'd be very surprised if you'd fit in it though. They are very different to drive compared with a MINI lower, a bit cramped and the steering can feel a bit light until you're used to it. You'll either love it or hate it :)

[Big Col]

I do fit in them mate. With room to spare actually...I think. I only sat in it when it was stationary. I'm kinda luck that whilst I'm tall I'm kinda equally split between leg length and body length so I fit in almost every car. Apart from a VX220 I'd imagine! :)

[The Dogfather]

I struggled with a VX220, couldn't get my fat arse through the door :D

[Big Col]

It's that big ruddy sill you've got to step over that makes getting in tricky.

[The Dogfather]

If you wanna try the MX5 why not pop out to Turra one evening for a brew, you can have a shot of mine:D

[Big Col]

Where the fek is Turra???

[The Dogfather]

Turriff, about 30 miles north of Aberdeen on the A947.

[Big Col]

Ahhhh right. I've heard of Turrif. :)

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Ahhhh right. I've heard of Turrif. :)


You have <blinks in disbelief>

[Big Col]

Yeah. As in "Don't go to Turrif! It's full of English hairdressers!!!" ;)

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Yeah. As in "Don't go to Turrif! It's full of English hairdressers!!!" ;)


Whttp://reservationsbvi.com/Thumbnails/newB0000BUX6P.01._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg
;);):evil::D

[Big Gordy]

quote:so I fit in almost every car. Apart from a VX220 I'd imagine!
I managed to fit in the VX220 turbo OK it was when I tried to get in Smart's wee sportster thing that I ran into difficulty:I :p:D:approve:

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by sh@z

I'm most definately not confused and not trying to make up for anything ;). I was trying to give an unbiased view. As a convertible the s2000 is better than the MINI as a drivers car, and in terms of looks (MINI convertible doesn't do it for me sorry, and looks a bit girly)

Shot of SLR and getting a RX8 aren't examples of trying too hard, shot of an SLR was a result of knowing the right people and being in the right place at the right time... just like you euan.... up big cols **** at the opportune moment ;) (with the aid of some ladders, of course)

And col, get whatever you like, im just trying to help you with a bit of non-mini perspective (much to minime's anger since he wants his bonus this month!!)


Oooh, that was too easy :p:p:p:p

[Big Col]

Oooooh! Have Audi just came in with a last minute show stopper on a ragtop TT quattro??? :D

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Oooooh! Have Audi just came in with a last minute show stopper on a ragtop TT quattro??? :D


As camp as a row of tents :D BTW fuel economy will be hideous in the quattro.

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon
As camp as a row of tents :D


<Watches as the strange MX5 driving man throws a huge boulder through one of the windows in his glass abode.>:)


quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon
BTW fuel economy will be hideous in the quattro.



You're right about the fuel economy though. :(

[The Dogfather]

An MX5 is a 6 on the campometer but both the TT and the MINI rate a 9. Think Philip Schofield compared to Graham Norton :D

[Big Col]

Only a guy that drives an MX5 would quote Phillip Schofield when talking about cars.

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Only a guy that drives an MX5 would quote Phillip Schofield when talking about cars.


Eh? I was looking for examples of degrees of camp. I could have easily used LnL instead of Philip Schofield :D

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon


quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Only a guy that drives an MX5 would quote Phillip Schofield when talking about cars.


Eh? I was looking for examples of degrees of camp. I could have easily used LnL instead of Philip Schofield :D


b!tch :p

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1
b!tch :p



Perfect come back,:D:D:D:D:D