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My gf has a placcon for a 'vert...

Right now she's considering an Eclipse (cheap af and honestly fine for her), E46 (probably not worth the maintenance. Last night she test drove my mom's Solara and thought it was alright.

Any other stuff to consider? She doesn't like Mustangs, Camaros, other "manly" cars and doesn't want a roadster.

:tits: car shopping :wtf:
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Just thought of a Saab, that would probably be perfect.
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D Griff wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2017 1:27 pm Just thought of a Saab, that would probably be perfect.
They are dirt cheap but remember you can't sell em after. I couldn't offload a rust free running 9-3 convertible for $1500
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E46 isn't a bad choice but I'm assuming you're going automatic ... in which case you have to either go low mileage (80k) or below and service it yourself or replace the trans by 120-40k miles since no one services them
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D Griff wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2017 1:26 pm My gf has a placcon for a 'vert...

Right now she's considering an Eclipse (cheap af and honestly fine for her), E46 (probably not worth the maintenance. Last night she test drove my mom's Solara and thought it was alright.

Any other stuff to consider? She doesn't like Mustangs, Camaros, other "manly" cars and doesn't want a roadster.

:tits: car shopping :wtf:
Eos? You're already familiar with the powertrain.
:wap: Where are these mangos?
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2.5 beetle!
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Or really, NC miata...
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D Griff wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2017 1:26 pm My gf has a placcon for a 'vert...

Right now she's considering an Eclipse (cheap af and honestly fine for her), E46 (probably not worth the maintenance. Last night she test drove my mom's Solara and thought it was alright.

Any other stuff to consider? She doesn't like Mustangs, Camaros, other "manly" cars and doesn't want a roadster.

:tits: car shopping :wtf:
My advice is don't get involved, just steer her away from disasters like a 2007-2010 Mini, or the BMWs.

You could do way worse than an Eclipse. I always thought they looked pretty neat :iono: I have no idea what else is in the cheap range but a G35/37 vert would be nice to own and relatively problem free.

Or, you know, there's always....

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D Griff wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2017 1:26 pm My gf has a placcon for a 'vert...

Right now she's considering an Eclipse (cheap af and honestly fine for her), E46 (probably not worth the maintenance. Last night she test drove my mom's Solara and thought it was alright.

Any other stuff to consider? She doesn't like Mustangs, Camaros, other "manly" cars and doesn't want a roadster.

:tits: car shopping :wtf:
nc miata.

Or a Beetle.
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or a 2011 bmw sdrive 35i black on red :dillerman:
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Chicks always like the idea of convertibles, then never put the top down because ZOMG MY HAIR!!!

I would discourage this recent :plac: It'll end in :wtf:
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Detroit wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:01 pm Chicks always like the idea of convertibles, then never put the top down because ZOMG MY HAIR!!!

I would discourage this recent :plac: It'll end in :wtf:
Can confirm that long hair + wind == :nope:
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Detroit wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:01 pm Chicks always like the idea of convertibles, then never put the top down because ZOMG MY HAIR!!!

I would discourage this recent :plac: It'll end in :wtf:
Can confirm that long hair + wind == :nope:
Even with short hair they :baby: from my experience. Chicks and convertibles don't mix even though they think they do.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:13 pm
troyguitar wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:12 pm

Can confirm that long hair + wind == :nope:
Even with short hair they :baby: from my experience. Chicks and convertibles don't mix even though they think they do.
Unless it's a wrangler...

:wtf: :tits:
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troyguitar wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:14 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:13 pm
Even with short hair they :baby: from my experience. Chicks and convertibles don't mix even though they think they do.
Unless it's a wrangler...

:wtf: :tits:
Even then they just want the hardtop on all the time.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:01 pm or a 2011 bmw sdrive 35i black on red :dillerman:
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:wap: Where are these mangos?
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Detroit wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:46 pm
troyguitar wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:14 pm

Unless it's a wrangler...

:wtf: :tits:
Even then they just want the hardtop on all the time.
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Even then they just want the hardtop on all the time.
:notsure:
I speak from experience with a number of different :tits:

If you see a chick rolling in a Wrangler with the top down, she's a lesbian.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 1:56 pm https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/po ... 25547.html

Red interior too. :doit: @Dgriff
Would buy if it were :manuel: for myself :lolol:

Pretty much agreed on the :tits: front. I mean we have a targa in the household already and when I told her she's welcome to drive it she was all :sass:

We'll see if this dies down or not....

@Johnny_W, the Infiniti seems like a good idea, I didn't even realise they made 'verts.
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How easy is it to remove the Wrangler's top?
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D Griff wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 7:26 am How easy is it to remove the Wrangler's top?
The hard top?

Not difficult, not easy. The biggest pain is finding somewhere to put it because it's all one piece.

The soft top is designed to fold down, but then when it's up it's like you're driving a fucking tent down the road.

We had a soft top Jeep and infamous would never let me put the top down because ZOMG HAIR. When I ask to remove the targa top on the :poorvette: I get the same objection. Yet, she always talks about how she wants a convertible. I call her out on it and she goes :notsure:

Trust me. This :plac: would not end well for you.
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2017 1:56 pm https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/po ... 25547.html

Red interior too. :doit: @Dgriff
Would buy if it were :manuel: for myself :lolol:

Pretty much agreed on the :tits: front. I mean we have a targa in the household already and when I told her she's welcome to drive it she was all :sass:

We'll see if this dies down or not....

@Johnny_W, the Infiniti seems like a good idea, I didn't even realise they made 'verts.
I was looking for automatics :zing:

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/2 ... 94959.html

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I have no idea if this passes the cute test. But it's a car you'd enjoy driving too. Will get pretty low gas mileage if that matters, IDK if it does. PRHT is better for year round driving than a rag top IMO. 4 seater means doggie can come too.
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:06 am
D Griff wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2017 7:25 am

Would buy if it were :manuel: for myself :lolol:

Pretty much agreed on the :tits: front. I mean we have a targa in the household already and when I told her she's welcome to drive it she was all :sass:

We'll see if this dies down or not....

@Johnny_W, the Infiniti seems like a good idea, I didn't even realise they made 'verts.
I was looking for automatics :zing:

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/2 ... 94959.html

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I have no idea if this passes the cute test. But it's a car you'd enjoy driving too. Will get pretty low gas mileage if that matters, IDK if it does. PRHT is better for year round driving than a rag top IMO. 4 seater means doggie can come too.
This is an epic :tits: mobile. The perfect convertible. They think it's so fun to say they have one, but then when they never use it, it's a normal car.

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