Choosing a convertible (BMW 330Ci VS Porche Boxter VS Audi A

Re: Choosing a convertible (Qui conduit)

It really depends on what the purpose of owning a convertible is for you. The Boxster is a different kind of convertible than the other two cars you mention. Do you want a Sunday cruiser or do you want a performance roadster (i.e. a fun car...which is not to say the others can't be "fun")?

You can buy a used '97 - '98 Boxster in excellent shape (even certified if purchased at an authorized dealer) with lower miles for about $30K (or a little under depending on mileage, condition, etc...). Staying under $40K gets you an excellent (i.e. virtually new) Boxster. To me the Boxster is a no brainer. Sure, there are more powerful cars than the Boxster and, I agree, the "S" is the ideal choice, but trust me, the Boxster will make your cheeks hurt from the perma-grin you will have. Besides, I am a firm believer of the idea that the better cabrio is the car that was designed to be a cabrio from the start...not a coupe with the top cut off.

Re: Choosing a convertible (Qui conduit)

I would get a Boxter in a heartbeat.

330Ci - beautiful car inside and out, fit & finish is superb. BOTTOM LINE: excellent but too comon.

A4 Cabriolet - same as the BMW in terms of craftsmanship all around. More bang for the buck than the 330Ci. To the everyday Joe Schmo, it'll kinda still look like a A4 sedan.

Boxter - ummm....it's a Porsche. Simply put, if you saw all three lined, the Boxter is less cookie-cutter than the BMW or the Audi and drives much sportier

This of course is just my humble opinion. Good Luck

Re: Choosing a convertible (Qui conduit)

Of those 3, I'd go for the Boxster too. I'm convinced that one day I'll own one myself (hopefully it'll be a S).

What about the M roadster?

Re: Choosing a convertible (Bockster)

If you are getting a drop top, why not have that sweet song of a flat-6 singing in your ears....

Get the Porsche.....