Autoblog-advice: classic cabrio for €4.000
Posted on 29-06-2016 at 14:00 by willeme – 31 Comments”
The youth of today. Is only on the smartphone to bargaining. Fortunately, also on the Autoblog App!
I read a few years ago, a column by Peter Lyon. A very thorough and respected autojournalist. It was about the extinction of the car in Japan. In the past the car is a sign of freedom and expression of your good taste. The youth looks very different and looks very pragmatic way against a car. The sales are very under pressure and the tide seems to be difficult to reverse. Not just new cars, but also in terms of used cars and classics. The Japanese youngster has much less need to.
Fortunately, in the Netherlands, yet not entirely the case. Despite the fact that there is no automotive industry, and the cost of ownership is very high, you find fun stuff in the Netherlands. Just look at what is seen on Autojunk.
Sven is living proof of it. He hopes to graduate this year and started as a car salesman. It fits only one type of car, a classic convertible. Man to our hearts! He sent us a demand for a fun, classic convertibles. It’s a bit of a reliable car. Sven knows very well that that is not the classic would expect, but rather a car which has the reputation to have a bit longer.
The table with the required information:
Current /previous cars:Opel Corsa D 1.7 CDTI Cosmo Sports
Sale / lease:Sale
Business / private:Private
Budget: up to $ 4,000
Annual Mileage:Max 5.000
Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline
Reason to purchase another car:Something nice for it
Composition:1 volwassenne
Preferred brands /models:Peugeot 205 CTI, Corvette C3
No-go models / brands:Italian and Mazda MX-5
Before we proceed with the recommendations, we need two things to communicate. First, it is a pity that you have a Mazda MX-5 doesn’t like. If you have a not-too-expensive open car, want that fun can offer and where you are not directly on the blank runs, it is the Mazda MX-5.
Than just the reliability. You not Italian to want to because of the (lack of) reliability. We are now looking for cars of more than 25 years old. Strictly speaking, a Japanese car is more reliable than an Italian. But in the corner of the market where we now see is that almost irrelevant. A Alfa Romeo Spider 1988 where good care may be less susceptible to failure than a solid Golf Cabrio. In short: the maintenance and condition is everything.
MG B
Perhaps the prototype roadster. The MG B was at the introduction not the most innovative car, you can go how old-fashioned the B-based http://www.autoblog.nl/nieuws/klassieker-mg-rv8-85175 was. Does not matter, because the MG B has a few advantages. Very good to drive are they not, more adventurous. So also at low speeds it is actually an experience. Did you not have a Golf Cabriolet. Another advantage: in your budget do you actually have some choice. Have no illusions: there is always work to. The internet is filled with sites with information and parts are still pretty easy to find.
Peugeot 205 CTi
You have already looked at so you know what you just missed. Despite that it’s just a 205, the car has definitely its charm. A sporty variant, when the CTI 1.9 is fun, but we opt today for the more economical 1.6. This could be as luxurious Roland Garros with a separate green paint. For 4 mille you can do a reasonable copy, so be sharp, because there are also lesser instances for relatively high prices to purchase. To drive is more fun than a Golf, but is obviously not a roadster.
BMW 320i Baur TC
Before BMW itself open versions was build took Baur for this. The cabriospecialisten from Stuttgart have been open BMW’s built. Both the ‘ 02 series as the first three generations of the 3 series. In the budget you can get a E21 or E30 found in Baur implementation. Of the E30 are also convertibles of BMW itself, but the Baurs are a little more affordable. There are some 320i’s with a fine six-cylinder engine. This is not so much a fast implementation, but the engine determines the silky smooth character of the car.
Suzuki SJ410
Convertibles can drive in a real 4×4! The SJ410 is the precursor of the well-known Samurai. This you come more often as an open top version against than the hardtops. Absolutely fun to have this kind of cars to drive: the high center of gravity and the ties on the corners make for a unique experience, especially when you are rear-wheel drive (is just adjustable). Disadvantages there are also a SJ410 can seriously rust and the parts can be pricey. And you continue to be amazed that such a small motor as much gasoline can absorb.
Triumph TR7
Guilty pleasure. The TR7 gives the concept of ‘wedge’ a totally extra dimension. New best abused and also used is a small popular car. Also this is in the drive obviously an old car and just as the MG is more exciting than snaarstrak. Only by the quick appearance do you think a TR7 has to offer. Tip: go for the least old, although is much more important than age.
Toyota Celica GT Cabriolet
For this you need to really look for it, because as @dizono suggests, the Celica Convertible is not a much seen car. Rightly or wrongly, it is of course a huge block of 80’s nostalgia: Duran Duran from the speakers, headband and the sleeves of your jacket opstroken. Technically identical to the coupe. For 5k you have a nice GT (very rare). In terms of reliability fairly well, because it is a Toyota. But parts start to be an issue to be inexpensive was never.
Volkswagen Golf I Cabriolet
If you choose to have the Golf Cabriolet is a good one. The Golf I is 13 years in production with various engines. All viercilinders with more or less the same character, so that does not make a difference. What perhaps makes a difference is the execution, because there were various Special Editions their value better, seem to keep. So if you are a Ettiene Aigner, Wolfsburg Edition, or Carat encounters can be an advantage. In terms of driving is not very special, but the technique is simple and reliable.
Saab 900 Cabriolet
Yes, you can have a Saab Convertible find in the budget. And yes, they are cool. But you can count yourself not to be rich, because a good Classic 900 Convertibles are normally at least double. There is a reason for that. Parts are rather pricey and there are very specific points which you should keep in mind. But sometimes there is a private individual who needs and a reasonable one for around the 5k on the Marketplace to sale. If you are such a instance encounter, then you have a timeless classic for. The longitudinally mounted engine with front wheel drive doesn’t work very inspiring but this Swede is not intended. Relaxed touring, sitting in the comfortable seats with a gurgling four cylinder engine. That is what the Saab offers, for years.
Yolo: Mercedes-Benz SL (R109)
You gave to be willing to the budget if necessary to increase to the level of a Corvette. Instead, you can also on the border watch. In Germany are a few companies active in the import of SL’s from America. For 5-8 mille you have a decent used copy, but there are occasionally reasonable neat R109’s in between. A SL is the prototype boat for the road. Comfortable to travel long distances. Sporty it is not, but by today’s standards is the R109 relatively light-hearted. Technique is straight forward and parts are still to come.
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