Fun 4 seater convertible up to circa £14k ish

[Argyll Andy]

Sorry to hear that Martin and makes my first sentence even more relevant, time is the one thing you can’t get back. Get something that suits your current situation and needs ASAP and enjoy it as much as you possibly can.

All the best Andy

Thanks Andy,

Yes, the headlines re Sabine didn’t help yesterday.

I’ve gone ahead and replaced the tires with a brand new set of PS4S’s and had the brake fluid changed yesterday, so everything is bang up to date if I do sell the E89 and buy a 4 seater... finding it a bit hard to be motivated to anything about it right now

I was thinking about you both yesterday when I read that sad news.

I saw you’d got these things sorted yesterday and glad the tyre change has been a positive one, you’ve also got the balloons to sell second hand to the M3/4 market

I know motivation will be very difficult at the moment and I’ve no doubt things will be high and lows on a daily basis but I personally think you need to try and find the motivation from somewhere and get that 4 seater and go out and enjoy everything you possibly can

 

[True-Blue]

My partner wouldn’t have a clue who Sabine is, but I avoided reading about it when she was around. She was 49 in January . (My partner that is)

 

[IRD]

I don’t know you personally Martin. But like many other Forum members I wish you and your partner well. Make as many good memories as you can.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Sorry to see your Z4 is up for sale Martin so I hope that goes well.

And hopefully you will find a good 4 seat convertible to have some fun this summer.

Best wishes to you and your OH.

 

[True-Blue]

Thanks Chaps, kind comments genuinely appreciated

 

[Flyingfifer]

Grim

My take on it would be to make the absolute most of the Z4 with her while its an option, I'm sure she encouraged it for a reason and would very much enjoy getting away with you where possible. If it has electric seats raising them up to make it as easy as possible getting in and out would be a shout.

Despite my absolute distain for large 4 seater convertibles I'd agree with Andy, a 6 series would be a good shout Nice V8 example or alternatively a 330i Nice M Sport Highline

If something a bit smaller would suite there is also the Fiat 500 Nice example 595 or perhaps the Mini Cooper S Good colour with fair power

 

[True-Blue]

Ok, so updated the first post... search is now on, budget up to £14k but happy to spend a lot less.

Has anyone owned the convertible version of the Golf R by any chance?

4 seats, 4 wheel drive and pretty rapid across country (well the tin-top is).... and I think I could potentially get one in the garage for close to £14k :?

EDIT - Golf R Cab is actually on FWD, only the hatch is 4WD.

 

[Pondy]

Audi S5 cab all day long for that budget. Older ones are V8 4.2 N/A, newer are V6 s/charged, both within range. AWD too.

Very very nearly bought one a few months ago, then realised I already have a cab!!

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104061011709?model=S5&body-type=Convertible&postcode=pe111xn&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&make=AUDI&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1

 

[Pondy]

Has anyone owned the convertible version of the Golf R by any chance?

Rare as rocking horse Sh*t though, which makes them expensive. Also small cars

 

[Pondy]

Has anyone owned the convertible version of the Golf R by any chance?

Rare as rocking horse Sh*t though, which makes them expensive. Also small cars
Double posts are so annoying

 

[Ole gits rule]

Audi S5 cab all day long for that budget. Older ones are V8 4.2 N/A, newer are V6 s/charged, both within range. AWD too.

Very very nearly bought one a few months ago, then realised I already have a cab!!

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104061011709?model=S5&body-type=Convertible&postcode=pe111xn&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&make=AUDI&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1

S5 all day long - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224441479462?hash=item3441c13126:g:B1AAAOSwp1NgiHCF or this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265140836647?hash=item3dbba01927:g:qRYAAOSw3gNgiYeV

Hope your all ok Martin

 

[Ole gits rule]

Depending on budget this one would interest me - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184802171487?hash=item2b07115a5f:g:fkIAAOSwo6Fgi7hi

 

[True-Blue]

Depending on budget this one would interest me - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184802171487?hash=item2b07115a5f:g:fkIAAOSwo6Fgi7hi

That’s nice, but drawing the line at £14k

 

[Ole gits rule]

Depending on budget this one would interest me - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184802171487?hash=item2b07115a5f:g:fkIAAOSwo6Fgi7hi

That’s nice, but drawing the line at £14k

Got to stop somewhere, thought the mileage was sensible as well so would have decent resale value later on

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008112364989?model=M3&radius=200&make=BMW&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&body-type=Convertible&sort=relevance&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=np45xf&price-from=11000&price-to=16000&page=1 - chip a bit off and close to budget

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103210417498?model=M3&radius=200&advertising-location=at_cars&make=BMW&price-from=11000&body-type=Convertible&sort=relevance&include-delivery-option=on&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&postcode=np45xf&price-to=16000&page=2

 

[Argyll Andy]

Depending on budget this one would interest me - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184802171487?hash=item2b07115a5f:g:fkIAAOSwo6Fgi7hi

IMO, picture number 2 highlights the issue with what you’re looking for [ref]True-Blue[/ref], You’re not getting 2 teenagers in there comfortably no matter how much they’ve inherited your height genes

 

[Ole gits rule]

Depending on budget this one would interest me - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184802171487?hash=item2b07115a5f:g:fkIAAOSwo6Fgi7hi

IMO, picture number 2 highlights the issue with what you’re looking for [ref]True-Blue[/ref], You’re not getting 2 teenagers in there comfortably no matter how much they’ve inherited your height genes

Thats a 3 the 1 series is far worse

 

[True-Blue]

Depending on budget this one would interest me - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184802171487?hash=item2b07115a5f:g:fkIAAOSwo6Fgi7hi

IMO, picture number 2 highlights the issue with what you’re looking for [ref]True-Blue[/ref], You’re not getting 2 teenagers in there comfortably no matter how much they’ve inherited your height genes

My partner and I are both 5’7’’ so we don’t need the front seats that far back

 

[Ole gits rule]

Depending on budget this one would interest me - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184802171487?hash=item2b07115a5f:g:fkIAAOSwo6Fgi7hi

IMO, picture number 2 highlights the issue with what you’re looking for [ref]True-Blue[/ref], You’re not getting 2 teenagers in there comfortably no matter how much they’ve inherited your height genes

My partner and I are both 5’7’’ so we don’t need the front seats that far back

Think you have to take the girls when you test drive a car and see what they say - I am certain they will be fine, in fact its worse with toddlers in baby seats as they kick the front seats

 

[Argyll Andy]

Depending on budget this one would interest me - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184802171487?hash=item2b07115a5f:g:fkIAAOSwo6Fgi7hi

IMO, picture number 2 highlights the issue with what you’re looking for [ref]True-Blue[/ref], You’re not getting 2 teenagers in there comfortably no matter how much they’ve inherited your height genes

My partner and I are both 5’7’’ so we don’t need the front seats that far back

Being 6’2 I just look at that and think as Sean says. Take everyone for the rest drive and you’ll know one way or another.

Good luck with the hunt and hopefully you’ll get something soon to enjoy the good weather

 

[True-Blue]

Ok, so I had an E88 125i in 2014 for a while and the kids had plenty of space..... roll on to 2021

You were all correct, 1 series is too small for anything other than very small children or local trips... so that’s off of the list