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作者: chobit 時間: 2009-5-14 13:34 標題: What's your opinions on Mini-Convertible?

Friend of my has been looking to buy a new car for a couple of years already.

What he wanted is a convertible that fits 4 with stick. There really isn't anything for Japanese car, and the best option out there seems to be the Mini-Cooper Convertible.

He is at his late 30, with 2 kids in case you wonder why 4 seated..!

What's your opinions on the Mini, especially for it's reliability?

Thanks

作者: Lik 時間: 2009-5-14 13:53

Chobit, certainly you ought to know better than Mini convertible being able to seat 4?!

Even with the MkII Mini, the back seats are strictly for dogs or tossing your bag down. There is no way any human-sized beings (kids included!) can sit properly for any extended amount of time. There is no legroom in the back. At all!

I really can't think of any 4-seat convertible with stick shift. A4 or 3-series? Do they come with a stick?

-Lik

作者: mcs889 時間: 2009-5-14 14:27

mini is good, but just small. Overrall is a excellent car to me!

作者: Mr.JPG 時間: 2009-5-14 14:40

beetle convertable / IS250C / G37C

作者: yuusaku 時間: 2009-5-14 14:43

VW EOS

作者: BiscottiGelato 時間: 2009-5-14 14:47

3er definately comes with stick. You can do 3er convert + stick. Not cheap tho, of course.

作者: chobit 時間: 2009-5-14 16:03

Just check out the G37C, looks good.. but probably too expensive =P
VW is probably not very good for reliability, and the IS250 Con. doesn't come with stick as far as I know.

作者: shutterbug 時間: 2009-5-14 17:21

He wants to seat 2 kids in a mini conv??? Did he think about safety?

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2009-5-14 17:38

I don't think 2 car seats will fit at the back seats of a mini (or IS250).

作者: spoonek4 時間: 2009-5-14 17:38

MINI冇錯係一部幾有樂趣既車，但係我麻麻地鐘意convertible個樣，再加上都幾多小毛病，內籠又細又膠，如果你問我會唔會買，我只會睇下有冇得lease，買足warranty 去lease幾年玩夠掟番俾佢

作者: tofu 時間: 2009-5-14 17:56

convertible for small kids?

作者: chobit 時間: 2009-5-14 23:48

It's gonna be for 2 relatively slim little girls! 6 & 9 +/- 2 years...

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2009-5-14 23:51

All children over nine kg (40 lbs) need to be in booster seats until they are 1.45 metres (4’9”) tall or age nine.

http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_ ... PSSG0040-001010.htm

Assuming one girl is 9 already, they still need to try fitting one booster in the back seat at least for another 3 years.

作者: Derek128 時間: 2009-5-15 00:31

mini , is250, bmw 3, vw eos 後面都係細
放左第一張car seat 後
放第2張都成問題

佢真係好想要top less
就自己買架NA, NB Miata 黎玩啦

衰d咁講
有咩事就算保險肯..........
佢自己都唔安落啦

作者: meowmeowmeow 時間: 2009-5-15 01:23

本帖最後由 meowmeowmeow 於 2009-5-15 02:24 編輯

ummm... if you have small kids, don't get convertible la... (and in this case there's 2 kids)
I would get a convertible as second car if I can affort it.

作者: Catpiano 時間: 2009-5-15 06:57

EL ..  depends the size of your friends ..

Almost NO convertible can fit 4 people well anyway ...

However, you may surprise ..  back seat space on mini isn't worse then 4 series or CLK etc ..

But I agree with spoon, the look for mini conv  is just so so ...  coupe is nicer ..

But for the price ..  you get yourself a nice European  .. not much more then cheapy asian cars !! ( not much choice as well )

作者: yuusaku 時間: 2009-5-15 08:31

how a4 convertible? starting at $52k though...

http://www.audi.ca/audi/ca/en2/new_cars/Audi_A4/A4_Cabriolet.html

作者: Lik 時間: 2009-5-15 08:41

Almost NO convertible can fit 4 people well anyway ...
Catpiano 發表於 2009-5-15 06:57

I think a Camry Solara can comfortably seat 4?

And it gives a VERY sporty drive as well~

-Lik

作者: Catpiano 時間: 2009-5-15 08:54

Camry Solara conv?

Why not drive a INFLATABE BOAT then ?

Can buy in Can tire ..

作者: shutterbug 時間: 2009-5-15 10:17

本帖最後由 shutterbug 於 2009-5-15 11:18 編輯

CP, people have different taste ma. Not everyone likes to race their cars. Some people like softer suspension for comfort. I'm becoming more of that type...I can't stand stiff suspension anymore!

Solara is good ga...I like it too. A lot cheaper than SC430...LOL

作者: siumaibb 時間: 2009-5-15 12:28

how about this guy

作者: meowmeowmeow 時間: 2009-5-15 13:00

I think a Camry Solara can comfortably seat 4?

And it gives a VERY sporty drive as well~

-Lik
Lik 發表於 2009-5-15 09:41

It is pretty roomy geh...

作者: chobit 時間: 2009-5-15 14:00

Will let you know how everything goes =D

作者: Catpiano 時間: 2009-5-15 14:55

how about this guy

siumaibb 發表於 2009-5-15 13:28

Back seat of the 6 series is WAY WAY WAY smaller then mini ..

Although you can get smoking deal on 6 cab from US. (EL is from US)

作者: Catpiano 時間: 2009-5-15 15:00

SB ..  u compare Solara to SC430?? LOL....At least, SC is (was) based on the Supra chassis ..

But still, it nick name is WHALE  ..

My buddy in HK hates his SC430 so much .. and deadly want to trade that to a 318i Cab ..  however, no body wants to take that car as Trade .. ( if in Canada, I am sure some people dont mind driving Lexus ..  LOL  ..  I think I told you what I bought for my wife, and what she has done .. right?

作者: shutterbug 時間: 2009-5-15 15:16

CP, you told me what you bought but I don't know what she did wor...

Not really compare with SC430 geh, no comparison la...btw, how old is your friend? Old people tends to give comfort a higher priority and you know Canada is full of seniors, well, at least in BC.

Anyway, I'm not a fan of conv nor SC430.

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