Help me select a new convertible

[Slicks]

Corvette seems to be the clear choice then, offering the most practicality and overall better quality than a Mustang (and has IRS).

[Ferrer]

I don't know if it's in production yet, but what about the Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500 Convertible?

[Driver Dave]

I Figure the Shelby GT-500 in convertible form won't be available anytime soon. I'd like to buy now. If it comes out shortly after I get mine, so be it. There will always be some new car on the market and I can't wait forever for the "perfect" car.
The Saleen is supposed to have fixed and or replaced a lot of the cheapy stuff Ford used, although I have also heard the vette has better build quality.
Anybody have a view on this? I like certain things about both, but still leaning to the Chevy. Is there anyone familar with the work of Saleen?

[carbrochuretom]

Volkswagen Eos

ahh crap thats not american built...oh well...ship it!

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Technically all you need to please the Unions is something American Made. So you could have a BMW Z4 also.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Z4M you mean

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Naturally. You mean they make a Regular Z4 Version?

Never heard of it

[PerfAdv]

It's not American, but its got a Chrysler badge. Chrysler SRT6; supercharged Mercedes V6 built by Karmann in Germany off the old Merc SLK platform.

http://www.chrysler.com/autoshow/new...t_6_12505.html

[rev440]

C6 Vert with the LS2 all the way. With some simple work and a tune your at 500hp in a hurry.

[austin healey]

new gt500 or how about a shelby cobra replica

[Pando]

No brainer, get a Honda S2000.

Oh yeah, and forget about the American-made thingy.

[Matra et Alpine]

I work for a union; I'd rather buy American to avoid getting any crap.

Wow, does that still go on ?
Scary

What about one of Factory Fives products ?
A nice Cobra rep or their version of the Ultima ?
Their new GT is very old-school TVR'ish in look.

Or how about an Ultima ? At least the engine/drivetrain is US made even if the chassis isn't ???

Depends on how willing you are to be "different" whislt still buying "American".
( ie some extremists might assume it's NOT American just because it doens't have a GM, Ford or Chryslker badge )

[Driver Dave]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Driver Dave
I work for a union; I'd rather buy American to avoid getting any crap.

Wow, does that still go on ?
Scary

LOL, Yea, it is kinda scary. Anyway, I still seem to be getting a lot of non-U.S. suggestions, especially in the AMERICAN car section. If there isn't much going for the standard Corvette or the Saleen, and I don't want to wait for a GT500, maybe I should reconsider and get a 2004 Viper with an 8.3 Liter? Will that bring less questioning as to why?
Screw the practicality and the luggage space? Maybe I have this thing figured all wrong. Can the Viper be a daily driver, or will I get flamed for that too, LOL? What do you think, seriously? Thanks for the input!!! Driver Dave

[F1_Master]

Avoid the Panoz if you aren't too serious about power.

In all honesty, I don't find its Ford engine worth the price tag.

I am also going to say a Corvette Conv. would be great and the best choice.

Don't get me wrong, the Saleen Mustang is nice looking (last gen., not current), but it seems to be a car more suited for tracking that driving given its front bumper isn't friendly around bumps.

The Viper is great, but for your budget, a RT-10 would be an awesome choice. If you have any questions about the RT-10 or daily driving a Viper, I suggest PMing early93viper.

[Slicks]

Wow, does that still go on ?
Scary

What about one of Factory Fives products ?
A nice Cobra rep or their version of the Ultima ?
Their new GT is very old-school TVR'ish in look.

Or how about an Ultima ? At least the engine/drivetrain is US made even if the chassis isn't ???

Depends on how willing you are to be "different" whislt still buying "American".
( ie some extremists might assume it's NOT American just because it doens't have a GM, Ford or Chryslker badge )

I think the Ultima is kinda out of his price range.