If I wanted an M5 but had to have a Convertible I would drive a ? ? ? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

INVICTO · 20th January 2001, 06:46

I love a ragtop - my SoCal roots (Santa Barbara and San Diego if you must ask).

I've previously posted about almost being seduced by a '01 996 C2 Cab while waiting for my M5. I was just wondering - what's the consensus / diversity on what we would drive if it had to be topless?

Steve

Zoli 007 · 20th January 2001, 06:56

E-46 M3 cabrio

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97 328i sport
E-46 M3 incoming

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JCM5 · 20th January 2001, 07:01

My choices of convertibles are (not necessary in that order)

BMW Z8
new Benz SL due in 2002-03
Aston Martin DB-7 Cabrio
Ferrari F355 Cabrio

Cerberus · 20th January 2001, 07:06

996 C2 CABRIOLET OCEAN BLUE/BLUE/GRAY

I chose the M5 over the above car.

INVICTO · 20th January 2001, 07:09

That's the exact car I turned down also.

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Originally posted by Cerberus:
996 C2 CABRIOLET OCEAN BLUE/BLUE/GRAY

I chose the M5 over the above car.

bobafett · 20th January 2001, 10:50

360 SPyder!

--Dan

jsh/AZ · 20th January 2001, 11:20

1. 550 Maranello Barachetta (gregorio/red)
2. 360 Spyder(yellow/black)
3. Z8(silver/silver)
4. 996 c2 cabrio (black/black)
5. E46 M3 cabrio(Imola red/Black luxury)
6. 400hp Bentley Azure (black/grey)
7. !!New z9 or z6!!

In that order...
jsh

grnatl · 20th January 2001, 14:56

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Originally posted by INVICTO:
I was just wondering - what's the consensus / diversity on what we would drive if it had to be topless?

Steve

If you still needed seating for four, which I do pretty regularly, I might wait for the E46 M3 rag top. Another good selection would be the CLK55 convertible but I don't it's available yet for another year or so. The new Lexus SC430 I think it's called, has a removable convertible hardtop but you would loose all storage space with the top off.

John

Parkerfe · 20th January 2001, 15:01

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Originally posted by MEnthusiast:
if you wanted the M5s mechanicals, except a level more refined youd be driving a Z8. If you wanted what the M5 gives to you- 4 seats, ultra luxury, youd be driving the AMG version of the CLK v8 model (forget the exact designation, probably CLK 55). If you could wait- perhaps the M3 convertible would be an option.

Ferrari- no, it'd cost you several thousand dollars per service visit.

Bently- perhaps, but that comes from a different place than the Germans

if you must have a Porsche, check out the Boxter S- thats probably their best car for the dollar- and IMHO their best styling for any price except for the upcoming GT2.

ME

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While a Ferrari is costly to service, it has a ownership joy that no other car can give you. Out of the five I have owned, I do not regret any of the money I have spent to keep them running. If you can afford one, get one. It will be the automotive experience of your life.

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KRM · 20th January 2001, 15:56

1. 360 Spyder
2. Z8
3. DB7 Vantage conv.
4. Maserati 3200GT conv. (is it coming out yet?)
5. Boxster Tubo (rumored to come out??)
6. 996 C4 cab

Jester · 20th January 2001, 16:15

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Originally posted by jsh/AZ:
1. 550 Maranello Barachetta (gregorio/red)
2. 360 Spyder(yellow/black)
3. Z8(silver/silver)
4. 996 c2 cabrio (black/black)

I like these selections. I went ahead and got the vette vert to satisfy my convertible want. The vette is a nice (cheap--in comparison) alternative to the ones listed above. Close in performance to the z8 and the spyder and better than the cab.

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DrJimM5 · 20th January 2001, 20:49

1) 2002 Viper RT/10: Shear terror on wheels
2) 360 Spyder: The first on my block
3) 550 Barchetta: Only one on my block
4) 2003 SL 600: Carved from solid granite
5) 2002 Z3 M: over 300HP, has to be fun

Jim

alpywhite · 20th January 2001, 22:57

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