and yet another, "what car do we buy" thread.

**mntlion** · 05-14-2017, 05:59 PM

Looking to replace a 2001 audi TT, roadster for skibee and myself in the next few years. This will be a daily driver, and not a "its nice out, lets go for a drive" kinda car. We have taken the Audi many places it should have not been, and only tore off a FEW under body parts over the years.

needs to have:

1) some AWD system: we live in full winter 6+ months a year, and it can snow in banff year round. We use this in the winter, with full winter tires and rims. Its NOT a garage princess.

2) convertible: summer is short in banff, and like to enjoy the summer as much as possible

3) hitch rack ability: we need to carry skis, or bikes and the top is not hard, so need to have this

Doesn't need:

1) room for more than 2 people: no kids, limited luggage, etc. The audi has been fine

2) to be big: 2 doors, 2 seats is JUST fine.

Wishing for a mini roadster in AWD, Or a VW golf with a convertible, Or a subi impressa in convertible.

**El Chupacabra** · 05-14-2017, 06:18 PM

Limited choices with all those requirements.

However, the Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet covers all the bases!

Post pics if you buy it.

**Sirshredalot** · 05-14-2017, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

Limited choices with all those requirements.

However, the Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet covers all the bases!

Post pics if you buy it.

Don't forget the Range Rover Evoque convertible!

BMW 3 series and Audi A3/A4 have both been available as ragtops and with awd over the years. I'm not sure which models and trim levels will be readily available in Canadia. 2 door Wrangler is also capable of going topless and would be your most practical bet for trailhead access or deep snow. The A3 is basically a Golf with an Audi badge on it, so maybe that's your answer if you can find it. If you get lucky finding one and don't mind stepping up in total cost of ownership, you could try to find an awd Porsche, but using that as your year-round ski and mountain bike car might cross the threshold from "fun and a bit eccentric" to "fucking nuts."

**HD333** · 05-14-2017, 07:42 PM

Jeep Wrangler.

**Supermoon** · 05-14-2017, 07:55 PM

Bentley Continental GTC Speed Convertible

**mntlion** · 05-14-2017, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

Limited choices with all those requirements.

yup, nothing wrong with the TT, but just looking for options for when it does die.

Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

However, the Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet covers all the bases!

yup, but boy is it fugly!

Post pics if you buy it.[/QUOTE]

will post when/if we buy something
thanks

**mntlion** · 05-14-2017, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by HD333

Jeep Wrangler.

we have a 2006 tacoma already, so hoping for more fuel efficent, zippy, etc.

Originally Posted by Phildo_Baggins

Bentley Continental GTC Speed Convertible

I'm not a dentist!

**mntlion** · 05-14-2017, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Sirshredalot

Don't forget the Range Rover Evoque convertible!

BMW 3 series and Audi A3/A4 have both been available as ragtops and with awd over the years. I'm not sure which models and trim levels will be readily available in Canadia. 2 door Wrangler is also capable of going topless and would be your most practical bet for trailhead access or deep snow. The A3 is basically a Golf with an Audi badge on it, so maybe that's your answer if you can find it. If you get lucky finding one and don't mind stepping up in total cost of ownership, you could try to find an awd Porsche, but using that as your year-round ski and mountain bike car might cross the threshold from "fun and a bit eccentric" to "fucking nuts."

A3 ragtop might be the answer. Thanks, Will see what we can get in canukistain.

**NW_SKIER** · 05-15-2017, 12:12 AM

Wrong subforum, Jong. Take your car talk to the padded room.

**byates1** · 05-15-2017, 02:18 AM

^^ what he said,

hey, can i buy a sticker from you?

**mntlion** · 05-15-2017, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by byates1

^^ what he said,

hey, can i buy a sticker from you?

PM me your info, and I'll mail you some

Originally Posted by NW_SKIER

Wrong subforum, Jong. Take your car talk to the padded room.

bitch

**mcski** · 05-15-2017, 08:25 AM

Here to post in this important thread and for stickers.

Also, new fiat spyder coming out. Maybe w awd and a lift kit. Ok i made that up cuz I want stickers. And wrong forum

**mntlion** · 05-15-2017, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by mcski

Here to post in this important thread and for stickers.

Also, new fiat spyder coming out. Maybe w awd and a lift kit. Ok i made that up cuz I want stickers. And wrong forum

find me a fiat spyder, with AWD and I'll send you thousands of stickers

**The Tortoise** · 05-15-2017, 08:56 AM

Man, there aren't many convertibles with AWD.

Audi A4 seems to be a natural replacement. Or another TT Quattro convertible.

http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Audi/A4/...O&orup=3_15_39

**HankScorpio** · 05-15-2017, 10:01 AM

911 C4 rag top. Not sure of your budget but you can pick up a 996 gen for decent money or spend a shit ton on a newer CPO one.

**Gcooker** · 05-16-2017, 09:47 AM

S5 convertible. AWD, 2.5 seats, fast and built for the mountains.

**narc** · 05-16-2017, 03:50 PM

Yet another "Tech Talk JONG" reply

**::: :::** · 05-16-2017, 04:01 PM

707 hp jeep?
https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/10/1...pt-car-hellcat

or this one (too many doors?)

**El Chupacabra** · 05-16-2017, 04:03 PM

If the Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet is too avant-garde for Canada, how about the Dodge Dakota convertible?

**TAFKALVS** · 05-16-2017, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by HD333

Jeep Wrangler.

Originally Posted by mntlion

we have a 2006 tacoma already, so hoping for more fuel efficent, zippy, etc.

Get one with a V8 dropped in it.

**PNWbrit** · 05-16-2017, 04:27 PM

**El Chupacabra** · 05-16-2017, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by mntlion

needs to have:

1) some AWD system: we live in full winter 6+ months a year, and it can snow in banff year round. We use this in the winter, with full winter tires and rims. Its NOT a garage princess.

2) convertible: summer is short in banff, and like to enjoy the summer as much as possible

3) hitch rack ability: we need to carry skis, or bikes and the top is not hard, so need to have this

Doesn't need:

1) room for more than 2 people: no kids, limited luggage, etc. The audi has been fine

2) to be big: 2 doors, 2 seats is JUST fine.

The Dodge Dakota convertible ticks ALL the boxes.

**Vt-Freeheel** · 05-16-2017, 08:23 PM

Someone already mentioned an S5. Why not a 5 series?
Nice looking, but too small for me.

**Jong Lafitte** · 05-16-2017, 08:42 PM

Hmmmm... you've limited yourself to about 3 cars, including the one you already own.

Poo Poo the Jeep, as I prolly would too (though, I had an 81 CJ7), but keep in mind that Taco aint convertible.

Dodge Dakota convertible might be hard to find, but as Chupa says, does check all the boxes. the following is true: a friend of mine's grandma used to have a dakota v6 and she would say "that V6'll get"

Now, admittedly, this is not a convertible, but one could go rag top; there is potential if you can find one: http://bringatrailer.com/2010/02/03/...wini-cooper-s/