# Looking to add a car - time for a vert. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 22, 2015, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710 "2015-07-22T12:30:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/1 "2015-07-22T12:30:20Z")
After spending some time with my dad driving around in his convertibles, it has made me want to add one for Summer use. I have a few stipulations. It must be a 4 seater so I can bring my son with me. It must be a manual transmission and a decently fun/fast car. I’m budgeting around $50k, but would gladly spend less if something checks the boxes at a lower pricepoint. I’m still compiling a list of candidates and I want to see if there is anything obvious that I’m not considering. The cars I am currently considering are the following although I haven’t driven any yet: New 2015 Mustang GT - I like the looks, has a warranty which is nice, and it should be decently fun at 435 hp and a 6mt. New 2015 Camaro SS - Same thought process as the Stang. Used Mustang GT500 or Camaro ZL1 - Should be fun but haven’t driven either. Used BMW 650 - Not quite as quick, but BMW fit and finish makes up for it. Used BMW E93 M3 - Included as it’s in the right price range, but I’m not sure how I feel about the V8. Other??? Cars that are out for various reasons. Audi S5 doesn’t come in a 6mt. Porsche 997 is a car that I like the coupe version way too much to ever consider a vert. BMW F80 M4 is in the same boat as the 997 as I’d really prefer the sedan if I ever bought an F80 and it’s well above budget. All MB is out because of no mt. I’d appreciate any opinions on the cars I’ve listed as well as any choices I’ve missed. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/2 "2015-07-22T12:38:12Z")
![http://www.picautos.com/images/chrysler-sebring-convertible-limited-08.jpg](http://www.picautos.com/images/chrysler-sebring-convertible-limited-08.jpg) You could buy three of these. Combined the horsepower should be where you want to be and still be under budget. ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/3 "2015-07-22T12:49:07Z")
Wait for the 2016 Camaro? or [http://www.arielatomchat.com/forums/thread2367.html](http://www.arielatomchat.com/forums/thread2367.html) Of the list above I’d pick the 15 mustang. ---
**Author:** ![38stang](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/38stang/32/7479_2.png) [@38stang](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/38stang)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/4 "2015-07-22T13:03:39Z")
If you want to test drive a 2015 Mustang GT Vert 6 sp, I can help you with that when you are ready. ---
**Author:** ![Josh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@Josh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Josh)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/5 "2015-07-22T13:04:36Z")
911 targa. Good luck in the price point, but I think that’s the most logical solution. Edit: do these have rear seats? I’ve been around a ton of 911’s but never a targa. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/6 "2015-07-22T13:04:42Z")
> [@LUC1F3R](#): > > Wait for the 2016 Camaro? Just sat in a 2016 this morning and the seats/interior were much nicer than the 2015. Plus the weight is down 200~300 lbs. I had the front seats almost touching the rear seats to get comfortable, but I am taller and like my space when driving. ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/7 "2015-07-22T13:14:11Z")
![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35323&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35323&stc=1) Sir have I got a deal for you! For real though… ///m… but I have no idea what you mean by the v8 concern. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/8 "2015-07-22T13:52:24Z")
DB9, manual, $54k - [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aston-Martin-DB9-Volante-/252031242674?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3aae3b91b2&item=252031242674](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aston-Martin-DB9-Volante-/252031242674?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3aae3b91b2&item=252031242674) ![http://photos3.automanager.com/020824/0b684db23d52db4d8b8f3521aba1ecff/57581f9e50_640.jpg](http://photos3.automanager.com/020824/0b684db23d52db4d8b8f3521aba1ecff/57581f9e50_640.jpg) If you can get over the non-manual: $43k - [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maserati-Gran-Turismo-GRAND-TURISMO-S-/281753853906?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4199d69fd2&item=281753853906](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maserati-Gran-Turismo-GRAND-TURISMO-S-/281753853906?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4199d69fd2&item=281753853906) ![http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTkxWDEwNTE=/z/gIgAAOSwrklVRY3z/$_57.JPG](http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTkxWDEwNTE=/z/gIgAAOSwrklVRY3z/%24_57.JPG) I’m sure you could find a Bentley CGT in that range too. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/9 "2015-07-22T16:49:41Z")
No auto and needs to be big enough for a car seat in the back seats. I vote for the 2013-14 gt500 vert. X… ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/10 "2015-07-22T16:58:55Z")
how long until the new mustang drop top? ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/11 "2015-07-22T17:07:59Z")
> [@LUC1F3R](#): > > Wait for the 2016 Camaro? > or [http://www.arielatomchat.com/forums/thread2367.html](http://www.arielatomchat.com/forums/thread2367.html) > F > Of the list above I’d pick the 15 mustang. I need to drive the GT but it looks good and is at least appealing on paper. > [@38stang](#): > > If you want to test drive a 2015 Mustang GT Vert 6 sp, I can help you with that when you are ready. Thanks. I definitely want to check one out. > [@Josh](#): > > 911 targa. Good luck in the price point, but I think that’s the most logical solution. > > Edit: do these have rear seats? I’ve been around a ton of 911’s but never a targa. No 911 targa/vert for this one. > [@BigRon](#): > > Just sat in a 2016 this morning and the seats/interior were much nicer than the 2015. Plus the weight is down 200~300 lbs. I had the front seats almost touching the rear seats to get comfortable, but I am taller and like my space when driving. Good to know about the weight loss. I’m not sure how long I want to wait though. > [@maxwell](#): > > Sir have I got a deal for you! > > For real though… ///m… but I have no idea what you mean by the v8 concern. I just meant the NA BMW is a bit meh compared to the turbo variants. > [@Onyx Z32](#): > > DB9, manual, $54k - [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aston-Martin-DB9-Volante-/252031242674?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3aae3b91b2&item=252031242674](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aston-Martin-DB9-Volante-/252031242674?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3aae3b91b2&item=252031242674) > > If you can get over the non-manual: > > $43k - [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maserati-Gran-Turismo-GRAND-TURISMO-S-/281753853906?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4199d69fd2&item=281753853906](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maserati-Gran-Turismo-GRAND-TURISMO-S-/281753853906?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4199d69fd2&item=281753853906) > > I’m sure you could find a Bentley CGT in that range too. I oddly don’t mind either of those although a 15 year old Italian car seems like a bad idea. If a car seat would fit in the AM, that could be a pretty fun one, > [@Xander](#): > > No auto and needs to be big enough for a car seat in the back seats. > > I vote for the 2013-14 gt500 vert. > > X… GT500 and ZL1 seem to offer best bang for the buck. Not sure if I could swing a domestic yet. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/12 "2015-07-22T19:31:19Z")
![http://www.globalmotors.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2016-Camaro-Convertible.jpg](http://www.globalmotors.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2016-Camaro-Convertible.jpg) Also nice that the 2016 has a tonneau cover when the top is down. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/13 "2015-07-22T19:45:14Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > I oddly don’t mind either of those although a 15 year old Italian car seems like a bad idea. If a car seat would fit in the AM, that could be a pretty fun one Nah, you’re not going to daily drive it anyway. Who cares if it’s got some years on it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2015, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/14 "2015-07-23T06:15:18Z")
gt500 vert. from what i’ve heard, they don’t handle well, they have way too much flex, kind of feel sloppy, but you won’t care because you’ll be too busy smiling from the incredible sound and amount of controllable wheelspin/donuts. doesn’t get much more american than loud, powerful, and sloppy. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/15 "2015-07-23T06:25:07Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > DB9, manual, $54k - [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aston-Martin-DB9-Volante-/252031242674?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3aae3b91b2&item=252031242674](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aston-Martin-DB9-Volante-/252031242674?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3aae3b91b2&item=252031242674) :tup: ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2015, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/16 "2015-07-23T07:01:40Z")
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**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2015, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/17 "2015-07-23T07:09:46Z")
I think everyone is missing the 4 seater thing. x… ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2015, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/18 "2015-07-23T07:18:46Z")
E93 M3 v8. There’s nothing more to talk about :tup: actually edit: and if you feel just the v8 isn’t enough slap a stage one s/c on it and call it a day ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2015, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/19 "2015-07-23T07:30:28Z")
Some good ideas here. I don’t know if I’d like the domestic power or Euro refinement more. Each has its appeal. Keep the ideas coming. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2015, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710/20 "2015-07-23T07:51:09Z")
I just REALLLLLLY don’t see you owning a domestic. so with that said I vote e93 m3, 650i or 435i vert [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-add-a-car-time-for-a-vert/272710.md?page=2)