I was kinda thinking that I want a convertable...... I would love to have a 6spd conv c5. But right now that is not in my budget.

Just looking for advice for other convertable cars that someone might of had. I was kinda thinking J-body (cavalier/sunfire) They are cheap, run good, get good gas mileage, and I could do liability on a car like that. Has anyone ever had one? Or had another convertable they might of liked? Just looking for some opinions. Thanks.

 

J-body = chick car. Vert for a DD or fun car?

 

Convertibles remind me of v-6 mustang and camaro owners trying to look baller with their 20's on but otay.

Anyhow...

I can tell you this from working in the insurance business...Don't get all caught up in the whole convertible costs more. A convertible F-body for example actually cost less than a hardtop edition on insurance. Every car is different and you must get a quote to be certain. Color doesn't matter either by the way...PERIOD!

In your case "cavalier/sunfire" we don't even has a designation for convertible...just 2 or 4 door.

You can do liability on ANY car if you have elected to pay it off in full and are the sole owner of the title. It doesn't mean it is the smart thing to do though. You have to be certain you are protecting you investment and prepared to re-purchase a car yourself in th event its stolen/totaled/ect. This is a how much does insurance cost + my deductible vs. saving the money to replace myself in event of loss question. Not ITS PAID OFF!

The styling between the two is literally like the Camaro vs. Firebird imo. One is round/smooth (cavalier) the other is more in your face and pointy with lots mo' lines (sunfire). I find the cavalier a bit more manly simply because young ladies tend to be found driving sunfires more from my experience. Other than that they are basically the same damn car besides the body. GM built.

Something also to consider is that for the same price there are far better cars out there that will walk the a$$ off these cars in the gas mileage department. You sir should compare it to a Camaro/Firebird in that respect. I get damn near the same as my girls 5 cylinder VW Jetta by 4 miles to the gallon. Her parents couldn't believe my mileage in a sports car when I told them...+1 to the Ls1 crowd!

 

For a DD. I mean Jbody isnt really a fun car..... Unless u put a lsx in it somehow.......

I drive a 95 neon right now for DD and I wouldnt mind a Convert..... And they dont make conv neons.....

 

Thats why i dont want a vette or a F-body convert.... The Insurance. They kicked our whole family off of my pops policy so I cant afford my Bird anymore. So I barley drive it since its Unins. Thinking about selling it and getting a vett down the road.... Like when I turn 25 or something.

 

Dude please dont get a chick car... ill laugh at you if i see you in it....

 

Toyota Solara... Convertible =

 

Solora's are perty girly. Now a cavy atleast is the round mound...... I doubt id find a convert in good shape nee ways. Most people tops r screwed that iv seen. Maybe my Uncle dies and I get hit 75 coupe deville convert..... But I doubt it.

 

You can get a new (white) OEM GM top for $100 for a 98-00 Cav/Sunfire here (scroll down):

http://www.oem-surplus.com/gmwp/pontiac.htm

Heck for that price, buy 2.

 

I say go with a vert ls1. If you want to get a cruising car I'd highly recommended getting it in an automatic. I like the handling you can get with a standard but I don't think it's neccesary for verts

 

There is a 2001 SS Convertible here in Tyler... Heads, Cam, Stall, Etc... White with Tan top and Leather Interior... Lowered and TTIIs.... Real Nice.

Just throwing that out there.

-Rick

 

Wow that is a good deal.

Thanks for the find.

 

Just cant afford another F-body. I have one. J bodys r cheaper gayer get better mileage in the city. Also insurance companies dont know u turbo'd the Gay body i mean J-body...... Id call it the mustang GT getter. And I could do liability on a J-body...... Or just get a 3.8 F-body convertable with a t56...... That'll get good in the city maybe.....