Looking for constructive thoughts and suggestions.

Looking for a convertible with a roomy back seat for the kids - decent gas mileage and performance, and preferrably FWD. Oh yes, and the budget is 20k or below.

Now, a Mustang vert is nice, but the rwd and small back seat are deal breakers, so that's out.

I will not buy a Japaneese car - scratch those.

Option 1:
I have found a new PT Cruiser GT (230hp Turbo) Convertible. Now, Im not a PT fan really; however, it meats all the criteria. Quite roomy in the back, good fuel mileage (20-27), FWD, and the turbo moves pretty well. I have researched this car and it has gotten some very nice reviews all around. Car stickers for 30k, and I have them down to 20k. After driving this car, I have to say it's a blast with that 230 hp turbo motor. Crank up the boost and I'd have a nice little sleeper.

Option 2:
A low mileage Sebring vert. Bigger trunk than the PT, but less performance from the 2.7 V6. I like the looks of the Sebring better, but for some odd reason that goofy looking PT has me leaning that direction.

Here's a link, give me your thoughts and be kind for Pete's sake.

http://cars.about.com/od/chrysler/fr/jf_05ptgtconv.htm

http://autos.yahoo.com/chrysler_pt_c...e_gt-pictures/

 

those are really the only choices for the criteria.....The sebring would be bigger....and probably cheaper.....I see them go gor 12-15 with 20K miles all the time....the PT I think looks funny with only two doors...plus the window controls are on the dash which is wierd...

 

Pontiac G6?

 

Mustang, kids don't need any more space in the back then that.

 

Only other choice I can think of for that price is VW Beetle.

 

One of the guys at work has a PT vert and his doesn't look funny.
He loves it.
I think it depends on what you like.

 

IMO, a great choice would be a 2004 Volvo C70 convertible. It should meet your needs-- they are around $20k and have decent rear seat room for kids. I think they look pretty good, and the interior is nice. Check them out at Edmunds. http://www.edmunds.com/used/2004/vol...2/options.html

 

Thats what I was thinking, I would avoid the Sebring/PT like the plague.