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DSCOTY '09: Convertibles under $65k
What is Dieselstation's favorite new convertible under $65k for the 2009 model year?
Audi TT-S Roadster [ 12 ] ** [29.27%]
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class [ 5 ] ** [12.20%]
Mini Cooper Convertible [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Porsche Boxster [ 24 ] ** [58.54%]
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post Feb 21 2009, 10:42 PM
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Audi TT-S Roadster
Base MSRP:
$47,500
Available Engines: 2.0 liter DOHC turbocharged 16-valve inline-4 with 265 HP and 258 ft.-lbs. of torque
Available Transmissions: 6-speed dual-clutch semi-manual transmission
Available Drivetrains: All-wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 21 City/29 Highway
Curb Weight: 3373 lbs.







Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Base MSRP:
$45,950 (SLK300), $50,950 (SLK350), $65,700 (SLK55 AMG)
Available Engines: 3.0 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 228 HP and 221 ft.-lbs. of torque, 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 300 HP and 265 ft.-lbs. of torque, 5.4 liter SOHC 24-valve V8 with 355 HP and 376 ft.-lbs. of torque
Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual (SLK300 only) or 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capabilities
Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 19 City/26 Highway (SLK300 7AT), 18/26 (SLK350), 17/26 (SLK300 6MT), 14/22 (SLK55 AMG)
Curb Weight: 3208-3472 lbs.







Mini Cooper Convertible
Base MSRP:
$23,900 (Base), $26,800 (S)
Available Engines: 1.6 liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 118 HP and 114 ft.lbs. of torque, 1.6 liter DOHC turbocharged 16-valve inline-4 with 172 HP and 177 ft.lbs. of torque
Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capabilities
Available Drivetrains: Front-wheel drive (electronic differential control lock is optional)
EPA Fuel Economy: 28 City/36 Highway (Base 6MT), 26/34 (S 6MT), 25/34 (Base 6AT), 23/32 (S 6AT)
Curb Weight: 2745-2950 lbs.







Porsche Boxster
Base MSRP:
$46,600 (Base), $56,700 (S)
Available Engines: 2.9 liter DOHC 24-valve horizontally-opposed flat-6 with 255 HP and 214 ft.-lbs. of torque, 3.4 liter DOHC 24-valve horizontally-opposed flat-6 with 310 HP and 266 ft.-lbs. of torque
Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch semi-manual transmission
Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive (limited slip differential is optional)
EPA Fuel Economy: Not available
Curb Weight: 2943-3042 lbs.







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