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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
For more on the DieselStation Car of the Year '08 competition, please see this thread.
Audi TT Roadster Base MSRP: $36,800 Available Engines: 2.0 liter turbocharged direct injection DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 200 HP and 207 ft.-lbs. of torque, 3.2 liter direct injection DOHC 24-valve VR6 with 250 HP and 236 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual (N/A on 2.0T) or 6-speed dual-clutch sequential manual transmission Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive (2.0T only) or All-wheel drive (3.2 only) EPA Fuel Economy: 22 City/29 Highway (2.0T), 18/24 (3.2 DSG), 17/24 (3.2 6MT) Curb Weight: 3130-3450 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Chrysler Sebring Convertible Base MSRP: $25,840 Available Engines: 2.4 liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 173 HP and 166 ft.-lbs. of torque, 2.7 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 186 HP and 191 ft.-lbs. of torque, 3.5 liter SOHC 24-valve V6 with 235 HP and 232 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic (2.4 or 2.7 only) or 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode (3.5 only) Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 20 City/29 Highway (2.4), 18/26 (2.7), 16/26 (3.5) Curb Weight: 3742-3959 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Ford Shelby GT Convertible Base MSRP: $42,705 Available Engines: 4.6 liter SOHC 24-valve V8 with 319 HP and 330 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 15 City/23 Highway (5MT), 15/22 (5AT) Specs for standard Mustang GT model Curb Weight: 3650 lbs. (est.) ![]() ![]() ![]() Saab 9-3 Convertible Base MSRP: $39,590 Available Engines: 2.0 liter turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 210 HP and 221 ft.-lbs. of torque, 2.8 liter turbocharged DOHC 24-valve V6 with 255 HP and 258 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode (2.0T only) or 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode (V6 only) Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 18 City/27 Highway (2.0T 5AT), 18/24 (2.0T 6MT), 16/24 (V6 6AT), 15/24 (V6 6MT) Curb Weight: 3510-3840 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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![]() Pit Mechanic ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,092 Joined: 3-June 07 From: California Member No.: 3,913 Car: 2006 Mazda3s Grand Touring Hatchback ![]() |
Audi.
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![]() Posting God ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 ![]() |
There's no way I was going to vote for a VAG product, so I voted for the Sebring. I love it's classically beautiful styling, and the fact that there's a folding hard top available.
...yeah...sure. I voted for the TT. The Sebring looks like dog shit, as does the Saab. The Shelby was tempting, but I just prefer a little roadster to a big, V8 convertible. |
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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
I had to go for the TT too but the Shelby GT might have garnered my vote if its price was saner ($42k should be more like $32k) since it's supposed to be a really great drive and having that 4.6 liter V8 and a droptop on a sunny day is what dreams are made of.
And I think the Saab looks really nice and would also like one, though it's a little sedate from an enthusiast's point of view. I mean, think about this: "I drive a Saab 9-3 Convertible" - This means I am not cool. "My mom drives a Saab 9-3 Convertible" - That means I have a cool mom! If that makes sense. |
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![]() Race Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 ![]() |
TT...I guess it's still a little portly, but it looks a lot better and it actually seems reasonably priced.
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![]() IT SLIDES! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V ![]() |
There's honestly no competition here IMO. The Saab and the Shelby are blah, and the Sebring needs nothing said to justify its shittyness. I love the new TT, although I much prefer the coupe to the convertible.
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![]() **Snuggles** ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 14,251 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 166 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI ![]() |
Every single option in here is complete shit.
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![]() Hipster ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 524 Joined: 11-October 06 From: New York Member No.: 3,105 ![]() |
It was between the TT and the Shelby for me. I picked the Shelby, basically for the reason Clark said. Driving down the coast on a sunny day would be amazing in that car.
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![]() Latent racecar driver ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 31-January 05 From: So-Cal Member No.: 1,455 Car: 2006 Slobalt, '65 Karmann Ghia ![]() |
I am having a tough time with this category. I love the sebring so much!
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![]() ... ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,841 Joined: 1-July 04 From: PA Member No.: 872 Car: MKV GTI ![]() |
shelby... even though the price is stupid.
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