# Looking for a Nice Older Convertible **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [March 10, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-nice-older-convertible/27560 "2009-03-10T16:33:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![oldsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e0b2c6/32.png) [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-nice-older-convertible/27560/1 "2009-03-10T16:33:39Z")
What are some stylish, comfortable convertible cars in the model years 1985 or so to 1995? These can be two-seaters or four. Any recommendations? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![jsutter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@jsutter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsutter)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-nice-older-convertible/27560/2 "2009-03-10T16:53:49Z")
Are you looking for large displacement grunt or a smaller engine? Price range? Are you more interested in seating comfort or certain driving characteristics? ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-nice-older-convertible/27560/3 "2009-03-10T17:11:39Z")
Convertibles have made a come back in recent years. In years from '85 to '95 there were only a few convertibles produced. Chrysler made one, VW had the Cabriolet, and Saab had a 900 convertible. Most manufacturer offered no convertibles at all in the period. From 2000 on there were more convertibles produced and you have more options. ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-nice-older-convertible/27560/4 "2009-03-10T17:12:27Z")
Convertibles have made a come back in recent years. In years from '85 to '95 there were only a few convertibles produced. Chrysler made one, VW had the Cabriolet, and Saab had a 900 convertible. Most manufacturer offered no convertibles at all in the period. From 2000 on there were more convertibles produced and you have more options. ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-nice-older-convertible/27560/5 "2009-03-10T17:16:29Z")
If you use Ebay select convertibles and enter in the years '85 to '95 and see what comes up. ---
**Author:** ![oldsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e0b2c6/32.png) [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-nice-older-convertible/27560/6 "2009-03-10T17:21:30Z")
Price range is 5 to 7K. Prefer a smooth ride and some power – can be a two-seater. Ideally, I would like to find a classic luxury car convertible with some power – the best of both worlds, so to speak. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![steve63](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8baadc/32.png) [@steve63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve63)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-nice-older-convertible/27560/7 "2009-03-10T21:59:57Z")
Mercedes made 2 seater convertibles during some of those years that are stylish, such as the 380SL and 500SL. They have a removable hard top as well as a built in soft top. The design looks nice after all these years and they are comfortable to drive (I have a 1984 380SL). One in decent shape may cost a little more than your price range, but it will retain its value for longer than most other cars of that era.