HELP! My dear old Saab 9-3 is getting older by the month and I am starting to think replacement … something smaller this time. But it seems like car mfgrs are eliminating their manual transmissions right and left. Are there any cool convertibles around (slightly used is OK) with manual transmissi…

The Mazda MX-5 Miata comes to mind. You can get a new one for about $23,000. You can also get a 2008 Porsche Boxter for about $30,000. Older versions will have a lower price. But if you are in a spending mood, a new Boxter is $48,000. The Boxter is clearly a better handling car, but you have to…

BMW 3 and 1 series would be an option. Here’s what an ‘advanced search’ for used convertibles with MTs for $20-30k turned up on cars.com Boxster, 911, Mustang, 3 series, M3, Z4, Audi TT, Honda S2000, and Corvette. Try it for cars near you, in your price range.

I have a Porsche Boxster in the garage, along with my gf’s Chrysler Crossfire. There is the Mercedes SLK320 and SLK300. Mazda and BMW have already been mentioned. Nissan 370Z Roadster and Infiniti G37 convertible also. There’s the Mustang and Camaro convertibles, both have manuals. And there ar…

I would look at the Honda S2000. If it is too expensive, I would look at a Mazda Miata. Edit: How about a Mustang convertible?

In addition to the others previously mentioned, I’d add VW New Beetle and Eos. As a former Miata owner, it’s the best value for the money and my first choice. Plus, it’s RWD – essential for a sports car.

I am starting to think replacement … something smaller this time. Mini Cooper

You would probably like the Mazda Miata for the price and the looks. I like the price and the looks don’t really matter to me. It does look like a cool car.

Miata. Case closed. Drive one. It’ll take a week to get the smile off your face.

Bingo! And they’ve been smart enough to stick with the original idea and just keep improving on it. Lotus should be so smart.

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Rod-Knox December 18, 2010, 5:31pm 10

Mazda seemed to get everything right with the Miata. It’s as much fun to drive as an MG and as reliable as a old Toyota pickup.

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