turtlevette wrote:I'm really looking for a reliable new convertible car for the wife. Something we can take to the drive in and on trips south. I'm thinking a few years down the line to take it to COM and tear it up after she's not so attached to it.
I'd go with the Sky Redline, as recently
reviewed in Autoweek.
That said, it does not have a useable trunk, as the convertible top leaves only a cubic foot or two of storage space when closed - same as the Solstice.
The 2006 MX-5/Miata, on the other hand, has a top which does not interfere with the trunk space at all. If future track use wasn't an option, then I would go for the recently announced convertible hardtop version, which again, does not intrude on trunk space (and it looks awesome!).
Biggest problem with getting a convertible for future track use is the rollbar requirement. The fun ones to drive, including the MX5, Solstice/Sky, have little to zero room for a rollbar, if you intend to keep the softtop (or any top for the matter). The 2006 MX-5 cup cars run without tops (and run well!).
I like the looks of the Sky and have read some decent reviews. That said, it does not look like it has any useable storage space and might be difficult to get onto a track.
- Will