Family convertible supercar

Family convertible supercar

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Ken_Code

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Wednesday 7th February
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I’ve been driving a McLaren 650s for a few years, and also have an Emira.

I’d quite like to be able to take out the whole family (wife and two young children) so am thinking of switching these for a 2+2 convertible.

I don’t think there’s anything that’s going to match the McLaren in terms of performance, but I’m fine to give some of that up as long as the new car is agile and a lot of fun.

Is there anything else other than a Portofino that I should be considering?

Thanks.

Master Bean

4,005 posts

127 months

Wednesday 7th February
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Maserati GranCabrio.

Ken_Code

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Thanks, I wasn’t aware of those. It looks a bit lower power than I was hoping for but worth a look.

Om

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85 months

Wednesday 7th February
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Does it have to be a 'modern' supercar? If you are open to something more classic then this may open your choice up a little. Not quite supercar in the modern sense but a manual Ferrari Mondial Cabrio would surely be an occasion and fun to drive?

Failing that, an Aston DB12 Volante?

Ken_Code

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I should probably re-try a 911 Turbo too, and an M8, although I doubt they’re going to be as enjoyable to drive as the Ferrari.

andy43

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261 months

Wednesday 7th February
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Grancabrio is a bit of a boat but it's the only semi-supercar-ish softtop with proper almost-adult-sized rear seats - depends on kids ages.
Subframes turn to dust and parts are expensive but they sound epic - I had an MC which has a louder exhaust. Best standard exhaust I've heard I think.
Smaller seats gives you loads of choice - 911, Astons, LC500, Ferraris etc.
There's always the 8 series BMW but don't do that...

ollyh1988

961 posts

207 months

Wednesday 7th February
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I went for a California so we could go out as a family. No one can fit behind me when I am driving (but I am 6’3) but there is room behind the passenger seat for a car seat.

The Grancabrio offers a lot more room but I thought the car looked too ‘big’ - just a personal opinion.

For practicality I would look at the Continental GTC. We had one for a short time and loved it, and there is useable space in the back.

mmcd87

626 posts

210 months

Wednesday 7th February
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A217 Mercedes S Class.


Ken_Code

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Thanks for your thoughts. I want something modern. The Bentley’s a bit appealing, but if I get that I might be tempted to get it instead of the Range Rover.

I’ll try a Portofino and Portofino M when the weather’s a bit nicer.

My children are four and six, so I can probably get three or four years out of a 2+2 before they outgrow it.

Ryan-tspg1

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Wednesday 7th February
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Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio surely!
Oh, convertible..

Ken_Code

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Ryan-tspg1 said:
Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio surely!
Wrong thread?

BlackTank

142 posts

150 months

Wednesday 7th February
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We have an M4 convertible that does great summertime family duty including a large boot for a droptop. It's not a supercar but has been dead reliable and really well built.

MDL111

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184 months

Wednesday 7th February
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what about the new model SL63 AMG? I have not driven one, but supposedly it is quite good... 3.6 sec to 100 km/h and 315 km/h top speed ... probably not many faster 4(ish)-seater convertibles

Ken_Code

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BlackTank said:
We have an M4 convertible that does great summertime family duty including a large boot for a droptop. It's not a supercar but has been dead reliable and really well built.
Maybe I should give that a try. I do like M4s, and perhaps keeping the 650s for me and using the BMW for “fun bit not supercar” isn’t a bad idea.

Ken_Code

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MDL111 said:
what about the new model SL63 AMG? I have not driven one, but supposedly it is quite good... 3.6 sec to 100 km/h and 315 km/h top speed ... probably not many faster 4(ish)-seater convertibles
I’ve a slightly irrational / emotional reason not to do that. I bought what must have been pretty much the last of the old SL63s and after two years and only 3,000 miles listened to my wife and sold it.

I had wanted one since the SL55 came out, and think I might forever compare the new engine unfavourably with that massive supercharged V8.

You’re right though, I should give it a try.

johntyR

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63 months

Thursday 8th February
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Hi OP, I'm in a somewhat similar situation to you but looking around the 100k mark. I'm stuck between 911 Carrera 4s, or wait a little longer for the GTS to drop to 100k. Plus the 2 year warranty with approved used provided gives that extra peace of mind!

SL43 fits easily in my budget and has depreciated monstrously already - but I think the SL63 would hit the spot, but cant justify it at its current price.

Weaker contenders:
- DB11 - too old now
- GranCabrio - feels a bit dated too, especially with the new granturismo out now
- Portofino not excitable (sorry!)







Ken_Code

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johntyR said:
Hi OP, I'm in a somewhat similar situation to you but looking around the 100k mark. I'm stuck between 911 Carrera 4s, or wait a little longer for the GTS to drop to 100k. Plus the 2 year warranty with approved used provided gives that extra peace of mind!

SL43 fits easily in my budget and has depreciated monstrously already - but I think the SL63 would hit the spot, but cant justify it at its current price.

Weaker contenders:
- DB11 - too old now
- GranCabrio - feels a bit dated too, especially with the new granturismo out now
- Portofino not excitable (sorry!)
I had a 911 997 cabriolet when they were new, and never really fell in love with it. I’ve no idea why not, but it just never pressed the right buttons.

I think, having read people’s thoughts above that I’m going to end up choosing between a Portofino M, an S63 Coupe, and a Bentley.

If it’s the Ferrari then it’ll replace both sports cars, but the other two would probably see me keeping the McLaren.

Blacklemming

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112 months

Thursday 8th February
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Not a new car,but with 800 horses a proper supercar
Shelby mustang super snake convertible

MDL111

7,169 posts

184 months

Thursday 8th February
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Ken_Code said:
MDL111 said:
what about the new model SL63 AMG? I have not driven one, but supposedly it is quite good... 3.6 sec to 100 km/h and 315 km/h top speed ... probably not many faster 4(ish)-seater convertibles
I’ve a slightly irrational / emotional reason not to do that. I bought what must have been pretty much the last of the old SL63s and after two years and only 3,000 miles listened to my wife and sold it.

I had wanted one since the SL55 came out, and think I might forever compare the new engine unfavourably with that massive supercharged V8.

You’re right though, I should give it a try.
I know what you mean - I have a 2013 G63 and (probably irrationally) would not even want the new engine instead of that one. The SL55 is very special, it is the last one of the SLs I really really wanted (with the exception of the Black maybe from the later cars)