i voted for 350z ASSUMING its a convt.

 

The convertible is extra, and will surpass the price quotes of the above mentioned vehicles...

 

Both the 350Z and the Solara would be good choices, but I'd personally stick with the Solara since it's a convertible and if it's the 4-cylinder, good on gas.

 

Nah. The Solara convert only gets the V6...

 

but it runs on regular and the 3MZ isn't that bad on fuel I think.

 

Not bad, but not great either.

 

Get the Prius. Enjoy the coastline. And be good to the environment.

 

From the choices above, I'd take the 350Z BY FAR. You should also consider the Miata if you want to hit the corners, if luggage space is more important, get the Caddy, it's a nice car

 

how much stuff are you gonna carry? if not much than 350z or even a s2k will be good, why not sc430?

 

I voted for the Audi. I think it's a good combo of room, power and handling. Not sure on the gas since they come in V6 and I4 Turbo variants?

 

My best friend and I pack generously, so we do need the luggage room.

We are also going to wine country, so we may be picking up a couple cases of wine.

That's why the Miata or Z4 were not options...

 

Be careful, once you go vert, it's hard to go back to hardtop. And I can't wait to see that happen to you Just speaking from my own experience, this is my 2nd top-down now.

 

I know.

I'm patiently and eagerly awaiting the IS convertible.

I keep bugging my dealer. I can order the IS-F by Dec 16th, but no word yet on the IS convertible.

 

Have you thought about renting something like Tahoe or Suburban? It is rommy and you can carry lots of stuff.. I rented a 08 Tahoe little less than a month ago and make several road trips put about 5000 miles on it.. I got average 400-420 miles a tank city/hwy mix which is not bad and it is very comfortable for long trip.. I rented a DTS before I get just about the same gas millage on hwy as the Tahoe..

 

I can, but those are too big. The Edge is big enough if I want/need it...