For us one Miata, no matter what color red/Nir Ben Tovim, Kenan Cohen
Just like the two-wheeled absurdity, also in regards to open cars, given the mostly sunny Israeli weather, it is not really clear why the roads here are not flooded with this cool option. Just like the wonder that the leading country in buying open-top cars is surprisingly rain-soaked Britain.
On the other hand, it's not like living with an open car is really the sunglasses advertisement they're trying to sell us. They require sacrifices in the areas of noise insulation, their reduced structural strength requires reinforcements and additional weight, for the most part folding the roof eliminates the trunk, they are prone to the calamities of vandals who cannot stand the sight of a fabric roof apart from a Japanese knife. And there's also the issue of discomfort, because let's face it, you have to be a very, ah... how can we say, indifferent to the environment when you're sitting in an open car in traffic with everyone else. And a hat and lots of sunscreen are a must.
It is clear to you that this is the right choice, but the current account and the bank will think differently. So we limited ourselves/Keenan Cohen, Keenan Cohen
And in addition to all the troubles, the manufacturers that abandoned the segment of popular convertibles and the prices of cars in Israel resulted in the fact that the majority of convertible cars today are on the happy side of half a million shekels. So, on the occasion of daylight saving time, which came into effect today, here are 5 open cars that you can buy without closing the credit line.
We limited ourselves to 150 thousand shekels, although as you will see, all these cars can be found for almost a tenth of that amount. Keep in mind that the list price (Levi Yitzhak in this case) in such cars is a general recommendation. The actual market situation varies from car to car, starting with how popular it is and ending with the condition of the bride herself. In some of the cars we have listed the full price range, which even from the upper limit we defined will give you at least a general direction about what to expect in the market.
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Fiat 500 Cabriolet, a happy second car on a sane budget/manufacturer website
Fiat 500C
Years:
2009-2021
Price range:
16,500-64,000
Engine, power:
1.2 liter, 69 hp/ 1.4 liter, 100 hp
Performance:
12.9 seconds, 160 km/h/10.7 seconds, 182 km/h
Why yes:
Compact, maintenance costs, retro icon
why not:
noisy, weak and has a back seat, quality of materials
in a nutshell:
after the new-old Fiat 500 wound up, its cabriolet version arrived. Cabriolet? not exactly. Its convertible roof structure is different from normal open cars in that it leaves the roof arches and removes only its upper part, you know a sardine box? So. It is cheaper to manufacture and maintain the roof later, and also safer in case of overturning. And speaking of sardines, don't count on the two back seats. Apart from that, it is the same 500 that looks nice from the outside and inside despite the simple cabin in its materials.
As far as movement is concerned, its 1.2 engine is not the stuff motoring dreams are made of, its 70 horses and if a manual transmission is not taboo, you might prefer it to the lazy robot. The 1.4 liter version improves the situation and there is also the option of the sporty Hubart versions. And close to the upper limit of the price, you can find a 500 two-year-old open tram, which adds to the open-top experience a close proximity to nature, and a fairly short driving distance.
Bottom line:
a beautiful second city car that will make you want to take an afternoon stroll on the boardwalk.
Audi's design conservatism plays to its advantage here/manufacturer website
Audi A3 Cabriolet
Years:
2014-2020
Price range:
53,000-163,000
Engine, power:
1.4 liter, 125 hp/1.8 liter, 180 hp/1.5 liter, 150 hp/2.0 liter, 190 hp
Performance (0- 100, maximum speed):
10.2, 211 (1.4)/ 7.8, 242 (1.8)/ 8.9, 222 (1.5)/ 7.2, 250 (2.0)
Why yes:
symbol, quality of materials, fuel consumption, performance in the powerful versions
why not:
Only 4 seats, crowding in the back, behavior in relation to a hatchback
in a nutshell:
the third generation of the compact from Audi was also the second generation in which it was offered as a cabriolet. Audi's design conservatism works in favor of the A3, which looks up-to-date even 4 years after the model was discontinued.
Over the years, the engine families it used changed. While you will get the same look in all versions, the differences in terms of performance are significant.
But let's not get confused, this is neither an S3 nor an RS3 and neither are the most agile and powerful of the versions sporty or fun to drive cars, the price of the weight and the weaker structural strength. In the other areas of life, you will get a high-quality and relatively spacious cabin, driving comfort and even not bad fuel consumption at all. For this reason, if what you want mainly is the wind in your hair, you can go for the 1.4 liter versions.
Bottom line:
For those who want to look like they are driving a car that cost much less than it looks
Even without crazy performance, this will be the best drive you've ever experienced/Nir Ben Tovim, Keinan Cohen
Mazda MX-5
Years:
2015-2023 (ND), 2006-2012 (NC)
Price range:
137,000-253,900 (ND)/ 68,000-139,000 (NC)
Engine, power:
2.0 liters, 165 hp (ND), 161 hp (NC)
Performance (0-100, maximum speed):
7.3, 214 (ND)/ 7.6, 213 (NC)
Why yes:
road behavior, road behavior and road behavior
Why not:
When we find a reason, we will add
briefly:
in the budget we defined, the third generation enters known as NC and the fourth generation known as ND of the car known as Miata. But, and this is an important but - the relationship between the list prices of this car and the actual asking prices, especially for well-preserved ones, is very loose at best.
What is not loose at all is the wall-to-wall agreement that even though every generation insists on sports cars for all - the Miata is always the answer. True to the British roadster concept only without the shocking reliability issues, it offers a whole handful and then more of driving pleasure. You won't find hair-raising accelerations here, but we didn't evolve from the monkey to drive in a straight line, but in a curved line like the smile she makes. The fourth generation is lighter than the third, and even the relative softness of the suspension only adds to the effect of the driving pleasure it provides, thanks to the ability to drive it through weight transfers. Its prices when new in Israel committed a terrible sin for a car whose whole essence was to be a simple and cheap driving car for the masses.
Just keep in mind that as a true roadster, it requires compromises, mainly due to a symbolic trunk and low internal storage volume. "It's not a flaw, it's character!" Her fans shout, but we didn't hear because of the mediocre noise isolation.
Bottom line:
the car that will make you feel alive, it's a shame they killed it with the price
Mini Cooper, today not only for high school girls in Tzahala/Walla system! NEWS, Rami Gilboa
mini cooper
Years:
2007-2015 (second generation)/2016-2023 (third generation)
Price range:
24,300-76,000 (second generation)/67,000-190,000 (third generation)
Engine, power:
1.6 liter 122-120 hp (second generation )/ 1.5 liter 136 hp, 2.0 liter 178-192 hp (S third generation), 231 hp (JCW third generation)
Performance (0-100, maximum speed):
from 11.2 to 1.6 liters and up to 6.5 in the powerful JCW
Why yes:
looks, quality, road handling, performance in the JCW and the S
Why not:
heavy and soft to be really sporty
In a nutshell:
the retro mini candy under the BMW also has the roadster duo version The very rare Moshavit, so we chose to refer to its "regular" cabriolet version. It didn't make life any easier, because while the second generation came with one engine, in the second generation the story gets complicated with the Cooper, Cooper S and the extreme JCW and that's even before we dive into the confusing trim levels that also made sure to change every few years from "Pure" , "Pepper", "Chili", "Urban", "Iconic", "Legacy" and more.
But in the bottom line, in both of her generations she keeps everything that made her successful and loved. An eye-catching design from the outside and inside, a unique cabin with a retro design, fun road behavior (although not refined for the purists in the open version), the fun karting feeling.
Bottom line:
as new and expensive, it was the perfect accessory for interdisciplinary students, today it is even possible at the Zim Center in Beit Shean.
Short, with the roof down and capable even in the base versions/manufacturer site
Jeep Wrangler
Years:
2007-2017
Price range:
43,225-148,330
Engine, power:
3.8 liters, 199 hp/3.6, 284 hp
Performance (0-100, maximum speed):
9.6, 176 (3.8 liters)/ 8.1, 180 (3.6 liters)
Why yes:
off-road capabilities, pose, simplicity
Why not:
safety, road behavior, quality
in a nutshell:
in the beginning there was the jeep and the land was chaos and chaos and that's great, because only a real jeep drives in such situations. And now seriously, the Wrangler is the last remnant of the incarnations of the old Willys and as such it maintains very high off-road capabilities even in the base versions and completely disrupted off-road capabilities if you go for the Rubicon. But the reason it is here is simple, in contrast to the cheerful 90s when you could find SUVs with the option to remove the roof like the first Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Pajero, those that allowed you to enjoy clean air in the field (or dust if you are not leading the caravan) - Today, in our budget the selection has more or less been reduced to the Wrangler and even then, you'll probably have to settle for the "Sport" version.
But not everything is rosy (or brown). Short Wrangler licensed for driver + three passengers, long Wrangler - plus 9% to the list price - licensed for driver + four. In both, by the way, after the roof is dismantled, it stays at home, because it does not roll up and there is no place to carry it in the car. Just make sure it doesn't rain, and don't leave anything inside when you park it.
In addition, the quality of the passenger cabin is at least as low as the ride comfort and both of these are really luxurious compared to its passive and active safety. Besides that, you should sleep in it, because the Wrangler, almost every Wrangler is one of the most wanted vehicles by car thieves. Leave, actually don't change in it, they will steal you too.
Bottom line:
field experience without filters
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