You’re thinking, “I want a cabrio—actually, the cheapest cabrio out there.” Cue the 206 CC flashing through your mind. But those “CC” letters cover a whole French crew: from the pocket-sized 206 to the laid-back 308, all with a hardtop that folds like origami and often costs less than a brand-new scooter. The Peugeot CC … Read more
Keeping it chill We’re not hunting traffic-light trophies or shaving milliseconds off the 0-to-100 sprint. Top speed? Meh – on the autobahn a limiter or a speed camera will win that game anyway. And the trademark diesel clatter? Sure, it can grate while you’re idling in city traffic, but out on the open road it … Read more
Mercedes-Benz SLK R171. The second-generation Mercedes SLK (factory code R171) made its debut in 2004 as the successor to the popular R170. Compared to the first iteration of this iconic roadster, the R171 brought more elegance, modern technology, and styling cues inspired by the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren supercar. A mini-SLR, if you will… and the … Read more
The BMW 3 Series Cabrio is an icon of German motoring – that’s a fact. With a budget of €10,000, we can realistically choose among all five generations: E21, E30, E36, E46, and E93 (a derivative of the E90 sedan version). Interestingly, €10,000 allows consideration of models ranging from 1978 to 2013—spanning 35 years! So … Read more
Some history and basic information The Fiat 500C is a convertible based on the classic “500,” which went on sale in 2009, two years after the hardtop version. Its design references historical models with a fixed-profile convertible body, such as the original 1957 Fiat 500 or the Citroën 2CV. Unlike traditional convertibles, the 500C retains … Read more
