Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 10:58:41 -0500 From: "The Malt Hound" <sdfnospamo.com> wrote in message news:NAPOd.155343$K7.29547nospam-server.bigpond.net.au... > Horses for courses. Huh? Is that like saying "That's why they have horse races?" > Firstly, who buys a convertible because they handle well? Ummm... That would be me! The Z3 handles quite well, thanks. > The SAAB, despite feeling somewhat loose, is safe. But, who buys convertibles to be safe? ;-) > Secondly, I'm sure the Z3 is a nice car, but I don't know that my > kids would think so, as we drive off without them. Even more of a reason to get a 2-seater! Actually, my kids all love the Z3. They drive it every chance they get (and when I let them). I think we may be at different life stages... My kids are all grown. > If I wanted something that blasted through the corners, and I didn't > need the space, I'd still be riding my Ducati! > Oh man, I'm right with you there. I sold my last street bike (BMW K100RT) several years ago. That was a question of risk reward regarding safety. Even though I never rode it much in traffic, I always feared being slammed by some brain-dead driver. The 2-seat roadster allows a reasonable (IMO) compromise between open-air motoring and safety. -Fred W