I hesitate to jump in here, Dave, but what about image?

That's important to a great extent when you are young- does he want one of these?

Those cabrios are pretty good cars, but often associated with sorority girls in the mind of some, and unfortunately, with gays in the minds of some others.

If he-and you- are inclined have you guys considered a GTi?

What about a used Mustang convertible or a car like that?

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1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

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