Convertible options

My wife's had three consecutive M3, leased. The current M3 lease is up in mid April and I've been looking as it's somewhat of a difficult transition time for BMW convertibles with the only current ones being the Z4 and 6 series. 4 series can be ordered but no real deals to be made. The current M3 was a hell of a deal, nothing down, $900 per month incl sales tax at $82+K MSRP for 36 months 10K/mo. Looking to replicate but not so easy this time around. Z4 3.5iS seems like the only BMW deal, not quite what I got with the M3 but not far off. 4 seats not really needed due to the kids being grown up

F-Type Jag an option, some better deals but not as good as the Z4. Boxster another option but really want to lease, not buy for her car these days. Porsche doesn't seem to lease reasonably but maybe a bank out there does that makes sense, anything out there?

What other options exist? I was considering Mercedes, the E series convertibles are ugly, powerless, and don't seem to lease well, have decent resale, or otherwise be a good option. The SLK, is it still available? None here in SB. Still haven't looked at Infiniti G50's and Lexus options, Infiniti I saw at Pebble and looks nice, way better than the last, but no dealer here in SB. Chevy Camaro, no thanks and Mustang(current) really no thanks. Corvette looks interesting, but the SB dealer apparently didn't sell enough C6s so no C7's for them at this point is what I'm told. Crazy in wealthy SB! Thought I could at least see a Coupe there but nothing and nothing coming in.

What am I missing if anything new?

Used I'm considering a Boxster, first year of PDK possibly, maybe an XK(R) Jag, Certified M3 or 3 series conv or other. I think she'd be good with a car thats 30K miles or less, no older than 2009 or so, etc. I thought maybe a SL Merc or a AMG SLK as well. The depreciation on certain models is certainly a positive with the potential costs to fix a negative.

All thoughts appreciated on this! Thanks in advance!

 

Thanks Pass but not going to happen. Modern amenities a must.

 

Sorry but no way, still overpriced!

Boxster would be the best scenario I'd think, if the price is right. CPO makes sense as yes the options are crazy expensive, nice to get the depreciation on those. I'd like the PDK, I think started in 2011, or was it earlier? Actually like the looks of the past model vs. todays as well although I'm sure the new one's more evolved which is probably more important for my wife....

Had a great run of very good lease deals on BMWs, no one seems to match, ever, 991 lease deals, really? If I could lease one for zero down and under $1000K incl tax , I'm in.

Yes, SLKs make no sense after further research.

I do like the looks of the Infiniti Q50, any comments on them? The Lexus coupe looks pretty decent as well, I'm thinking the conv. will come out soon.

XKR conv was a good suggestion, been looking there. Lots of depreciation there.

Might just do the new 4 series one last time, then move on to a two seater.

 

This seems to be an interesting choice. May feel a bit big to her even though it probably isn't compared to the M3 convertible. I've been looking at a 2009 XKR convertible that is local to us with 53K miles, looks to be in good shape. Haven't had a chance to drive but understand it's the older engine with the 420 hp engine, still not too shabby.

Rear of the new ones looks narrower due to a narrower trunk lid lip and a few other things. Wondering what other differences their are other than the engine. Probably should drive the new one when drive the older one to compare. I assume handling is quite a bit better but wonder if anyone's experienced the 2009(and older that exist that are the same) vs. the newer ones and can comment on the differences.

Got to drive the 2013 Boxster S(huge fun) and the Z4 35is(also fun but not as). Love the Boxster looks better and would jump on one except one problem. It does not easily go in and out of my driveway. Rub issues except at one angle. She could just do that angle every time but it would require going past the house and turning around, a bit of a pain on our street. I don't think she's willing......

F Type nice but no trunk at all(Boxster is cavernous in comparison). She can't deal with that in a daily driver, no good for grocery runs or to costco at all.

Thanks for the help. Love to hear more about the XKRs!

 

F-type looked good, drove good, but too small as far as trunk space for a daily driver.

 

The used XKR conv I'm looking at is a 2009 so obviously I'd be purchasing there. Pen Feds got good used car rates so might use them. I wouldn't want to buy the M3 unless it was better maintained(not the manufacturer's recommended but beyond).