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iambrucethemoose · 03-08-2013, 02:07 AM

Friends, colleagues, I am on a quest! Why is it that no economical hard top convertible 2 seaters exist? It sucks I tell you!

I am particularly interested in the pontiac solstice and the saturn sky. I'd say the 2012 mazda mx5 but thats out of my budget and i'm told that my 225 lbs on a 6' 3" frame would look silly stepping out of something quite so small. So the solstice and sky it is. Now, they get gas mileage WAY below par in my book. I'd like to buy one and get it up to 35 mpg combined if possible.

What do you guys think? Am I bonkers? Can it be done without sacrificing the looks?

What modifications would you suggest? Is an engine swap out of the question? Meaning, could it make a big enough difference or would it be a bigger headache than it'd be worth? I'd hate to sacrifice reliability. that'd be a step in the wrong direction!

Looking forward to your thoughts all.

(I should add that yes I realize the solstice and sky are not hard tops, i was only stating my ideal)

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iambrucethemoose EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1 The Beast - '91 Toyota Previa LE Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Eco roadsters Friends, colleagues, I am on a quest! Why is it that no economical hard top convertible 2 seaters exist? It sucks I tell you! I am particularly interested in the pontiac solstice and the saturn sky. I'd say the 2012 mazda mx5 but thats out of my budget and i'm told that my 225 lbs on a 6' 3" frame would look silly stepping out of something quite so small. So the solstice and sky it is. Now, they get gas mileage WAY below par in my book. I'd like to buy one and get it up to 35 mpg combined if possible. What do you guys think? Am I bonkers? Can it be done without sacrificing the looks? What modifications would you suggest? Is an engine swap out of the question? Meaning, could it make a big enough difference or would it be a bigger headache than it'd be worth? I'd hate to sacrifice reliability. that'd be a step in the wrong direction! Looking forward to your thoughts all. (I should add that yes I realize the solstice and sky are not hard tops, i was only stating my ideal) Last edited by iambrucethemoose; 03-08-2013 at 02:22 AM..