Hi Patrick, to be perfectly honest, Coupes and Convertibles can be great to look at, but can also be completely unpractical. I have had some practical experience with both E and C Class Coupes, and those models have large front doors (for obvious reasons) that will forever foul against the panels of other cars, and it will still be an almost impossible squeeze to alight from the driver's seat. One may well park away from other cars, but chances are when returning to your precious baby, some smart person has parked themselves right alongside you. How often has that happened ? Murphy's Law.
Plus, physical condition when you have left 81 behind. Backs, knees, necks, shoulders, you name it - and don't even talk getting into the rear section of the car. No, these are real limitations. If ever I sell Gleaming Beauty, I think a Toyota Crown (grey imports) may well be my next choice. Hybrid 3.5s or a Crown Majesta or Athlete 'G' version appear to be great alternatives. Regards Styria
