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Old 12-23-2014, 10:38 AM
 
Location: Rochester NY (western NY)
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Can you PLEASE elaborate on why a 2 door car is a MUST HAVE when there is literally no logical reason as to why 2 doors is needed over 4. I'm sitting here trying to think of why someone absolutely needs 2 doors in order for the car to work for them but I am drawing a complete blank, and I'm a car guy.
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Old 12-23-2014, 10:58 AM
 
Location: East TX
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Can you PLEASE elaborate on why a 2 door car is a MUST HAVE when there is literally no logical reason as to why 2 doors is needed over 4. I'm sitting here trying to think of why someone absolutely needs 2 doors in order for the car to work for them but I am drawing a complete blank, and I'm a car guy.
Who cares? Maybe the family inheritance is tied to a clause that says no owner of a 4 door car gets the millions!

Car companies know there is limited no market for a 2 door anymore - that's why there is so few of them. I think a lot of us would rather get one of the great looking new sedans like the VW CC or the Audi A7, or a CLS550 and actually have a useful back seat. The OP has indicated two doors is a requirement so we will offer advice on two door vehicles.
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Old 12-23-2014, 11:01 AM
 
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My dad loves his Acura Legend.
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Old 12-23-2014, 12:06 PM
 
Location: Rochester NY (western NY)
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Who cares? Maybe the family inheritance is tied to a clause that says no owner of a 4 door car gets the millions!

Car companies know there is limited no market for a 2 door anymore - that's why there is so few of them. I think a lot of us would rather get one of the great looking new sedans like the VW CC or the Audi A7, or a CLS550 and actually have a useful back seat. The OP has indicated two doors is a requirement so we will offer advice on two door vehicles.
Because I'm curious, that's why. Not too hard a concept to understand
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Old 12-23-2014, 12:34 PM
 
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I am surprised it took someone this long to mention the GTI. It is a great option for a sporty coupe.
Other sporty coupe options I have not seen here yet:
Subaru BRZ
Hyundai Genesis

Buick Regal has been a coupe on the market recently and may offer decent room. I had a friend with one and it looked pretty decent although I never sat in the back seat.

Audi A5 is a great looking car and comes in two door model but I also am not aware of the rear seat room in it.

Good Luck.
Yeah it's one of very few 2 door cars that can actually comfortably fit 4 full size adults.
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Old 12-23-2014, 03:13 PM
 
Location: Living on the Coast in Oxnard CA
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I positively hate 4 door cars myself. Why should I have to drive a 4 door if I don't want to? Can't people buy the cars that they want to buy?

Honda Accord makes both a 2 and 4 door model.

Honda Civic is both as well.

Mercedes and BMW make 2 and 4 door models.

Bentley makes a 2 door and 4 door model.

Porsche makes both a 2 door and now a 4 door. I was sad to see them turn a beautifull car into a 4 door but it would seem that some people like 4 doors.

Hyundai Genesis has 2 or 4

Dodge makes the 2 door Challenger and the 4 door Charger. The Charger should have been a 2 door. You can call that car a Charger all you want but it isn't the car I would ever buy.

Ford Mustang is a 2 door. The way it is supposed to be.

Chevy Camerro (Did I spell that right?) 2 door

Ford has even looked into bringing back the 2 door Bronco.

VW Beetle a car that I love is a 2 door

Fiat 500 is a 2 door but you can get the 500L if you have to have a 4 door

Mini Cooper has both as well along with a few other versions of the car.
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Old 12-23-2014, 04:34 PM
 
Location: Buckeye, AZ
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What is so bad about four doors, they are more spacious than two doors. I mean if you are getting a muscle car, I doubt it is for a family but if you are getting for a family, while a four door sedan isn't entirely comfy, it is far more comfy than a two door. With a pair of kids in boosters it is fine for now but in another five years tops it won't.
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Old 12-23-2014, 05:27 PM
 
Location: Living on the Coast in Oxnard CA
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What is so bad about four doors, they are more spacious than two doors. I mean if you are getting a muscle car, I doubt it is for a family but if you are getting for a family, while a four door sedan isn't entirely comfy, it is far more comfy than a two door. With a pair of kids in boosters it is fine for now but in another five years tops it won't.
We have 6 kids, 5 of them are still at home. We have a van. Many of our friends have SUV's.

Oh we also have a 4 door car but that was my wifes choice. I will be getting a 2 door on my birthday next year.
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Old 12-23-2014, 06:03 PM
 
Location: Buckeye, AZ
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We have 6 kids, 5 of them are still at home. We have a van. Many of our friends have SUV's.

Oh we also have a 4 door car but that was my wifes choice. I will be getting a 2 door on my birthday next year.
My parents got larger cars because we were into boy scouts and recreation camping as well. I just dont get how people can think 2 door cars are good for people with families. It is makes much more sense to get a four door even if kids are car seat or even booster seat size. A lot less bending and stretching.
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Old 12-23-2014, 06:04 PM
 
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The Dodge Challenger is the biggest affordable 2-door car on the market and has a huge back seat and trunk.
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