Steve 
2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Convertible 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
The perfect California commuter car
 The 6 speed semi-automatic transmission takes a little time to become instinctive. There were many bad shifts the first week or two, but it's truly a godsend in bad traffic.  The car is fun, responsive, easy on gas.  I can drop the top in less than a minute sitting at a redlight.  If you need to haul junk around don't buy this car.  There is no trunk.