Used to be, buying a convertible meant that you were buying a second car that could only be used for driving on days where it wasn’t going to rain; most of the time, the convertible would be sitting in the garage, because it might have to sit out in a parking lot.

Convertibles still have security issues – parking them with the top down is an invitation to have problems in a lot of urban areas. But advances in engineering have made them much more practical all weather cars than they used to be in the past.

Mazda Miata MX-5: One of the sportiest "fun cars" out there, and one of the best selling roadsters ever to grace pavement, the MX-5 got a solid overhaul with the 2009 model year, with sharper handling, a new front look and re-done ergonomics. The newer models have a retractable hard top that goes from open to folded in 15 seconds – about the time it takes to sit at the red light and decide you want to let the wind run in your hair.

Mercedes-Benz SLK: The car that brought the retractable hard top to mainstream appeal, this car has smooth lines and retains its roadster roots. It hasn’t had a major refresh since 2005, but the incremental changes have added to its undeniable appeal. They’ve got wonderful handling, and as you go up the line, more horses under the hood, including a V8 on the top of the line model with 355 horsepower.

Ford Mustang GT: This classic muscle car is now 45, and has been in production almost as long as our current President has been alive. The GT is Fords attempt to get deep into the Mustang’s DNA, and arguably, it resurrected every detail that made those 60′s muscle cars such dreams to drive, while updating them to modern sensibilities. The upper end GT convertible has a 315 horsepower monster of a V8 under the hood, and a lovely soft-top. Just because the car’s over 45 doesn’t mean it won’t growl when you need it to.

Don’t forget, when you buy that sexy new convertible, you don’t have to buy the extended warranty from the car dealership. Instead, save a lot of money by going online to buy it directly from Warranty Direct, using our convenient new payment plan.

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One Response to “Open and Shut Case For Convertibles”

1. barbara smith, on January 1st, 2010 at 2:23 pm Said:

   Have a 2008 sebring convertible want coverage delux that covers all including covertible tops and mechanism

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