Interestingly, convertibles have better insurance rates, ceteris paribus. That's because they have lower real-world death rates than coupes.
Why? Good question...nobody's quite sure, but a compelling view is that because of their inherent less-safe nature cf. coupes, convertible drivers tend to be more cognizant of their situation and the potential for trouble.
Which brings up a convertible plus...the sense of immediacy. With a top down and the wind in your hair, you feel like you're going fast, even when you're not.
As for weather issues, true afficiandos damn the weather and top down! I've driven open-topped cars in 40 degree weather...do it and you'll notice other hard-core sorts on the road doing it too; they always wave.
I sometimes think that if I had to do it over, I'd get a convertible Mustang. But on the other hand, I want something new to look forward to with my next car...
Why? Good question...nobody's quite sure, but a compelling view is that because of their inherent less-safe nature cf. coupes, convertible drivers tend to be more cognizant of their situation and the potential for trouble.
Which brings up a convertible plus...the sense of immediacy. With a top down and the wind in your hair, you feel like you're going fast, even when you're not.
As for weather issues, true afficiandos damn the weather and top down! I've driven open-topped cars in 40 degree weather...do it and you'll notice other hard-core sorts on the road doing it too; they always wave.
I sometimes think that if I had to do it over, I'd get a convertible Mustang. But on the other hand, I want something new to look forward to with my next car...