Standard Convertible

The Bottom Line: The 2010 Lexus IS 350 C leans more to luxury than sport--remaining a very satisfying driver when not pushed too hard--and includes some very useful cabin tech features.

Specs: Convertible, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2010 BMW 650i Convertible delivers the luxury and sporting character we expect from BMW, with generally excellent cabin tech, but a future model update should improve the engine and exterior design.

Specs: Convertible, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35i delivers incredible driving performance while incorporating practical cabin gadgets to inform and entertain.

Specs: Convertible, sDrive35i, Gas

The Bottom Line: A good city car and an economical cruiser, 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible's soft top makes it a fun open-air ride, but use the money you would have spent on the automatic transmission option for manual transmission lessons.

Specs: Convertible, Gas

The Bottom Line: If you want and can afford an Aston Martin DB9, you will probably get one, no matter what anyone else says. But it's nice to know that the cabin electronics are modern enough for cell phones and iPods.

Specs: Convertible, DB9, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid is the best value in a full-size hybrid tech-loaded SUV and will save plenty of money at the pump if you need a vehicle of this size.

Specs: SUV, HEV, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: The 2008 BMW M3 Convertible delivers an exceptional driving experience. The M3's double-clutch transmission and cabin tech are first rate, but options quickly jack up the base price.

Specs: Convertible, M3, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is a big, expensive roadster with some nice aesthetic touches. It has practical features here and there, but this car is more about the statement it makes when you roll up to a restaurant or movie premiere.

Specs: Convertible, SL550, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 Cabriolet, while very enjoyable to drive, suffers from older cabin electronics. It has more than enough power and good performance characteristics, but for this kind of money, we would get something more up-to-date.

Specs: Convertible, CLK550, Gas

The Bottom Line: With a six-figure price tag, you'd expect the 2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible to have it all--and it nearly does. Its refined cabin, elegant and advanced technology, supercharged V-8, consummate handling, and traffic-stopping looks make it an all-round winner.

Specs: Convertible, XKR, Gas