Optional Convertible

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: While not a tech powerhouse, the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is one of the purest driving experiences on the road today.

Specs: Convertible, SV, 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: 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: As a toy for the wealthy, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 scores, offering a well-balanced, fun drive, but you will have to ship luggage separately for road trips. Good cabin tech is available, but it adds up to a costly bundle.

Specs: Coupe, SLK350, Gas

The Bottom Line: While the 2008 Ford Mustang Convertible looks and feels good, it doesn't have much performance to back it up. Its cabin tech gets the job done, but only offers a couple of advanced features.

Specs: Convertible, V6 Premium, 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

The Bottom Line: The 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0T Quattro combines peppy performance and sun-loving style with a good range of cabin tech options and usable cargo room, making it an all-in-one daily driver and weekend cruiser.

Specs: convertible, 2.0T quattro, Gas