Choose a New Convertible

Making a vehicle selection always has its pros and cons, but if you know how to choose a new convertible, making that ultimate purchasing decision should come much easier for you. You'll have a wide variety of features and options to consider from convertible top type, price, distance you are willing to travel to get the car, etc. but setting a concise plan to help you achieve your goals prior to your purchase will make the process much easier and more manageable.


Steps

  1. Find a list of the latest convertible options available to you at http://www.internetautoguide.com/1-3-3/new-convertibles.html. The list can assist in letting you know what particular make or models are currently available for you to choose from. Browse the images and descriptions to find out more about each possibility.
  2. Review your budget to make sure that you can afford the make and model of vehicle that you have in mind. Remember to factor in insurance, maintenance and repair costs when figuring out your budget.
  3. Weigh your color options. Once you settle on a model, you can visit that company's website and see the available paint color options.
  4. Compare features between vehicles to make sure that you are making the right decision for you. Edmonds.com has an entire section devoted to convertibles at http://www.edmunds.com/convertible/. There you can review the vehicles by price or by features.
    • Determine if you want a 2-seater sportster vehicle or if you want a 4-seat luxury convertible.
    • Make a decision regarding top type. Are you looking to drive a vehicle that has a hard top or a rag/soft top? Over the years, hard tops have improved in durability and smaller sizes when sliding down into the trunk, but soft tops have also seen improvements in the areas of noise insulation and protection from the elements.
    • Weigh your engine size and fuel economy options. Do you want a 4- or 6-cylinder vehicle, or are you wanting the more expensive, but more powerful V6 or V8 engine? Check out the range of miles per gallon as well when you are looking at new convertibles.
    • Learn about the safety features available on the vehicle at which you are looking. Things to think about include the roll bar in case of a rollover accident, side airbags, parking sensors, review cameras and blind-spot warning systems.
    • Consider what convenience features you would like to include in your vehicle. Some of these features can include, but are not limited to, iPod inputs, satellite radio and traction control.
    • Speak to a dealer about what luxury features that you can add to your new convertible including heated/cooled seats, sun-reflective leather interiors and/or built-in wind deflectors.
  5. Finished.

Tips

  • Consider the importance of cargo capacity in your purchasing decision, and choose a vehicle that suits your specific need. Families may opt to go with a vehicle that specifically offers larger cargo storage space.

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