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Friday, June 01, 2012

Open season for convertibles

Summer is here and the time is right for driving, not dancing, in the  streets. The advent of hot summer evenings and weekends makes  convertibles the car of choice for pleasure drives. But what kind of  convertible should you drive? Are you a cruiser, do you sport retro  style, or does fast cornering get your heart pumping? We break out  seven different types of convertibles to fit all driving styles and  personalities. Check out our examples and let us know your convertible  preference in the comments section.
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Open season for convertibles
 
Summer is here and the time is right for driving, not dancing, in the streets. The advent of hot summer evenings and weekends makes convertibles the car of choice for pleasure drives. But what kind of convertible should you drive? Are you a cruiser, do you sport retro style, or does fast cornering get your heart pumping? We break out seven different types of convertibles to fit all driving styles and personalities. Check out our examples and let us know your convertible preference in the comments section.

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