The Auto Channel lists some of the many hot models that are “in” to consumers this summer driving season.
1. Mini Cooper S – It’s the iconic Brit-car that’s made it big in America. It’s now a bit bigger and a whole lot better than before. At $22,000 to $26,050, two sun lovers can enjoy the ride of this Manual soft top vehicle.
2. Mazda MX5 Miata – It’s the affordable world’s best-selling two-seat roadster with sleek lines. At $24,440 to $27,620 that is set to be realized in September, this power retractable hardtop can be enjoyed by two sun lovers.
3. VW Eos – A retractable automatic metal top, it’s the newest entry of VW in the convertible category. Three passengers can travel under the sun at the cost of $28,110 to $$36,970.
4. Toyota Camry Solara – It’s the closest relative of the class-leading sedan, with just a touch more styling and cache. At $27,190 to $30,460, four sun lovers can ride on this vehicle with an automatic textile.
5. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder – It makes the revival with outstanding handling. Three passengers can enjoy riding on this $25,699 to $29,599 automatic textile top vehicle.
6. BMW 3 Series – It’s entirely new package makes it better than ever with an automatic retractable metal top and a big choice engine. It’s also one of the best sellers in all convertible-arena. Four sun lovers can enjoy riding on this $43,200 to $49,100 car.
7. Mercedes-Benz SLK – It comes with an excellent styling in a vehicle destined to become a classic. At $43,350 to $62,500, this retractable hardtop can be enjoyed by two sun lovers.
8. Saab 9-3 – This recent safety/crash tests winner and a June big seller is priced at $43,100. Four sun lovers can ride on this automatic textile car.
9. Volvo C70 – Also a big winner in safety/crash tests, this entirely new cabriolet is elegant at $39,090 where four sun lovers can ride on this retractable metal.
10. Audi TT – Its updated style for 2008 has more interior space and new body lines. At $36,800 to $45,900, 2 + 2 (back two should be Munchkins) can ride on this manual textile car.
11. Porsche Boxter – From $45,600 to $55,500, the driver and a passenger can have the ride of their life on this manual textile vehicle.
12. Jaguar XK – From $80,835 to $91,835, 2 + 2 (slightly bigger than Munchkins) persons can be accommodated by this automatic textile vehicle.
13. Lexus SC430 – It’s one of the first retractable hardtops with top of the line Lexus auto parts. Lexus luxury and cache is standard. At $65,455, two sun lovers can enjoy a ride on this car.
So, have you decided for your chosen summer car?
All prices are based on MSRP.
Joe Ratzkin is an avid fan of anything automotive. This 34-year old bachelor wanted to be a mechanic when he was a kid but changed his mind and became a freelance writer and researcher instead. He is currently based in Chicago, Illinois.