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The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF Is no Toy for Toddlers

The tiny metallic red Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Retractable Fastback (RF) tester I had this week might look like a toy. In fact, this close to the holidays I felt a bit like I was driving around in an ornament fit for a fir tree. However, despite its adorable appearance, the 2020 Mazda Miata …
by Jordan Almond
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An image of a Ford Mustang Convertible outdoors.
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Buying a Used Convertible Today Will Cost You an Extra $10,000

As winter draws closer, interest in use convertibles and sports cars typically drops significantly. However, given how strange 2020 has been so far, used convertibles seem to be gaining value as the temperatures drop. A new study by iSeeCars shows that, on average, used convertibles are over $10,000 more expensive than they were last year. …
by Gabriel Vega
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A silver 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder drives down the road
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Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

While it’s not exactly cheap, the Porsche 718 Boxster isn’t just the brand’s entry-level model. It’s Consumer Reports’ best-rated sports car and one of the best four-cylinder sports cars on sale today. The earlier versions earned similar praise in their day—only today, they’re priced at more affordable levels. Even, on occasion, some of the special …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A $5000 1991 Toyota MR2 Is Cheap Mid-Engine RWD Fun

Today, the 86 is Toyota’s cheapest sports car. And, as it was in the 80s, 90s, and early 00s, the Supra is one rung above it. However, Toyota once offered another affordable sports car: the MR2. The 3rd-gen MR2 Spyder is something of a bargain Lotus, and the 1st-gen tangoed with the Pontiac Fiero. The …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A photo of a 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class outdoors.
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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Just Took Home This Respected Award

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is one of the most established and respected midsize luxury models currently available. So much so that the model 2021 was just named MotorTrend’s Car of the Year. One of the E-Class‘s greatest strengths is its versatility. You can have it as a sedan, convertible, coupe, or station wagon with various engines …
by Gabriel Vega
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A silver, topless 2021 Lexus LC 500 on a coastal road.
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When’s the Best Time To Sell a Convertible?

Regardless if you’re using Carvana, Carmax, or Craigslist to sell your convertible, you want to get the best price possible. And just like there’s an ideal time to enjoy your drop-top, there’s a recommended time to sell it. Though before you do, there are a few things you need to take care of. Selling a …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A silver 2021 LC 500 Convertible sits at a beach with the top down | Lexus
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When’s the Best Time To Buy a Convertible?

With a variety of excellent convertibles on the market, it’s relatively easy to get behind the wheel of a drop-top. But even if you buy a cheap one like the Miata, saving money during car shopping is rarely a bad idea. And whether you buy new or used, convertible or not, getting the timing right …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A yellow 2002 Honda S2000 in a parking lot
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Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 2002 Honda S2000

Today, the Miata and its Fiat counterpart are your best choices when it comes to lightweight convertible sports cars. However, cut back to a decade ago, and they had some major competition in the form of the Honda S2000. As with other Fast and Furious star cars, S2000 values have been on the rise. But …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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4 Great Convertible Roadsters to Enjoy Fall to the Fullest

Driving in the summer is nice, but there is just something so relaxing about the fall. The crisp fall air, the beauty of leaves changing, the smell of bonfires, there is so much to love about fall. Driving with your windows down is nice, but driving with the top down on your convertible is picturesque. …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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A gray 1949 MG TC EXU parked on the street
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Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1949 MG TC EXU

Today, the Mazda Miata is arguably the definitive affordable convertible sports car. But it didn’t spring up out of nowhere. The Miata is based on classic British roadsters like the MGB, the Triumph Spitfire, and the Austin-Healey Sprite. But they in turn come from another car: the MG TC. Not only is it an important …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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BMW M8 Convertible Grand Tourer sports car on display at Brussels Expo
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The 2020 BMW M8 Convertible Gets Praise for Looking Insanely Cool

For many, there’s nothing like a convertible. With their timeless style and great flexibility, they provide a unique driving experience. In a convertible, you can enjoy a summer day in the open-air or sight-seeing under starry skies. The best part? Many of the convertibles like the BMW M8 and other models on the market today are …
by Tina Pavlik
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Jay Leno's white-and-red 1955 Packard Caribbean convertible
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Jay Leno Shows off the 1955 Packard Caribbean’s Advanced Suspension

Today, there are plenty of incredible features to be found on high-end luxury cars. Naturally, classic cars like the Citroen DS don’t exactly offer massaging seats. But then, someone has to be the first. The Jaguar Mk1 and Mk2, for example, helped popularize unibody design. And Lancia’s cars introduced a whole host of innovations. And, …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible speeding around a mountainous road
Cars

Are Convertibles Really More Dangerous Than Other Cars?

Since they don’t have a fixed roof, it’s easy to assume that convertibles must be less safe than other cars. Is a convertible more dangerous? A new IIHS study shows that’s not the case. Here’s a look at what the study, written by Eric Teoh, IIHS director of statistical services, found about convertible safety. Sources of the data The study looked at convertible and …
by Ed Reeves
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A black 1965 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet sit by a curb with its black convertible top up.
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Why Is This Rare 1965 Porsche Worth More Than 5 New Corvettes?

Mention the Porsche name, and many people’s ears perk up. The manufacturer has a long, storied history of producing well-mannered performance cars. As such, two models have given the most success to the manufacturer, the 911 and the 356. Both are iconic models for Porsche. But, it was the 356, in particular, that is more …
by HJ Pizarro
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A gray 2006 NC Mazda MX-5 Miata with its roof down
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Does the NC Mazda Miata Really Deserve Its Bad Reputation?

While it’s not the only affordable sports car on the market, Mazda’s MX-5 Miata is one of the best. That’s largely been the case over the Miata’s 30-plus years on the market. However, while all 4 generations of Mazda’s convertible sports car enjoy loyal fanbases, there’s one model that tends to get the least amount …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A classic red Ford Mustang convertible with a white top viewed from the front passenger side.
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Rare Pre-Production 1964 Mustang Is at Auction

Ford Mustang enthusiasts will often say that the pony car was introduced as a 1964 ½ model. Of that, there is no dispute. But, what many people don’t know is that prior to production, many pre-production Mustang vehicles were built. Between 150 and 200 pre-production units made the light of day. One of those rare, …
by HJ Pizarro
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The restored black 1965 Mustang Convertible for Jason Mamoa and Lisa Bonet.
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Jason Mamoa Restores Wife’s First Car – A Rare Mustang

Not everybody can do it. But a few can gift a vehicle to another person. Even fewer people have the financial wherewithal to find a specific vehicle another person once owned and then restore it as a surprise. Jason Mamoa is that person. He restored a long lost Ford Mustang GT that once belonged to …
by HJ Pizarro
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Trucks & SUVs

Will Mercedes Ever Sell Another Convertible G-Wagon?

With the new release of the new Ford Bronco and the allure of its topless capability, other designated off-road vehicles might want to start taking notes. Certain 4×4 off-road SUVs like the Toyota 4Runner or the Land Rover Defender probably won’t ever see a convertible model. But the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon has already done it with …
by Jordan Almond
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A red 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata going around a corner
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Why Was the Mazdaspeed Miata a One-Hit Wonder?

The MX-5 Miata is very fun to drive, but Mazda’s affordable sports car isn’t precisely overwhelmed with power. As a result, engine swaps and aftermarket turbo kits are popular amongst the Mazda Miata fanbase. However, the automaker briefly did offer a version with a bit more juice: the Mazdaspeed Miata. But it’s a model Mazda …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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