2011 Infiniti G37S Limited Edition Hardtop Convertible Review & Test Drive

‘NO LIMITS’

The 2011 Infiniti G37S convertible features seductive coupe-like styling, high-performance driving, a three-piece folding hardtop and a new limited edition package.

Though only in its third year of production, the seductively styled open-air Infiniti G convertible adds a new level of excitement in 2011 with the addition of the new G37S convertible ‘limited-edition’ version, featuring an array of exclusive features ranging from special exterior enhancements to a Monaco Red leather-appointed interior with red tone Maple accents.  Other enhancements for 2011 include a revised front fascia design with the foglamps moved from inside the headlight to the lower fascia area; revised 19in. alloy wheels and two new exterior colors-Lapis Blue and Malbec Black, the color of my incredible G37S ride.

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2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Hardtop Convertible Review & Test Drive

For more than 20 years, the MX-5 Miata has offered sports car enthusiasts a pure, simple, fun-focused roadster at an attainable price.  Sticking to that simple formula has made the MX-5 the most popular two-seat convertible sports car in the world with more than 850,000 sold.

Substantially refreshed in 2009, the 2010 MX-5 receives minor updates such as a chrome strip on the door handles, and chrome bezels in the headlight clusters. The easy-to-lower-and-raise soft-top of the original Miata, and the 2010 model continues to set the industry standard.  Unlike competitors’ models, the top can be lowered or raised with one hand, from inside the car, and requires no bulky or complicated snaps or external latches.  The Z-fold design uses a simple, central latch handle that requires only a simple wrist movement to stow.

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2009 BMW Z4 sDrive35i Hardtop Roadster Review & Test Drive

‘THE ULTIMATE DRIVNG MACHINE FOR ALL SEASONS’

This new BMW Z4 is the brand’s first retractable hardtop convertible and is the successor to both the Z4 roadster and Z4 coupe.  At the touch of a button, and in less than 20 seconds, the new Z4 goes from stunning coupe to stunning roadster, giving the car a low-slung rear-end design reflecting the traditional proportions of a roadster as well as a large luggage compartment ranging in capacity from 6.3 to 10.9cu.ft.  The two-piece electrohydraulically retractable top is fabricated from lightweight aluminum shell construction.  The high quality interior lining is finished in an extra-light color as well as hand-cut and sewn leather, large windows, including the heated glass window at the rear; all to ensure an exclusive look and optimized all-around visibility.  This is the perfect two-seat roadster for all four seasons.

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2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible Pricing Starting at $43,850

I do not know what is so special about these new sports coupe convertibles all sporting a folding/retractable hard-top but they are making a big splash among the “convertible-lovers”.

Lexus has its new ISC (Lexus IS Convertible) with a folding tin top, BMW has its 3-series (328/335) available with a folding tin top and now Infiniti has the G37 Convertible with a folding tin top. Okay, it is not “tin”, but it sure does remind you of a can opener or maybe that Wall-E creature from the Disney Pixar movie. Either way, these things are remarkable creations.

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