Dying for the pleasure of top-down driving but limited by a budget? We've compiled a list of the 10 cheapest convertibles -- yes, some are family-friendly four-seaters, while others are carefree roadsters, but all have a removable top so that the sun can warm your face and the summer breeze can ruffle your hair. The first nine cars on this list have MSRPs under 30 grand -- and of course, many of them can be purchased much closer to invoice.
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1. Volkswagen Cabrio, $20,150
2. Mazda MX-5 Miata, $21,800
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3. Ford Mustang Convertible, $23,430
4. Chrysler Sebring Convertible, $23,875
5. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, $24,172
6. Toyota MR2 Spyder, $24,220
7. Toyota Camry Solara Convertible, $25,980
8. Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, $26,855
9. Pontiac Firebird Convertible, $27,410
10. BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i, $31,945
Five Affordable Topless Sport-Utes
So those were the 10 least expensive topless cars, but if you're desperate for top-down thrills and must keep the out-the-door price under $20,000, consider an SUV. Yes, surprisingly enough, the cheapest "convertibles" are actually trucks. All five sport-utes on the list are available in a two-door, removable soft-top configuration and, thus, can essentially function as convertibles.
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1. Kia Sportage, $15,140
2. Jeep Wrangler, $15,815
3. Suzuki Vitara, $16,089
4. Chevrolet Tracker, $16,435
5. Isuzu Rodeo Sport, $16,985