Convertibles the new craze

[mchastek]

According to an article published on MSNBC on behalf of Financial Times (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7358533/), sales of convertibles have reached record levels. Toward the end of the dot-com era, their popularity began to decline, but consumers seems to be back on the "convertible bandwagon."

By next year, General Motors will have seven convertibles in its lineup. New convertible models introduced recently include the Chrysler PT Cruiser, the Chevy SSR, the BMW 645Ci and the Mini Cooper Convertibles.

U.S. convertible sales grew 6.3%, passing the current record from 2001.

What are your thoughts?

[Russ]

The American passion for the automobile has never been stronger. They want the "Muscle" put back into car, and they love their convertibles. Detroit and others have no problem providing both.

[mchastek]

The American passion for the automobile has never been stronger. They want the "Muscle" put back into car, and they love their convertibles. Detroit and others have no problem providing both.

I agree with you Russ. It's great to see the HP wars going on once again. Competition is great for consumers! Hopefully the government won't step in again like they did in the late 60s!

[Autopub]

Convertibles will soon present a real safety issue as they become "invertable". If you cannot seen a Roll Bar or if you see can clearly see the driver and passenger heads as you follow in your giant SUV, do not get in or drive this vehicle over 50 or into tight radius of turn at high speeds..