Buying Guide Index

Cars.com Recommended Convertibles

By Cars.com Staff  Cars.com

To qualify as a Cars.com Recommended vehicle, models must have average or higher ratings in crash tests, reliability and mileage within their classes.

Recommended Cars
Cars are listed in alphabetical order by their class.
Convertibles
Chevrolet Camaro
$23,280 - $54,095

  • Standard V-6 gains 11 hp for a total of 323 hp 

  • New supercharged ZL1 edition 

  • New 45th Anniversary Package

  • Rear-wheel drive

  • Manual or automatic with paddle shifters

Chevrolet Corvette
$49,600 - $111,600

  • Standard 6.2-liter V-8

  • New Centennial Edition, updated interior

  • Three body styles

  • Manual or automatic

  • 505-hp Z06 coupe

  • 638-hp ZR1 version

Ford Mustang
$22,310 - $40,310

  • V-6 or V-8 engine

  • Limited-production Boss 302

  • Manual or automatic transmission

  • Coupe or convertible

  • Selectable steering assist

Mazda MX-5 Miata
$23,470 - $28,950

  • Soft-top or power-retractable hardtop

  • Choice of three transmissions

  • Timeless styling

  • Rear-wheel drive

Nissan 370Z
$32,280 - $43,200
  • Standard 332-hp V-6
  • Six-speed manual with optional rev-matching
  • Optional seven-speed paddle-shift automatic
  • Rear-wheel drive
Porsche 911
$82,100 - $172,100

  • Redesigned coupe, convertible

  • Prior-generation 911 still available as a 2012 model

  • Rear- or all-wheel drive

  • New six-cylinder engines

  • New seven-speed manual transmission

Volkswagen Eos
$34,350 - $39,585
  • Updated exterior styling for 2012
  • Standard convertible hardtop
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
  • Dual-clutch automatic transmission
Volvo C70
$40,450 - $44,050

  • New Premier Plus and Platinum trim levels

  • Retractable-hardtop convertible

  • Five-cylinder turbo engine

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