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When we think about the type of car we really want to drive it’s not usually the very safe small family car that will get us from a to b no matter what or a mini van to transport the kids and all their stuff from one activity to the next. No when you think about your dream car it’s usually something more exotic driven in blue skies and sunshine going fast with the wind in your hair. We can all dream right? But back in the real world you should know that buying your dream car involves some more costs and the reason behind it but does that really matter? This article will get it all clear for you:

CONVERTIBLES AND THEIR HIGH INSURANCE RATES. Convertibles have always been associated with freedom and independence. If you like movies, you probably remember Thelma and Louise made their final jump for freedom in a convertible. Also, in 48 Hours, Nick Nolte drives an old Cadillac with the top always down.

The message here is more than clear: if you want to look cool, stylish, racy, and a bit of a bad guy, you just can’t do it in a motorized cocoon. You just got to do it in a ragtop. Convertibles are certainly a lot more fun to drive, but they’re also a lot more expensive.

Many people think that it is due to safety concerns that convertibles are more expensive to insure. It is really true that convertibles carry higher insurance premiums, but it’s not for safety reasons. With the new safety standards, convertibles became just as safe as any hardtop. Though they are less stiff than hardtops, they are well reinforced to compensate. Some new devices, from pillars that pop up in a rollover to side-curtain airbags, will allow your loved ones to get a good night’s sleep while you’re out there on the road.

But there are the money issues to be considered. That ragtop is going to mean a lighter wallet. Convertibles are usually $2,000 to $3,000 more expensive than their coupe versions. Some models cost staggering $7,000 more than the coupe. But what the hell! You’re not buying that convertible for practical reasons, are you?

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