Why does everyone want an SUV nowadays? Some people say that it is a status symbol but it isn’t if everyone has one.

There's no better way to experience the American open road than in a convertible. It's such a visceral feeling especially in a well built convertible like a Mercedes SL. Most modern convertibles are good for year round driving and can handle cold weather. They're truly one of life's greatest pleasures.

I just bought my first car, a 96 Saab 900 convertible, I love it. It's so unique, and fun, and a bit of a throwback to a better time. It certainly stands out amongst the depressing sea of silver hatchbacks.

You want a fun, affordable and reliable convertible? The Miata is still around!

That picture of a 1976 Eldorado was a picture of a 1956.

just when i thought SUVs couldn't get uglier, they make them into convertibles lmao

The 4 series wasn’t around in 2005 and there hasn’t been a 3 series convertible since 2013.

I have a 124 spider and man, if I realized earlier how much it is beautiful to drive with am open top I would have payed also a doubled price

Damn just the other week I was wondering why there weren’t as many convertibles on the road compared to growing up in the early 2000s 🤔

“You buy things you do not need, soon you will have to sell things you need.” Warren Buffet

I bought a hard top convertible last year. You guys forgot to mention that if the roof stops working, it basically totals the car because it is SO EXPENSIVE TO FIX.

Wow that '76 Eldorado looks just like a '56 Eldorado! 😉

Top down in winter time that’s what winners do

SUV’s are literally eating the entire market 🚘… Big sharks eat the small fish .. in this case it’s a topless fish 😄

People like a type of car, car companies start making only those types of cars and then bump the prices up. Then people shift to liking another type of car that has better value, the car companies repeat the process.

What about the decline of American cars in general?

Honestly the whole auto market is just drifting away from fun stuff to just being SUVs. Which is a shame because I don't like SUVs

How are you not mentioning the wrangler as a convertible? I literally know dozens of people that bought it for that reason!

Both of my cars are convertible or a removable hardtop. I love it! I see a lot of convertibles in sunshine states

Convertibles are good but just for Southern Cali 😂

Young people are too poor now to afford play cars No disposable money to repair or for gas. Just Civics and Corollas

Isn't a jeep Wrangler a converable? I see those everywhere.

CNBC acts like there have been no improvements in the quality of convertible tops over the past few years with stronger materials for the tops and glass windows instead of the old plastic window tops, which does increase price

Honestly I feel like it’s also do to the introduction of air conditioning in vehicles

I have a convertible camry and I genuinely think i will always own at least 1 convertible in my garage, im 20 and i hope to keep my camry till i have kids and on, love that car

Anyone who says money can’t buy happiness has never bought a convertible. :) Got mine in early March, and been using it with top down most days since. I’m in the northeast. Key to using it in hot and cold: roll up windows, use heat or AC as needed… and have heated/cooled seats. There have been only a few days that it’s been too hot to put the top down, and I’ve had the top down when it’s 40 degrees out. Glad I got mine when I did, just before the explosion in car prices. But yeah, because cars in general are dying out so will convertible cars.

3:35 That is not a 76' Eldorado.

There are a host of inaccuracies in this article, from showing a 1956 Eldorado as a 1976 model, to glossing over the fact that impending, and unrealized rollover standards in the ‘70s caused American manufacturers to drop their convertibles… until 1982. And the convertible resurgence wasn’t brief… from 1982-92, almost every brand in the US had at least 1 convertible model in their stable, from Yugo and Geo all the way up to Rolls Royce. One of the *biggest* reasons for the death of the convertible is the death of the coupe and 3-door hatchback, which formed the bases for most convertibles in the first place. Popular-priced coupes and 3-door hatches barely exist anymore, so the convertibles based on them had to go, too, or become special, bespoke luxury/sports car models to cover their development costs.

My next car is a hard top Miata.

So happy to own 4 convertibles.

I've been shopping for a convertible for a few months now and the options are so limited. And good luck finding a manual convertible

Yeah it's sad to see the classics die 😟

I wouldn't have a convertible, but i would like to rent one on vacations.

I drive a convertible every day but I only put down the top a night. Being in the sun sucks but the cool summer breeze at night is amazing. Girls hate it tho cuz it ruins their hair.

I love my 2017 Corvette C7 with a manual transmission... they all come standard with a free removable roof for a targa top. And there's a full convertible too if you want that.

4:21 How was the BMW 4 Series one of the best-selling convertibles of 2005 when the 4 Series wasn’t introduced until MY2014?

My son has a ‘95 Mustang convertible…. The most fun you can have in a car (while driving)

My 308cc is my jewel: gives me a lot of fun and, also, works as my everyday car being somewhat practical!!!

Other challenges today are performance, fuel economy, and safety. - For max performance, a fixed roof version is often lighter and cheaper to make fast. - For max fuel economy, fixed roof is often lighter, more aerodynamic, and less weight. - For safety, you need lots of structures, technology, and higher belt line in case of SUV collision which would mean a less sporty, less fun, and more heavier convertible. The miata and porsches are unique in that they are designed from the beginning to be a convertible. Some cars add the convertible version later but results in many after thoughts increasing weight (enemy of performance and fuel economy).

I’ve always loved Convertibles. As a kid I would see old classic convertibles and would dream of one day being able to feel the wind in my hair. Unfortunately my parents did not see the appeal. Once I was old enough to work, I saved money to buy me a convertible, it was a janky used VW Beetle but I loved it, and it was like a dream come true! I felt so liberated and it’s one of my favorite cars to this day. I eventually “upgraded” to a closed sedan and each day I HATED it. It came with a sunroof (Big Whoop) nothing replaced the feeling of a true ragtop. So eventually I made a TERRIBLE financial choice and traded in for another convertible!! My bank was not happy but I sure was! As a single man, I had no use for a full sized sedan and I was truly foolish enough to think I needed one just to “fit in”. I’m considered “the guy who drives convertible cars” amongst friends and family now and it’s a title I’ll always wear proudly! I hope to someday own a Ragtop Porsche. But for the time being, my current car is getting me through life! It would be a shame to see SUV convertibles, they are pretty horrid looking. The only exception is a Jeep Wrangler, which I’ve been in with top off and it was nice, a lot of wind buffeting however.

6:09 That’s a picture of a 911 Turbo Cabriolet, not a 911 Carrera Cabriolet.

While interesting, images/video are/is too often glaringly mismatched. Stock, or even specifically filmed footage of the vehicles described in the narration should be relatively easily sourced.

I love my BMW Z4.

I bought my first convertible at age 21, a 1969 MGB, along thru the years, a 1963 Austin Healy 3000, a 1994 Chrysler LaBaron, a 1991 BMW 328I, and now at age 69, I own a 2014 Ford Mustang Convertible, put the top down and enjoy Life. WIND IN THE HAIR, BABY ....

There is fake news, then there is inaccurate news. When talking about the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, show a picture of that car. Not the 1950's model. And while most wont catch that, its still a sign of poor attention to detail that many suspect is going on. If your going to criticize "ragtops", then counter that with a mention of the quality, safety, soundproofing, and features gained over the last ten years. Highlight one feature such as the ability to put the top up while moving, so that a driver does not need to pull over when the rain begins falling. It is a positive that many legacy owners may not know about and a showcase of the work Engineers, Marketing, and Production have put into improving the convertible.

I'm 34 and owned two convertibles so far, the first car I brought in early 2013 was a red 1992 Pontiac Sunbird convertible, had the 3.1L V6 paired with a 5 speed manual, would have ranked it as the best vehicle out of the 5 I've owned so far were it not for the badly rusted body from the harsh Michigan winters and top that leaked like a sieve, and started having some major electrical issues as a result, I scrapped the car after having it for 2 years. I currently drive a 2014 mustang convertible, V6 with 6 speed automatic, purchased in February 2022 at a bargain price for the mileage and features inside compared to what little else there was to choose from within my budget at the time, because I needed a vehicle after my 2015 Ford Fusion titanium was totaled after a driver pulled in front of me while talking on her cellphone. The mustang is definitely less practical in terms of cargo space than my Fusion, and I'm probably going to have to replace the softtop next year, so maintenance is a major thing to consider if shopping for a rag top. The insurance premiums for convertibles are something else to consider especially with so many household budgets crippled by sticky inflation, since models less than 15 years old are premium and luxury RWD cars with more powerful engines, and as such, reflect on the premiums, and older models are typically ineligible for financing. The premiums on the mustang are roughly 25 to 30% more than my Fusion, taking into account the sharp increases in 2023. To sum it up convertibles are fun to drive, but for couples with children, they are not very practical and you best have another vehicle to use as main grocery getter. All that being said, it's understandable why the once popular American convertible car is facing extinction, but as history proves, many things come and go. Only time will tell what the future holds.

This is the exact content I subscribed for. Keep it up

If they just made the Camry Solara again everything will be fine. It has a tremendous trunk, front wheel drive, and seating for four. I would buy one again in an instant. Mine is 17 years old and still going. If there were any convertible that had these features I would buy it tomorrow

The only way I can see the convertible surviving is the off-road type like the Wrangler and Bronco.

Big issue I think is the lack of big American full size convertible sedans. Aka, Chrysler should make a 4 door 300 convertible. People who used to buy convertibles in the 60's bought for comfort, not speed/sport characteristics. Aka impalas, Ford Galaxies, etc. Make them big, bold, beautiful, and affordable. But manufacturers have no desire, just pump out another generic SUV to compliment their 9 other SUV's in their lineup already.

Convertibles are always rising and falling 🤣🤣🤣

I own and run daily, a '72 Karmann Ghia. I drive it year round except in the snow. Its fun. I get people who enjoy to see it around town. And, from time to time I enter it into a car show. I give free rides! But, overall this is an investment. It increases in value almost every year.

I just think convertibles have this “All American” vibe, like cool preppy summers. Ever since I got my first convertible I knew it wasn’t going to be my last.

I had a 95 Lebarron convertible and that was the best car I’ve ever owned. So much fun.

We have crazy racing SUVs / minivans. I'm sure those soccer moms would also buy convertible SUVs.

"in 2021 average price was blah blah" Put the breaks in, 2021 isn't over yet.

It's interesting no mention was made about how insurance companies influence the market. Ragtops were attacked for safety rollover reasons and highly discouraged by the insurance companies through higher insurance rates. Since them, the engineering that goes into a convertible ends up pricing most people out of the convertible market. I am looking at buying a Miata MX-5 ragtop. I enjoyed a Corvette convertible for ten years, and looking for more driving fun.

I live in Denmark - they're quite the thing over here this summer!

very interesting topic. I love convertibles 👌🏽❤❤

Something not many are mentioning, convertibles cost more to insure.

3:34 The picture shows a 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.

I have a 1988 BMW 320i Cabrio and I love it to pieces. Such an event of a car

This video misses one important financial argument for convertibles - they, mostly, maintain value much better than closed cars. Fx. a ten year old Miata is still worth something as opposed to a ten year old compact. Also about rag tops, that is really not so much an issue and even if then a top can be replaced. As for stealing that is also a misunderstanding, cutting those tops ain't done so easily, in fact any car thief can likely open a door much faster than cutting through a top.

In the city, the air quality is so horrible, it makes no sense to drop the top and breathe in all the exhaust.

People seem to want cars with no style whatsoever now as if they just want to blend in to the masses. I cant tell one suv from another.

BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes have always done well with having and selling convertibles.

🤣🤣🤣 with all these speed demos driving fast on a soft top hahah that flip over is priceless 🤣

I drove serveral convertibles in the past 35 years. Owned a Peugeot 205 Convertible, a Smart Roadster (a Go-Kart that was not available in the US) and a Beetle Convertible that I got. brand new in 2017. I also had the pleasure to drive 3 Alfa Romeo Spider (1986, 1993 and 1999), BMW Z3 M, 2 Mercedes SLC, a Ford Mustang GT and an Abarth 124 Spider. I planed to buy the Mustang and the Abarth but I didn’t like the Euro-Version of the Mustang and for the Abarth I would have to wait almost a year to deliver.

Glad I got it out of my system.They are fun to own

Having to replace the top every 5 years could be a reason for some people but not to many considering how many people despose of things instead of repairing them!

I'm just enough to own a convertible and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made, and I live in Canada !

I got a 2016 Corvette Z06 it’s got a hardtop I love you the top comes off it goes in the back not exactly convertible but that’s about as close as you get it and I don’t have to worry about the convertible top weekend or the power going out it’s very simple to takeoff and put back on I can do it myself

That Chevy Tahoe’s everywhere

SAAB 93 Convertible- the best ever.

In my opinion, once people buy one convertible, they tend to stay in the fold. I can't say the same about any other class of road vehicle, public or private.

Miata is the answer

A convertible is fun until the temperature climbs above 95°F (35°C), all of a sudden it feels like you are in a convection oven going full blast.

Wild to think we're getting electric trucks with convertible functionality (Hummer EV) before just a regular electric convertible. We can push a box through airstream testing, but not a modest sporty car.

Love my Lexus SC430 hard-top convertible; unfortunate that convertibles are becoming so underappreciated.

When I was much younger, I wanted a convertible & a fast car. Nowadays, especially with the pandemic, I need something that can hold oversize furniture & haul ass.

The real problems: 1) storage, since you really need a proper garage and 2) crime, since now you need to put the hood up every time you go to the mall etc.

They did really address a distinction between a targa and a true convertible. They show a 911 targa as a convertible a few times and the roofless SUVs are arguably targas not true convertibles but based on the presentation of sale numbers it looks like the corvette is being separated into convertible and coup when nearly all corvette coups are actually targas.

No mention of safety in this video? That seems strange since the fate of the convertible seems to have shifted when carmakers chose to include or avoid roll bars.

Am sick of hearing millennials Everywhere, they should have fun and enjoy sport cars instead of having a boring suv with sporty engine + their boring life

I actually just started loving convertible just yesterday 😂

Or manufacturers can follow the Toyota 4Runner/Tundra and have 5-6 windows open for an open air enviroment. All four passenger windows and rear glass, if optioned, the sunroof.

I absolutely love my 2017 AMG C43 Cabriolet, however it's almost as fun to drive with the top up so I have fun all year round.

This is why the Jeep Wrangler is the perfect car!

0:31 When Camry make convertible? 9:24 350Z Roaster That is a good one he......

I was just looking for an S2000 mention. I’m disappointed.

I always loved hard too convertibles but they were always way too expensive compared to their standard versions.

I love my 4 series BMW cabrio, its very pratical, but its my 3rd car ✌🏻

I thought I like a convertable until the heat from the sun cooked me well done.

I love my Mercedes E250 Coupe with sunroof and glass ceiling for passengers. Gives the feeling of freedom when the weather permits and functions like a useful car. The fact that it has only two doors is annoying at times but, honestly, very rarely do I take passengers apart from my girlfriend, so that's a minor downside. And the trunk is large as well, my wingsurfing board, foil and wing fit right in with the seats down with plenty space left. I live in Northern Europe.

excuse me, where could i get subtitles or script resource? please share with me! thank

Maybe is we could have an EV that isn't a damn SUV, things would be different.

Why would I want a convertible in 100 degree weather while sitting in traffic.

Fantastic job, great video

Why do thy talk about a 1976 El Dorado and show a 1950's El Dorado?

I don't want a convertible or SUV, I just want a Luxurious sedan.