2011 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
“Mercedes” and “Convertible” (or Cabriolet) are two words that sound pretty nice together. We’re not sure if it’s the luxury and pedigree that comes to mind when you think Mercedes or if it’s the thought of driving with the top down through a warm summer breeze, but regardless, the new Convertible E Class looks pretty good from where we’re standing. With their previous generation E Class never going topless, this new ride is a nice spin on a rock solid staple. And, of course, to keep up with (or murder) the competition this new beauty boasts an upgraded 5.5-liter V-8 engine packing 382-horsepower along with 18-inch wheels and a dynamic handling suspension. Not to mention a power all-season soft top. You could do worse.
[...] The sad truth about buying a Porsche Boxster is that – if you’re a man – you get lumped into a couple of categories pretty quickly. People peg you as the guy who is having a midlife crisis. Next, they assume you have money – but not a ton of it. Then there’s the whole “cute” car thing. The Boxster’s unisex appeal makes it great for men or women. And that’s just it: it’s not entirely macho enough for every guy out there. But that’s ok because women need sexy sports cars too. So for the men (and women) out there who still haven’t found a Porsche that’s both “cheap” and has some bravado, the new Porsche Boxster Spyder just might work. With a bunch more horsepower than the Boxster S and handling to rival any 911, it just may be the solution to all of your rainy day woes. Of course, if you want something a little more sedate that will still give you wind-in-your-hair luxury you can always spring for the 2011 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet. [...]