I'd be very interested in hearing about your experiences with the top mechanism, JerseyMoose. I'm thinking hard about whether to get a convertible myself.
I gotta say I love it. I've had it about a month, bought it GM Certified, and took it back to dealer last Friday for a "strut noise" from the right front and rear.
Turns out it was just the front stabilizer links that needed a replacement (loose). So far, I have just a tick under 49,000 miles.
but after the adjustment.... amazing! I mean, granted, it's not a Merc, or a BMW or even an EOS... so you will have cowl shake, and squeaks... But still, I'm much happier that I chose this OVER the EOS (they've got more problems than you care to know).
funny thing, I get better fuel economy with this car over my 09 GT Sedan even.
For the money... it's a great car, simple roof design (compared to other HTC's out there), and looks good top up or down, and therefore justifiable in any weather
