Are convertibles more valuable?

Convertibles tend to be $5,000 to $9,000 more expensive on average than comparable sedans or coupes. However, if the car is worth it to you personally, this isn’t necessarily a con.

What Convertible holds value best?

10 Best Convertibles for the Money

• Alfa Romeo 4C Spider — $65,900.
• BMW 2-Series — $38,650.
• Chevrolet Camaro — $32,700.
• Chevrolet Corvette — $59,400.
• Fiat 124 Spider — $24,995.
• Ford Mustang — $30,145.
• Mazda MX-5 — $24,915.
• Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class — $47,000.

Are convertible cars more expensive to insure?

Convertibles Not Only Cost More To Buy, They Cost More To Insure. Though auto insurance rates vary between vehicles, soft top convertibles may be more expensive to insure because soft tops may be considered less safe than cars with standard tops or hard top convertibles.

Should I buy a hardtop or convertible car?

Needless to say, a convertible is more susceptible to vandalism by even the lowliest of pocket knives. And, the price (ie., the entry into the hobby) of a hardtop is appreciably less than the price of admission for a convertible (assuming both cars are comparable in condition).

Which convertibles hold their value best?

The Fiat 500 tops the table for convertibles that hold their value best. The 500 has followed in the footsteps of the MINI by being retro yet modern at the same time. It has pulled off the MINI’s other trick too – being a classless vehicle which appeals to a very wide audience.

Is a hardtop car a parts car?

And, the price (ie., the entry into the hobby) of a hardtop is appreciably less than the price of admission for a convertible (assuming both cars are comparable in condition). On the other hand, there is a die-hard contingent that would say “anything OTHER than a convertible is merely a PARTS CAR!

Do convertibles have a lot of back room?

Normally, convertibles give up some trunk room and back seat room, but GM’s big cars from this era gave up very little. You can still get 3-across seating in back more comfortably than just about any car made nowadays. You’d have to move up to an SUV, truck, minivan, etc, to find better.