[aigel]

Mercedes:
Not an MB man on what's available as ragtops in my date range. Too much country club feel / chick car. Also doubt a stick is even available (?). An older E300 90s ragtop (doesn't meet my safety requirements) would be cool. I'd also be okay in an SL, but no back seat.

BMW:
This certainly is high on the list. The 6 series would be fun, but too much $$$. The metal roof 3 series is still too much money. Definitely need to research the 2005 time frame.

Mustang:
Absolutely can see myself in one of them. This is probably the best suggestion to date. They are not terribly expensive to buy. Will pursue this a little more aggressively. Last I checked on those, the 2007 models were still a lot of money. I test drove a late 90s model once and it was a total pig. Drove like a school bus in terms of suspension. Should be better now.

EOS:
Roof is tempting, but total chick car.

Solara:
Chick car, FWD, meh

Mustang:
Too new. Like the late 80s version. The 90s versions would be okay and fun, but not up to my safety standards.

Volvo:
This is very interesting. A volvo is about the MOST boring car out there. But will have a look.

Sebring:
I would probably ride my bike to work instead. Blech. Chrysler still doesn't make anyting I want to buy.

LeBaron:
LOL! My buddy had one of these. Two of my buddies actually. Horrible!!! They helped me form my opinion about Chysler products. Best was the rattling whine the trans would make every time you come to a stop.

Keep the suggestions coming. This will be fun!

G