Which Of These Six Is The Sexiest Convertible?

Can you think of anything sexier that a hot little number with her top dropped just basking in the sunlight?  Of course you know that hot little number that I am referring to is of course a brand new convertible?  If you thought of anything else, you need to drag yourself out of the gutter because this is a car site you know.

With the official news of both the Lexus IS and the Infiniti G37 convertibles coming to the market, sun worshippers are now given a wide variety of choices when it comes to sporty luxury drop tops. 

While it can be argued that each of these choices are targeted to a select buyer, by the simple fact they all cover a similar demographic they all compete for your dollar.  We will lump them all into a  big pool for this reason.  

Now take out the intangibles like handling, reliability, and resale, for now they just don’t matter.  The point of a convertible is to see and be seen, and the correct choice will always make you look your best to the paparazzi.  

So break out the SPF50 sun block, put on the shades, and tell us which is your choice to stand out in the crowd?

 

TauronB2G - 9/12/2008 4:49:53 PM

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In this crowd i'd have to say the CLK550 cabrio. Its the only one you can get with a 380hp V8. Before you mention the M3 remember the old adage...there's no replacement for displacement!!!
Yes Im biased because I have a silver one just like the picture in my garage.
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KZ258 - 9/12/2008 4:55:57 PM

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bias is always false judgement btw

i'd pick the 335i b/c of the software upgrades available and its gotten many positive reviews

AudiNewEngland - 9/12/2008 5:38:04 PM

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B7 S4/RS4 cabriolets both have V8s

TauronB2G - 9/12/2008 6:14:58 PM

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The Audi's are basically factory tuner cars as is the M3. But if you want to include those cars then you have to include the CLK63 and they both still lose. KZ258 if you add upgrades to any car you will increase performance. The IS and G aren't even in production yet and the 3 series has odd proportions with the top up. Lets face it the VOlvo is an also ran.

America - 9/13/2008 4:07:42 PM

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I think it's nice to see the SC430 reincarnated as the Nissan G37. Nice reproduction gentlemen!! I am goint say "Rent It!" on that one. I am not as stoked on the Solara with a Lexus badge however, I give it a C- or a "Skip It!".

America - 9/13/2008 10:20:40 PM

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The BMW 3 Series Convertible is the hit of the summer. Top up or top down, this car flat out has beautiful lines and amazing presence, "Two Thumbs Up!".

America - 9/13/2008 11:52:27 PM

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I meant "Two Thumbs WAY up!!".

Porschinator - 9/15/2008 7:54:17 PM

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At least your honest..lol. Rare trait in fanboyism. For me its a toss up between BMW/Audi with IS in 3rd. The CLK just reminds me too much of the last gen C-series...

QuantumMatrix - 9/12/2008 4:57:24 PM

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BMW 3 series by far...

sector - 9/12/2008 7:56:09 PM

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BMW 3 series by far...

is the ugliest of the group.

hao420 - 9/12/2008 7:59:36 PM

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IS on top......

Jagexpert2 - 9/13/2008 11:52:13 PM

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Uhhhh? the Jaguar XK? Idiot list!

NISSANINFINITI - 9/12/2008 4:58:41 PM

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I LOVE the new G convertable. But I also think the Mercedes CLK is HOT too. Those would be my 1st and 2nd choices... I really want to like the Lexus IS, but in this pic it really looks like a Solara, Im shocked because Lexus'is usually a 10 in style (lately)! The Volvo looks tired to me, like its being for a redesign or a facelift...lol

350zdon17 - 9/12/2008 6:36:48 PM

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G37 would be the nicest looking, followed by BMW and then Audi...The benz is their ugliest coupe SL or SLK all day over that( yea I know the Prices are different but we are talking about looks)

M35MT - 9/12/2008 5:01:24 PM

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The IS body just doesnt work as a convertible. Looks great as a coupe though.

The G37 looks promising, looking forward to the official release photos.

Bimmer looks awesome.

The Volvo/Audi/Benz coupe dont do it for me - they look better in their other forms.

JRobUSC - 9/12/2008 5:06:28 PM

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Before I choose I'd like to see them all with the top raised. Correct me if I am wrong but so far the IS and G have not been shown officially with it up, and that makes a big difference (while most convertibles look good with the top down, a lot of them look pretty crappy with it up).

Based solely on the top being down I'd go with the 335i or M3, Alpine White on red leather.

JRobUSC - 9/13/2008 7:50:36 AM

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wow, -6 just for picking a BMW, and that's after saying I wouldn't judge the others until I saw more photos of them.

This site is ridiculous.

Carboy - 9/12/2008 5:07:11 PM

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I like the G37 best in my opinion. It seems to have the masculine look I'm looking for. Not that the other Cabrios are feminine looking, but not my type.

ThierryHenry14 - 9/12/2008 5:12:00 PM

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My Opinion (Based on looks):

CLK - sexiest
A4 - Most agressive looking
3er/G37 - Most fun to drive
Volvo - very bland
IS - ugly and a little awkward (because its probably a photoshop. It looks like a door wedge)

S4cabriofoxone - 9/12/2008 11:02:15 PM

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"My Opinion (Based on looks):

3er/G37 - Most fun to drive"

???

KZ258 - 9/13/2008 6:14:57 AM

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lol, ThierryHenry14 , that sure makes sense:

"My Opinion (Based on looks):

3er/G37 - Most fun to drive"

ThierryHenry14 - 9/13/2008 12:30:17 PM

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I mean, havent you ever said that food looks tasty? how does food look tasty if you havent taste it? its just the characteristics that makes it seem tasty from the looks...

yes, it looks like the most fun car to drive. it doesnt look bland, and it looks like they are already in motion, while standing still. does that clear things up? The curves looks inviting to drive.

S4cabriofoxone - 9/14/2008 2:38:05 PM

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How is that any different from, "aggressive looking?"

You could've just said "sporty..."

ThierryHenry14 - 9/14/2008 7:04:02 PM

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because a Porsche Cayman S looks most fun to drive, but not most agressive looking. Likewise, things could look fun to drive, but does not have to be sporty...

S4cabriofoxone - 9/14/2008 10:31:59 PM

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Oh my gosh, just give it up. You made a mistake, who cares?

M53R - 9/12/2008 5:17:51 PM

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The BMW manages to look sporty AND elegant. It wins my vote.

America - 9/13/2008 10:54:24 PM

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I agree, the BMW manages to look sporty AND elegant! The BMW is by far the best driving car here, so it will STAY sexy long after newness wears off of the others. It wins my vote, too!!

henbmw - 9/18/2008 10:23:44 AM

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Whats with all the hate? I have to agree, i think the bimmer is the best proportioned followed very closely by the G37.

528i - 9/12/2008 5:32:10 PM

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you Should'v put the M3 and RS4 in there..

CLK
Volvo
3er
G37
IS

AudiNewEngland - 9/12/2008 5:39:59 PM

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A4 Complex definitely. Though I do wish they would put a hardtop on there like BMW. The 3series convertible is a nice looking car as well, a close second.

DaHarder - 9/12/2008 5:54:45 PM

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Unfortunately, the design compromises required to transform BMW's 3er into a retractable hardtop result in one of the most awkward and ill-proportioned open tops since the abysmal looking Lexus SC430...

Dynamically well-wrought, but aesthetically (seriously) lacking.

Nostradamus - 9/12/2008 5:58:26 PM

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I agree!

With top top up, the BMW 3-series looks very clumsy, so in this group, I'll take the Infiniti G37

henbmw - 9/18/2008 10:26:24 AM

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Have you seen the G37 with the top up??? No?? Ok, thanks.

Agent63 - 9/12/2008 6:11:08 PM

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My pick goes as follows:

CLK
Volvo
3 Series
A4
G37
IS

Agent63 - 9/13/2008 7:40:34 PM

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wow major deboosting LOL. It's probably because I didn't put the Lexus first. =P

Star - 9/12/2008 6:18:42 PM

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1. BMW
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3. Audi
4. Mercedes
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7. Volvo
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9. Lexus
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27. Infiniti-

Hyundai - 9/12/2008 6:41:49 PM

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Umm... you're including a photoshopped IS sedan in this mix? Are you on crack, "Agent"? Exclude the IS coupe because we don't even know what it looks like. This is hack-journalism.

AntiFanBoi - 9/12/2008 6:54:03 PM

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"This is hack-journalism"

Did you expect anything else from this forum?

0to60 - 9/12/2008 7:11:11 PM

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Infiniti G37 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Cabriolet
Audi A4 Cabriolet
Lexus IS250 Convertible
Mercedes Benz CLK Cabriolet
Volvo C70 Convertible

0to60 - 9/12/2008 7:15:04 PM

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Actually the BMW is the sexiest yet the G37 is the best looking!

AgentOrange - 9/12/2008 7:15:22 PM

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Interesting that the winner so far is a convertible that doesn't exist yet..

pchera01 - 9/12/2008 7:32:56 PM

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Infiniti BMW and MB looks good
not sure about IS, Volvo and Audi doesn't looks good at all

Audiphile - 9/12/2008 8:25:08 PM

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For me it was a tough decision between the BMW and the Audi - I didn't care for the others.

I guess I would give the gold medal to the BMW, with the Audi getting the silver medal. However, I will probably opt for the Audi A5 or S5 cabriolet when they are introduced.

S4cabriofoxone - 9/12/2008 11:03:44 PM

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Yes, I would have to say that based on looks, the A5/S5 is sexier than any car here. It blows the B7 out of the water.

AMGZING_fanboy - 9/12/2008 9:03:32 PM

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1. clk/3
2. g37
3. a4
4. c70
5. is250

but this is just my opinion

Type707 - 9/12/2008 9:03:51 PM

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They forgot to list Jaguars XK's...

DaHarder - 9/12/2008 9:45:08 PM

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A completely different class/category of vehicle...

Htay7500 - 9/12/2008 10:29:33 PM

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these class of convertibles are not me...

350zdon17 - 9/13/2008 1:33:50 PM

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so why bother posting....like we needed a comment from you

SmarterThanYou - 9/12/2008 11:05:22 PM

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Sexiest Convertible? Oddly, I'm not at all sexually aroused by any of these automobiles. Call me kinky, but I much prefer women.

prestige - 9/12/2008 11:21:01 PM

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out of those pictured, ill take the $90k mb.

prestige - 9/12/2008 11:21:55 PM

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not fair pitting the clk63 against the others, just not fair.

dayday - 9/13/2008 1:44:15 AM

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g37
335
clk
a4
c70

E36er - 9/13/2008 2:06:17 AM

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Where's the Merc SL?!!!

jeffgall - 9/13/2008 4:37:43 AM

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Wait until the A5/S5 vert launches. Then Audi will definately have the win. But until then, 3 Series, hands down.

Willis - 9/13/2008 1:46:01 PM

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Audi
Mercedes
Volvo
Lexus
BMW
Infiniti

Barrie - 9/13/2008 5:41:07 PM

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I`d pick BMW or Mercedes out of these, and probably the Mercedes because I already have a BMW,who cares if the styling is slightly awkward with the top up on the BMW, they are meant to be driven and enjoyed with the top down, except the Lexus, which is another hairdressers car, in fact but for the badge it could be a Honda, Mazda or Toyota, OH wait it is a Toyota isn`t it

TauronB2G - 9/13/2008 6:00:19 PM

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I think I made a new record -28 for picking the Benz!!!!

dlin - 9/13/2008 6:25:51 PM

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G certainly is the best looking one. BMW is the next.

AUDI is the worst, dragged by a big square nose, strongly suggesting its FWD root.

MB, VOLVO, and IS look about right, but not that sexy.

PerformanceGuy - 9/13/2008 6:56:33 PM

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The G37 looks the best out of the group!

investor27 - 9/14/2008 1:50:22 AM

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Why isn't the Porsche Cayman in this group of sexiest coupe?

ubercool - 9/14/2008 6:02:10 AM

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None of them are quite as sexy as a Jaguar XKR drop top, would rather spend the few extra dollars on a Jag personally!

S4cabriofoxone - 9/14/2008 2:39:33 PM

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"A few?" I love the XK too, but it doesn't compete with these cars in the least. For that you're in BMW 6er, Mercedes SL territory. An XKR costs twice what a Volvo C70 or G37 would.

xj13 - 9/14/2008 8:29:12 PM

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BMW
CLK.

Designer1 - 9/15/2008 1:22:11 AM

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Here's the order:
1. G37c
2. IS350c
3. BMW 335ic
4. MB CLK 350
5. Audi A4
6. Volvo

AUTO_UNION - 9/15/2008 10:33:43 AM

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I prefer infiniti from design point of view. I think some people have difficulties distinguishing words design and performance.

Denali - 9/15/2008 2:44:37 PM

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a bunch of chicks cars, i like women in the G37, 3 and CLK

snatchandgrab - 9/15/2008 3:38:41 PM

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1. CLK
2. G37
3. Bmw 3
4. Audi A4
5. IS250
6. Volvo

All of them look kind of Girlish except for the G37. I chose the Clk because they always seem to have the prettiest women driving them.