5 Cars: Sunshine on My Shoulders

Is there anything better than driving along the highways and byways on a gorgeous, warm day with the car's top down and your hair flying in the breeze—or, if you are follicle-challenged, with the wind caressing your scalp as you motor?

We think not.

Convertibles come in a variety of forms, from compact sports roadsters to large four- and five-seat cabriolets. According to Convertible Car Magazine, the industry is expected to make a big resurgence in 2013. With an improving economy, it appears car makers are showing confidence by presenting a host of new cars. So we figure this is a great time to look at what's available in Morris County in the way of new (and one used) stylish, breezy rides.

Listings and photos come from Cars.com, Craigslist and AOL Autos.

1. 2013 Porsche Boxster Base - New - $61,670 

This sleek, white two-door Porsche Boxster Base features rear wheel drive, a 6-speed manual transmission, and a 265-horsepower 2.7-liter flat six-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection. It's equipped with a power retractable rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED tail lamps, Alcantara/leatherette upholstery, air conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a CDR-31 audio system, including MP3-compatible CD player and so much more. Ask for Stock #2130270. Available at Paul Miller Porsche in Parsippany. 

2. 2013 MINI Convertible Cooper S - New - $28,950 

From Cars.com: This cute little two-door Mini Cooper convertible comes in spicy Pepper White. It offers front wheel drive and has a direct-injection, 181-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. This Mini offers cool features such as bi-xenon headlights, sport suspension, Dynamic Traction Control, navigation system, Harman/Kardon audio, parking sensors, satellite radio—and Bluetooth and HD radio are standard. Ask for Stock #6890. Available at Mini of Morristown in Morristown.

3. 2013 Audi A5 2.0T Quattro Premium - New - $50,900 

From Cars.com: This looks like your professional grown-up's convertible: this brown Audi Cabriolet has two doors, all wheel drive, an 8-speed automatic transmission, a 211-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This one's a premium, which means it includes xenon headlights, LED tail lamps, heated front seats, universal garage door opener, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and an Audi Music Interface. Ask for Stock #2131468. Available at Paul Miller Audi in Parsippany.

4. 2013 BMW 650 i xDrive - New - $117,175  

From Cars.com: This rollicking top-downer with lush, leather seating for four comes in Ruby. It has two doors, dual zone automatic climate control, all-wheel drive, an 8-speed sport automatic transmission with manual mode and shift paddles nd a 445-horsepower 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with direct fuel injection. The 650i is equipped with Dynamic Driving Control, 19-inch aluminum wheels, adaptive bi-xenon headlights and Comfort Access keyless entry/start, loads of safety features and a whole lot more, including HD radio and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Ask for Stock #131669.  Available at Paul Miller BMW in Wayne.

5. 2000 Ford Mustang GT - Used - $5,200 

From Craigslist: This bargain-priced black, two-door convertible, according to its Morris County seller, has 113,000 miles on the odometer, manual transmission, power windows, locks and seats (which are leather), Bluetooth and remote control radio. The seller says the car looks good and runs great, but as always, caveat emptor.  To reach the seller, call 908-349-0030 or 862-259-2101.