5 thoughts on “Treason Day Parade”

  1. >Why oh why can’t we buy a 6-seat, or even a 5-seat, convertible like the one shown?

    You can buy it — as a used car.

    People buy used houses all the time and fix them up. They marry people who aren’t virgins. Buying a used car is environmentally responsible. The prejudice for new over the old is an advertising jingle, not wisdom.

    You could also consider going the custom-built route on a new car, or buy an old convertible and customize it with a modern drive train and safety features — it might cost you six-figures in the end. Cheap industrial goods are dependent on mass production and standardization. It’s cheap to be just like the Joneses. If you want something just right for you, it’ll be expensive.

    Factor in added maintenance costs whichever route you take.

    You’re not getting any younger — get yourself a convertible, while you can still enjoy it.

    Please drive carefully: those things are death traps.

  3. >Why oh why can’t we buy a 6-seat, or even a 5-seat, convertible

    S560/S63 cabriolet? It’s a gorgeous grand touring car, and has room in the back seats for small people.

    • I am sure the Mercedes is a good car, but it is only 4 seats says the Interweb.

  4. The latest generation Wrangler Unlimited is comparatively civilized and seats 5, they finally added a backup cam.. You can always rent one 1st and try. I can see you going to Camp Jeep, you might like it as a hobby vehicle.

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