The Chrysler Sebring convertible makes for a fun ride time. Put the top down, conceal the folded top with a tuck-in/snap-in-place cover, and you’re ready to feel the wind in your face. As convertibles go, there’s plenty of room, especially evident via a class-leading trunk area of 11.3 cubic feet of space. And the new-for-2004 improvements (including a restyled front fascia, grille and wheels) make this car even more appealing than last year’s model. Even though the car has a bit of shake and shimmy with the top down, it soon becomes a non-issue because this convertible is all about fun in the sun.

With a 2.7-liter V6 mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, the car is a fairly low gas sipper, earning miles per gallon estimates of 21 city/28 highway. The standard attribute list includes audio steering wheel controls, air conditioning, sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors, fog lamps, and traction control. The 2004 model year adds ‘Bladerunner’ chrome-clad aluminum wheels as standard fare on Sebring Limited. With this car, it’s just a kick to take a trip on a hot day with top down. Grab three friends for the ride in this 2-door and have (yep) fun. MSRP is $30,845.