14 Best Convertibles Under $40k

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4. Buick Cascada Convertible

Price: $36,450

You must reach back into Buick history for the inspiration for the new model, the Cascada. It’s the first convertible from Buick in over 15 years, and it recalls the Reatta and Riviera, both models dating from the 1990s. It was developed by GM/Holden in Australia and a German Opel team. The Buick gets more credit for its luxury cars in places outside the US. If appearances matter, it looks more luxurious than sporty, but it does offer bucket seats, twin spoke, bi-color alloy wheels and a rag top to lend it a youthful, aggressive appearance. With a turbo-charged 1.6 liter engine producing 200 hp and 207 lb/ft of torque, the Cascada is no dog taking off from a stop, and it reportedly is easy to handle on the road. It looks like the perfect convertible if you don’t enjoy your BMW.