The Best time to Buy a Convertible
Convertible, rag top, cabriolet, drop top, roadster, soft top……lots of different names that all mean freedom, sun on your face, wind in your hair, and pure motoring fun. Here in the Midwest, convertible season (generally May – September) is a short but glorious time to enjoy open air cruising. When you factor in the rainy days and blisteringly hot periods during July and August, ideal convertible weather is both a precious and fleeting commodity in our area. As a result, the demand for both new and used convertibles goes through rather dramatic seasonal changes. Used convertible values peak as the warm weather approaches and drop just as quickly in the fall as the days shorten and cool. Here are some things to consider when looking to buy or sell a convertible in our region: While new convertible’s values don’t fluctuate, as their seasonal demand increases, so will the profit margins that dealers want to make. Buying in..