370Z -- topless

AutoBlog has an initial road test of the Nissan 370Z Roadster.

Supposedly, this version -- unlike the 350 -- was designed from the ground up to support a topless version.

The chassis feels like it's cut from diamond, the motor pulls and pulls and the view over the hood is splendid. As a result, the rear-drive 370Z has a bit of dual-modeness to it. Meaning that the car (and its occupants) are perfectly happy to just limp along at posted limits, taking in the birds and the clouds. But should you decide to hammer on the throttle, the 370Z Roadster instantly hammers back. Remember, 332 hp is about what the last generation M3's inline-six put out. The Roadster can sprint. Plus, unlike a Miata, it's not out of tricks by the time you reach 80 mph. The 370Z Roadster is one of the easiest, most drama-free topless cars we've ever driven over 100 mph.

With a sticker of $37K -- and the state of the economy -- it's entirely possible you could buy the new model for less than you could buy the old version last year.