{"id":1688,"date":"2016-06-07T14:30:12","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T21:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=1688"},"modified":"2025-03-20T10:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T17:05:29","slug":"cruising-convertible-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/wayfaring\/cruising-convertible-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruising convertible style"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and no one wants to spend another minute indoors \u00a0\u2014 which means that the ideal way to get from point A to point B this time of year is via convertible. We caught up with native Chicagoan Victoria Elliott<\/a>, who rents her 2012 Volkswagen EOS hard-top convertible on Turo, to find out why she loves both driving and renting her convertible.<\/p>\n

Meet Victoria’s convertible<\/h3>\n

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Victoria inherited the sleek red convertible from her father after he passed away last year, and discovered Turo while investigating options for the car. In deciding to list the car on Turo, she explains, \u201cI really wanted to keep [the car, but] we already have a car and keeping the Volkswagen EOS is a total indulgence. Renting out the car makes it an affordable indulgence.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The eye-catching ride has attracted the attention of everyone from locals looking to add an extra special touch to a date night all the way to a local politician who will be renting the car to cruise through Chicago\u2019s pride parade at the end of the month.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does Victoria love about getting in the driver\u2019s seat herself? \u201cI love the wind on my skin and rushing through my hair. It has heated seats and a great heating system, so as long as it\u2019s above 32 degrees, it\u2019s wonderful to drive with the top down. The stereo is also fabulous.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a\u00a0top-down ride<\/h3>\n

Want to find your own convertible to better enjoy the sun on your face and summer breeze in your hair? Here are some of our top picks for the perfect convertible experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sam\u2019s 2013 Mini Cooper in Burbank, CA<\/span><\/a>: This cream-colored Cooper feels simultaneously modern and vintage, and would be the ideal ride for a coastal road trip. Fly into LA and start winding your way up north, stopping in Santa Barbara for some beach time, continuing along the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur, and pausing in San Francisco for some <\/span>Boudin<\/span><\/a> sourdough bread bowls along the water.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rodrigo\u2019s 1973 Fiat 850 Spider in Bethesda, MD<\/a>: This bright yellow Italian convertible gives classic a whole new meaning. If you want to really throw it back, just under an hour\u2019s drive will get you to Bengies Drive-in Theatre<\/a>, where you can fully immerse yourself in this classic American pastime with the top down and homemade popcorn in hand.<\/p>\n

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Ray\u2019s 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible in Washington DC<\/a>: This sporty ride is equal parts fun and peppy, and is perfect for zooming around the nation\u2019s capital. Put the top down to enjoy views of the monuments that feel close enough to touch before heading towards the coast to smell the salty air on the way to Ocean City.<\/p>\n

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Ekaterina\u2019s 2015 Jeep Wrangler in Los Angeles, CA<\/a>: Take on the great outdoors from your LA home base with this soft top, all-wheel-drive Wrangler. With the wind whipping through your hair, there\u2019s no better way to explore the plethora of natural beauty surrounding LA, from road tripping to the Salton Sea<\/a> to simply winding your way along the Angeles Crest Highway with breathtaking views of the San Gabriel mountains.<\/p>\n

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Amanda\u2019s 2016 Chevrolet Corvette in Marina del Rey, CA<\/span><\/a>: Not only is this brand-new Corvette a convertible, but the top is fully removable so you can truly remove all barriers between yourself and the summer sunshine. Pull up to the beach with these wheels and you\u2019re sure to turn heads.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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