Hey Chip N Dale,
It's my dream car too, but.. have you seen the new models. WOW! However, since my 2002 only has 40,000 miles I think I will keep it. LOL!
I do love the car and it is extremely safe for a convertible. (I should know, I was sitting still in traffic when a woman rear ended me at 65 MPH, I walked away without a scratch, that car was totaled and the woman who totaled it taken to the hospital in a strecher. I am NOT 100% sure that she collapesed from the accident or the knowledge that she had totaled at least two cars and had no insurance!)
And actually you can transport ANYTHING in a convertible. Just put the top down and dump it in the back seat LOL!