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BUSINESS CHICKS latte magazine
Look after number one
Given there is no roof on a convertible much of the
time, you might wonder if you are jeopardising your
safety. So, it's reassuring to know that all cars sold in
Australia must meet very stringent safety guidelines.
Convertibles have the added safety of sophisticated
protection systems in the event of a roll over, including a
fully integrated roll-over bar and pop-up rear head rests.
The Renault Megane is the top-scoring car on safety,
achieving the maximum fi ve stars from the European
New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP). Although
anything is possible when there is no roof. Think Fabio
on a rollercoaster and a low-fl ying bird! Unlikely? Sure.
Possible? Absolutely.
BMW 1 Series
Peugeot 307 CC
convert
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t doesn't take much to be converted to
a convertible. Imagine cruising along on
a clear blue day with the top down, the
breeze through your hair and rocking out
to your all-time favourite songs. Luckily,
this sense of freedom, style and fun behind the
wheel is not just the domain of the rich and
famous. There's a great choice of convertibles
today, with prices starting at around $33,000.
And for those whose Lotto numbers come up
or whose businesses are booming, why not
slip behind the wheel of a seriously cool Aston
Martin DB9 Volante ­ although it will set you
back about $400,000.
Aston Martin DB9 V
olante
DRIVEN
Slipping behind
the wheel of a
convertible to
enjoy the warmer
weather, Melissa
Pye finds that
going topless has
seriously cool
street cred.
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