 My first BMW and am really glad I got the convertible.  I'm in San Diego where the weather is great year round; dropping the top on my new 335i enhances the fun of this great car.  It's a speeding ticket waiting to happen. Watch out CHP! The performance is spectacular. It's a real beauty and it turns heads.  Mine is alpine white with cream beige leather seats - very classy looking. I purchased the PermaPlate to protect the paint and the leather seats.  Especially good investment for a convertible as the seats have more exposure to the elements - the car looks great all the time. Driving in sport mode is great fun on mountain roads - truly exhilarating.  This car rates high on the fun meter!