Why: 'It's the combination of the design and the engine. And it's cuter than a coupe.'
Drives topless: Whenever the weather permits.
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Who: Ms Claudine Ho, 35, director of events company.
What: $387,000 Audi RS4 Cabriolet.
Why: 'I like convertibles. I've owned the Mazda MX-5 and BMW Z4. It's the feeling of freedom. And they look good. I did contemplate a Porsche, but found it a bit flashy.'
Drives topless: On Sundays, when I don't have to dress up for work. On weekdays, when it's not too warm.
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Who: Ms Ong Soo Ling, 38, senior investment adviser with private bank.
What: $186,000 Volvo C70.
Why: 'After a hard day at the office, it's nice to go off with the top down. It opens a whole new world to you. I can see everything, and I can smell the trees.'
Drives topless: Mostly in the evenings.
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Who: Mr Kelvin Chong, 31, engineer.
What: $139,000 Peugeot 307CC.
Why: 'You can call it vanity, but the feeling is different from driving a sedan. I've clocked 85,000km in 21/2 years (double the average car's mileage here). I take the long route to wherever I'm going. And sometimes, I just go for a drive. You never hear of people who own sedans going for a drive.'
Drives topless: Often.
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Who: Ms Kathryn Lam, 39, banker.
What: $217,888 Mercedes-Benz SLK280.
Why: 'It's time to put the weather aside and be a bit different. And to be honest, I've never had an issue with the weather. It's only a week old, so I also use it as a reward for my four children. Whoever's best behaved gets to ride with me.'
Drives topless: All the time, even in office suit.
