 Sorry there are "lemons" . Fortunately, I am one of the lucky ones. I have been in search of a convertible for close to a year.  I knew I wanted German technology, retractable hard top, front wheel drive if not all wheel,and some updated technology like a navigation system and ipod adapter. What you can get loaded in this car is a just a starter price in BMW or Audi.  Audi does not yet make a hard top and BMW does not have front wheel drive in the class. The retractable hardtop has a panoramic sunroof that opens..the only convertible with this feature.  They have corrected the "whirring"with small windscreen above he windshield. Technology of top closure:priceless. Gas OK.