If youve got 10k to spend, search out a 2001 or newer Wrangler. They came stock from the factory with the Sailcloth soft top. Ive never actually traveled in a Wrangler that has one of these, but everything ive read said it cuts the sound level in half!

I just bought a 98 TJ. I really love it, although it IS a bit loud on the street.

I looked at 4runners as well. If you go with a Gen 1 4runnner, you actually CAN go semi topless. However, taking these hard tops off can result in leaks, as getting them back on properly is almost impossible due to the seals that Toyota used. Shoot for a 1985 4Runner if you want one. They where the last year that had solid axles and the first year with Fuel Injection. STAY away from the 3.0L V6 if you go with a Gen 1. Only problems with those, wayyyy underpowered, and bad gas miliage.

Concerning the Tacoma, I never really looked at one, but there are PLENTY of tacomas around!

As for the Jeeps, they are very nice. The soft top is definatly a blessing. I have driven a convertible for 2 years now (1998 Chrystler Sebring) and I would rather have a manual folding top over an electric. Although getting my top down on the Sebring was as simple as flipping to handles, and hitting a switch, the top no longer works because of some problem with the top motor. With a manual top, there are no motor problems <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Another thing with Wranglers, DO NOT put anything valuable in one, they are possibly one of the eaisest cars to break into on the roads today. I leave my doors unlocked, because if someone wants my stereo, id rather have them open the door, rather then cut through my vinyl. Im thinking of leaving a note for the criminal directing him to screwdrivers to get the stereo out too, less damage to the car itself <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> (My CD Player in the jeep is crap haha)

Another thing, dont put down the 4cyl right away. Mine is a 4 cylinder and I really have no problems with it so far. It keeps up in traffic, and it gets slightly better fuel miliage..