Top 10 Cars for Summer Under $30,000

6. MINI Cooper S Roadster

It doesn’t compare to the FR-S or BRZ in driving dynamics, but this is the first convertible to make the list. These are supposed to be summer cars, after all.

2011 MINI Cooper S Review: Video

After delivery, the MINI Cooper S Roadster costs $29,345 and offers 181 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. Pair that with its small size and tight suspension and you’ve got an urban go-kart like few others.