Owners on this forum have debunked the top "problem". The uninformed would think that it is a bigger nuisance than it really is... instead of focusing on price, looks, power, & handling.
The ugliest top in the business when down has to be the S2000! Nobody bothers with the snap-on tonneau cover, and the result is a big case of the uglies… can’t compare to the Solstice, Sky, MX-5, Crossfire, SLK… you name it. Honda is the one that needs to get with the program!! But Honda, alas, will probably discontinue the S2K after this run... their own Civic is catching up to it in power..lol (Same fate for their Acura RSX-S).
That S2000 ugly top when down, the lack of torque, and the cramped interior (smallest amongst the popular sports cars) were the primary reasons I passed up buying one… but I love the sounds that engine puts out, the reasonable price, the amazing shifter… etc.
Skyfell, if your main focus of a convertible is how easy/quick it is to put the top up & down, buy a Miata! Nothing quicker.
The only thing negative about the Sky Red Line that can't be debunked IMO is the total lack of storage... it doesn't bother me in the least, but it might some potential customers. To give up a little storage (mostly with the top down) and gain that look and that engine is a no brainer for me.
Anyone considering this car as their ONLY vehicle is a little crazy... they must hardly ever shop, or they leave the top up when they do and try to squeeze a few bags around the tank, or they shop alone and throw some bags in the passenger seat.
Taking this car across the country isn't my idea of a good time either. Virtually no luggage capacity even with the top up, not the smoothest ride in the world, etc. Many ppl WILL drive long distances in it... many to attend Kappa rallys, etc.
For me, it will be an around town commuter, cruiser, stoplight accelerator, and day trip fun machine, par excellence! Great power, decent mpg, amazing looks, fair price. Should be a keeper for many years.