Coolest Cars To Look Hot in This Summer

As the weather heats up, some people are looking cooler. This is a side effect from what is known as the "Cool Car Owner Symptom." The results of this condition include attracting attention from others, becoming the most envied neighbor, higher self-esteem, more respect from car-lovers and increased confidence on and off the race track. Professionals believe that there are a very select group of factors which bring on this condition, which can occur due to the choice of purchasing or leasing a certain vehicle from any price range. Many of these precursors of this condition include owning one of these types of rides:

2-seater convertible

What is more summer than driving at a quick clip with the wind in your hair? The answer: nothing. Two-seater convertibles are all the rage right now with quite a few new arrivals and refreshed options of pre-existing models. The two-seater convertible allows for maximum sun time and many of the popular sporty convertibles offer minimum drive time. This isn't due to huge engines, but because many are made to be light and nimble, and speed comes as a by-product of that. As a result, these speedy roadsters won't break the bank when it comes to fuel economy (or won't break the ozone layer if you're from the EPA).

A two-seater convertible is simply one of the coolest cars to own in the summer. However, the enjoyment doesn't have to stop there. Many new convertibles offer practical heating systems and features to keep drivers warm all year-round. One of these features involves the windows. When you close the door on many new convertibles, the windows go up just a slight few millimeters to ensure that the cabin of the vehicle offers not even a sliver of exposure to the upper-midwest winter elements.

For the two-seater element, always choose a two-seater. Many sedans come in convertible versions but lets face it, they're simply the wannabes that are trying to combine aspects of people-carriers and convertibles. A two-seater is smaller, nimbler and lighter. As a result, everyone will think you're cool for the summer.

(Photo Credit: Porsche)

Breezy 4x4's

A 4x4 with a removable top or doors is always a safe way to go to look cool (or hot) this summer. Many of these owners don't use their 4x4 capability, but it's good to have if the opportunity strikes. Even better, the high driving stature of SUV's makes the driver seem like a giant commander of the road. If you're looking to seem cool in your ride this summer, a 4x4 with removable parts makes sure people see you while you're doing so. Not all breezy 4x4's are from this century, and options can be found if you're looking to seem cool on a budget. These types of 4x4's combine the practicality of an SUV and the wind-blown look that a convertible gives you.

(Budget) Supercars 

Everyone aspires to own one of the big name-brand German or Italian supercars. They're cool, fast and come out of hiding in their garages during the summer. What most people don't realize is that you can look like you have cash to spare, and actually do. You don't have to be a millionaire to own one of these cars, as their resale value plummets once they get driven off the lot. Even more, years pass and they get devalued even more even though most drivers don't put too many miles on them. This is why a used supercar is the same price as a new base model ordinary car. The cool image is reinforced by a cool chunk of cash in your wallet, which is why budget supercars are hot this summer.

Robert Mathius is a Chicago suburb native who currently lives in Tinley Park. He has a passion for the automotive industry in addition to journalism and works to blend his two passions in his writing. Additional automotive reporting by Robert can be found on Examiner.com.