The top folds down to become its own cover, stacking so that the last fold has an exterior top panel showing. That eliminates the need to tackle a separate cover. The wind is well managed, even without the wind diverter deployed at the rear of the cockpit. It was easy to nap at triple-digit speeds while lolling in the passenger's seat. Hairdos come out nicely windblown, instead of like the aftermath of an explosion in a spaghetti factory.
Conversation is easy with the top down.
Brakes and steering. Both feel just dandy, neither over-boosted nor numb. You get from the car just about what your hands and feet ask for. And the passenger's air bag can be shut off, so you can take along Junior without fear of death by safety device. For the time you're behind the wheel, MR2 Spyder is a delight.