How much louder are soft tops?

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I just went thru this. I tried the open top first and couldn't stand it. My husband was even amazed at the road noise. We jumped on the freeway and hit it and had to yell at each other. No thanks.

When we jumped in the wagon next it was a very noticeable difference. The wagon is a little heavier and it's much quieter. We still had noise inside, but not like the open top. I was suprised at how much more interior room there is in the wagon. We live in Rain country tho, and I'd like to keep my things out of the weather. I'm also not worried about snagging a tree branch and ripping the top. As far as some little jerk cutting the top goes, I never really go too many places for that to happen, unless it's the grocery store.

I need one of those seats in the middle.......