No, you cannot.
There's no way around it. No man can be masculine in a freakin' bug.
Granted, that's my opinion, which you asked for, and I'll subject you to it for free.
There are other convertables on the market. From a quality standpoint, and even in the same family (VW/Audi) is the
2005 Audi A4 Cabriolet. Granted, the A4 is priced about 15 grand north of the bug. But what a wonderful way to spend money. (I see the bugme is priced at $20,900 for a roof-less model, off of the VW website.)
If you can't swing the A4, might I suggest
a convertable Mini? I don't know if they're charging a price premium on these little guys, but their convertable sticker is only $1,500 over the dungbeetle.
That's a small price to pay to keep your dignity.
For $22,165 you can look at
a Chrysler PT convertable. If you want...I guess...that one's an option. Much more appealing than the PT is the
Sebring Convertable. But, now we're up to $25k, basically.
If any of that helps keep you out of a bug, then I'm happy.
If you must drive a bug, get one, and screw my opinion!!!
(But every time I see you nance by in your girly car, just know, I'll be thinking "what a pussy...")
