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Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 11:33 am
by Sundayjumper
My first car was a convertible (sort of - a 2CV) and I enjoyed it. I've had a few other convertibles and enjoy them for pootling but at higher speeds the noise & buffeting gets boring very quickly. The "higher speeds" thing was not really a problem with the 2CV
integrale_evo wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:28 pm
Prefer my cars with no sunroof and if possible a black headlining.
Overall, this, interior & headlining both black. With the exception of big luxury cars - my 740d & Flying Spur had / have cream interiors and IMO it works in a big car. Black would feel oppressive. I'm inconsistent like that.
Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:42 pm
by Rich B
I've always been a fan of coupes, but I am warming towards the idea of a drop top. I considered an M4 conv, but the weight and the effect it had on performance put me off.
Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:50 pm
by PaulJ
Jimmy Choo wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:20 pm
Mito Man wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:41 pm
PaulJ wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:25 pm
I used to love open top cars and have had many over the years, but a skin cancer diagnosis a few years ago alerted me to the benefits of coupe versions.
Wear a sombrero
Can we get branded driving sombreros?
I wouldn't have the confidence to go as far as a sombrero, but I'd add to my collection of bucket hats if an OV9 one was available.
Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:00 pm
by Nefarious
Does it count as a convertible if there's no roof at all?
Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 6:56 pm
by mik
Nefarious wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:00 pm
Does it count as a convertible if there's no roof at all?
Yes. Unless the non-roof is so large that you start to consider the vehicle to be a motorbike.
Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:13 pm
by nuttinnew
mik wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 6:56 pm
Nefarious wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:00 pm
Does it count as a convertible if there's no roof at all?
Yes. Unless the non-roof is so large that you start to consider the vehicle to be a motorbike.
Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:33 pm
by Mito Man
What does it convert in to?
Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:52 pm
by mik
A hedge. Backwards.
Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:01 pm
by Jobbo
Mito Man wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:33 pm
What does it convert in to?
A robot in disguise.
Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:39 am
by jamcg
Mito Man wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:33 pm
What does it convert in to?
A mid life crisis
Re: Are you a convert?
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:50 am
by Delphi
Roof down in the Boxster on a summer's day going down a great country road is one of life's great driving experiences. Visibility isn't great with the roof up, but the roof down experience makes it worthwhile. Even on a clear cold day, heated seats and the excellent heater mean roof down is always an option.