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Just my opinion.....
Posted by Gary [Email] (more from Gary) on Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:16:37
In Reply to: Convertible VS Non Convertible longish., JordanP, Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:15:25
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......you don't want the convertible.
(1) Convertibles are heavier than their tin-roof counterparts. They ALL flex, they have to and going to great lengths to stiffen them runs counter to why engineers build in some flex. If they were totally rigid, a sharp twist would never "bounce back" and you would have a car that track somewhat sideways.
(2) There's no utility; just compare the convertible's truck (< 10 Ft3) vs. those cavernous hatchbacks.
(3) You'll hear every badly patched piece of road transmitted to the top when its up.
(4) Back-seat passengers will yell to be heard with the top down. You can leave the windows up with the top down, but few things look more ridiculous.
(5) You'd prefer a manual top...no you wouldn't with this car and its a small top. That's why there's the rocker switch on the console.
(6) You'll never have a blind-spot so large as on the convertible.
(7) Those tops do wear out are are very pricey. You could go through 3 or 4 headliners before you equal the expense of one convertible top.
(8) You're not a hugh fan of convertibles, so why go the extra expense of buying one? Owning a convertible is all about living with compromises which is why most people buy one, and never buy another ever again.
That all said, for my own personal vehicles, I will ALWAYS own a convertible. I have been living with the compromises for 29 years and will continue to do so.
There are 3 kinds of people:
A - convertible people who will always drive them no matter what the expense and compromises
B - people who don't want a convertible
C - people who think that owning a convertible would be fun (these people eventually gravitate toward the "B" group).
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Posts in this Thread:
- Convertible VS Non Convertible longish., JordanP, Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:15:25
- Just my opinion....., Gary, Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:16:37 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Convertible VS Non Convertible longish., Brian, Wed, 16 Mar 2005 03:20:03
- Now this is longish, Saana88
, Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:32:12 - Mostly just like any other C900..., mg, Tue, 15 Mar 2005 17:54:38
- Re: Convertible VS Non Convertible longish., Dan Purvis, Tue, 15 Mar 2005 17:46:08
- Re: Convertible VS Non Convertible longish., aalto, Tue, 15 Mar 2005 14:04:26
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