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RaceR 11-24-2012 07:06 PM

Not in the market for a Cabriolet. Altough I could change my mind for the right car. But its more rain than sun where i live.
And still my last car was an MR2 roadster. I can now cross cabriolet of my "bucket list" of car types to own.

With so much rain, I was like. " No rain? Top down, top down. Summer car! ":D

midnightfrolic 11-24-2012 07:15 PM

I'd buy a convertible if it was a hardtop like the BMW Z4, the weight was the same or less, and takes less than 30 seconds to convert.

Otherwise, coupe for me. less maintenance down the road, less hassle, less to worry about.

2013GTRNate 11-24-2012 07:18 PM

Never!!!

Jesse 11-24-2012 07:26 PM

never

russv 11-24-2012 10:57 PM

I would be worried about body flex. I also have an issue with convertibles because if you roll them you are dead.

ST185RC 11-24-2012 11:06 PM

Only if the car is built from the ground up to be a convertible. No coupe-turned-ragtop, thanks.

White Shadow 11-24-2012 11:09 PM

Anyone notice how good the convertible looks because the huge wheel gap is gone on the photoshopped picture? It's really too bad the car doesn't have a nice tight wheel gap like that from the factory!!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1343835066

DaJo 11-24-2012 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Shadow (Post 573402)
Anyone notice how good the convertible looks because the huge wheel gap is gone on the photoshopped picture? It's really too bad the car doesn't have a nice tight wheel gap like that from the factory!!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1343835066

Probably because the convertible version is a lot heavier~ :lol::bellyroll: :bonk:

Surok 11-25-2012 12:00 AM

Yes i would buy one... park the coupe on the sunny days with the wife and take her in the convertible to the beach..

Wise 11-25-2012 12:19 AM

I have to admit it would be fun to drive without a roof, but I don't like the way rag tops look and the added weight and lessened rigidity aren't appealing.

Texas BRZ 11-25-2012 01:09 AM

I wouldn't consider an FR-S convertible over the coupe version, however I have nothing against owning a convertible if it still brings a proper sports car personality such as how these examples do: MX-5, S2000, Boxster Spyder, etc...

bestwheelbase 11-25-2012 02:05 AM

Voted no. For our purposes, it needs a proper roof.

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Shadow (Post 572641)
The added weight of a convertible would definitely have a negative impact on the car.

If I wanted a convertible, the ONLY car I'd consider is this:

**Z4 folding hardtop***

@White Shadow not even a tiny hint of this?

http://www.instablogsimages.com/1/20...ider_bfebz.jpg

Bristecom 11-25-2012 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase (Post 573575)
@White Shadow not even a tiny hint of this?

That's pretty hot...

einzlr 11-25-2012 03:08 AM

The M Roadster absolutely brings a proper sports car personality and the top goes up or down in under 10 seconds, but much as I love this car, I've kind of had enough of the downsides of convertibles so a convertible twin wouldn't even tempt me.


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