Convertibles

[mverbunt]

Just curious to see what people think about convertibles? Personally, my favourite (and affordable) convertible would be a mid 90's MX-5. Just want to know what people think of this car or other convertibles, or is the general thought that convertibes just suck?

[timbar32]

Don't mind some of them. My favourite would be my bosses (now sold) F355 convertible. Now that was a nice car! The newest mx5 turbo is pretty sweet too.

[Maxx]

i am thinking of buying a Z4 for my old man.

they are nice and suit him well.

S2000 is good but didn't look class, SLK is too old.

GF love audi TT.

personel favourite(affordable) is elise, will buy one after the S15

[Jimbo2000]

lexus /drools

[mverbunt]

I personally like all the sporty converts, mx-5, mg, some porshes, don't like the toyota spider. I think saabs and the astra convertible just look sh*t. Still undecided about the celica convertible

[Duncan]

All convertibles are gh3y versions of real cars

And their drivers are poofs

[Jimbo2000]

i like cars with fat asses

[sammus]

we have a 73 convertible mustang. nice to have the wind in my long shiny silky hair. well not really. when discussing whether or not to get a 69 fastback restored for us, my dad complained about liking the open topped one with wind and noise etc.

convertibles are nice to be in, but i don't really like the look of them over coupes/fastbacks (although, it depends on the car)

[Revhead]

Convertibles look nice but there are far too many that don't have the go to match, ie they're just pose-mobiles. MX5 is a great car, but the asthmatic four banger doesn't do the chassis justice - my old 202 Commodore could beat them in a straight line. Work it hard, bolt on a turbo, or do an engine swap, and they're a formidable opponent at the track. Having not driven one, I'd guess an Elise would be similar - with a fantastic chassis like that, why oh why did they put such an underpowered engine in? Another 100 or so hp would make the car so much more enjoyable. Yes they're still quick point to point but for crying out loud, give it some power!

I've driven a few cars that have been really good in the corners and under brakes but seriously lacking under the bonnet, and although still plenty of fun, they end up just being frustrating.

I chopped a poser in an F355 convertible big time on my bike, had his missus in the car giving him a hard time too

[Goon]

some people are led to thinking that convertibles are lighter and therefore a bit quicker, when in actual reality, they are a tiny bit heavier because the roof which holds the whole car structure is gone, and heavy steel struts have to be inserted into the sides to strengthen the chassis. also some roofs have electric motors which adds to the weight. but hey if u like the wank factor, go 4 it

[sammus]

some people are led to thinking that convertibles are lighter and therefore a bit quicker, when in actual reality, they are a tiny bit heavier because the roof which holds the whole car structure is gone, and heavy steel struts have to be inserted into the sides to strengthen the chassis. also some roofs have electric motors which adds to the weight. but hey if u like the wank factor, go 4 it

bahahaha... yes indeed.

electric roof + reinforcement + air conditioning sitting in there doing nothing except being heavy = 73 mustang

[Duncan]

posers

[funkymonkey]

there's a ghey SAU NSW running around in a ghey 350zx convertible... what was his name... like he din have "i'm goin thru a midlife crisis" written all over him

Heyyyy that him in the pic!

[Kel]

All convertibles are gh3y versions of real cars

And their drivers are poofs

and that would make you the codriver of a ......

[rb25]

All convertibles are gh3y versions of real cars

And their drivers are poofs

[r33skylinegtst]

Dunno why but i think the S13 convertible with either an S15 front bar or a 180SX front bar looks HOT. There was on at prestige a while ago with the 180 nose... sexy.

[Abo Bob]

Why hasn't anyone mention M3?

[OKBANANA]

Rx-7.

[funkymonkey]

Dunno why but i think the S13 convertible with either an S15 front bar or a 180SX front bar looks HOT. There was on at prestige a while ago with the 180 nose... sexy.

Wait till you drive one of those cvnts... lol my mate has one (green S14 convertible, 180sx front, number plate "ONEVIA" and yeah its a bit sluggish to maneuvre...

[NA_R33]

rx7??? awesome car, M3..... welll go on say its ghey and underpowered too.....