FabSwingers.com forum: Convertibles. Roof down or up?

By *hemanwithnoname38 OP Man
over a year ago

Wellington

Hello awesome fabbers..

Hope your all safe and sane..

Recently during my travel to work (community social care) I have passed a lot of convertible cars on the road with their roof down. I myself have a convertible mini and long to put the roof down but have been unsure during this time for 2 reasons: transmission of virus and public perception.

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it ok to have the roof down? Do you see someone do this and think negatively about them? If your on country roads and no one in sight is it still ok?

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

This subject makes me really angry, I’ve been waiting 4 years for MrsHotts to empty all that crap out the garage so I can have one.....

Just wear a mask !

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Hello awesome fabbers..

Hope your all safe and sane..

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it ok to have the roof down? Do you see someone do this and think negatively about them? If your on country roads and no one in sight is it still ok?

Get your top off

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Isn't the point of having a convertible to put the roof down when the weather allows it?

And unless you're doing some extreme tailgating I don't think social distancing rules would be broken by it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Roof down

No different than driving with the windows down or waiting in the queue at Waitrose

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Seriously though, even with the roof down you are still exceeding the 2m social distancing guidelines

Cal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hmmm....a straight man that drives a convertible mini?!

I've never been so confused

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Hmmm....a straight man that drives a convertible mini?!

I've never been so confused"

I’ve seen guys in Audi TT before , they claimed to be straight too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hmmm....a straight man that drives a convertible mini?!

I've never been so confused

I’ve seen guys in Audi TT before , they claimed to be straight too "

With or without a roof though?

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Hmmm....a straight man that drives a convertible mini?!

I've never been so confused

I’ve seen guys in Audi TT before , they claimed to be straight too

With or without a roof though?"

I think it had a roof but it’s still unforgivable, unless they’re a hairdresser or something and camp / straight I suppose

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It might be an unpopular opinion but I think convertibles look crap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The only acceptable convertible for a straight man to drive is a saloon or a spider! Anything else and they might as well come out of the closet!

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By *hemanwithnoname38 OP Man
over a year ago

Wellington

"The only acceptable convertible for a straight man to drive is a saloon or a spider! Anything else and they might as well come out of the closet!"

Pmsl I have a bright yellow mini convertible so I definitely must be confused

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It might be an unpopular opinion but I think convertibles look crap

Never owned a convertible don’t get enough decent weather in UK to justify one. And agree they don’t look great when the soft top is on

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Ours is always down in this weather

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Roof down is hellish if you have just had your hair done or dislike swallowing flies.

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By *atonMan
over a year ago

barnet

Down

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By *atonMan
over a year ago

barnet

I'm as straight as a scaffold pole and have a mini convertible. Ridiculous stereotypyping

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Roof down is hellish if you have just had your hair done or dislike swallowing flies."

Not with your hat and mask on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What about my mint supercharged XK8 convertible then, eh...??!!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"What about my mint supercharged XK8 convertible then, eh...??!!

"
,

That's what we have

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

"Roof down is hellish if you have just had your hair done or dislike swallowing flies.

Not with your hat and mask on

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The hat would blow away.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

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By *andy 1Couple
over a year ago

northeast

ours is down so the poor wagon drivers can have a good look in I know some people don't like them cos it blows ther toupee off

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Roof down is hellish if you have just had your hair done or dislike swallowing flies.

Not with your hat and mask on

The hat would blow away."

Not if you tie a scarf around it

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"ours is down so the poor wagon drivers can have a good look in I know some people don't like them cos it blows ther toupee off

Haha

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Down on a glorious day like today.

Whats the point in having one if you are too afraid to enjoy using it how it was designed to be.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Down on a glorious day like today.

Whats the point in having one if you are too afraid to enjoy using it how it was designed to be."
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Yes this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Roof down is hellish if you have just had your hair done or dislike swallowing flies."

I have something else that you could swallow...if you prefer.

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By *erdyWoman
over a year ago

wiltshire

Nothing wrong with roof down, I've been doing it on warm days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hood down, always. So long as its not raining or snowing (mark three mr2)

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Nothing wrong with roof down, I've been doing it on warm days."

We also do it on sunny winter days too, well wrapped up of course

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By *etite_delightWoman
over a year ago

BunnyLand

"Hello awesome fabbers..

Hope your all safe and sane..

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it ok to have the roof down? Do you see someone do this and think negatively about them? If your on country roads and no one in sight is it still ok?

Down, down, down

I’m a key worker and have a convertible so enjoy the weather on my way back home when I can. Honestly, don’t care what people think , everyone will have an opinion either way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hello awesome fabbers..

Hope your all safe and sane..

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it ok to have the roof down? Do you see someone do this and think negatively about them? If your on country roads and no one in sight is it still ok?

Yeah cos you driving past me at 30mph will definitely be 0.0000001% risk, so wouldn't be happy

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By *hemanwithnoname38 OP Man
over a year ago

Wellington

"Down, down, down

I’m a key worker and have a convertible so enjoy the weather on my way back home when I can. Honestly, don’t care what people think , everyone will have an opinion either way. "

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

You do get a few unpleasant smells when driving in the country, though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The only acceptable convertible for a straight man to drive is a saloon or a spider! Anything else and they might as well come out of the closet!

Pmsl I have a bright yellow mini convertible so I definitely must be confused

Take me for a ride sometime.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Roof down in this weather has to be a coupe tho

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"The only acceptable convertible for a straight man to drive is a saloon or a spider! Anything else and they might as well come out of the closet!

Pmsl I have a bright yellow mini convertible so I definitely must be confused

Take me for a ride sometime."

I want a ride in the XK8’s or something big. I want a girl with a white Chrysler LeBaron, with a cup holder armrest .....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hello awesome fabbers..

Hope your all safe and sane..

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it ok to have the roof down? Do you see someone do this and think negatively about them? If your on country roads and no one in sight is it still ok?

With hair like yours you sexy devil! Heck no!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Roof frequently down, especially atm.

(I have a very effeminate Triumph Stag

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It might be an unpopular opinion but I think convertibles look crap

Nooooo, what even a Mazda Mx5 with flippy flap lights?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh and OP.... Get your roof down man!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Roof down obviously in the summer driving at night with the roof down is great!! not sure I'd be brave enough to do it with a mini though only girls can drive convertible minis

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By *hemanwithnoname38 OP Man
over a year ago

Wellington

"The only acceptable convertible for a straight man to drive is a saloon or a spider! Anything else and they might as well come out of the closet!

Pmsl I have a bright yellow mini convertible so I definitely must be confused

Take me for a ride sometime."

Anytime as long as you don’t pull my bonnet release...

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Open up, let the fresh air in. You’ll get knots in your hair though

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Roof down, weathers perfect, why have a convertible if your not going to treat it as such

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Roof down, weathers perfect, why have a convertible if your not going to treat it as such "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love my top down

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By *hemanwithnoname38 OP Man
over a year ago

Wellington

"With hair like yours you sexy devil! Heck no!

Miss dreavus, you cheeky sexy woman, do you know of any underground hairdressers

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By *hemanwithnoname38 OP Man
over a year ago

Wellington

"Love my top down

I would love to see your top down

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By *hemanwithnoname38 OP Man
over a year ago

Wellington

"Oh and OP.... Get your roof down man! "

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By *obwithkiltMan
over a year ago

Belton

i luckily have a special edition Kangoo with a full sunroof...it's open as soon as it's warm enough!

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

trouble most likely, or creating it :)

"Isn't the point of having a convertible to put the roof down when the weather allows it?

And unless you're doing some extreme tailgating I don't think social distancing rules would be broken by it

"
I think it should be illegal to drive a convertible in nice weather with the roof up...

I dont even understand how anyone could even worry about catching the virus with the roof down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hmmm....a straight man that drives a convertible mini?!

I've never been so confused

I’ve seen guys in Audi TT before , they claimed to be straight too "

Girlfriends got a sexy black murdered out TT with 19" RS4 Lemans alloys in black and a body kit that makes it look phat ..

It's a chicks car

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"Isn't the point of having a convertible to put the roof down when the weather allows it?

And unless you're doing some extreme tailgating I don't think social distancing rules would be broken by it

I think it should be illegal to drive a convertible in nice weather with the roof up...

I dont even understand how anyone could even worry about catching the virus with the roof down "

Absolutely! Anyone driving hood up should have their car seized and their driving license shredded!

I’m shielding but had to take the cat to the vet on Monday for an emergency appointment. Had the top down both on the way there in the morning and when I collected him later that afternoon

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

I would have the roof down, unless it pissing down with rain.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a piece of metal that gets you from A to B,never been materialistic with things like that.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

trouble most likely, or creating it :)

"Isn't the point of having a convertible to put the roof down when the weather allows it?

And unless you're doing some extreme tailgating I don't think social distancing rules would be broken by it

I think it should be illegal to drive a convertible in nice weather with the roof up...

I dont even understand how anyone could even worry about catching the virus with the roof down

Absolutely! Anyone driving hood up should have their car seized and their driving license shredded!

I’m shielding but had to take the cat to the vet on Monday for an emergency appointment. Had the top down both on the way there in the morning and when I collected him later that afternoon "
hope kitty is okay x and high five to you

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Isn't the point of having a convertible to put the roof down when the weather allows it?

And unless you're doing some extreme tailgating I don't think social distancing rules would be broken by it

I think it should be illegal to drive a convertible in nice weather with the roof up...

I dont even understand how anyone could even worry about catching the virus with the roof down

Absolutely! Anyone driving hood up should have their car seized and their driving license shredded!

I’m shielding but had to take the cat to the vet on Monday for an emergency appointment. Had the top down both on the way there in the morning and when I collected him later that afternoon "

Hope your little cat is ok

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By *ndiscloseddesiresWoman
over a year ago

Wokingham

Yep I've got my mid life crisis car that is almost as old as me

It is top down when the weather permits as I drive to work for my 1 day a week at work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry. I prefer my truck!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Sorry. I prefer my truck!"

That's good

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

"Sorry. I prefer my truck!"

Wow, never seen a 40 foot convertible

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

"Sorry. I prefer my truck!

Wow, never seen a 40 foot convertible "

Tell a lie I saw what looked a bit likevone when the driver tried to go under a low bridge.

Looked like his trailer top had been peeled back

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By *tudiousPipWoman
over a year ago

W Yorks

Frontline worker, MR2 driver.

Top down every time! My hair's already awful from wearing a theatre scrub cap and the blast of the breeze makes me feel more refreshed than a shower. I don't think it's likely to pass on the virus...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hello awesome fabbers..

Hope your all safe and sane..

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it ok to have the roof down? Do you see someone do this and think negatively about them? If your on country roads and no one in sight is it still ok?

"
no you will catch it and you'll catch your death of cold, only put the top down on cloudy day nimbostratus rule

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The only acceptable convertible for a straight man to drive is a saloon or a spider! Anything else and they might as well come out of the closet!

Pmsl I have a bright yellow mini convertible so I definitely must be confused

Take me for a ride sometime.

Anytime as long as you don’t pull my bonnet release...

I'll respect your bonnet. Probably best you don't drive through the Grange with the roof down. I don't want us to get gobbed at.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry. I prefer my truck!

Wow, never seen a 40 foot convertible "

They do things differently in New Zealand.

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Am in between Mazda MX5's, just waiting for the right one to turn up, Would have hood down at every opportunity.

Way back in my youth had an MG Midget drove it all year round with hood down.

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"Am in between Mazda MX5's, just waiting for the right one to turn up, Would have hood down at every opportunity.

Way back in my youth had an MG Midget drove it all year round with hood down."

Oh no you poor thing! I don’t think I could survive without an mx5, it’s the only car I’ve ever owned

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

trouble most likely, or creating it :)

I should soon have a nice spider to drive around in. Although fear I've left it to late in the year

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"I should soon have a nice spider to drive around in. Although fear I've left it to late in the year "

It’s never too late! As long as it’s not raining or snowing the hood can come down

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

trouble most likely, or creating it :)

"I should soon have a nice spider to drive around in. Although fear I've left it to late in the year

It’s never too late! As long as it’s not raining or snowing the hood can come down"
I mean for prices lol x

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By *abrielle247Couple (FF)
over a year ago

PDI Gran Canaria

Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"With hair like yours you sexy devil! Heck no!

Miss dreavus, you cheeky sexy woman, do you know of any underground hairdressers

You could so rock the pudding bowl look oooft!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

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suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

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By *dinMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Much prefer the topless look

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had one of those convertible Tigra’s when they first came out. Only a handful of times I ever had the roof down cos I felt like a knob. Would only be at the request of my passenger.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

Yes, the chauffeur has borrowed it for the weekend

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By *B69Woman
over a year ago

Wiltshire

Mine is off every chance I can get

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By *edGrayCouple
over a year ago

Swindon

It's your car, you have worked hard to buy it. If you want to drive with the top down, go for it. If your worried about as air bourne virus, wear a mask. Or a helmet with a visor.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I once had a convertible where the roof got stuck in mid retract...

Has no real relevance but thought you'd all like to know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I should soon have a nice spider to drive around in. Although fear I've left it to late in the year "

You'll be fine, autumn and spring are the best times ?? summer be like being on a griddle pan

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I once had a convertible where the roof got stuck in mid retract...

Has no real relevance but thought you'd all like to know"

Oh dear..

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By *abrielle247Couple (FF)
over a year ago

PDI Gran Canaria

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

How did you guess.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

How did you guess.

Coz you ladies are posh

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By *otterabzMan
over a year ago

Ellon

Miss not having a convertible. Have had five or six in the past, love em. So long as it wasn’t raining or snowing, I generally had the top down. If it’s cold out, that’s what the heater is for! So long as you have a good windstopper behind you, the wind just goes right over the top. And the rain if you get caught in a shower...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

top down tits out lol

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Got a soft top Defender, the coolest soft top ever.

It's practical too, I can look good even going to the tip...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hello awesome fabbers..

Hope your all safe and sane..

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it ok to have the roof down? Do you see someone do this and think negatively about them? If your on country roads and no one in sight is it still ok?

If it's not raining the roof is down, it's no worse than walking to the shops.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"top down tits out lol

Haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

Yes, the chauffeur has borrowed it for the weekend

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not parker ooooooo lady penelope you know he was a safe cracker before he became a chauffeur

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

Yes, the chauffeur has borrowed it for the weekend

not parker ooooooo lady penelope you know he was a safe cracker before he became a chauffeur

Hmm...That's what's worrying me...hope he's not doing a bank job...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

Yes, the chauffeur has borrowed it for the weekend

not parker ooooooo lady penelope you know he was a safe cracker before he became a chauffeur

Hmm...That's what's worrying me...hope he's not doing a bank job...

"
he soecialised in home safes of the rich and healthy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

Yes, the chauffeur has borrowed it for the weekend

not parker ooooooo lady penelope you know he was a safe cracker before he became a chauffeur

Hmm...That's what's worrying me...hope he's not doing a bank job...

he soecialised in home safes of the rich and healthy

"
specialised

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

Yes, the chauffeur has borrowed it for the weekend

not parker ooooooo lady penelope you know he was a safe cracker before he became a chauffeur

Hmm...That's what's worrying me...hope he's not doing a bank job...

he soecialised in home safes of the rich and healthy

Good job I don't let him in the house then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

Yes, the chauffeur has borrowed it for the weekend

not parker ooooooo lady penelope you know he was a safe cracker before he became a chauffeur

Hmm...That's what's worrying me...hope he's not doing a bank job...

he soecialised in home safes of the rich and healthy

Good job I don't let him in the house then

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penelope really why the devil not hes reformed now

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

Yes, the chauffeur has borrowed it for the weekend

not parker ooooooo lady penelope you know he was a safe cracker before he became a chauffeur

Hmm...That's what's worrying me...hope he's not doing a bank job...

he soecialised in home safes of the rich and healthy

Good job I don't let him in the house then

penelope really why the devil not hes reformed now

Ok, hope he brings the car back...

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By *abrielle247Couple (FF)
over a year ago

PDI Gran Canaria

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

How did you guess.

Coz you ladies are posh

Frightfully darling.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Always down when it's sunny and mild, more posing opportunity.

Yes

suppose you've got a cabriolet bentley lol

How did you guess.

Coz you ladies are posh

Frightfully darling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Got a soft top Defender, the coolest soft top ever.

It's practical too, I can look good even going to the tip...

Nope not even close , I've had 911 Carrera convertibles , BMW convertibles and the one everyone loves is the Figaro and the prices are going up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love love love my convertible. Mercedes SL55 AMG. It's awesome when the drop top is down. My car means an awful lot to me

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in

Had mine down many times the last few weeks , including today !!!! When it bloody rained it was parked out in the drive !!! Didn't realised it had rained to start with

,,,

And as for the issue with the virus ATM , your abiding by the two metre rule , if you have your windows open it's just the same , having your heating on or a cold air on I'm not using the internal switch for recirculating just the same really , well that's my thoughts ,,, just don't forget to put the roof up if it rains

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham, North Yorkshire and can travel

Get your top whipped off and enjoy it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Get your top whipped off and enjoy it"

Exactly this xxx

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

"Got a soft top Defender, the coolest soft top ever.

It's practical too, I can look good even going to the tip...

Nope not even close , I've had 911 Carrera convertibles , BMW convertibles and the one everyone loves is the Figaro and the prices are going up "

A defender looks at home in a field or parked outside Buckingham palace.

Porches and BMW'S look like you are trying to be cool and if you have to try you have failed.

Figaro would be ok if you dropped a bike engine in it.

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By *KAholeandgloryCouple
over a year ago

exeter

"Hello awesome fabbers..

Hope your all safe and sane..

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it ok to have the roof down? Do you see someone do this and think negatively about them? If your on country roads and no one in sight is it still ok?

Surly you can’t as close a 2 mtrs. Can’t see why you can’t have your roof down. I always do when the weather is hot enough

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Up now, its like bloody winter has returned.

Brrrrrrrh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

up its the only way as kadjagoogoo would say

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By *tudiousPipWoman
over a year ago

W Yorks

If you have the roof down you've got a perfectly good reason to wear a headscarf... Covers up your need to visit a hairdresser

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By *mmmMaybeCouple
over a year ago

West Wales

I have a Swedish model that at the first sign of sunshine goes topless. I just put my hair in a bungy & stick a beanie on.

The Mr doesn’t have that problem though, more danger of getting a burnt bonce ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The top is off my Japanese beauty.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always leave the top down in a convertible, even in rain. Worst case scenario, you get to use the car pool lane!

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By *ette4ukWoman
over a year ago

Sudbury in suffolk

I’m on my 5th Mini convertible my moto

“Once you’ve got soft top never go hard”

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By *lint-EverhardMan
over a year ago

Perpignan and cap

People that wear a mask alone in the car are the type of person that wears a condom alone in bed.

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By *lapheadsiMan
over a year ago

southend

Roof down on my Mazda as much as I can but I tend to get a burnt head

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By *ove2Lick!Man
over a year ago

Banbury

If you have a convertible, you bought it for that reason. You should drive with the top down at every opportunity.

More convertibles are sold in the UK than any other country in Europe. We are a nation of optimists

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely top off

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By *elshcouple18Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Top off on ours whenever possible, oh, you're on about the roof??

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By *arkstaffsMan
over a year ago

Rugeley

Always had soft tops of one sort or another, hood down whenever possible! (Still want that Triumph Stag..)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Got a soft top Defender, the coolest soft top ever.

It's practical too, I can look good even going to the tip...

Nope not even close , I've had 911 Carrera convertibles , BMW convertibles and the one everyone loves is the Figaro and the prices are going up

A defender looks at home in a field or parked outside Buckingham palace.

Porches and BMW'S look like you are trying to be cool and if you have to try you have failed.

Figaro would be ok if you dropped a bike engine in it."

Nope I've got a M5 for going fast and a escort Cosworth for going faster , the Figaro with its funky post modernist looks isn't about speed,it's a city car designed for nipping around work or to coffe bars or doing lunch , speed is missing the point totally

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By *nottygirlWoman
over a year ago

Glasgowshire

"Hello awesome fabbers..

Hope your all safe and sane..

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it ok to have the roof down? Do you see someone do this and think negatively about them? If your on country roads and no one in sight is it still ok?

Nothing in the government guidelines against driving a convertible with its roof down! If you're driving legitimately for one of the permitted reasons and you want to put the roof down then of course do it!

I have a BMW convertible and I love it. I've had the roof down a few times this year when I've been going for food shopping.

Nothing like getting her top down and getting inside her on a sunny afternoon

To all the haters: Yes we live in the UK so have to accept the limited time us convertible owners get our roofs down but on the days we can...you can't

And no, no flies in the mouth, there's a windscreen to catch those

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Roof down !!!

The only time mine is up day or night is if it raining

Love driving in the cold weather with the roof down

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in

"Roof down !!!

The only time mine is up day or night is if it raining

Love driving in the cold weather with the roof down

"
or do what I do during last week , not for the Firsr time and not realise it's raining !!!!!

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in

"If you have a convertible, you bought it for that reason. You should drive with the top down at every opportunity.

More convertibles are sold in the UK than any other country in Europe. We are a nation of optimists

"
to true , that what heaters , heated Seats and airscarfs are for

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The increase in your vitamin D production from sun exposure and the ensuing extra protection it gives against Covid 19 is surely the overriding requirement here TOP DOWN.

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By *layfull pairingCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

I’ve never ever driven my TVR with the roof up... what’s the point.... in fact I’m not even sure what I’ve done with the main removable roof section ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As soon as the weather was nice my top went down..

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

"Got a soft top Defender, the coolest soft top ever.

It's practical too, I can look good even going to the tip...

Nope not even close , I've had 911 Carrera convertibles , BMW convertibles and the one everyone loves is the Figaro and the prices are going up

A defender looks at home in a field or parked outside Buckingham palace.

Porches and BMW'S look like you are trying to be cool and if you have to try you have failed.

Figaro would be ok if you dropped a bike engine in it.

Love the Escort Cosworth.

The Figaro with a bike engine would be an ideal city car, it would be about accelerating into those gaps, not top speed.

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By *lapheadsiMan
over a year ago

southend

"Got a soft top Defender, the coolest soft top ever.

It's practical too, I can look good even going to the tip...

Nope not even close , I've had 911 Carrera convertibles , BMW convertibles and the one everyone loves is the Figaro and the prices are going up

A defender looks at home in a field or parked outside Buckingham palace.

Porches and BMW'S look like you are trying to be cool and if you have to try you have failed.

Figaro would be ok if you dropped a bike engine in it.

Love the Escort Cosworth.

The Figaro with a bike engine would be an ideal city car, it would be about accelerating into those gaps, not top speed."

Figaro with a bike engine interesting thought

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sunny weekends like today were made for driving with the roof down. A welcome dose of pleasure during what is currently such a joyless time

Trying to look cool but failed ? Nah expensive flashy sports cars are cool and you know it. Anyone that says otherwise is either jealous or devoid of fun in their life (or perhaps both)

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Just sold mine as anyone who owns one knows, they are useless in the winter.

Loved it whilst I had it but a 4 x 4 wins, sorry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just stick the winter wheels on, job done

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

"Just stick the winter wheels on, job done

Rear wheel drive as 90% are, still naff on icy roads.

Plus we have an old boy by us who drives his BMW with the roof down even in the winter and he looks a total plonker.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The only working hardtop in my fleet is the transit. Current daily is a Eunos mk2. If it ain't rainin' the roof is off.

Nope, I'm not a hairdresser, not even slightly effeminate. I've been rained on, snowed on and half frozen but still top down. Humans are waterproof, they dry out eventually.

People can think what they want, as long as it stays a thought it won't bother me.

If you think its windy in a convertible try a 7 style sports body with the doors off as well.. Hardcore topless. Ruthless roofless.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just stick the winter wheels on, job done

Rear wheel drive as 90% are, still naff on icy roads."

Won't own another FWD car ever, last one was a proper mini back in the 90's. Only been stuck once in 40 years and that was entirely down to being 'beached' on top of a snowdrift with all four wheels off the ground, my error, not the cars.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Depends. Down is good but when a fab friend picked me up in one after i had my hair done i arrived at our destination like i had been dragged through a hedge backwards.

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By *arex2Couple
over a year ago

Bradford

"Hello awesome fabbers..

Hope your all safe and sane..

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it ok to have the roof down? Do you see someone do this and think negatively about them? If your on country roads and no one in sight is it still ok?

Ours is down at every opportunity!

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By *atexbound_scotMan
over a year ago

Livingston

Down at every opportunity. Middle of winter, frost / snow all about the roofs down. Heated seats on, hat on and heaters cranked up... Canny beat it

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By *nottygirlWoman
over a year ago

Glasgowshire

I had mine down on Saturday for the first time this year

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over a year ago

evesham

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

This is a very touchy subject for me as I await the return of the mechanic after spending £700 on mine

When I can get to drive it I will be blasting around in the sunshine with the top down for sure!

In relation to virus transmission we are being told that good ventilation is key so surely having the top down and the wind in your hair is very responsible

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to have an MGB Roadster

I had to get rid of it

The drafts caused by open top driving brought on / contributed to a facial palsy

If you have a soft top, keep your ears and the sides of your face covered

I now take the middle aged option, a panaromic roof

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over a year ago

"I used to have an MGB Roadster

I had to get rid of it

The drafts caused by open top driving brought on / contributed to a facial palsy

If you have a soft top, keep your ears and the sides of your face covered

I now take the middle aged option, a panaromic roof

I was really enjoying the posh pano roof on my new car... until you've just described it as the middle aged version

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Way back in 1959 at the tender age of 19 I bought for the princely sum of £45 a pre war Morgan (4 wheel version), sadly the car came without a hood but did have a tonneau cover.

I drove that car daily for ten months without a hood before it finally expired.

Happy days.

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By *arlomaleMan
over a year ago

darlington

I’m not a massive fan of convertible roofs but I saw an e46 m3 yesterday in black it looked absolutely stunning with the roof down for me the best looking car BMW have made now they look hideous with that awful chintzy front end

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By *ikesEmBigMan
over a year ago

Herts

My lockdown haircut shouldn't be inflicted on anyone

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By *nottygirlWoman
over a year ago

Glasgowshire

"This is a very touchy subject for me as I await the return of the mechanic after spending £700 on mine

When I can get to drive it I will be blasting around in the sunshine with the top down for sure!

In relation to virus transmission we are being told that good ventilation is key so surely having the top down and the wind in your hair is very responsible

Who can resist getting her top down on a warm sunny day

I have a deepish red BMW 1 series M Sport. I love it but she's getting on a bit!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used to have an MGB Roadster

I had to get rid of it

The drafts caused by open top driving brought on / contributed to a facial palsy

If you have a soft top, keep your ears and the sides of your face covered

I now take the middle aged option, a panaromic roof

I was really enjoying the posh pano roof on my new car... until you've just described it as the middle aged version

When I got the car, Mum said 'oooh, you need to be careful with that roof'

I said 'it's OK Mum, it's enforced glass, it's quite safe'

She said 'no, I don't mean like that, I mean if it's sunny, you might burn your bald head'

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By *andare63Man
over a year ago

oldham

I have the roof down whenever the sun cracks. I like the freshness and as long as there's no twat in front cars vaping their shit out the window.... Great stuff

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By *eigh guyMan
over a year ago

wigan

When I read this I thought it was about pulling foreskin down !

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

I'd rather have a glass roof permanently than a convertible

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Topless all year round

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really don’t understand the point of having a convertible if you don’t put the roof down when the weather allows.

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By *nottygirlWoman
over a year ago

Glasgowshire

"I used to have an MGB Roadster

I had to get rid of it

The drafts caused by open top driving brought on / contributed to a facial palsy

If you have a soft top, keep your ears and the sides of your face covered

I now take the middle aged option, a panaromic roof

'Middle age option'? No such thing! But I have been looking at red 2 door Range Rover Evoques with pan roofs which I quite like.

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By *ob rodMan
over a year ago

lancaster

By the time I could afford one I was too old to look good in 1

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By *nottygirlWoman
over a year ago

Glasgowshire

"By the time I could afford one I was too old to look good in 1"

It's the fun factor not the image that's important in my opinion

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

"By the time I could afford one I was too old to look good in 1"

Turning 70 I decided to rekindle my youth and invested in a Mazda MX5,it being the nearest roadster to the quintessential British sports cars of the 60s.

I had 8 years of real fun with this little car an only sold it because my Arthritis prevented me from getting in and out of it.

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By *tuYorksMan
over a year ago

Barnsley

I have a convertible as a weekend car. Some like driving with the top down in all weathers & quite frankly, if they enjoy that, as far as I'm concerned its fine. I generally go for anything above 20c. Contrary to some views, the joys of driving a convertible are not restricted to driving with the roof down. Oh & from a covid perspective there is no problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Down if weathers warm and nice but too cold today no different to a pushbike bud

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