FabSwingers.com forum: People with convertibles

By *he-Dirty-Duo OP Man
over a year ago

Boston

Right I've got to get this off my chest, why on earth do people buy convertible cars then on a warm day drive around with roof up??

What's the point?

Rant over lol

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

Air con?

More to the point, I've seen people drive with it down on freezing cold days! Posey gits!!

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

Because as i experienced today, just because it was warm for 15 mins it gets cold just as fast.

Froze my nuts of going around the m25.

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

also get a shower , with the roof up when it rains, they all seem to leak

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

Because I don't have time to take it up and down mine is manual x

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

"Air con?

More to the point, I've seen people drive with it down on freezing cold days! Posey gits!!

In a scalf, wolly hat amd big coat, never understood that.

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

I suppose if it upset me that much I'd carry an umbrella

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By *he-Dirty-Duo OP Man
over a year ago

Boston

"Air con?

More to the point, I've seen people drive with it down on freezing cold days! Posey gits!!

Then buy a coupé lol

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

Maybe now isn't the time to admit that just 2 days after passing my driving test I drove home in my mx5 with the hood down just because the sun peaked itself through for 5 minutes

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

Love my mx5 ! I have the roof down in the winter !!

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"Love my mx5 ! I have the roof down in the winter !!"

Bang the heating up on full and it's a lovely cosy little car even when it's only a few degrees above freezing . I can't express how happy I am that hubby suggested buying one for me.

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

Hair! Sometimes you just need to preserve your do

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

Why do people buy 4x4 vehicles then never go off road?

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

" Why do people buy 4x4 vehicles then never go off road?

Because then the statement piece wouldn't be pristine

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

I have a Caterham 7, and the ONLY time you will see the hood fitted is when it's parked

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Right I've got to get this off my chest, why on earth do people buy convertible cars then on a warm day drive around with roof up??

What's the point?

Rant over lol"

Because you could get sunburnt

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

I tested the f type last weekend and whilst the car was great, I preferred it with the roof up.

I've had convertibles before and think for the additional cost we don't get enough use out of them due to the uk climate

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

" Why do people buy 4x4 vehicles then never go off road?

Why do people buy large vehicles that they can't drive or park properly?!

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"I tested the f type last weekend and whilst the car was great, I preferred it with the roof up.

I've had convertibles before and think for the additional cost we don't get enough use out of them due to the uk climate

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did you know that the uk is the largest market for convertible cars in europe despite our weather

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By *oistknickersCouple
over a year ago

London

Because they seem like a good idea but they really aren't

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

This thread reminds me.......

I need to book in for a haircut

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

Cold day convertibles and Oversized 4x4s are merely a statement piece IMHO!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

When driving with the roof down, there is an increased chance of being for littering. As any small piece of paper in the car, can quite easily get blown out of it.

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By *evonshireboyMan
over a year ago

North Devon

A crisp sunny winter day is lovely with the roof down. It's like a revitalising shower.

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By *inglenfreeMan
over a year ago

london

Well I've got one I use in the summer. Auto hood so no problem putting it up if the weather changes. Love it.

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

Mine is a T-top. First had the tops of back in February

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

We love our s2000! Only comes out maybe once a week but it's a beauty! Roof down whenever possible

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

And also the s2000 is limited! Only convertible anda piece of amazing engineering rivalled by nobody

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

I've been thinking about buying a caterham. I'd never have the roof up on that.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

For various reasons I've had to use our MX5 lately and I'll put the roof down any chance I get if only because it makes getting in and out easier. The only thing that stops me is rain.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Right I've got to get this off my chest, why on earth do people buy convertible cars then on a warm day drive around with roof up??

What's the point?

Rant over lol"

Just to piss you off

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

Mines an eunos roadster ! Its lowered and drives like a gokart , l love it to bits !

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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

"Right I've got to get this off my chest, why on earth do people buy convertible cars then on a warm day drive around with roof up??

What's the point?

Rant over lol"
well that was a worthy rant

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

No idea. Hubby and I recently bought a convertible and he thinks it defeats the point leaving the roof up on on a nice day

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

We've got an MX5 too and I absolutely love her

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By *he_virgin_maryWoman
over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

More to the point, I've seen people drive with it down on freezing cold days! Posey gits!!

That's me! If it ain't raining roof is down!

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By *he_virgin_maryWoman
over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

Oh and slk55 here!

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"Right I've got to get this off my chest, why on earth do people buy convertible cars then on a warm day drive around with roof up??

What's the point?

Rant over lol"

Because sometimes I've got too much in my boot to have it down!!

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

Our mx5 was my incentive to pass my driving test. When I tried to learn 20 years ago I failed my test and then quit. Having that gorgeous little car sat on the drive was my motivation for not giving up this time. I passed my test on Thursday at the 3rd attempt and am loving driving her

Incidentally, when my father in law had a drive in her a few weeks ago he likened it to driving a go cart. Low to the ground, turns on a sixpence and heaps of fun to drive

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

Yeah I was skeptical when hubby said he wanted a little convertible. I've never driven one before and I'm not much of a petrol head. But I love our MX5. So much fun to drive

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

we had a Renault Megane last year , Mark went out it was lovely roof down, heaven opened , power unit for the roof packed up, drove home with people beeping there horns and making wanker gestures and flipping him the finger

. We havnt got it anymore

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By *igBanMan
over a year ago

kidlington

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

have you seen my hair -

used to see a guy many many years ago with an audi soft top - i took a headscarf around me all the time

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By *igBanMan
over a year ago

kidlington

"And also the s2000 is limited! Only convertible anda piece of amazing engineering rivalled by nobody"

Some might disagree

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

Having the roof down can be uncomfortable and tiring on long, fast journeys I find, regardless of the weather.

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

I used to say exactly the same thing.

I bought my vw eos convertible couple of years ago

Any opportunity to take it off and I'm there

And if it getz a lil chilly

Thats what the heated seat are for lol

But with the roof down

Wind delflector up

You dont feel a thing

Its like seeing women carryin dogs in a bag or a pram i saw once...

Its a dog

Not a fashion statement

Actually been a fantasys of mine to fuck someone with the roof down

Over backseat and bout.....

Still remains incomplete to this day

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"I've been thinking about buying a caterham. I'd never have the roof up on that. "

It's a huge 'no-no' in the L7C mate

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By *U1966Man
over a year ago

Devon

Always have my top down when possible

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By *he-Dirty-Duo OP Man
over a year ago

Boston

"Hair! Sometimes you just need to preserve your do

A fair point lol

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By *he-Dirty-Duo OP Man
over a year ago

Boston

"we had a Renault Megane last year , Mark went out it was lovely roof down, heaven opened , power unit for the roof packed up, drove home with people beeping there horns and making wanker gestures and flipping him the finger

. We havnt got it anymore

That's not good

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

I actually don't like convertible cars, I'd never have one.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

recently had a job collecting end of lease cars so got to drive allsorts of different cars day today two favourite drives in four months have been fiat 500 Abarth which was a pocket rocket handled like a go cart breaks like a single seater with a with the power to match .tuther was a car from we buy anycar 52plate mx5 1800 fantastic chassis and engine really enjoyed that drive over tops from kieghley to manchester wish i had had the cash to bid on it before it went off for auction

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By *omnlynneCouple
over a year ago

milton keynes

We have a large 4x4 as we need it to tow our caravan no statement peice here and we had 2 convertibles but since getting the new dog have had to go practical

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By *ilthyDebaucheryWoman
over a year ago

Oswestry

" Why do people buy 4x4 vehicles then never go off road?

Why do people buy large vehicles that they can't drive or park properly?!"

Makes them feel safer on the road maybe? But agree majority cannot park them properly Does my nut in car parks overlapping adjacent spaces

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By *ilthyDebaucheryWoman
over a year ago

Oswestry

I have driven 4WD convertibles for the last 12 years Best of both worlds... 4WD for winter and roof down in summer

Roof only goes down if it's sunny and above 16 degrees though

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

I have way to much hair that will blow all over in the wind to drive with the roof down. I will stick to my car with air conditioning on and no hair problems.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I have way to much hair that will blow all over in the wind to drive with the roof down. I will stick to my car with air conditioning on and no hair problems.

I always wear a cap, then I end up with hat hair!

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

I've had several convertibles, the roof was down unless below 4degrees as it would damage the skin and mechanisms, or if I was just driving to town and raining, otherwise roof off, drive quickly enough and I didn't get wet.

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

"I have way to much hair that will blow all over in the wind to drive with the roof down. I will stick to my car with air conditioning on and no hair problems.

I always wear a cap, then I end up with hat hair!

I have a funny shaped head so hats look ridiculous on me.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I have way to much hair that will blow all over in the wind to drive with the roof down. I will stick to my car with air conditioning on and no hair problems.

I always wear a cap, then I end up with hat hair!

I have a funny shaped head so hats look ridiculous on me.

Oh dear

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

I've taken to wearing a head scarf and sunglasses. Like to think I look like Audrey Hepburn but it's likely more Bridget Jones

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

For those that can't understand the attraction of having the roof down unless it's a warm sunny day all I can say is that if you'd ridden a motorbike you would know why we do it

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

I drive a convertible, on really hot days it can sometimes be too hot to have the roof down and it turns into an oven so is more comfortable to have the roof up and air con on.

On cold sunny days it can be nice to have the roof down, wack the heaters up plus heated seat turned on and you're lovely and warm but can still enjoy the fresh air and sound of your zorst

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By *t8880Couple
over a year ago

Staffs

We both have convertibles, will add a Caterham 7 at some point as well

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By *anda and CatCouple
over a year ago

"Right I've got to get this off my chest, why on earth do people buy convertible cars then on a warm day drive around with roof up??

What's the point?

Rant over lol

Because you could get sunburnt

Yes, lesson learnt very early on when we got ours, wife OK but my bald spots suffered, the sun block is as essential as a spare wheel when your a man at a certain stage of life driving a convertible!

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

"Air con?

More to the point, I've seen people drive with it down on freezing cold days! Posey gits!!

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if its dry and sunny I used to have. Y roof down whatever the temperature

Op is a real bug bare of mine too

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

"Our mx5 was my incentive to pass my driving test. When I tried to learn 20 years ago I failed my test and then quit. Having that gorgeous little car sat on the drive was my motivation for not giving up this time. I passed my test on Thursday at the 3rd attempt and am loving driving her

Incidentally, when my father in law had a drive in her a few weeks ago he likened it to driving a go cart. Low to the ground, turns on a sixpence and heaps of fun to drive"
oh well done and great little cars

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

Incidentally, when my father in law had a drive in her a few weeks ago he likened it to driving a go cart. Low to the ground, turns on a sixpence and heaps of fun to driveoh well done and great little cars

Thanks

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

My Trabant convertible is great - it takes a bit of time angle grinding the roof off then welding it back on again - but it looks so sexy on a sunny day

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

I'm have my roof down whenever there's even the slightest hint of sun. If the between April and October and it's not raining, it's down

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