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Is it a roadster? is it a convertible ? what is the Zed !
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Is it a roadster? is it a convertible ? what is the Zed !
Following on from a discussion in a another thread, I thought it might be interesting (and controversial) as to what people think our cars actually are, whether they are convertibles or roadsters- or something else
I did see this, which makes it as clear as mud
1.A cabriolet is a soft top or drop head coupe with roll up windows.
2.A roadster does not have roll up windows. It has an optional soft top and clear side curtains for windows.
3.A convertible is a four door sedan with a fold away top which may be soft or hard. It has all the attributes of a normal sedan including wind up windows etc.
4.A spyder is a two door two seated sports roadster or convertible with no weather protection.
from the above (not saying this is right, before anyone starts) ours are Cabriolets
I did see this, which makes it as clear as mud
1.A cabriolet is a soft top or drop head coupe with roll up windows.
2.A roadster does not have roll up windows. It has an optional soft top and clear side curtains for windows.
3.A convertible is a four door sedan with a fold away top which may be soft or hard. It has all the attributes of a normal sedan including wind up windows etc.
4.A spyder is a two door two seated sports roadster or convertible with no weather protection.
from the above (not saying this is right, before anyone starts) ours are Cabriolets
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Are you sureRustyZ4 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:40 am Following on from a discussion in a another thread, I thought it might be interesting (and controversial) as to what people think our cars actually are, whether they are convertibles or roadsters- or something else
I did see this, which makes it as clear as mud
1.A cabriolet is a soft top or drop head coupe with roll up windows.
2.A roadster does not have roll up windows. It has an optional soft top and clear side curtains for windows.
3.A convertible is a four door sedan with a fold away top which may be soft or hard. It has all the attributes of a normal sedan including wind up windows etc.
4.A spyder is a two door two seated sports roadster or convertible with no weather protection.
from the above (not saying this is right, before anyone starts) ours are Cabriolets
http://www.convertiblecarmagazine.com/f ... cabriolet/
Additionally BMW VIN Decoder describes my Z4 as a ‘Roadster’ and my M6 as a ‘Cabriolet’ pick the bones out of that
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Its a Rag Top or maybe a Drop Top or even an Open Top Two Seater
This is worth a read
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convertible
This is worth a read
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convertible
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different terminology depending on the image they want to convey i guess.
'roadster' makes it seem sporty - but generally a two seater?
'convertible' is generic term and could be either two seater or 4/5 seater
'cabriolet' again generic term but applies more to 4/5 seater with a soft top?
'roadster' makes it seem sporty - but generally a two seater?
'convertible' is generic term and could be either two seater or 4/5 seater
'cabriolet' again generic term but applies more to 4/5 seater with a soft top?
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"Not a coupe" works for me!
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Yeah right,,, and think of everything else that has more than one name/title/description
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LoL It's a Roadster as BMW saw fit to call it so. But who actually cares.
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As I stated on the other thread, it's not a convertible
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You’re all wrong. The phrase you are looking for is MOBILE SALON.
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so i keep getting told ...
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Great thread - it looks like E85 and E89 owners fall into the undecided camp!
But E86 owners know they have a Coupe!
But E86 owners know they have a Coupe!
Coupes because stunning!
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BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981