Why are there so many that don't go topless?

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Why do most people with convertibles almost always drive with the roof up?

I wrote earlier that I drive with the roof down 50% of the time, but actually now that I think about it it's much more than that. I already have a habit of opening the roof with my key right before I walk out the door to work everyday and same when I come home or go out. The only time I drive with the top up is when it's rainy, very cold or I'm very late for something (e.g. the train).

I've seen about 8-9 Z4s in the last month, not one was with the top down. We pay extra for the hard-top convertible and it probably would be pretty significant even if you worked out the cost on a daily basis.
 
I think the same what's the point in buying a convertible and only using it when it's 20 degrees or above .
 
Timdon said:
I think the same what's the point in buying a convertible and only using it when it's 20 degrees or above .
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Forget 20 degrees. More like 26C, bright-white sunny and planets are perfectly aligned.
 
cosmo1 said:
What I detest is driving with top down but windows up! :x
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You have to on the motorway. Best you can do is make sure your windows are crystal clear. Actually the worst is roof down and TINTED windows up.
 
Topless pretty much every trip for me and the Zed, but then we stay out of the rain. 8)

If it does start raining while we're out then it just means cleaning the hoops and top of the seats next opportunity, roof usually still stays down. Much to the amusement of the PH crew when driving across Dartmoor one rather damp day. :D
 
I go topless as often as I can. Girlfriend moans its too cold so make sure there's a jumper in the boot for her lol
 
Im one of those people! To be honest I like to get the roof down when the occasion is right. It makes it that extra special. Some days I just don't feel like it. When going to the shops or to work I don't bother. It's not a weather thing either. If it's really hot and I'm driving to tesco through traffic in town I prefer to have the roof on with the AC on. Same if I'm going to be on the motorway for 2 hrs. The times I do put the roof down, i can appreciate it a lot more.
 
rossonr said:
I go topless as often as I can. Girlfriend moans its too cold so make sure there's a jumper in the boot for her lol
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Why don't you put the roof up and the heater on and get her to go topless ? :oops:
 
metal licker said:
Sometimes you have to put the windows up :wink:
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That guy gives no fucks :thumbsup:

rossonr said:
I go topless as often as I can. Girlfriend moans its too cold so make sure there's a jumper in the boot for her lol
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Interesting that you mention that because that's the only problem I have; it seems women in general just hate being cold regardless of any advantage. I guess it's only fun for the one in control.

What's the ideal temp setting for when driving topdown in the cold with the e89? I hope it isn't max temp + auto + seat heating because that makes me both hot and cold at the same time. Also, is it just me or is the minimum seat warming setting too hot?
 
Well I'm female and I drive a E89, I don't care if it's cold, if it's icy, snowing, sun is shining or its at night......as long as it's not raining then roof is down. My other half HATES the roof being down. He has some choice words for it, only time he liked the roof being down was from the hotel to Silverstone last year, going round the country roads.

Re the heated seats, it does get a bit too warm at first but then it dies off. On a really cold day I will usually drive with just a heated seat for additional warmth. The heaters only come on if there is a bit wind that's blowing a gale.

I've been driving verts for over 10 years now, I've not once had the roof down and complained I've been too cold. They just need to 'man' up. I didn't even complain I was cold when I drove my E88 naked once up in the pentland hills for a laugh.
 
i drive with the roof up most of the time as i think it looks better that way. the roof only comes down if its a nice, pleasant day otherwise if its too cold or too hot, it stays up.

i paid extra for a convertible because i can afford to and also they dont make a coupe e89 :P
 
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