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Am I getting too old for (or am I bored of) a convertible?
So, I am just over 50 (where did that go?) and I have had convertibles since I was 21.
I used to have the top down all the time. When I had my E46, I would keep the top down for weeks on end - leave the car open in a lock up garage, both at home and at work. Now, I do drop the top, but I feel really self-conscious about doing it around town. Lately, I have been thinking about going for an M3 - I like to the idea of a 4 door for once. Is it just me, or do you eventually get bored of convertibles? |
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02-18-2018, 05:44 AM | #3 |
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No I’d say if you enjoy it why not. I have been given a M4 comp convertible a few times from my garage. At every opportunity I had the top down. I loved it. My own M4 Comp has a sunroof & that’s my compromise. It’s perhaps not as fun as a convertible however still great fun. You also really notice the 250kg difference in weight.
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02-18-2018, 08:25 AM | #5 |
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Age has nothing to do with it. I got my first new convertible at 45. I will always have one. I wouldn't have my BMW if it were not a convertible.
As for the "impact on others" and "self awareness", I have no idea how this applies to a preference for a convertible?
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Age has nothing to do with it.
You are young as long as you believe that. So enjoy M and convertible and who cares what other think or say. I'm 32 and sometimes I do feel self-conscious and self-awareness. And its a good thing You have 50 more years before you feel old Quote:
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I think it comes down to life experience. Most people like the idea of a convertible but don’t realize they can come with additional problems or challenges. For me it was the security, cost of repair and ease of use. I got a hardtop convertible which I liked, but was five a piece top and kept getting hung, faulting out. I got rid of it before the warranty ran out since I had to take it back to the dealer three times for adjustments.
I liken this to owning a boat, you like the idea of having one, and you’re excited when you finally do have one but the ownership experience can be such that you’re just as excited to sell it and get it off your hands. What I like about my Stingray (targa) is that I can remove the top and stow it in the back. There’s nothing mechanical. I just have to make sure the rubber seals stay healthy. It sounds like it’s not easy since you have to get out of the car, but honestly, it’s a very light top and quick to take off or put on. I can’t do it while driving but all the other parts of using it make me happier. |
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Why do you suddenly feel so self-conscious after decades?
And if you are bored of convertibles I doubt you'll enjoy a car with a fixed roof. But maybe you just need something different now after all these years. Personally I love convertibles. I don't have one right now, but I regularly drive with my sunroof and windows open (weather permitting). Even at 30 degree temps I'll have my sunroof open or at least cracked depending on how wet it is outside. I surely want my next ride to be a 'vert. |
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I'm not 50 yet, but not bored of verts yet either. I can't wait for Spring!
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Nothing beats a top-down drive under the stars
If you enjoy it, don’t let what others might be thinking ruin it for you
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