Topic ID 4512
Can someone please explain why so many people who have convertible / cabriolet cars don't seem to ever take their roofs down even in the perfect weather we have been having recently. At risk of appearing sexist, it particulary seems to apply to ladies. Thanks if anyone can clear this up. Is it just a Hertford London Overspill poseur thing?
Reply ID 64517
Because aircon's cooler?
Reply ID 64518
If you're going to be in the car a long time, in this weather, you can get quite badly sunburnt, and as Steve says, air con works much more efficiently. I used to put the AC on with the roof down just to take the edge off the heat, but not for long trips. I once did Wellington to Auckland (8-9 hours) with the roof down but was prepared with factor 30!
Reply ID 64520
Husband always has roof down and now has a face like an old piece of leather - was bright red for a bit! I prefer roof up and aircon as can be very uncomfortable in this heat to have the sun beating down on your head [8D]
Reply ID 64522
quote:You put the air con on with the roof down? Or do you drive a Shelby? [8D]
Originally posted by steven
If you're going to be in the car a long time, in this weather, you can get quite badly sunburnt, and as Steve says, air con works much more efficiently. I used to put the AC on with the roof down just to take the edge off the heat, but not for long trips. I once did Wellington to Auckland (8-9 hours) with the roof down but was prepared with factor 30!
Reply ID 64526
Big fan of Mexican air conditioning. Roof off and doors off on any day it doesn't rain, warm or not.
Reply ID 64528
quote:Unfortunately not, it was a Eunos, but I often had the air con on with the roof down just to keep my arms and legs cool in very hot weather, sure helps in traffic.
Originally posted by James007
You put the air con on with the roof down? Or do you drive a Shelby? [8D]
Reply ID 64538
Still begs the question, why buy a convertible in the first place? Forecourt appeal? Advertising? Peer pressure? Pose-ability? Seems plain vanity and stupidity to me.
Reply ID 64540
quote:You've probably answered all your own questions there. I like a convertible because I don't like being shut in a box, (unless it's really awful weather), but you lose something in both interior space and performance for the benefit of gaining mad hair.
Originally posted by aubend
Still begs the question, why buy a convertible in the first place? Forecourt appeal? Advertising? Peer pressure? Pose-ability? Seems plain vanity and stupidity to me.
Reply ID 64554
I always wondered why a lot of people wore silly caps when driving with the roof down, even in cloudy weather. I soon found out when I owned one. The wind whips long hair straight into your face from all sides so you cant see a thing. You need a cap to keep all of your hair down. I have some lovely memories from owning one. I always wondered what the appeal could be to drive with the roof down in the dead of winter,all wrapped up in big coats and thick scarves and gloves. I used to see quite a few 'characters' doing it in their classic cars over the years. One winter I copied them and it was magical driving along in the countryside with the snow glinting on all of the trees. The sounds of the birds and the smells of the forest were beautiful.Trouble was I had forgotten my gloves and by the time I got back my hands were nearly frozen to the wheel! Another time I had to drop my husband at a little train station in Norfolk. It was really early in the morning on one of those hot hazy summer days. We had the roof down and drove through gorgeous little villages, past corn fields etc. The early morning sun and the smell of the summer were great. The things I didn't like about owning one were having to hand wash it all of the time, and people scratching/vandalising it, far more often than any other car that I have owned. Other than that it was fun to have for a couple of years.
Reply ID 64567
quote:you couldnt possibly know, until you've driven one. Clearly you havent.
Originally posted by aubend
Still begs the question, why buy a convertible in the first place? Forecourt appeal? Advertising? Peer pressure? Pose-ability? Seems plain vanity and stupidity to me.
Reply ID 64575
I suppose until you've driven one you think it seems like a good idea to take the roof down when it's sunny. How silly hey?
Reply ID 64585
I drive mine to the station with the roof down most days if its warm in the summer or sunny and crisp in the winter. I have a grin on my face by the time I arrive[:D][:D][:D][:D] Cant beat it, roof down at any chance.[:)]
Reply ID 64593
Sometimes my roof comes down, sometines it stays up..... When I have my roof down, my hair gets messed up [:I] If I am going shopping or to visit friends for example, my roof comes down & it doesnt matter if I get messy hair. If I am going to something, like a wedding, roof stays up so hair stays in place. Turning up to a wedding with mad bush hair that is half stuck to your lip gloss in never a good look [:D] I now carry a spare hairbrush in the glovebox to combat roof down bush hair [;)]