Are you addicted to having the top down in the convertible?

[K666 ADM]

Back home in scotland would drive with the roof down in low temperaures, the cold air can be very nice and refreshing; but when the snow starts to fall in then it can be a problem, set a rule that if the outside temp was 10 degrees C or higher and not raining then the roof was down. Now Im in Qatar and the Z4 roof is down if the temperature is below 45 degrees C, if its hotter then the roof is up for sure and the AC is on. Looking forward to winter and more roof down time during the day, for now its a night time activity.

One thing the SLK does have that appeals is the 'air scarf' headrest vents to blow hot or cold on your neck - not tried this but like the idea, for comfort and pleasure

[marcw]

I totally agree. While I have always loved my mother in-laws Z3 I just couldn't see myself in a daily driver convertible with a ragtop. It rains 8 months out of the year here or so it seems, so any convertible had to have a hardtop and not feel completely claustrophobic when the top is up. The E89 fits that bill nicely.

Originally Posted by asty

This is my first convertible too and I love having the top down when ever I can. But the reason this is my first is that I don't like soft tops and the new Z4 is the first hard top convertible that looks as good as a coupe.... In my opinion of course.

[marcw]

Sounds like my mother in-law when she got her Z3. She would drive with the top down in 35 degree weather with the heated seats on and the hot air blasting. Now that's convertible conviction.

Originally Posted by Memphis1

How's this for addicted, I drove it top down when it was 40 degrees outside and have the roof down ever since unless it rains. Even at 100 degrees I've still kept the top down, my arms look like they belong to a black person...

[alan64]

Originally Posted by asty

This is my first convertible too and I love having the top down when ever I can. But the reason this is my first is that I don't like soft tops and the new Z4 is the first hard top convertible that looks as good as a coupe.... In my opinion of course.

nope, mine, too

[BlueZ4AZ]

Originally Posted by BlueZ4AZ

This is my 4th convertible/open top car in a row. I drive with top down 90% of the time, even when it's slightly over 100 degrees.

2002 Honda S2000
2005 Nissan 350Z Roadster
2007 Corvette Coupe (removable roof)
2009 Z4

....and my father shipped his 1975 Olds Delta 88 Royale Convertible here to AZ yesterday, so now I have 2 convertibles to drive until he gets here in November. Photo soon.

[richard in NC]

Originally Posted by BlueZ4AZ

....and my father shipped his 1975 Olds Delta 88 Royale Convertible here to AZ yesterday, so now I have 2 convertibles to drive until he gets here in November. Photo soon.

Not quite the same. Only a good ride on a straight road and needing room for 6.

[Bigmouth Studio]

This is also my 3rd convertible.
Although everyone in Hong Kong said it is mad to drive convertible with top down in such heavily polluted city, but I still enjoy the freedom when my top down.
Of course need to be very cautious about the falling objects, sputum, bird stool.. from the apartment above.

[Vintage]

first car = 1970 VW Karmann Ghia convertible. I have been ruined ever since with many verts that followed.

[BlueZ4AZ]

Photos taken today.
Z4 lined up directly with Olds at back bumper. Difference in length is a small person >>> 4.6 feet

[Silver-Bolt]

That Old's is awesome! Major pimp wagon. lol

[Vintage]

I love the Olds - I grew up in them with my parents owning 4