Convertibles~Aint Nothing Like Goin Topless !!

[Luv]

I was wondering how many convertible owners/lover's we have and what do you have ? Also do u hand wash or take it someplace..and what kinda treatment do you use on the top ? Safety ? Do you have a roll bar or something else ? I have a 2006 Silver Mustang Convertible ;-)

[MsTinkerbelly]

We have a black Saab convertible which is lovely in the temperate so cal climate. It is not a primary car, so it is kept covered when not being used as we have a soft top (cloth?), that we like to protect from the sun.

[Bèsame*]

I remember my friend had a convertible jeep. We would drive around with the top off, and the heater on full blast. Lol, just to let our blonde hair blow in the breeze..crazy we were.

[GreeneyedMe]

I don't have one now, but love them! My mom had a 67 Ford Galaxy 500 convertible...cherry red with a white top...while I was growing up...used to help her hand wash and wax it...I loved that car....

[Okiebug61]

Red's daily driver is a silver 2001 Mercedes SLK 230. We bought it because of it being a retractable hardtop. I was selling cars at the time so we got a great deal on it. She loves that car. I don't drive it much because if you are above 5'4" it's really hard to get in and out of because you have to have the door all the way open and that is hard to do. I grew up in convertibles and love them.

[princessbelle]

This was my topless car, many moons ago....

Before the soccer mom van.

Awwww those were the days.

[PaPa]

My sister owned then my brother owned a car similar to this. It was a 68 Chevy Camaro. Burgundy with a white top. My brother rebuilt the entire car and traded it for snap-on tools and the cabinets for them. I thought he was such a fool, but he still has that stuff!

Was awesome cruising around. He would always ask me what gear he was in while driving. I was just a young pup. LOL!

[feminality]

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertible... I have had it since Oct of 2012 so far I love it!!! ..It gets hand washed ( like a baby in a warm bath )... I use a Rag Top shampoo but I have only done that once since I bought the car... It's recommended to do twice a year ... I live out in the desert southwest so I think it may need a conditioner of some sort ... Safety .. Has not been a big concern of mine since I don't drive it like I stole it *w*... It looks as good at 65 mph as it does at 90 mph *S*

[chai~]

My four wheel topless was a 1980 CJ 7 Jeep.




My 2 wheel topless was a 1986 Honda Rebel......oh those were the days!

[Electrocell]

1996 Honda Del Sol hard top convertible. Had a Fiat x19 ,I think that's what it was . Hard top too. Was in my 20's when I had that.

[nhplowboi]

I can't remember a time I haven't owned one, at least if you count my 1979 CJ5 rag-top. My 1961 T-bird covertible is sitting out in the barn near that CJ5 but neither have been out in awhile. I gotta get back in the wind!! Um......in a few months.

[LaneyDoll]

I used to have a black Nissan 300ZX with t-tops. I loved that car; I miss that car.



I am actually shopping (meaning that I have some people looking) for a little "run around" car. I would like a convertible but my main reason for having the car is to drive from Birmingham to Florida so my primary thought is gas mileage. lol

Although if I could find a car like I used to have, I would get it in a heartbeat

[theoddz]

I wouldn't have a rag top here in Las Vegas. It would end up being a tedious exercise in repeated replacement of an expensive auto accessory. If I ever did get one, however, this would be my choice:





~Theo~

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Luv

I was wondering how many convertible owners/lover's we have and what do you have ? Also do u hand wash or take it someplace..and what kinda treatment do you use on the top ? Safety ? Do you have a roll bar or something else ? I have a 2006 Silver Mustang Convertible ;-)

Great thread!

I drive a BMW 2002 Z3, with 100K on it. I love that thing and plan to keep it forever. I only drive it in the spring/summer and store it for the winter. However, I did just pick up a hardtop and may use it for a couple of month in early spring (after I get it painted...wrong color right now).

TF will have to help me post a picture, but the car is my avatar.

For cleaning/protectant for my top I use RaggTopp. Here is a link. Autogeek is also the site I use for most of my car care needs:

http://www.autogeek.net/contopcleanp...FVCd4AodSF8A9g

I would never consider anything but a hand wash.

I have roll hoops. Some owners will fabricate a roll bar so that they can track the car. I don't track the car.

The other thing I love about this car, to be honest is that many parts are no longer available (like the hardtop). Subsequently, I like the search for the items that I want. I am a part of a Z3 community on bimmerforums.com, and I love the guys on there. They are so helpful. I have connected with a guy in my area and we work on our cars together.

I would love to hear what products people use for washing and detailing their cars. Will be back later to share.

[Venus007]

I am in the process of saving up and planning for getting a new to me car and I want a convertible, I have narrowed it down to the following
1979 Mercedes 450 SLC


1993 Saab 900


1984 Mercedes 280 SL


I can't wait, I have always wanted a convertible and damn it I live in Texas and I am getting one!

Of course my reality is more like a Saab and less like a Mercedes, but a girl can dream and I could, if I scour the earth find a stylish car in my price range, right, sure.

[nekohl]

I love my convertible Beetle. I sold her to myself back when I was in car sales. (I got a great deal ) I drive her year round, and she does alright in the little bit of snow we get. We are having a cold snap right now but she's keeping me warm and cozy.

I only hand wash, but I don't treat the top with anything.

In the warmer months, I'm topless as much as possible.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Venus007

I am in the process of saving up and planning for getting a new to me car and I want a convertible, I have narrowed it down to the following
1979 Mercedes 450 SLC


1993 Saab 900


1984 Mercedes 280 SL


I can't wait, I have always wanted a convertible and damn it I live in Texas and I am getting one!

Of course my reality is more like a Saab and less like a Mercedes, but a girl can dream and I could, if I scour the earth find a stylish car in my price range, right, sure.

Ok, so I have no idea what happened, but I wrote a post, and it is not here!

I just wanted to say that I love the above cars, especially the 1984 Mercedes.

If cars are taken care of well, they can really run into high mileage. I never would have been able to afford my car if it wasn't at 64,000 miles at purchase.

Look for a one owner car, as they will often be the most taken care of cars available. As long as preventative maintence has been done on these older cars (hoses and belts changed, etc.), I would seriously consider an car with high mileage.

Get a PPI (pre purchase inspection), for the car you really love and then you will feel safer in purchase. If you are looking to get a Mercedes, take it to a dealer you trust and get it checked out. Especially if you are buying privately. For my Z3, the going price for a dealer is $100. Worth the price, IMHO

[Venus007]

I am hoping that I can find that, the one owner car, with good service records would be nice. I am willing to take my time to find the right car that I can afford. Thanks for the tips!

I love the styling of the older cars. I also like large convertibles. There really isn't much I like about newer cars as far as style goes that would be in my price range.

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Ok, so I have no idea what happened, but I wrote a post, and it is not here!

I just wanted to say that I love the above cars, especially the 1984 Mercedes.

If cars are taken care of well, they can really run into high mileage. I never would have been able to afford my car if it wasn't at 64,000 miles at purchase.

Look for a one owner car, as they will often be the most taken care of cars available. As long as preventative maintence has been done on these older cars (hoses and belts changed, etc.), I would seriously consider an car with high mileage.

Get a PPI (pre purchase inspection), for the car you really love and then you will feel safer in purchase. If you are looking to get a Mercedes, take it to a dealer you trust and get it checked out. Especially if you are buying privately. For my Z3, the going price for a dealer is $100. Worth the price, IMHO

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Venus007

I am hoping that I can find that, the one owner car, with good service records would be nice. I am willing to take my time to find the right car that I can afford. Thanks for the tips!

I love the styling of the older cars. I also like large convertibles. There really isn't much I like about newer cars as far as style goes that would be in my price range.

Same here (except the large convertible part..I like my two seaters!). I would never buy a Z4, which is the model roadster BMW started making beginning in 2003. Is just bland to me. I love the styling of my car (earlier model, Z3), which is more traditional looking roadster. You actually can get the newer Z4 cheaper than a Z3 with the same mileage...people have finally figured out the Z3 is cooler! KBB is actually increasing what my car is worth, and it is not like it is old enough to be a classic. Pretty cool, though!

[Smiling]

A convertible was the least practical yet most enjoyable purchase I have ever made! I don't ever want to drive anything else again.