diesel convertable....

[krissharm]

Why would you?

[Paraicj]

You love the feeling of the wind in your hair and want something with higher MPG I suppose?

[anonymous-user]

Because you want one!?

[krissharm]

Petrol engines usually sound nice.... but diesel? Guess its just me.

[keemaklan]

Diesel convertibles make me want to puke.

The buyers probably have their reasons, but I just can't justify them.

IMO convertibles should only ever come in petrol, like the good ol days.

[anonymous-user]

krissharm said:

Petrol engines usually sound nice.... but diesel? Guess its just me.

I agree with you! but for some people its just what they want

[Horse Pop]

You grew up on a farm?

[MarkP1973]

i think there are 2 kinds of people, those who hate how a diesel sounds and those who don't really mind (and maybe a 3rd really freaky type of person who actually likes it).

Anyway, I guess those who don't mind it cannot understand why those who hate it so much WOULDN'T buy the diesel cabrio when the tax, fuel costs, etc etc are perceived to be so much lower than petrol?

[Paraicj]

I don't want to buy one, but to a lot of people a convertible is just a car with a removable roof. Engine sound and thrill of driving aren't really relevant, just the ability to have no roof.

[rallycross]

Why?

Deaf?
Stupid?

Or both maybe!

[GroundEffect]

Above about 50mph, your average convertible sounds the same. You need something with a fruity engine/exhaust to hear it at 'proper' speeds.

Like a Z4M

[rudecherub]

0 - 60 in 3.7sec

Over 190mph

430bhp


950lbs ft of Torque


Over 68mpg

[Caulkhead]

rudecherub said:

0 - 60 in 3.7sec

Over 190mph

430bhp


950lbs ft of Torque


Over 68mpg

Can think of better places to put £75k, assuming a production one ever sees the light of day.

[fat freddie]

Because not only do you want the authentic cowpat smells of the countryside but you want the Massey Ferguson soundtrack too.

[SnipsSt]

Imagine all the soot you'd inhale on reversing out of a parking space...!

[cptsideways]

[Heathwood]

I used to think 'why would you?' but lately I've found myself wondering whether at least there would be something vaguely interesting about driving a diesel.

[V8OW]

I passed a house on the weekend with 2 diesel convertibles on the drive. An E350cdi and a newish 330d.
They're obviously fans of the diesel soundtrack.

[Gilhooligan]

rudecherub said:

0 - 60 in 3.7sec

Over 190mph

430bhp


950lbs ft of Torque


Over 68mpg

I'm actually quite disappointed in myself, I don't know what this is! Someone tell me so I can Wikipedia it.

[cerb4.5lee]

You enjoy canal boats & just want to replicate the experience in your car aswell

I must admit I don't really get why you would buy a diesel soft top, but I suppose it's good that we all like different things, I love V8 coupes but some might say I waste too much money on petrol! Each to their own I think.