Is there a point owning a convertible...

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... as your daily driver in this country?

Whilst driving back from work and stuck in a little bit of traffic I've noticed a rather attractive lady in an MX-5 with the top down. As the sun was shining from inside my car it does look very ideal. However, I know outside of the comfy warm confines of my car it is rather breezy and chilly out there (circa 3C).

This gets me thinking, I've never actually owned a convertible before as my daily driver. I wonder if it is really worth owning a convertible in this country as a daily?

If I were to buy a convertible I think I would go for a tintop... not many choices around but closest to fit bill (and my budget) on top of my head is a merc SLK AMG. Gotta love them air scarfts.

Opinions?

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carmadgaz said:

Yep

My MX-5 had a cracking heater and had the roof down whenever it was dry (even on frosty evening runs). God I miss that car

Been in a rag top Punto convertible ages ago. The roof doesn't really inspire confidence at speed (or when it pours). However, I believe technology has moved on since then

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This video tempted me loads :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI-1bPsbwB8&fea...

Don't get me wrong, nothing against convertibles - I actually would like to have one. However, my budget so really need to think long and hard.

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steve_bmw said:

Nothing finer than finishing work on Friday, it's sunny you have the weekend to look forward too, get in the car drop the hood and take the long way home.
I am totally sold, I love owning a convertible.
The modern convertibles are so well insulated and they don't leak like they used too, there are no problems using one as a daily driver.

Pics?

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steve_bmw said:

Nice ... like them in that colour

Seems like quite a lot of people own an MX5 here