Convertibles and young children. Bad idea?
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A theoretical combo of a 4 year old and a E88 135i
As a second car?
With promises not to drop the top on motorways etc?
Madness to consider one... or a mollycoddle too far not too?
Any horror stories from owners?
I understand the issues with buffeting, its more about the safety implications both top up/down.
As a second car?
With promises not to drop the top on motorways etc?
Madness to consider one... or a mollycoddle too far not too?
Any horror stories from owners?
I understand the issues with buffeting, its more about the safety implications both top up/down.
Kids like to be driven with the windows down, so can't see a real problem if weather is good and its not for too long. TBH I've been puzzled by this myself, but my 6 y.o. never suffered from opened windows. I've ordered a 500C recently, not really a cabrio but close to it, and opted for wind shield - an important feature to my viewing. HTH
rix said:
V8RX7 said:
What safety implications ?
Roll over and risk of impact of debris in an accident.My brother was killed when a car took off and flew through his windscreen - sometimes s
t happens and when it does there's usually nothing you could have done to prevent it - live your life - death is inevitable, so you might as well have some fun while you can.My sentiments indeed...
Have been seriously considering a M135i (5 door) which was initially met with spousal approval. Since considered the financial benefits of a 135i or 335i convertible; big saving, the extra thrill (IMO) of roofless motoring, and probably 85% of the performance of the M135i. Not really interested in the coupe alternatives.
Unfortunately Mrs Rix has an opinion and seemingly cant be swayed: 'You can have any car but not a convertible'. Suggestions as to how to 'educate'? Stats?
Have been seriously considering a M135i (5 door) which was initially met with spousal approval. Since considered the financial benefits of a 135i or 335i convertible; big saving, the extra thrill (IMO) of roofless motoring, and probably 85% of the performance of the M135i. Not really interested in the coupe alternatives.
Unfortunately Mrs Rix has an opinion and seemingly cant be swayed: 'You can have any car but not a convertible'. Suggestions as to how to 'educate'? Stats?
V8RX7 said:
rix said:
V8RX7 said:
What safety implications ?
Roll over and risk of impact of debris in an accident.My brother was killed when a car took off and flew through his windscreen - sometimes s
t happens and when it does there's usually nothing you could have done to prevent it - live your life - death is inevitable, so you might as well have some fun while you can.
That's terrible. Sorry to hear that.
Buy it..enjoy, simples. The risk averse never really enjoy life. It is a minuscule risk of any issue arising with a Convertible that wouldn't affect a tintop. Long as kids are always belted in then great. The average child will also love it and it will enrich their childhoods and life memories. If in doubt get a commensurately priced 3 series with the folding hardtop.
My wife loves convertibles and uses an A3 conv at the moment to ferry our kids (7 & 11) around. No complaints from her or the kids as it is like a normal 3 dr hatch when the hood is up. When hood down it can get a bit blowy in the back but this has the added benefit of stopping the usual sibling squabbles that us parents love so much.
I say get one and to hell with the worrying, lifes too short etc
I say get one and to hell with the worrying, lifes too short etc
The only thing I'd be considering is that wind noise in the back of a convertible is usually much higher than in the front.
It may be a little paranoid, but given that hearing damage to accrue (they can do it themselves in later years!), I'd probably only put mine in the back at lowish speeds, and would want one with the option to fold the roof up/down with the kids in situ in case the route involved a higher speed stretch.
It may be a little paranoid, but given that hearing damage to accrue (they can do it themselves in later years!), I'd probably only put mine in the back at lowish speeds, and would want one with the option to fold the roof up/down with the kids in situ in case the route involved a higher speed stretch.
rix said:
V8RX7 said:
How about "It's my car and I'll buy exactly what I want"
MTFU
Assume you're joking, or single MTFU
It's a marriage; respect for feelings etc etcMarried with 4 kids and I still have my MX5 etc
I know more about cars than she does so she listens to me about cars, I listen to her about clothes, cooking etc
My wife didn't want an MPV (nor would I) so she hasn't got one - as it's HER car she gets to choose - see how that works ?
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