MX5 convertible vs coupe

[DaveMcC1967]

I'm looking to buy a 2009 or 2010 sport tech MX5, and at this age there are both soft top convertibles and folding hard top coupes. I prefer the looks of the soft top, but other than from a security / vandalism point of view, what real world difference is there in living with each? Is the coupe noticeably quieter? How reliabke is the folding hard top mechanism? And what about water leaks - is one better than the other?

Thanks
Dave

[ian_c_uk]

I had a 2008 Roadster-Coupe….. for about 8months.

No leaks. Roof was reliable during my short ownership, only "confused it" once, opening door during closing roof, had to cycle ignition / lock / unlock / ignition etc.

It was much quieter than the soft-top I drove, could hear birdsong and footsteps sat in traffic in that, *but* it's not a "quiet" car by any stretch - motorway journeys can be quite tiring.

Ultimately I thought I could put up with it for long journeys, but replaced it with a (fixed roof) coupe even though I love convertibles.

[Robert Elise]

i'd recommend the coupe. a little quieter too maybe.
It's a composite roof not metal so there really isn't a weight penalty. The RC shows up heavier because it has AC as std, it's not the roof!
Both cars will need drain holes to be clear.