The DISADVANTAGES of convertibles (in general)?
08-08-2006, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
The 350z roadster is designed for a roll over, the windshield is reinforced as is the hoops behind the seats. In order for that to fail you would have to be in one horrendous crash, and if that was the case you would probably be dead even if you were in a coupe
because car got roll over
08-08-2006, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
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08-08-2006, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by HyperSprite
sunburns 
before i had my old Z3 and my current ZR, I was the whitest chinese guy you're ever going to see!!!!
08-08-2006, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
Funny thing about safety issues, i've yet to see any pictures of a 350z roadster smashed up, but there seems to be lots of coupe pictures... Hmmm 
Old men and women own ZRs.
08-08-2006, 09:04 PM
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theft, haters having something else to aim at then just keying and slashing tires, lol @ ugly peeps that cant hide in a vert, extra weight, extra drag, extra noise w/ top up, just one more thing to repair if it breaks. This is just some things I tell myself about the S2000 that will keep me happy w/ the Z.
08-08-2006, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ZPatrick
one of my friend's cousin he died with his 1996 300zx roadster
because car got roll over
because car got roll over
But anyone can die in any car, lots of people die each year from roll overs in SUV's, Sports Cars, etc... True your odds are better if your not in a convertable but you can still die non the less....
08-09-2006, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
That's funny you have never own one, because you talk like you've owned several...
Funny thing about safety issues, i've yet to see any pictures of a 350z roadster smashed up, but there seems to be lots of coupe pictures... Hmmm
Funny thing about safety issues, i've yet to see any pictures of a 350z roadster smashed up, but there seems to be lots of coupe pictures... Hmmm
08-09-2006, 01:22 AM
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You might end paying slightly higher insurance for a vert for all the obvious reasons.
I did enjoy driving the two vert 350's I've driven. Quite pleased I was one of the first to drive the very first '06 350 (of any type) that was bought into NZ, just happened to be a silver vert.
Slightly lower tortional ridigity than a coupe. Almost worth it for the wind in your hair.
I did enjoy driving the two vert 350's I've driven. Quite pleased I was one of the first to drive the very first '06 350 (of any type) that was bought into NZ, just happened to be a silver vert.
Slightly lower tortional ridigity than a coupe. Almost worth it for the wind in your hair.
08-09-2006, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by HighwaySpeed
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[Except in FL]
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08-09-2006, 05:00 AM
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I used to own a 350 coupe and sold it after a year because I missed driving a convertable. Picked up a ZR and absoluetly love it. I live in Utah and it's my only vehicle. I really should get something for the winter though, heh. I havent had any issues with any of the tops and if you think driving the Z is fun top up, nothing beats dropping it on a nice day (even some not so nice) and taking off. I'm suprised how many people tell me "I've never ridden in a convertable before".
I can tell a bit of difference in preformance but not much the looks I get and feeling of freedom as you cruise is something else. I would have a hard time going back to the coupe
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Oh, Disatvantages!
The small trunk space and lack of room in general is about the only real issue I have. I'm single though, without kids or even a dog so it's manageable. Not that the coupe would easily fit a body in the back anyhow but it does have more room.
Even in the winter the temperature inside is fine, turn on the heater (and the seats!) and you wont even notice a difference.
There does seem to be more road noise with the top up, espically if you have stock tires, (maybe since mine is an 04' it was just the tire growl) but it was pretty loud. Top down of course is loud. You can use a hands free cell device though if you get the right one and roll up the window for a bit, few suggestions for that on the Roadster forum here.
I can tell a bit of difference in preformance but not much the looks I get and feeling of freedom as you cruise is something else. I would have a hard time going back to the coupe
*Edit*
Oh, Disatvantages!
The small trunk space and lack of room in general is about the only real issue I have. I'm single though, without kids or even a dog so it's manageable. Not that the coupe would easily fit a body in the back anyhow but it does have more room.
Even in the winter the temperature inside is fine, turn on the heater (and the seats!) and you wont even notice a difference.
There does seem to be more road noise with the top up, espically if you have stock tires, (maybe since mine is an 04' it was just the tire growl) but it was pretty loud. Top down of course is loud. You can use a hands free cell device though if you get the right one and roll up the window for a bit, few suggestions for that on the Roadster forum here.
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08-09-2006, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Mymmz
The small trunk space and lack of room in general is about the only real issue I have. I'm single though, without kids or even a dog so it's manageable. Not that the coupe would easily fit a body in the back anyhow but it does have more room.
08-09-2006, 05:51 AM
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Convertible cars....
my opinion why not to buy
1. you will have the top down less than you think!
2. have to replace your top in future
3. your top will look dirty after a few months all the time.
4. ALLOt of added weight!!!!!! like 300+ lbs
5. warrantee, dosnt cover it, you can guess why.
my opinion why not to buy
1. you will have the top down less than you think!
2. have to replace your top in future
3. your top will look dirty after a few months all the time.
4. ALLOt of added weight!!!!!! like 300+ lbs
5. warrantee, dosnt cover it, you can guess why.
08-09-2006, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by banker69
I just got my roadster - how does one go about cleaning the top? Is there a special cleaning solution?
