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Softops are a little louder than most folding hardtops, but just like chassis flex, slower lap times and added weight, it's part of having a convertible. |
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07-21-2010, 12:47 PM | #24 | |
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The Infiniti G37 is another four-place convertible with a pretty successful hard-top execution. There are some real stinkers out there too (lookin' at you Lexus IS) but it can be done with positive results. |
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07-21-2010, 12:51 PM | #25 |
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With the top up or down? There doesn't appear to be much space at all when it is down on the E93.
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07-21-2010, 12:57 PM | #26 | |
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Looks are deceiving. The area beneath the "top protector" that you retract to put the top down is actually quite cavernous. I will say that the space is not very accessible with the top down. But there is the comfort loading option to help aleviate that. |
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07-21-2010, 01:03 PM | #28 | |
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I agree that the G37 looks pretty good, I passed one yesterday and didn't really process that it was a convertible until I was directly beside it. Of course neither G37 coupe or convertible have as much back seat space as the E92/E93. And the Lexus IS and the Fezza California both look terrible, we won't even mention the Lexus SC. I really only find the E93 ungainly from direct angles, straight from the side or straight from behind, where it comes a little undone. To be fair, these aren't angles you generally see in the real world, more in pictures. I don't really like the style of the E92 either, especially the very long rear overhang and the generally soft angles of the back third, so that might be part of it. I don't claim that everyone dislikes it, but I do think that most would agree the E46 convertible has at least a more traditional "convertible" look to it, and the folding hard top is a lot of the reason for that. Again, I have no personal interest in the new 6er, but do think that the soft top fits it's character as a large, somewhat soft GT better than a folding hardtop would. |
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Perhaps true, but it would still be nice to see the convertible hard top as an option. Xler has that for the Sebring, which by the way looks pretty gosh darn iffy regardless of whether you spec the metal or cloth roof. Course, its a rental lot special so expectations are low.
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are you kidding. the e93 looks better then the e92 hands down. vert owners have the best of both worlds.
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