When I bought my 1990 Miata two years ago, I kind of doubted I'd really enjoy having a convertible. A few weeks after getting it I found myself in a hoodie, jacket, overcoat, beanie and gloves with the top down in December lmao
I only ever have the roof up if it's raining/snowing, or at least looks very much like it will be. I had to get leather gloves though because my hands got really cold on frosty days. People think I'm crazy, but the colder days are sometimes the best; the air is so fresh it's a really refreshing way to start the day.
when i was a kid, my dad and i drove in his prowler with the top down. we were driving on the highway while i opened something (i don’t remember what it was) and the “tornado” you was talking about, made that the packaging flew in a circle in front of me until it flew away. this is something i will always remember
Gotta say, I still think you guys are one of the only channels that do ads and sponsors right. The time bar makes it so I don’t wanna skip and it’s super considerate. And you guys try and make them fun and interesting. I really appreciate it guys.
@Benjamin Burkhardt I'd sooner an old arse Saab or I had white on white on white Sunbird Convert lol I put it in the homecoming parade with like mustangs and Corvette. The labaron or Saab are the only factory turbo I can think of but the only real recognition I see those getting are worst in show XD
To me only 2 downsides: They aren't as safe if your car flips, and they most of the time look worse than the hard top version (that being said, newer models are really making soft-tops look way better like the 911).
4:03-4:12 "More than 350lbs" Meanwhile, Pagani launched the 2017 Huayra Roadster with equal rigidity as the hardtop Huayra but weighs 70kg less - I repeat, LESS! Same story with the faster and more powerful BC variant.
For that you have to pay a fortune. Is there any car guys like us can afford that weighs less as a convertible and is also structurally as rigid as the coupe version
One time a bird did shit on me in my miata. It was as soon as I put the top down. I was under a tree and all of a sudden, the middle of my favorite shirt is full of shit. This is why I hate parking under trees now
I think this video was a stellar testament to just what an amazing feat of engineering the Honda S2000 was and still is! And since the MX-5 is now available in RF form and has the best of both worlds, I'll put that in for next most amazing (kinda) convertible.
Just so you know,.... The photo of that beige degrading seat, That's a seat from a saab 9000 Aero, a car which has no convertable version :) #Saabrules
@@EpicAlcatraz99 Not the same. Try this: play music through a big speaker. Now cut a little hole out of a big piece of cardboard and cover the speaker with it. Not the same, is it?
I feel like a lot of this video is just an argument against bad convertibles. The Miata was designed as a convertible only so it doesn't have the rigidity issues, wind blockers prevent the wind noise, and good aero design--even just a spoiler--helps the inefficiencies. And who keeps stuff they don't want stolen in their car? Convertible or not, cars are not secure places to store things.
Then, what's the point of having a convertible/roadster? When I bought that car, I expect the 200kmh wind to punch my face! I won't have it any other way!
Here are a couple reasons why I think that this is stupid 1. You can hear your engine running when you have your convertible down 2. You can see the clear skies when you have your convertible down
on some cars they just ruin the look, take a Porsche Boxster and 718 for example, they look hidious with hardtop, Miata is another example, convertibles look good without roof really
The Miata was never on my radar for buying, then I got one as a loaner for a few days. I bought a soft top 6 months later. The top is down unless its raining or over 90 degrees. Only mistake was not buying one sooner.
Overlooked fact: convertibles/soft tops handle better on winding roads and in autocross because you have less weight high up, lowering the center of gravity letting you corner and brake with less weight transfer. Because you have less weight transfer, rolling over during a hard corner (or even offroading in an open air 4x4) is less likely. Being open air definitely has some advantages depending on what you want to use the car for.
Ain't that the truth. The worst is when someone busts out a window, or cuts open the top, to steal something cheaper than what they destroyed to get to it. Someone once busted the drivers side window of my wife's 68 fastback, to steal a $40 radar detector, and we had basic liability on it at the time. And the door and wing window, were both unlocked. $150 repair and clean up, plus having to order and ship the glass, over a cheap fuzz buster, and $6 in change from the ashtray. Someone cut through the soft half cab of my 73 Bronco once, to unlock the passenger side door, just to rummage through it, to see what they could find. Wasn't anything worth finding in it, out of habit, AND the drivers side was unlocked, when I parked it. I never locked that door, because the key didn't match, and I didn't have a key for that door. Went with a removable hard top after that, and got a new lock set.
@@kevinfox500 damn that really sucks I just got the “chunky butt” solara I love it so far the nice thing on it it has a lock on the trunk release and then the lock on the glove box so I’ve just been keeping stuff I don’t want stolen in them
@@erict5154 Unless they are professionals. Pros don't need to break windows, or damage the ignition to take the car. I spent several years as an insurance investigator, and one of the things I always did, about a year after new systems came out, was visit with people convicted of auto theft, and let them talk about how they plied their trade, and would ask how to work around some if the new systems. Some interesting innovations come out, to counter what the manufacturers do to lessen the odds of your car being taken. Same with motorcycles, and home security. Smash and take, armature hour.
@@daydayg007 Could have been worse. After I finished restoring my 73 F250, back in 94, I came out of class one night, and it was gone. Figured dad might have taken it, and walked the lot to look for his Mustang. Same with mom's Caravan. No dice. Called their place, both were at home, as were their cars. They used to borrow my truck sometimes, so I figured that may have been the case. Called LE, filed the report, and got a ride back to my place. Took the Crown Victoria to and from, the rest of the semester, or the 750. About a month after graduation, I got a suspension notice over close to 40 unpaid parking tickets, on a 73 Ford, plate #4747AK. My stolen truck. Called the PD, and city hall, and was able to find out where. Granted my copy of the report, my spare keys, and called a friend to drive me there, and waited. Truck showed up an hour later, and I walked over, got in, and took it back. "Owner" called the cops, as I drove to city hall, stopped out front, and walked in. He pulled in behind me, came in, showing a registration minus name. I had the title. Someone sold him the truck, using the registration, when the title was needed in my state. He gave up his keys, on the spot. Here's the funny part. The cop who wrote the tickets was the same one who took the report. And yes, he got an ass chewing from me, and the chief, over that fact. Once that was resolved, the city shifted the tickets to the driver, at the time, who had a record, and just kept the signed registration, as proof of ownership, but never went to DMV, and the suspension order was rescinded. It was an interesting few months.
R129 Mercedes is the best of both worlds. Designed as a convertible from the ground up. Removable hard top for winter months and beautiful styling, soft top is fully automatic, automatic deploying leather wrapped roll bar for safety, rear automatic deployable wind screen adds comfort and aerodynamics, soft top stowing doesn’t affect trunk space. I love my ‘95 SL600.
The things you list as cons of owning a convertible aren't cons for people that buy them. They know what they're getting into, and I can say from owning several that those "issues" add a sort of charm to the whole experience.
I drive a 240sx convertible and one thing to consider is the lack of support for car parts that the coupe/hatch variants don’t have. While aftermarket companies come into play when trying to buy things like brakes, wiring, or door switches. You’ll be hard pressed to find someone selling window slider guides for that extra mini window or the modified brake switch no one knows existed until it broke.
My dad has a '05 SAAB 9-3 areo. He had zero problems with the roof, the rag-top is electric, there is no fluttering at high speeds, and after 15 years there are no rips on the roof. And in my opinion the 9-3 looks as good or better withe the roof down.
Kove speakers? Scotty Kilmer is about to talk sh*t about you gentlemen. PS: The sun burns the phuck out of me while it's consistently BEAMING on me while in one. PSS: James had some input on this thumbnail...I guarantee it( men's warehouse dudes voice).
Welcome To The Madness if Scotty Kilmer had his way, everyone would be driving a Toyota Corolla or a stock Ford F-150 with a naturally aspirated motor, lifts wouldn’t be a thing, power adders wouldn’t be a thing, cars would all be to last long and be cheap😂.
I want on vacation in Portland and I wanted to rent a camero but they only have a droptop so I took it ,it was the best experience of my life is never go back
I love my Peugeot 206 cc. It's dope! It has a hardtop roof and cost me about 2000$ when I bought it. The Peugeot 206 CC with it's 109 PS is my favorite car so far.
@@arj- probably good considering how disgusting India. I mean they still swim in the worlds most polluted river, which is justified because its "religious" 😂😂
@@ladainionbaker7459 yes well. Jeeps canvas is huge, very loosely fit and manually operated. Jeep is actually one of my favorite cars. I’d love to get my hands on YJ with square headlights and coil spring upgrade. I think floppy canvas is part of that car’s character. Engine upgrade would also be awesome. I would love to upgrade this car’s engine to MB or VW’s 2.0 turbo diesel. Would be a huge upgrade In Terms of car’s power and the amount of money spent at the pump. As a European, I’m often a little surprised why some companies decide to produce gasoline trucks and suv-s. I’ve had chance to try two Toyota Land Cruisers. One was 4.2 gasoline and another o e was 3.0 tdi. The torque and efficiency of the diesel engine totally killed the meaning of gasoline engine in heavy vehicles. Diesel can tow and do stuff on rather low RPMs. But gasoline one was nice too in its own way. It was slightly more quiet but it took so much fuel and had not all that much power.
Not just that , theres another guy who talks about cars for a reasonable price , havent heard from him a long time ever since he went into drift events...
forget about that. I have a nd miata. Despite the small trunk, and the inconvenience of getting in and out, is much more comfy and practical than a bike. handling is supreme, performance are good for daily use, and the pure joy of driving night or day, blowing with the wind at sunlight or with the stars. plus it looks good. is not about putting years on life, but life on the years.
I’m surprised I didn’t see the Corvette mentioned! IIRC they were initially designed as convertibles and the rigidity isn’t as diminished as other convertibles for reasons I’m unaware of. I could be wrong, but that’s what I was told. I only settled for one when I got stationed in California, and I’ve yet to regret it once! I’ll wait to get a hard top when I get a C6 Z06 ;)
If it's your second car, and you aren't taking it to the track, then there's really no downside at all to convertibles. I owned one for a year or two and it's my best car memories by far.
Ok but I have a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, and taking the top off for summer is incredibly fun. When you drive a slow, old, loud box on wheels, performance and safety don't come into the equation at all. There's nothing more fun than cruising down the road in the middle of a warm night at a casual 80km/h with no other cars in sight and the stars shining brightly above you.
I had a convertible for 3 years. Nothing beats driving on country roads during warm summer evenings. But, I got over it though, and realised I preferred to not be exposed and looked at, so I now have a fast coupe instead
Yeah I have an 03 wrangler and honestly I don't get any of that top flap he talks about when my tops up and it doesn't leak at all, I have it down every chance I get
Ok, so, I’ve own convertibles since 1998. I tend to park them top down quite often, for hours at a time. NEVER has a bird pooped inside my car! They’ll poop on the top when it’s up, but when it’s down, never. Strangest thing, but I respect their gratitude.
When I think of young people these days, I think no interest in cars, motorbikes, cycling, or anything other than staring at an I-Phone all day and computer games. It is really sad but true anything involving interacting with the real world is more popular with older people.
I love donot media but I don’t agree on convertibles suck. Actually they are amazing. I don’t race or go to track everyday in my life. So small drawbacks doesnt matter much but the positives and all the experience you have on a cabrio is much more valuable. Listening and seeing the places you visit listening your engine and egzaust note feeling the wind etc... And yea you dont need to open top in the middle of the day when the sun at top burning you. Convertibles for best for sunrise or summer evenings and nights. For me this video is just misleading information about convertibles.
DaBo1Wonda The 3rd sadly that isn’t my real car. I was just pretending. I actually drive an NC Miata hardtop also a fairly fair car but doesn’t have that wow factor looks wise.
The AC / Shelby Cobra is the reason why the 70mph motorway speed limit was introduced in the UK in the late 60's. A car magazine or two tested one , regularly hitting 170mph, it was widely reported in the news and there was uproar in the government & various safety organisations.
I own a 03 GT convertible, and only about 2 of his reasons are legit, out of the 10,000 he listed. "Wow, Nissan Cross Cabriole looks ugly, so don't buy a convertible of any kind!"
If you get a convertible, get one that has been designed from the ground up as one. If you get a convertible version of a regular car it will suck, not just styling wise.
life without a convertible is no life at all. Dont understand the gripes this video has with them..I have a bmw z3 2.8 and most of what was said in this video does not hold true based on my experience. still love the channel
I am not biased regarding I drive a 1-series convertible BMW. Many of these points made in the video, depends on the car model and maker. In my case, the soft-top up my car is as quiet as the non-convertible 1-series. One thing to point out that slightly bugged me is the exaggeration of leather seats deteriorating and upholstery being soaking wet and moldy. If you care for your leather seats and make sure that no water is leaking in your car will outlast you.
I drove a convertible as a daily for a year, it was my very first car and I originally bought it from my dad, I have to agree that it wasn't a good daily driver (specially in the winter) but non the less convertibles are great! I had a great time in that car every single time I drove it. It wasn't fast and there were some issues like noise and water leaks but trust me when I say that there is no better feeling then when the sun is shining and you're driving on an empty stretch of road listening to some great tunes with your top down. To anyone who is thinking about buying a convertible I say do it! It's a great experience. However I agree that you shouldn't use it as a daily driver but more of a nice Sunday cruiser. I still own my convertible to this day and I'm not planning on selling it soon. I just love the way it drives. For those who would like to know, I own a 1992 audi cabriolet, 2.3 manual 5 cylinder (which btw sounds amazing with the roof off) Ps, love the videos!
I was the proud owner of a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner convertible. 1 of only 2,869 ever built. I drove it almost 100,000 miles with a constant smile on my face. Bought it used for $2,100, sold it for $4,200. That was a great car!
My Mercedes e400 convertible doesn’t have many of these problems... my mgb has all of these problems to the maximum, and it’s super slow, it just feels so pure
One thing you didn't think about is wranglers, they are not aerodynamic, they are 99% of the time slow, and who is racing their wranglers? Despite that, great video guys!
7:48 "...not gonna perform as good as the normal version of that car"
The what version?
- Miata owners
The guy who owns the only miata M coupé *smug face*
Same says the Boxster Owner!
Eric Ritter ...cayman?
the miata is literally as convertible mazda3.
@@AR-ix8fq Not really.
When I bought my 1990 Miata two years ago, I kind of doubted I'd really enjoy having a convertible. A few weeks after getting it I found myself in a hoodie, jacket, overcoat, beanie and gloves with the top down in December lmao
I basically only close the roof when it rains.
Well, here in Florida I have to drive with only boxers and an umbrella while I lift up the roof 😂😂😂
Same.
That's the Miata lifestyle. Tops down, tits out.
I only ever have the roof up if it's raining/snowing, or at least looks very much like it will be. I had to get leather gloves though because my hands got really cold on frosty days. People think I'm crazy, but the colder days are sometimes the best; the air is so fresh it's a really refreshing way to start the day.
Worse than theft... you’re exposed to strangers trying to talk to you.
The horrors
*the bikers have entered the chat*
Even worse than death...
Introvert problems
😂
Birds shitting in my mouth was actually the convertible feature that won me over.
😳
…ok then
Are you ok
I like to use my convertible at night on the highway with clear skies.
But ur giving the snipers a higher chance of shooting you
Sure but.
Snowstorns are mesmerizing.
Lukas Juszczak My country is perfectly for convertibles 18-20*C for winters and not that harsh summers!
Bonus- it never snows!!🙌
kenil bharwad It’s called TEXAS honey
Yoda Raf India Texas same thing!!😅
"and you can't argue with science"
_flatearth left the chat_
Mazgenggonk the earth is actually round and flat. It’s a cylinder. It’s already been proven
Not Royal Skyline yes a rounded one it kinda looks like a ball.
trans*
Also anti vaxxers
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“Do convertibles succ?”
Nolan at the beginning: well yes
Nolan at the end: but actually no
6:38 “the biggest danger, being a rollover ofcourse” *crash dummies proceed to vibe the hell out*
They vibin 😂
STRAIGHT VIBING
*Rolls car*
*Dies*
“Still a sick convertible tho”
That "woo!" at the beginning of the roll over footage had me busting up laughing.
That’s why us car guys get roll bars and cages 😜
There’s a reason every miata owner with a brain has a roll bar...
Installs roll bad
Doesn’t die
itscharles all convertible have roll bars
Damn how overpriced must that speaker be if they can give 65% off?
Scotty Kilmer called out the company for being overpriced crap.
Plus it’s just a rebadged $10 Chinese speaker
It’s 73.99
@@k.c.slawncare6046 who??
They've been running that promo for ages
when i was a kid, my dad and i drove in his prowler with the top down. we were driving on the highway while i opened something (i don’t remember what it was) and the “tornado” you was talking about, made that the packaging flew in a circle in front of me until it flew away. this is something i will always remember
Moving.
Once you experience owning a convertiable it is almost impossible to go back. Driving with the top down is bliss.
Gotta say, I still think you guys are one of the only channels that do ads and sponsors right. The time bar makes it so I don’t wanna skip and it’s super considerate. And you guys try and make them fun and interesting. I really appreciate it guys.
Michael Scott would not approve of this
Two Seabrings and a Porsche... Oh Michael...
It's Brittney bitch.
But Scotty Kilmer would 😅
@Plush Gang bruh he is from the office the guy that says "NO GOD PLEASE NO... NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
It's Brittany Bitch
2:40 i know that dent anywhere, he's driving the money pit miata
Wild coming back here after the Miata series is done and seeing it in it's stockish form.
7:04 if someone wants to cut open the top They probaly dont care about smashing the windiw of a regular car
I still love a good exhaust and forced induction noise that you can hear with a convertible
what from other cars ?????
@Benjamin Burkhardt I'd sooner an old arse Saab or I had white on white on white Sunbird Convert lol I put it in the homecoming parade with like mustangs and Corvette. The labaron or Saab are the only factory turbo I can think of but the only real recognition I see those getting are worst in show XD
I had a ex who talked a lot. I bought a Jaguar XK convertible problem solved
XD
Taelor, nice Ford fusion bro
Not really man.
I mean she’s not your gf anymore and now you stuck with a Jaguar XK convertible
To me only 2 downsides: They aren't as safe if your car flips, and they most of the time look worse than the hard top version (that being said, newer models are really making soft-tops look way better like the 911).
4:03-4:12 "More than 350lbs"
Meanwhile, Pagani launched the 2017 Huayra Roadster with equal rigidity as the hardtop Huayra but weighs 70kg less - I repeat, LESS! Same story with the faster and more powerful BC variant.
For that you have to pay a fortune. Is there any car guys like us can afford that weighs less as a convertible and is also structurally as rigid as the coupe version
@@nishitsinghbirman1923 Errr... no, there isn't any.
@@FAT8893 that's the point. For overcoming this shortcoming of convertibles you have to get a car that costs millions
it is a roadster and not a convertable...those are 2 different things
Pagani is the exception, not the rule
"You can't argue with science"
Oh Nolan, this is 2019, science means nothing lol
right lol
Someone never went to school😂
@@StephenRogue these days many universities (depending on the program of curse) teach you that science is irrelevant lol... no joke it really happens
@@StephenRogue you didn't. Feelings > science.
There are genuine lecturers that say in debates: “I’m sorry but did you just ignore my feelings”
I've had a bird shit on my passenger seat but never in my mouth lol
don't jinx it now...
That was a close call though!
One time a bird did shit on me in my miata. It was as soon as I put the top down. I was under a tree and all of a sudden, the middle of my favorite shirt is full of shit. This is why I hate parking under trees now
You can't argue science
Karen: are you challenging me
4:05 that's a SAAB 9-5 turbo and when I saw that I was so happy
It's 9-3... And also saab 9000 aero seat on 3:05
I had to.
Bart is on maternity leave
JayXJ or even miracle whips. I loved that segment.
@@ycal520w9 for miracle whips I think they might do a 2nd season in the future
And the episode 2 of How it work : aerodynamic
I still miss bart n science garage. It has one of my favorite things on the title.
Every point was basically negative lol, so don't buy a convertible unless...you really love the open air, and the little sun we get here and there.
I think that really means you need to weigh how much you love that top-down experience compared to all the other stuff that you have to deal with. :)
IE, the entire fucking point of convertibles.
Midnight Club Still Cancelled Soz Go comment on gta videos 😤😤😤😤😤
Your name.
cheese louise!
“They shit right in your mouth” 😂😂 I love Nolan
I think this video was a stellar testament to just what an amazing feat of engineering the Honda S2000 was and still is! And since the MX-5 is now available in RF form and has the best of both worlds, I'll put that in for next most amazing (kinda) convertible.
Just so you know,....
The photo of that beige degrading seat, That's a seat from a saab 9000 Aero, a car which has no convertable version :) #Saabrules
Found the dentist
#facts 😂😂😂
SHOTS FIRED
Y'all leave the architect alone! Had a 900se that broke my heart. Worth every second.
So it’s a rotten seat that wasn’t in a convertible? That’s even worse not better lmao
Convertibles are okay, it just depends on which one you buy
Entirely true my friend.
*shots fired*
a convertible rolls is one of the best
Screw convertibles unless its a targa top
Miata
Is
Always
The
Answer
I’m rewatching this video because the last time I watch this I was super duper high
I just bought a convertible and I'm watching this video super duper high right now
rewatching because I'm buying a convertible & remembered this vid existed... also super duper high rn
@@jadesded plot twist - all convertible owners are super high, and this fact makes convertibles even more cooler than they are ;)
“With the chunky butt, that’s what they called me in football” Nolan 2019. Lmao
When your engine sounds killer, having a convertible top is AWESOME.
just roll down the window lol
@@jawnnydoodlebob7387 it's not the same.
Yeah just roll the window down
@@EpicAlcatraz99 Not the same. Try this: play music through a big speaker. Now cut a little hole out of a big piece of cardboard and cover the speaker with it. Not the same, is it?
Andrew Cole yeah i feel you
Btw if you have a convertible a wind deflector is a must. Even with the top down you will be able to have a conversation and your hair will stay put.
I feel like a lot of this video is just an argument against bad convertibles. The Miata was designed as a convertible only so it doesn't have the rigidity issues, wind blockers prevent the wind noise, and good aero design--even just a spoiler--helps the inefficiencies. And who keeps stuff they don't want stolen in their car? Convertible or not, cars are not secure places to store things.
Then, what's the point of having a convertible/roadster? When I bought that car, I expect the 200kmh wind to punch my face! I won't have it any other way!
"It's just like your opinion maaaan."
Here are a couple reasons why I think that this is stupid 1. You can hear your engine running when you have your convertible down 2. You can see the clear skies when you have your convertible down
The only convertibles I like are hardtop convertibles, they don't ruin the lines of the car
G37 convertible looks better then the actual coupe imo
VOLKSWAGEN EOS!!
well, french convertibles based on hatchbacks with their huge asses... it takes lot of space compared to softtops
on some cars they just ruin the look, take a Porsche Boxster and 718 for example, they look hidious with hardtop, Miata is another example, convertibles look good without roof really
You must have never seen a Lexus IS convertible
I drove a convertible for the first time earlier this summer and had so much fun with it that im getting one in a couple of weeks. Fucking loved it.
I also thought convertibles were goofy until I rode in one. Changed my mind pretty quick
The Miata was never on my radar for buying, then I got one as a loaner for a few days. I bought a soft top 6 months later. The top is down unless its raining or over 90 degrees. Only mistake was not buying one sooner.
I had a Bertone X 1/9 in college and I miss that targa so much. it was awesome
Overlooked fact: convertibles/soft tops handle better on winding roads and in autocross because you have less weight high up, lowering the center of gravity letting you corner and brake with less weight transfer. Because you have less weight transfer, rolling over during a hard corner (or even offroading in an open air 4x4) is less likely. Being open air definitely has some advantages depending on what you want to use the car for.
I love my Miatas, specially when “topless”. Would love to have a VW Cabrio as well.
Have that, love the car. Manuals rare tho so gl.
HMU
I love ur mom especially topless
I’m looking at buying a convertible mustang as my daily driver. If anybody has had one would you recommend me to get a convertible or a coupe.
The miata is the only good convertible. My NA is my baby
I’ve daily driven a Miata for over a year now, I’d rather keep my top down for someone to try to steal stuff than let my top be cut open lmao
Yup. 3 years and never locked the doors.
@Aromatissue what about Rain?
Two rules of convertible ownership: 1. Never keep your doors locked. 2. Never keep anything you don't want stolen in your car.
Ain't that the truth. The worst is when someone busts out a window, or cuts open the top, to steal something cheaper than what they destroyed to get to it.
Someone once busted the drivers side window of my wife's 68 fastback, to steal a $40 radar detector, and we had basic liability on it at the time.
And the door and wing window, were both unlocked. $150 repair and clean up, plus having to order and ship the glass, over a cheap fuzz buster, and $6 in change from the ashtray.
Someone cut through the soft half cab of my 73 Bronco once, to unlock the passenger side door, just to rummage through it, to see what they could find. Wasn't anything worth finding in it, out of habit, AND the drivers side was unlocked, when I parked it. I never locked that door, because the key didn't match, and I didn't have a key for that door. Went with a removable hard top after that, and got a new lock set.
@@kevinfox500 damn that really sucks I just got the “chunky butt” solara I love it so far the nice thing on it it has a lock on the trunk release and then the lock on the glove box so I’ve just been keeping stuff I don’t want stolen in them
A car is Not a SAFE. people break Windows to Steal in Cars.🤷🏻♂️
@@erict5154 Unless they are professionals. Pros don't need to break windows, or damage the ignition to take the car.
I spent several years as an insurance investigator, and one of the things I always did, about a year after new systems came out, was visit with people convicted of auto theft, and let them talk about how they plied their trade, and would ask how to work around some if the new systems. Some interesting innovations come out, to counter what the manufacturers do to lessen the odds of your car being taken. Same with motorcycles, and home security.
Smash and take, armature hour.
@@daydayg007 Could have been worse. After I finished restoring my 73 F250, back in 94, I came out of class one night, and it was gone. Figured dad might have taken it, and walked the lot to look for his Mustang. Same with mom's Caravan. No dice.
Called their place, both were at home, as were their cars. They used to borrow my truck sometimes, so I figured that may have been the case. Called LE, filed the report, and got a ride back to my place. Took the Crown Victoria to and from, the rest of the semester, or the 750.
About a month after graduation, I got a suspension notice over close to 40 unpaid parking tickets, on a 73 Ford, plate #4747AK. My stolen truck. Called the PD, and city hall, and was able to find out where. Granted my copy of the report, my spare keys, and called a friend to drive me there, and waited.
Truck showed up an hour later, and I walked over, got in, and took it back. "Owner" called the cops, as I drove to city hall, stopped out front, and walked in. He pulled in behind me, came in, showing a registration minus name.
I had the title. Someone sold him the truck, using the registration, when the title was needed in my state. He gave up his keys, on the spot.
Here's the funny part. The cop who wrote the tickets was the same one who took the report. And yes, he got an ass chewing from me, and the chief, over that fact.
Once that was resolved, the city shifted the tickets to the driver, at the time, who had a record, and just kept the signed registration, as proof of ownership, but never went to DMV, and the suspension order was rescinded.
It was an interesting few months.
R129 Mercedes is the best of both worlds. Designed as a convertible from the ground up. Removable hard top for winter months and beautiful styling, soft top is fully automatic, automatic deploying leather wrapped roll bar for safety, rear automatic deployable wind screen adds comfort and aerodynamics, soft top stowing doesn’t affect trunk space. I love my ‘95 SL600.
F for science Garage
Like to pay respects
is science garage coming back tho?
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most popular convertible ever not mentioned.... Jeep ;( good vid though, as always)
The things you list as cons of owning a convertible aren't cons for people that buy them. They know what they're getting into, and I can say from owning several that those "issues" add a sort of charm to the whole experience.
I drive a 240sx convertible and one thing to consider is the lack of support for car parts that the coupe/hatch variants don’t have. While aftermarket companies come into play when trying to buy things like brakes, wiring, or door switches. You’ll be hard pressed to find someone selling window slider guides for that extra mini window or the modified brake switch no one knows existed until it broke.
My dad has a '05 SAAB 9-3 areo. He had zero problems with the roof, the rag-top is electric, there is no fluttering at high speeds, and after 15 years there are no rips on the roof.
And in my opinion the 9-3 looks as good or better withe the roof down.
Kove speakers? Scotty Kilmer is about to talk sh*t about you gentlemen.
PS: The sun burns the phuck out of me while it's consistently BEAMING on me while in one.
PSS: James had some input on this thumbnail...I guarantee it( men's warehouse dudes voice).
Welcome To The Madness if Scotty Kilmer had his way, everyone would be driving a Toyota Corolla or a stock Ford F-150 with a naturally aspirated motor, lifts wouldn’t be a thing, power adders wouldn’t be a thing, cars would all be to last long and be cheap😂.
It's post script, post post script, etc... Therefore, pps not pss.... Mmmmk???
Oh, just in case anyone had *ANY* questions about *Anything*
“Miata”
Daigo Saito no. I don’t fit in them because I’m too damn tall, so I must hate. I hate ya cuz I ain’t ya
@@tiko5876 how tall are you? im 6'2 and fit fine in both my nb and nd
Lucas Kent 6’6
@@tiko5876 gah dang son yeah youd have problems
I own a Saab 93 2004 convertible. And watched this video because of that. I am so happy they used it as a diagram for this vid!
I want on vacation in Portland and I wanted to rent a camero but they only have a droptop so I took it ,it was the best experience of my life is never go back
The golf MK1 is sick tho.. I'm not a fan of droptops but the golf is on my wanted list..
6 million of the cabbie made. One in my front yard, looking ruff
Get a real mk1. Or hell a mk2 with a sun roof. Dont play yourself.
Cabriolet*
@@aygwm German for "convertible". Also known as a drop top, rag top, Kabrio, Cabrio, cabbie or in my case "b rabbit"
aka fruit basket 😄 all MK1s are sick 👍🏻
I love my Peugeot 206 cc. It's dope!
It has a hardtop roof and cost me about 2000$ when I bought it.
The Peugeot 206 CC with it's 109 PS is my favorite car so far.
I love my 1989 Camaro RS convertible, looks epic with the top up
i love my MX5 NC1 softop - drive it with the top down as much as i can
Bro keep your science
I'll keep my convertible 🙂
Your Husband wants to know whats for dinner. :)
Whats's your car btw a convertible Tata?
4pollyoN How does it feel to know so many Indians can buy you and your family?
@@arj- probably good considering how disgusting India. I mean they still swim in the worlds most polluted river, which is justified because its "religious" 😂😂
amen
The flutter of the canvas? I have never experienced this
Me either.
Jeep has it bad
@@ladainionbaker7459 yes well. Jeeps canvas is huge, very loosely fit and manually operated.
Jeep is actually one of my favorite cars. I’d love to get my hands on YJ with square headlights and coil spring upgrade. I think floppy canvas is part of that car’s character.
Engine upgrade would also be awesome. I would love to upgrade this car’s engine to MB or VW’s 2.0 turbo diesel. Would be a huge upgrade In Terms of car’s power and the amount of money spent at the pump.
As a European, I’m often a little surprised why some companies decide to produce gasoline trucks and suv-s.
I’ve had chance to try two Toyota Land Cruisers. One was 4.2 gasoline and another o e was 3.0 tdi.
The torque and efficiency of the diesel engine totally killed the meaning of gasoline engine in heavy vehicles.
Diesel can tow and do stuff on rather low RPMs.
But gasoline one was nice too in its own way. It was slightly more quiet but it took so much fuel and had not all that much power.
I love how they used a diagram of a SAAB convertible when talking about stiffness and handling at 4:02
I had a VR6 Swapped Mk3 Cabrio and it was an awesome fun lil car not practical and tried killing you due to torque steer
there's been long time since the last science garage episode...
Not just that , theres another guy who talks about cars for a reasonable price , havent heard from him a long time ever since he went into drift events...
POP UP UP AND DOWN ROLLBARS!
Such and underrated comment. I'm hear for you bro
Mine poped up and never went down and I'm too lazy to repair it and enjoy a cabrio
forget about that. I have a nd miata. Despite the small trunk, and the inconvenience of getting in and out, is much more comfy and practical than a bike. handling is supreme, performance are good for daily use, and the pure joy of driving night or day, blowing with the wind at sunlight or with the stars. plus it looks good.
is not about putting years on life, but life on the years.
I’m surprised I didn’t see the Corvette mentioned! IIRC they were initially designed as convertibles and the rigidity isn’t as diminished as other convertibles for reasons I’m unaware of. I could be wrong, but that’s what I was told. I only settled for one when I got stationed in California, and I’ve yet to regret it once! I’ll wait to get a hard top when I get a C6 Z06 ;)
My dad had a 78 with "T Tops"
So cool. He also had the moon roofs. I miss that car.
2:33 “like the AMG SL65” *shows a picture of a SLK*
Hahaha, thats an SL65 AMG. Looks like a SLK but a bit bigger.
@@tim6344 top right is an SL65, the white car is an SLK
If it's your second car, and you aren't taking it to the track, then there's really no downside at all to convertibles. I owned one for a year or two and it's my best car memories by far.
Ok but I have a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, and taking the top off for summer is incredibly fun. When you drive a slow, old, loud box on wheels, performance and safety don't come into the equation at all. There's nothing more fun than cruising down the road in the middle of a warm night at a casual 80km/h with no other cars in sight and the stars shining brightly above you.
I had a convertible for 3 years. Nothing beats driving on country roads during warm summer evenings. But, I got over it though, and realised I preferred to not be exposed and looked at, so I now have a fast coupe instead
The cobra looks best with an open top, but as a convertible it looks dumb.
I know right? damn thing looks like it belongs in the wacky races.
I think Jeeps, Broncos, 4Runners and other convertible 4x4s deserved a mention
Yeah those are appropriate convertibles
Those are the dope convertibles especially with the new fold down Jeep windshield
John Truitt especially the older jeeps
Yeah I have an 03 wrangler and honestly I don't get any of that top flap he talks about when my tops up and it doesn't leak at all, I have it down every chance I get
I was waiting for a "pop-up up and down roll bar" collab
Ok, so, I’ve own convertibles since 1998. I tend to park them top down quite often, for hours at a time. NEVER has a bird pooped inside my car! They’ll poop on the top when it’s up, but when it’s down, never. Strangest thing, but I respect their gratitude.
I think of old people when I see a convertible. Top down, Sunglasses, and a OG smile. Especially if it's the expensive convertible cars
Naw, its just rich people. They know how to have fun while driving, the smile is because they are thinking of they're investments/assets
@@Bigboss-xe6lm are you sure about that?
When I think of young people these days, I think no interest in cars, motorbikes, cycling, or anything other than staring at an I-Phone all day and computer games. It is really sad but true anything involving interacting with the real world is more popular with older people.
I love donot media but I don’t agree on convertibles suck. Actually they are amazing. I don’t race or go to track everyday in my life. So small drawbacks doesnt matter much but the positives and all the experience you have on a cabrio is much more valuable.
Listening and seeing the places you visit listening your engine and egzaust note feeling the wind etc...
And yea you dont need to open top in the middle of the day when the sun at top burning you. Convertibles for best for sunrise or summer evenings and nights.
For me this video is just misleading information about convertibles.
I have motion sickness that now occurs at about 30min-1hour , but the wind passing by in a convertible really helps me with my sickness :/
Sunny San Diego Inhabitant here with a 2003 BMW M3 convertible......"Smiles menacingly"
The 2012 Nissan Murano convertible looks soo bad 😂
hay man don't diss my car.
Daniel McPherson nice car I have a weird fetish for that one convertible just because they are super rare and break necks
DaBo1Wonda The 3rd sadly that isn’t my real car. I was just pretending. I actually drive an NC Miata hardtop also a fairly fair car but doesn’t have that wow factor looks wise.
ewww why does that even exist
it was simply a big mistake, in every single way, and I can't believe that I, a Nissan fan boy, just said this to a Nissan
You know convertibles have a/c too dont you know
Ooh yea Dohhnt yooo knoo
Crank the AC up with windows and top down its a whole different world of fresh and cool
lol XD what about turning the heat up and opening the rear windows when it’s cold outside? Can’t beat that
Oh yup I forgot about that one that's a good one right there heat up top down
My 2004 Mazda MX-5 doesn't have A/C just like 90% of all
The AC / Shelby Cobra is the reason why the 70mph motorway speed limit was introduced in the UK in the late 60's. A car magazine or two tested one , regularly hitting 170mph, it was widely reported in the news and there was uproar in the government & various safety organisations.
I own a 03 GT convertible, and only about 2 of his reasons are legit, out of the 10,000 he listed.
"Wow, Nissan Cross Cabriole looks ugly, so don't buy a convertible of any kind!"
I do don’t care about the practicality. Convertible is fun and wind in the hair.
I have a convertible trans am but I would take t-tops over it in a heart beat.
i'd take any t/a in heart beat, but maaaaan t-top trans ams are nothing short of iconic
Chris Dutton should’ve went T top imo. Would’ve got to keep your hatch instead of having a regular trunk
@@CodenameOliver101 the deal was too good to pass up.
@@christopherdutton8565 how much did you pay for it?
T tops need to make a comeback! :)
If you get a convertible, get one that has been designed from the ground up as one. If you get a convertible version of a regular car it will suck, not just styling wise.
1. Wind noise makes conversation with your spouse nearly impossible. Advantage: Convertible
Convertibles are only cool if they were designed to be a convertible first. Come at me bro
Truth
Well, VW Golf Cabriolet MK1 and MINI Cooper R52S are really nice even those cars were designed as hard-top initially.
Sorry my dear but a continental cabriolet or a 6 series cabrio are simply stunning and they comes from a coupe body
I'm sorry guys, but I drive a miata 🤷🏼♂️
62 Lincoln continental conv looks great and it was after the hardtop.
But I mostly agree with you
life without a convertible is no life at all. Dont understand the gripes this video has with them..I have a bmw z3 2.8 and most of what was said in this video does not hold true based on my experience. still love the channel
Still it's understandable why they suck based on this video
I am not biased regarding I drive a 1-series convertible BMW. Many of these points made in the video, depends on the car model and maker. In my case, the soft-top up my car is as quiet as the non-convertible 1-series. One thing to point out that slightly bugged me is the exaggeration of leather seats deteriorating and upholstery being soaking wet and moldy. If you care for your leather seats and make sure that no water is leaking in your car will outlast you.
I drove a convertible as a daily for a year, it was my very first car and I originally bought it from my dad, I have to agree that it wasn't a good daily driver (specially in the winter) but non the less convertibles are great! I had a great time in that car every single time I drove it. It wasn't fast and there were some issues like noise and water leaks but trust me when I say that there is no better feeling then when the sun is shining and you're driving on an empty stretch of road listening to some great tunes with your top down. To anyone who is thinking about buying a convertible I say do it! It's a great experience. However I agree that you shouldn't use it as a daily driver but more of a nice Sunday cruiser. I still own my convertible to this day and I'm not planning on selling it soon.
I just love the way it drives.
For those who would like to know, I own a 1992 audi cabriolet, 2.3 manual 5 cylinder (which btw sounds amazing with the roof off)
Ps, love the videos!
I'll let ya know how my experience goes, Im thinking daily driving a 94 miata
Those tiny glasses are dope. 10 out of 10
Nolan: Center bar is ugly
Also Nolan: drove a car with a center bar 6:11
That specific center bar was ugly
*sits here waiting for a jeep through the video* lol
I was the proud owner of a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner convertible. 1 of only 2,869 ever built. I drove it almost 100,000 miles with a constant smile on my face. Bought it used for $2,100, sold it for $4,200.
That was a great car!
I've had three Miatas over the years and now have a 370Z Roadster in the garage. Verts are not for everyone.
Why three miatas?
@@Mamoulikos The man loves Miatas, and who can blame him
A 350 or 370z convertible are disgusting
Cheap
Now we know why Formula 1 cars don't handle very well - no roof.
Is this Sebastian Vettel's burner account? I kid
I was driving with my top down last night and I sneezed and a pedestrian walking by blessed me and I was suddenly very aware of how in public I was
My Mercedes e400 convertible doesn’t have many of these problems... my mgb has all of these problems to the maximum, and it’s super slow, it just feels so pure
Y'all are gonna get called out by Scotty Kilmer for that kove promotion lol.
Yeah, there not great but for $4,000 I didn’t have much choice other than miata if I didn’t want to constantly wrench on jt
One thing you didn't think about is wranglers, they are not aerodynamic, they are 99% of the time slow, and who is racing their wranglers?
Despite that, great video guys!
"The most dangerous thing on the road..."
*Music kicks in* Wooh!
*Shows footage of cars rolling over*
6:36 10/10 editing