2004 C4S convertible vs. 2003 C4S
I left the sunny days of California and the wonderful (yet inexpensive) driving of a pair of convertibles, a 1996 M-Edition Miata and a more serious 1995 Nissan 300zx convertible.
Moved to Switzerland and decided it was time to put away the idea of a convertible for a while... live in Zurich and coming into my first winter now I hear the snow in the city isn't significant, but will want the option of driving up to the mountains to ski.
So thinking hardtop all the way, likely a 2003 C4S...
But then an aquaintance has this beautiful 2004 C4S convertible he's willing to part with... and I start thinking "hmm, convertible".
What do you loyal, educated and experienced forum members think?
Particularly around 5 points:
- convertible top at speeds of 150-200km/hr or beyond?
- engine volume in convertible (I love the flat-6 sound as much as anyone; sounded great in the hardtop car, but just wondering if in a soft-top it will prevent all conversation in the car?
- handling/flex?
- look?
- snow? If I drive to the mountains and must leave the car outside, will this be my dumbest move yet to leave a convertible under snow?
Look forward to your help... and to soon knowing what it feels like to own such a fine machine each and every day.
Moved to Switzerland and decided it was time to put away the idea of a convertible for a while... live in Zurich and coming into my first winter now I hear the snow in the city isn't significant, but will want the option of driving up to the mountains to ski.
So thinking hardtop all the way, likely a 2003 C4S...
But then an aquaintance has this beautiful 2004 C4S convertible he's willing to part with... and I start thinking "hmm, convertible".
What do you loyal, educated and experienced forum members think?
Particularly around 5 points:
- convertible top at speeds of 150-200km/hr or beyond?
- engine volume in convertible (I love the flat-6 sound as much as anyone; sounded great in the hardtop car, but just wondering if in a soft-top it will prevent all conversation in the car?
- handling/flex?
- look?
- snow? If I drive to the mountains and must leave the car outside, will this be my dumbest move yet to leave a convertible under snow?
Look forward to your help... and to soon knowing what it feels like to own such a fine machine each and every day.
) side of 200 kph, then you will have a quieter time in a coupé. But if you do, living in Switzerland, you won't be doing so for long... The local fuzz is hardly known for its sense of humour and high speed tolerance levels.
