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domino · Apr 12th, 2005, 12:44 PM

Having read all the threads about roof wear problems etc I was just wondering....

Knowing what you do now would you still buy a convertable?

howardpm · Apr 12th, 2005, 02:46 PM

It was a big mistake in my opinion to buy a first year production model. As much as I love driving the car with the top down. Sometiems you just gotta admit the faults and it seems BMW/MIni wont.

Howard

cafejane · Apr 12th, 2005, 02:58 PM

I guess I am a little disappointed that I spent so much and the roof is wearing out but I would do it again. It is the most fun car I have ever driven by far. In fact, I am already thinking about how I could get another one. My wife is not into adding mods to the car so this one is going to stay pretty much as is. I would love to have another one that I could add lots of performance bits and pieces like I always do to my motorcycles. Maybe in a few years.

paulworthing · Apr 12th, 2005, 03:06 PM

Definately - but next time I would get an JCW S

ddBRG · Apr 12th, 2005, 07:11 PM

Even with the roof wear problem i wouild buy another - well maybe with more options

Yes it is 1st year on the cabrio, yes there is a roof issue so call me crazy but I beleive Mini will have a fix in place and all will be taken care of.

rentagas · Apr 12th, 2005, 07:19 PM

Definitely

would swap it for one with LSD
Doing a ton on the way to work this am with the roof down, a surge of power and noise from the works supercharger as people get out the f-ing way, heated seats on, air con on 23 degrees this am was fantastic (blows out the cobwebs)
Roof wear-can't see it with the top down

indimini · Apr 12th, 2005, 08:48 PM

Absolutely, yes.

The MCSC is so much fun to drive, top up or down. Having had both a hard top and the convertible, if I had to choose again, I would definitely go with the drop top. I figure I can't see the roof wear problem when driving, it doesn't impact the car's performance and I know that I can get the top replaced within 4 years should the wear become too bad.

MadisonMini · Apr 12th, 2005, 10:09 PM

I would buy this car again in a second, and then buy all my friends one if I had enough money!

I think it's cool to have a first year production (first month in the US Sep '04), but then again, I haven't had problems (except for a lame dealer).

Anyway, the LSD would be cool since I'm getting the JCW upgrade tomorrow.

I can't imagine driving a more fun car for the money. When the hardtop Mini drivers tell me their sunroof feels like a convertible, I just think "you have no idea."

jean-ji · Apr 13th, 2005, 02:43 AM

Yes!
I love my convertible and would not have missed any of the time I've had with her. I love dropping the top with the touch of a button or using the key, opening the roof just an inch or the full 18 inches when I need sun or air or just seeing the traffic light when I pull up too far under it. The engineering still awes me.
It's a Sept 04 build. No wear problems, the windows do what they should, I drive it to work everyday, do not garage it and used snow tires and never missed a day of work. Hmm, is that last one a positive? Sure why not, a car as dependable as I am.
My 02 Cooper was a first year build and had one minor problem with a door cable that was replaced. She was a wonderful Mini that made 30 mile an hour curves doing 60 a breeze, but alas not as sexy as a convertible and too close to the end of warranty.
The improvements with the 05, (yes I like where the clock is and I like the 3 spoke steering wheel), combined with a convertible and still the great handling have made me smile quite a bit these past 6+ months and that was winter, I can't wait to experience the rest of spring and the summer to come.
Bring on MOT and JTR2, I'm ready!

Shooler · Apr 13th, 2005, 03:24 AM

I definitely would buy another. It's an absolute blast to drive. I am confident (and so is my dealer) the roof issue will be taken care of.

Griffer · Apr 13th, 2005, 09:00 AM

I have mixed feelings. Agree great to drive and to look at and all the problems disappear when roof goes down. Should pick mine up TODAY after 10 days in dealers for new roof and windows plus a couple of other minor things. Will decide if I keep it, swap it for another conv or hard top if problem fixed or not. Does not look too promising looking at pics of Rich C's new roof. The wear marks came back straight away.

AprilWhine · Apr 13th, 2005, 09:23 AM

Had a 79 Triumph that leaked so bad it was pointless to put the top up.

How can the MINI be worse?

Picking up my convertible today.

Wren · Apr 13th, 2005, 12:08 PM

I got my MCSC on December 2004. I have not had any problems with the roof like other posts I'm reading above (knock on wood ). I am enjoying and loving my cabrio. I'm still deciding on getting the JCW but for that price I don't know if the BMW Z4 would be another alternative.

LagunaSol · Apr 13th, 2005, 01:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wren

...for that price I don't know if the BMW Z4 would be another alternative.

Z4??? <<shudder>>

racoman · Apr 13th, 2005, 03:42 PM

I've had my MCSCa for about 5 weeks. Absolutely "0" problems.
This car is a blast to drive and a head turner to boot!
Absolutely would buy another.

Rakey · Apr 13th, 2005, 10:41 PM

YES!!!!

roof wear or not, I love my MCSC JCW

Top is down all the time, even sometimes in the rain, even at high speeds, I love being able to see more around me

cafejane · Apr 14th, 2005, 01:58 AM

Can I vote YES again?

I hit 1,000 miles last night. I was on the freeway crossing over a very high bridge with an awesome view, top down, big moon overhead, heated seat keeping me toasty, one of my favorite songs playing, and motoring along at about 80 mph. Oh man, this car is nice!

LagunaSol · Apr 14th, 2005, 02:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cafejane

Can I vote YES again?

I hit 1,000 miles last night. I was on the freeway crossing over a very high bridge with an awesome view, top down, big moon overhead, heated seat keeping me toasty, one of my favorite songs playing, and motoring along at about 80 mph. Oh man, this car is nice!

There are few things better in life than crusing in a convertible. If everyone had a convertible, the world would be a happier place.

Your experience reminds me of that VW Cabrio commercial with the song "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake. I've never seen the spirit of a convertible captured so well.

Wren · Apr 14th, 2005, 05:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LagunaSol

Z4??? <<shudder>>

It's on the same price range. BMW Z4 2.5 and the MCSC w/JCW. Which one would you rather have?

Griffer · Apr 14th, 2005, 09:01 AM

NO NO NO, won't put up with problems for the sake of the looks and drive. The fix don't work!

Apr 12th, 2005, 12:44 PM	#1
domino MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 8 Offline	Would you buy a convertable again? Having read all the threads about roof wear problems etc I was just wondering.... Knowing what you do now would you still buy a convertable?

Apr 12th, 2005, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
howardpm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 401 Offline	Not a Mini It was a big mistake in my opinion to buy a first year production model. As much as I love driving the car with the top down. Sometiems you just gotta admit the faults and it seems BMW/MIni wont. Howard

Apr 12th, 2005, 03:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
paulworthing MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worthing Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 409 Offline	Definately - but next time I would get an JCW S MINI One Convertible Hot Orange, Full Aero Kit, Heated Sports Seats, X-Lites, etc

Apr 12th, 2005, 10:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
MadisonMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madison, WI Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 444 Offline	Without a question I would buy this car again in a second, and then buy all my friends one if I had enough money! I think it's cool to have a first year production (first month in the US Sep '04), but then again, I haven't had problems (except for a lame dealer). Anyway, the LSD would be cool since I'm getting the JCW upgrade tomorrow. I can't imagine driving a more fun car for the money. When the hardtop Mini drivers tell me their sunroof feels like a convertible, I just think "you have no idea."

Apr 13th, 2005, 09:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 16,890 Offline	Had a 79 Triumph that leaked so bad it was pointless to put the top up. How can the MINI be worse? Picking up my convertible today. Global Moderator

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Apr 12th, 2005, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
cafejane 2005 Pure Silver MCSc Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 39 Offline	I guess I am a little disappointed that I spent so much and the roof is wearing out but I would do it again. It is the most fun car I have ever driven by far. In fact, I am already thinking about how I could get another one. My wife is not into adding mods to the car so this one is going to stay pretty much as is. I would love to have another one that I could add lots of performance bits and pieces like I always do to my motorcycles. Maybe in a few years.

Apr 12th, 2005, 07:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
ddBRG MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Even with the roof wear problem i wouild buy another - well maybe with more options Yes it is 1st year on the cabrio, yes there is a roof issue so call me crazy but I beleive Mini will have a fix in place and all will be taken care of.

Apr 12th, 2005, 07:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
rentagas MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 1,426 Offline	Definitely would swap it for one with LSD Doing a ton on the way to work this am with the roof down, a surge of power and noise from the works supercharger as people get out the f-ing way, heated seats on, air con on 23 degrees this am was fantastic (blows out the cobwebs) Roof wear-can't see it with the top down

Apr 12th, 2005, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
indimini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Maryland (DC Suburbs Local Time: 04:50 AM Posts: 519 Offline	Absolutely, yes. The MCSC is so much fun to drive, top up or down. Having had both a hard top and the convertible, if I had to choose again, I would definitely go with the drop top. I figure I can't see the roof wear problem when driving, it doesn't impact the car's performance and I know that I can get the top replaced within 4 years should the wear become too bad.

Apr 13th, 2005, 02:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
jean-ji mini2 cruiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hudson Valley Local Time: 03:50 AM Posts: 45 Offline	Yes! I love my convertible and would not have missed any of the time I've had with her. I love dropping the top with the touch of a button or using the key, opening the roof just an inch or the full 18 inches when I need sun or air or just seeing the traffic light when I pull up too far under it. The engineering still awes me. It's a Sept 04 build. No wear problems, the windows do what they should, I drive it to work everyday, do not garage it and used snow tires and never missed a day of work. Hmm, is that last one a positive? Sure why not, a car as dependable as I am. My 02 Cooper was a first year build and had one minor problem with a door cable that was replaced. She was a wonderful Mini that made 30 mile an hour curves doing 60 a breeze, but alas not as sexy as a convertible and too close to the end of warranty. The improvements with the 05, (yes I like where the clock is and I like the 3 spoke steering wheel), combined with a convertible and still the great handling have made me smile quite a bit these past 6+ months and that was winter, I can't wait to experience the rest of spring and the summer to come. Bring on MOT and JTR2, I'm ready!

Apr 13th, 2005, 03:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Shooler What kind of car IS that? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 86 Offline	I definitely would buy another. It's an absolute blast to drive. I am confident (and so is my dealer) the roof issue will be taken care of.

Apr 13th, 2005, 09:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
Griffer Now Cooper D Clubman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somerset Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 659 Offline	I have mixed feelings. Agree great to drive and to look at and all the problems disappear when roof goes down. Should pick mine up TODAY after 10 days in dealers for new roof and windows plus a couple of other minor things. Will decide if I keep it, swap it for another conv or hard top if problem fixed or not. Does not look too promising looking at pics of Rich C's new roof. The wear marks came back straight away.

Apr 13th, 2005, 12:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wren MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Califor Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 48 Offline	I got my MCSC on December 2004. I have not had any problems with the roof like other posts I'm reading above (knock on wood ). I am enjoying and loving my cabrio. I'm still deciding on getting the JCW but for that price I don't know if the BMW Z4 would be another alternative.

Apr 13th, 2005, 01:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
LagunaSol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Utah Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 251 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Wren ...for that price I don't know if the BMW Z4 would be another alternative. Z4??? <<shudder>>

Apr 13th, 2005, 03:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
racoman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 6 Offline	I've had my MCSCa for about 5 weeks. Absolutely "0" problems. This car is a blast to drive and a head turner to boot! Absolutely would buy another.

Apr 13th, 2005, 10:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	YES!!!! roof wear or not, I love my MCSC JCW Top is down all the time, even sometimes in the rain, even at high speeds, I love being able to see more around me Its only a forum you know!

Apr 14th, 2005, 01:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
cafejane 2005 Pure Silver MCSc Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 39 Offline	Can I vote YES again? I hit 1,000 miles last night. I was on the freeway crossing over a very high bridge with an awesome view, top down, big moon overhead, heated seat keeping me toasty, one of my favorite songs playing, and motoring along at about 80 mph. Oh man, this car is nice!

Apr 14th, 2005, 02:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
LagunaSol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Utah Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 251 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cafejane Can I vote YES again? I hit 1,000 miles last night. I was on the freeway crossing over a very high bridge with an awesome view, top down, big moon overhead, heated seat keeping me toasty, one of my favorite songs playing, and motoring along at about 80 mph. Oh man, this car is nice! There are few things better in life than crusing in a convertible. If everyone had a convertible, the world would be a happier place. Your experience reminds me of that VW Cabrio commercial with the song "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake. I've never seen the spirit of a convertible captured so well.

Apr 14th, 2005, 05:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
Wren MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Califor Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 48 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LagunaSol Z4??? <<shudder>> It's on the same price range. BMW Z4 2.5 and the MCSC w/JCW. Which one would you rather have?

Apr 14th, 2005, 09:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
Griffer Now Cooper D Clubman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somerset Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 659 Offline	NO NO NO, won't put up with problems for the sake of the looks and drive. The fix don't work!

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