Home and Auto Driving a convertible —*worth it? - Page 2

Christofire · 04-15-2010, 01:47 PM

Got a little spring fever. The idea of getting a used convertible or jeep SOUNDS fun (as do all ideas that go horrendously wrong). Obvious downsides: leaky roof; hardtops are a pain in the ass to get on and off. What other cons are there?

**Saulbadguy** · 04-15-2010, 02:13 PM

It made it pretty simple for a thief to enter my convertible and steal my stereo when I owned one, but I wouldn't let that stop ya.

Dayze · 04-15-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by burt

This. I sold mine due to MPG....but damn....I loved it.

...and even worse MPG on the hwy. I remembr going canoeing about 2 hours away, and had to get gas just before we got down there after filling up 16 gallons, I believe.

uhggg..

Dayze · 04-15-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

Yep, I just got one this winter and love it. I'll never own anything else.

*jealous*

Fish · 04-15-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Christofire

Because people are more likely to drive like a moron and wreck it?

Because if you wreck it, your odds of dying are much higher....

burt · 04-15-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

...I need to stop thinking about the Jeep;....not having it anymore bums me out lol.

ditto.....are we related?

burt · 04-15-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

...and even worse MPG on the hwy. I remembr going canoeing about 2 hours away, and had to get gas just before we got down there after filling up 16 gallons, I believe.

uhggg..

but a damn fine trip. We did it last summer...before selling my Wrangler. Music blaring....sniff......damn......

rageeumr · 04-15-2010, 02:20 PM

I loved my Wrangler. It was my favorite vehicle that I've ever owned. But I haul things on a regular enough basis that I just couldn't justify keeping it anymore when I can get the same mileage out of an F150. I'll buy another one when I'm rich.

CoMoChief · 04-15-2010, 02:21 PM

I like the new 4 door Wranglers too.

tooge · 04-15-2010, 02:27 PM

had a jeep. Loved it. I was much younger then, and didn't have to worry about noise, kids, etc. If I was 25 years old again I'd get another. I'd get an old Willys and have it fixed up like new, but thats just me.

Hydrae · 04-15-2010, 02:29 PM

I loved my con-flirt-able when I had it years ago. I knew when I sold it I would probably kick myself for a long time. It has been almost 30 years and my ass is still sore.

Dayze · 04-15-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by burt

ditto.....are we related?

maybe...do you look like our family's mail man?

my dad used to say I looked just like our mail man for some reason.

Dayze · 04-15-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

I like the new 4 door Wranglers too.

definitely.

Radar Chief · 04-15-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Christofire

What other cons are there?

They’re loud.
Newer Wranglers have better tops than my old CJ but still, doing 70 MPH down the highway is like riding out a hurricane in a tent.

Radar Chief · 04-15-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

Pros:

* Passing gas with little to no anxiety
* Easy exit in case of fire
* Being able to look at airplanes and helicopters

Cons

* Toupee coming loose
* Losing your eye to a renegade bumble bee
* Finding a bum in the backseat

That’s why you keep MOHillbilly on speed dial.

Radar Chief · 04-15-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

I have never met a Jeep owner who didn't love there Jeep. I'd probably go with a Jeep with a removable hard top.

You have to love it, particularly the older ones. If it wasn’t love you’d set an IED off in it. I’ve been close to that point a time or two.

04-15-2010, 01:47 PM
Christofire Aberzombie and Fitch Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southwest Kansas Casino cash: $10004950	*Driving a convertible —worth it?** Got a little spring fever. The idea of getting a used convertible or jeep SOUNDS fun (as do all ideas that go horrendously wrong). Obvious downsides: leaky roof; hardtops are a pain in the ass to get on and off. What other cons are there?
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04-15-2010, 02:13 PM	#16
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	It made it pretty simple for a thief to enter my convertible and steal my stereo when I owned one, but I wouldn't let that stop ya.
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rageeumr Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St. Louis :( Casino cash: $9989900	I loved my Wrangler. It was my favorite vehicle that I've ever owned. But I haul things on a regular enough basis that I just couldn't justify keeping it anymore when I can get the same mileage out of an F150. I'll buy another one when I'm rich.
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CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $7692254	I like the new 4 door Wranglers too.
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04-15-2010, 02:27 PM	#24
tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $784112	had a jeep. Loved it. I was much younger then, and didn't have to worry about noise, kids, etc. If I was 25 years old again I'd get another. I'd get an old Willys and have it fixed up like new, but thats just me.
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04-15-2010, 02:29 PM	#25
Hydrae MVP Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newport, Or Casino cash: $-993000	I loved my con-flirt-able when I had it years ago. I knew when I sold it I would probably kick myself for a long time. It has been almost 30 years and my ass is still sore. __________________ My 2024 Adopt-A-Chief: Rashee Rice
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