40th or convertible

Cunnos · 02-07-2011, 04:00 PM

So its winter here in Boston and my Z is in storage for at least another two months, BUT for some reason this random idea just came into my head. Would a brand new 370z convertible be better ( in my circumstances since i drive the Z only 6 months a year) over my 2010 40th model? I feel like convertibles are definitely more fun however the coupes tend to look better than the convertible tops. Am i going crazy or should i look into this??? I wouldnt mind driving a brand new 2011 convertible this summer up here in New England however I love my 40th, errghhh i hate winter!

shadoquad · 02-07-2011, 04:03 PM

Well, imo the coupe looks better, and I'm sure there's a slight performance advantage to owning the coupe. Um, the 40th is gorgeous.

That said, Roadsters are hella fun, and driving around with the top down is quite an experience.

I don't know what to tell you, though. I'd save the money and drive the 40th, but that's just my take.

kenchan · 02-07-2011, 04:04 PM

OP- how about you keep the 40th.

StLRedrider · 02-07-2011, 04:07 PM

4oth

b1adesofcha0s · 02-07-2011, 04:49 PM

I would definitely keep the 40th. Just open the windows and floor it when you want it to feel like a convertible

Vegitto-kun · 02-07-2011, 06:10 PM

40th I first wanted the convertible but then I saw the butt and was completely turned off + cloth roof = bleh.

Jeffblue · 02-07-2011, 06:11 PM

when you take the z out of storage, you'll drive it and you'll be happy.... all impulsive decisions to trade it for a different type of Z will vanish instantly.

EazyD · 02-07-2011, 09:41 PM

Get a 1990 Miata

Xan · 02-07-2011, 10:17 PM

I'm pretty sure you can drive your Z for about 8 months in the year....
(I store mine from Dec. to Mar., so I can drive from Apr. to Nov.)

Roadsters are fun, but if you want to take any longer trips, you'll love your coupe...

/Disclaimer, both cars are great! No vs. thread....

Waiz · 02-08-2011, 12:47 AM

Keep the 40th, the roadster is cool but your 40th is better

whoady4shoady · 02-08-2011, 02:25 AM

Vert is ugly as sin. Stick with the sexy coupe.

Cunnos · 02-08-2011, 09:25 AM

Yea my winter blues have cooled off today, i think ill just stick with the 40th or maybe just buy a convertible Prius......im going to storage today to speak with the 40th and apologize for my behavior...

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 09:27 AM

Since you already have the car just keep the 40th. The idea of a roadster is very fun, though.

Sibze · 02-08-2011, 09:29 AM

I would keep the 40th as well...

Zaggeron · 02-08-2011, 09:31 AM

Whoa ... lotsa hate for the 'vert

.

If you had neither, I'd say seriously consider the roadster. But it's not worth the hit of your trade-in to trade your 40th for one. The 40th is the second best looking Z after the roadster so console yourself with that fact

02-07-2011, 04:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cunnos Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: boston,ma Posts: 230 Drives: 2010 370z 40th anniv Rep Power: 15	40th or convertible So its winter here in Boston and my Z is in storage for at least another two months, BUT for some reason this random idea just came into my head. Would a brand new 370z convertible be better ( in my circumstances since i drive the Z only 6 months a year) over my 2010 40th model? I feel like convertibles are definitely more fun however the coupes tend to look better than the convertible tops. Am i going crazy or should i look into this??? I wouldnt mind driving a brand new 2011 convertible this summer up here in New England however I love my 40th, errghhh i hate winter!

02-07-2011, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	4oth __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

02-07-2011, 09:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Get a 1990 Miata __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

02-07-2011, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	I'm pretty sure you can drive your Z for about 8 months in the year.... (I store mine from Dec. to Mar., so I can drive from Apr. to Nov.) Roadsters are fun, but if you want to take any longer trips, you'll love your coupe... /Disclaimer, both cars are great! No vs. thread.... __________________ Last edited by Xan; 02-07-2011 at 10:20 PM.

02-08-2011, 09:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Since you already have the car just keep the 40th. The idea of a roadster is very fun, though. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-07-2011, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Well, imo the coupe looks better, and I'm sure there's a slight performance advantage to owning the coupe. Um, the 40th is gorgeous. That said, Roadsters are hella fun, and driving around with the top down is quite an experience. I don't know what to tell you, though. I'd save the money and drive the 40th, but that's just my take.

02-07-2011, 04:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	OP- how about you keep the 40th.

02-07-2011, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I would definitely keep the 40th. Just open the windows and floor it when you want it to feel like a convertible

02-07-2011, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	40th I first wanted the convertible but then I saw the butt and was completely turned off + cloth roof = bleh.

02-07-2011, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	when you take the z out of storage, you'll drive it and you'll be happy.... all impulsive decisions to trade it for a different type of Z will vanish instantly.

02-08-2011, 12:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Keep the 40th, the roadster is cool but your 40th is better

02-08-2011, 02:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	Vert is ugly as sin. Stick with the sexy coupe.

02-08-2011, 09:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cunnos Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: boston,ma Posts: 230 Drives: 2010 370z 40th anniv Rep Power: 15	Yea my winter blues have cooled off today, i think ill just stick with the 40th or maybe just buy a convertible Prius......im going to storage today to speak with the 40th and apologize for my behavior...

02-08-2011, 09:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	I would keep the 40th as well... __________________ RIP Tony.

02-08-2011, 09:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Whoa ... lotsa hate for the 'vert . If you had neither, I'd say seriously consider the roadster. But it's not worth the hit of your trade-in to trade your 40th for one. The 40th is the second best looking Z after the roadster so console yourself with that fact __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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