pros/cons of e30 vert?

[Anony Mouse]

I've always thought the verts should have wing windows, might help break up the turbulence pocket by the a pillar.

[flyboyx]

I sold my vert and have regretted it every day. The only thing I hated was the wind noise above 30mph when you have the windows rolled down.

You really need to have a windscreen up at all times to enjoy driving a vert topless, and I agree that cruising on a summer night with the top down is sweet.

And I don't think any e30 looks as nice slammed as a vert.

man, to this point, i still can't believe you sold that beautiful car. i was so disappointed when you put it up for sale. you only had it for a very short time. i just assumed you needed the money for something else. i agree with you that the wind noise from air spilling off the side of the "a" pillar is annoying as hell. for me, that is the only down side of having a cabrio. so far, my solution to that is to always carry ear plugs for me and the passengers. i pretty much always plug up when i drive with the top down. with the hardtop or the softtop up that really isn't an issue. i am going to look into some sort of wind deflecter that can be put into the "a" pillar to counteract that noise. it would really make the vehicle a much better driver's car.

speaking of "slammed", i have my asbestos under ware on but i don't think any car looks good with that stance. i wouldn't call the ride height in your pic above slammed by any means but tastefully lowered. 2 more inches south would be slammed and that would look like crap in my opinion. i guess i am just getting old.

[Anony Mouse]

Taken entirely in a Cabby versus Coupe context
Pros:
Top down like a boss (Don't underestimate how huge this is)
There is the Panty Drop factor to consider.

Cons:
Heavier
Chassis-Flex
It will NEVER have or meet the performance potential a coupe could.

Tops aren't that expensive, bigger sways are a moot point when considered along with weight and chassis-flex, stock for stock handles similar to a coupe, benefits from sway upgrades like anything else does. Fenders/doors are model specific but.... so what.

I love my ratty cabby, I say goooferit!

[MC Hammered]

I sold my vert and have regretted it every day. The only thing I hated was the wind noise above 30mph when you have the windows rolled down.

You really need to have a windscreen up at all times to enjoy driving a vert topless, and I agree that cruising on a summer night with the top down is sweet.

And I don't think any e30 looks as nice slammed as a vert.

[Jboss12]

You need to constantly be on Craigslist. E30's sell quick for the right price. I picked up my e30 convertible 15 minutes after it hit Craigslist. Probably talked to 10 guys prior to this car and they said they already sold it.

[smooth]

I wouldn't be surprised if that sold within the first 30 minutes.

[bstarr3]

I haven't heard back from the guy in a couple days now. Looks like another craigslist sale gone south. Got my eye on a third, though....

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[IminDiegoTriick]

Can't be shy to be seen ;)

[Wishno87]

Pros: This feeling


Cons:

Feels heavier, rattles, increased road noise.

[flyboyx]

buying a cabrio with a hardtop is like buying two cars for the price of one. stop listening to these people and get your lazy ass over there and buy it already.

btw, the hardtop isn't worth 1700.00 as the guy says. more like 1000-1200 tops. still a good deal as a package though.

since it comes with two sets of wheels, the aftermarket set on the car is probably worth 5-600 if the tires are good.

if you subtract those two items, you have a car on coilovers for 12-1500 bucks. as i mentioned, stop being a stupid ass noob and get over there and buy it.

[Nairb]

Pros:
It's an e30.

Cons:
It's a convertible.

[e30rapidic]

I've owned both, sold my 88is. Only reason I'd buy another coupe would be to go spec e30 racing. Cabrio with an S50 is just awesome fun.

cons;
1 - people keep calling them verts
2 - It was months before my girlfriend (now wife) ever saw it....she thought it was "cute"...wtf?!? But she loves riding in it.

[bowtie2bimmer]

I have an iS and a Vert. I am currently DD'ing my iS while the vert is awaiting some attention and warmer days. In my opinion my vert is just as fast as if not faster than my iS. I have set up the suspension for mountain roads and AutoX and the car handles like it is on rails (confirmed by everyone who has driven it). My Vert can dust my iS in all aspects of performance but it also has 5-6 times the amount of money and time invested into it. Verts are extremely fun and full-o-sexiness!! Buy the vert and enjoy, some time in the future buy a sedan or coupe as a back up car for the really rainy days!

whats on the vert?

[e30trooper]

this thread could be full of win

[RagtopE30]

I have an iS and a Vert. I am currently DD'ing my iS while the vert is awaiting some attention and warmer days. In my opinion my vert is just as fast as if not faster than my iS. I have set up the suspension for mountain roads and AutoX and the car handles like it is on rails (confirmed by everyone who has driven it). My Vert can dust my iS in all aspects of performance but it also has 5-6 times the amount of money and time invested into it. Verts are extremely fun and full-o-sexiness!! Buy the vert and enjoy, some time in the future buy a sedan or coupe as a back up car for the really rainy days!