tc350z Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 100% percent agree that with roof up a Coupe is a million times nicer, but that opinion then flips when you take the roof down as roadster then looks by far the nicest. Her indoors is completely against a roadster so that will probably be my deciding factor in definitely getting a roadster after all damn it! I'm selling my coupe and judging by your name it would be super close for a sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Quick question to current Roadster owners, I see some photo's of Roadsters with their hoods down and some show a little piece of glass which seems to come up just behind headrests but I wondered if this was an option and isn't standard on all Roadsters as I don't notice it in all photo's?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 It's a wind deflector, and it's standard on all AFAIK. I've never seen one without, got a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 It's a wind deflector, and it's standard on all AFAIK. I've never seen one without, got a pic? Now I can't find what I'm talking about Every advert I seem to look at don't have photo's with roof down....why when your selling a convertible would you not post photo's with roof down!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 http://encarsglobe.com/photo/im/nissan-350z-cabriolet/05/ http://encarsglobe.com/photo/im/nissan-350z-cabriolet/03/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 'Tis there on both pics above, with a Zed logo on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Bit of a strange thread this as surely the only person who knows which you prefer is you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) Having never owned a convertible I was interested to know if any owners the same as myself who had got one regretted it... If the current Roadster owners had came on and said they would never get another one, or they wish they got a coupe when I would know to steer clear. Thanks for your concern though Just reading back my original post, how exactly would I know the answers to the questions I asked? So what I wanted to ask is what peoples opinions are of the roadster, is it a lot noisier? Do you lose any of the already small boot space with it being a convertible? Any other drawbacks to having a convertible than a coupe? Are the hoods usually in good condition or is there anything I should look out for that's a common fault? Edited July 8, 2013 by maxi-glasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 'Tis there on both pics above, with a Zed logo on it. I must be going blind I could swear there is nothing there until you mentioned the Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I said I wouldn't get another one, but that's only because I prefer tintops now. Nowt wrong with the ragtop, just my changing taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Having never owned a convertible I was interested to know if any owners the same as myself who had got one regretted it... If the current Roadster owners had came on and said they would never get another one, or they wish they got a coupe when I would know to steer clear. Thanks for your concern though Just reading back my original post, how exactly would I know the answers to the questions I asked? So what I wanted to ask is what peoples opinions are of the roadster, is it a lot noisier? Do you lose any of the already small boot space with it being a convertible? Any other drawbacks to having a convertible than a coupe? Are the hoods usually in good condition or is there anything I should look out for that's a common fault? Still other peoples opinions though Everyone could say it's fantastic, then you find it is crap.... only way to find out is drive one and see for yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 for me my decision to get a roadster (my first ever ragtop car) was based on what i was going to use it for.... its a weekend toy that come out when the weathers nice or we have a nice place to drive to for the day / weekend / long weekend abroad. on that basis i decided to go for the ragtop as it was only going to get used when the weather was good anyway so i might as well make the most of the weather and get the roof down while using it. if it was going to be a daily driver i might think differently... that said after buying and enjoying the roadster we went out and bought another soft top for the misses to use everyday (BMW 1 series) as she loves a bit of roof top driving. i cant see us being without a soft top in the stable from now on. as for the difference in handling...... good luck noticing any difference on the road. the 350 is a very solid soft top with no noticable scuttle shake and can certainly handle all you are going to throw at it on the public highways. if i was going to regularly track the car i would prob get a coupe but more for the safety aspect rather than the handling as i wouldnt much fancy rolling a roadster in asnswer to your questions is it a lot noisier? roof up.. yes you do hear more wind noise than you do in a coupe but with the roof down its a lot noiser in a very good way!!!!! Do you lose any of the already small boot space with it being a convertible? yes you do. the roadster has a small boot but you can get a suprising amount of stuff in it and it also has some very useful storage space inside the cabin behind the passenger seat (wine bottles fit in there perfectly!) Any other drawbacks to having a convertible than a coupe? if left to stand for a long time over winter you can get moisture problems but i keep some of the moisture crystals in the car to stop this. the roof CAN be tempramental and will only go down when its above between 5 to 10 degrees. obviously there are motors in the roof as well as many moving parts all of which could fail Are the hoods usually in good condition or is there anything I should look out for that's a common fault? depends how well they have been looked after. look for the stitching coming aprt on the rear seam. look on the inside above your head there is a metal rail with some tags on it which has also been a known failing point. as the seller what they treated the roof with. if you get a comprehensive cleaning and treating regime (usually Autoglym) followed byt them telling you the places to treat with silicone lube then its safe to say its been well looked after any of the above help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks SteveM, very concise answers. I am in exactly the same boat now, diesel barge for commuting during the week and this will only be used at weekends when weather is at least half decent. Never been in this position before, only ever owned one car and I would rack up the miles. Got the 370 a year past March with 800 miles on it and sold it last Thursday with 30k on it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) have you driven both the hardtop and the soft top? at least go and have a test and see if you like either more than the other. if the did a GTR soft top!!!!! now thats a car i would save up for!!!!! there have been a few mock ups done.... Edited July 8, 2013 by SteveM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 have you driven both the hardtop and the soft top? at least go and have a test and see if you like either more than the other. if the did a GTR soft top!!!!! now thats a car i would save up for!!!!! there have been a few mock ups done.... I don't like the look of that at all, reminds me of a modded Volvo. Might look better in the flesh though, perhaps some pods behind the seats like on the 350 would help make it look sportier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 The problem is almost any soft top that started as a coupe looks a bit crap because all you compare it to is the Coupe and it looks like that with the roof chopped off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) have you driven both the hardtop and the soft top? at least go and have a test and see if you like either more than the other. I used to own a hardtop a couple of years ago. Put 50,000 miles on in my two years ownership. Only time I've been in a 350 convertible was Zmanalex on some passenger laps round knockhill so hardly gives me any basis of comparison when your going round a track faster than you think is humanely possible, holding onto the door handle for dear life Edited July 8, 2013 by maxi-glasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 What a day to own a roadster . Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 What a day to own a roadster . I'm working today, but what a weekend to own a roadster that's in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Only two roadsters on Autotrader in my price bracket, one in Hemel Hempstead at a traders, asked him to come down £150 and only willing to come down £90, has not tax so asked if they will put 6 months tax on it and I'll even pay full price and still hummed and hawed. So spoke to the other one which is a private sale, lady owner, needed her to come down about £300 and she agreed, has full years MOT, just done it's service, just done 72k miles, 6 months tax on it and she is based in Coventry but if it will help me she can drive it all the way up to her friends at Lancaster as I'll be driving down from Glasgow..... Getting a few photos sent to me tonight of the problem spot on the roof identified by SteveM so i don't have a wasted journey. So all looking good so far.... Wish I was picking it up tonight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) One thing i love about the roadster is the cold air conditioning seats. Down side is it leaves you feeling like you just wet yourself but at least its cold Edited July 8, 2013 by Will370z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 One thing i love about the roadster is the cold air conditioning seats. Down side is it leaves you feeling like you just wet yourself but at least its cold Cold air conditioning seats? Is that a 370 only thing or have I just not found that yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 One thing i love about the roadster is the cold air conditioning seats. Down side is it leaves you feeling like you just wet yourself but at least its cold My pee is warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ah it must be a 370 thing then, could have sworn it was on the 350 but i may have been wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ah it must be a 370 thing then, could have sworn it was on the 350 but i may have been wrong. I have discovered this in the Jag too heated & cooled seats Like dippings ones crown jewels in the freezer aisle at Sainsbury's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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