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Do you know what manufacturers still produce hardtops? Is it only ultra luxury brands?
I don't think any produce hardtop convertibles anymore. Too heavy, expensive, and take up a lot of room. Manufacturers are obviously concerned with weight, cost, and mileage.
I don't think any produce hardtop convertibles anymore. Too heavy, expensive, and take up a lot of room. Manufacturers are obviously concerned with weight, cost, and mileage.
I see, I was hoping Rolls-Royce still produce hard tops, guess not.
2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60
Originally Posted by dudley07726
Good luck replacing it with another hardtop convertible.
I won’t be buying another open car, this is my last one. There is not one new drop top out there that I find appealing. In addition, the many decades of California sun—I got my first convertible when I was 17–have taken their toll on my fair, German/Polish skin—which is basically why the car has only 4400 miles on it—and my days of top down driving are mostly over. When I find the right buyer, I will be selling my SL and relegate myself to sedans going forward.
Last edited by Streamliner; May 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM.
I won’t be buying another open car, this is my last one. These is not one new drop top out there that I find appealing. In addition, the many decades of California sun—I got my first convertible when I was 17–have taken their toll on my fair, German/Polish skin—which is basically why the car has only 4400 miles on it—and my days of top down driving are mostly over. When I find the right buyer, I will be selling my SL and relegate myself to sedans going forward.
2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60
Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
You could still enjoy it as a coupe, as you mentioned.
Convertibles are best enjoyed with the top down and 99% of the miles I’ve driven this car have been that way. And, it’s gotten to the point where the car is still SO perfect, that I cannot bring myself to possibly allowing it to become flawed. There is not one nick or blemish of any kind on the car. It has never sat outdoors for more than a few minutes when I haven’t been driving it, so the interior still smells like a new car. My wife is right, I’m saving the car for the next owner.
Convertibles are best enjoyed with the top down and 99% of the miles I’ve driven this car have been that way. And, it’s gotten to the point where the car is still SO perfect, that I cannot bring myself to possibly allowing it to become flawed. There is not one nick or blemish of any kind on the car. It has never sat outdoors for more than a few minutes when I haven’t been driving it, so the interior still smells like a new car. My wife is right, I’m saving the car for the next owner.
2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60
Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Drive it more : )
Just for you! It was a beautiful, 75 degree, partially cloudy day with a cool ocean breeze, so I took the SL out for a 30 mile drive. Here’s a selfie I took.
Just for you! It was a beautiful, 75 degree, partially cloudy day with a cool ocean breeze, so I took the SL out for a 30 mile drive. Here’s a selfie I took.
Aw thank you , the black box I mean G Wagen is in the way though : ( but that is a good mirror to see your car.
Took the SL out yesterday for a 100 mile Italian tune up. Beautiful day. Mostly cloudy. High 78F. Light breeze. Even though it was Mother’s Day, no one seemed to be home spending time with their mother. They seemed to all be out adding the moderate to heavy traffic.
Except for the slight aggravation from the unexpected traffic, all in all, a great enjoyable ride!
Took the SL out yesterday for a 100 mile Italian tune up. Beautiful day. Mostly cloudy. High 78F. Light breeze. Even though it was Mother’s Day, no one seemed to be home spending time with their mother. They seemed to all be out adding the moderate to heavy traffic.
Except for the slight aggravation from the unexpected traffic, all in all, a great enjoyable ride!
Aw, you sure the drivers on the road aren't all mothers?
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