Wanting a Convertible
Race Director
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From: Huntsville AL
Yes I always try to park my convertible in a well-lit area that is both accessible and visible by lots of people. But I guess that is a good idea for any car...
Melting Slicks
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From: Mesquite NV
Love convertibles; but won't own one due to an incident a friend had several years ago. He had fully restored a '67 Mustang convertible; went to dinner one night (at a fairly nice restaurant) and when he came out, someone had knifed his top as well as the tops of two other convertibles in the parking lot. Unfortunately, the incident has impacted my decision to own one to this day ...
Drifting
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From: Lagrange KY
Lets face it. If some one really wants into a car, they'll get in, rag top or not. A simple pointed rock, or hammer, etc and they are in, no matter what you are driving. And if they are just trying to be malicious, there is nothing to prevent them from all sorts of vandalism.
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From: San Francisco CA
Love convertibles; but won't own one due to an incident a friend had several years ago. He had fully restored a '67 Mustang convertible; went to dinner one night (at a fairly nice restaurant) and when he came out, someone had knifed his top as well as the tops of two other convertibles in the parking lot. Unfortunately, the incident has impacted my decision to own one to this day ...
I rarely put up my top when I park, unless I'm in a suspicious part of town. Yes, I've heard stories of people dumping drinks or throwing garbage into open cars, but I refuse to let such people keep me from enjoying the very best thing about my car. I guess I've been lucky; I've owned many convertibles and have never had any vandalism. But even if I did, it wouldn't change my mind about owning one. My nephew's Escalade got keyed just the other day, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't drive cars with nice paint.
Last edited by vertigogo; Jul 29, 2015 at 02:06 PM.
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From: If you wanna live life on your own terms, you gotta be willing to crash and burn Florida
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Those are terrible reasons for not buying a convertible. Of course such things happen, but cars are also keyed, windows are smashed, tires are punctured, etc. If some lowlife wants to get his rocks off by damaging your Corvette, having a coupe won't stop him.
I rarely put up my top when I park, unless I'm in a suspicious part of town. Yes, I've heard stories of people dumping drinks or throwing garbage into open cars, but I refuse to let such people keep me from enjoying the very best thing about my car. I guess I've been lucky; I've owned many convertibles and have never had any vandalism. But even if I did, it wouldn't change my mind about owning one. My nephew's Escalade got keyed just the other day, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't drive cars with nice paint.
I rarely put up my top when I park, unless I'm in a suspicious part of town. Yes, I've heard stories of people dumping drinks or throwing garbage into open cars, but I refuse to let such people keep me from enjoying the very best thing about my car. I guess I've been lucky; I've owned many convertibles and have never had any vandalism. But even if I did, it wouldn't change my mind about owning one. My nephew's Escalade got keyed just the other day, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't drive cars with nice paint.
Le Mans Master
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From: Down south in Dixie
Originally Posted by Orion2011;1590154371[B
]Also with Verts a pocket knife is all that's needed to get into your car in a parking lot. [/B] I have also heard stories of people throwing cigaret buts into peoples Verts at stop lights.
I've also heard a ball bat will get you into a coupe. And if someone throws a gig into my car the gun shot will get 'em before the smoking does. Basically I don't understand the reason for your post.
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From: San Francisco CA
Thanks. I have to admit that I was a lot more cautious about parking that one, because it stood out like a flashing light, was easy to steal, and was more valuable than my C6. In fact, that was one of the reasons I sold it and bought the C6; whenever I parked the C2, I worried about it. But man, it was beautiful. The best Corvette of all, in my opinion.
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Thanks. I have to admit that I was a lot more cautious about parking that one, because it stood out like a flashing light, was easy to steal, and was more valuable than my C6. In fact, that was one of the reasons I sold it and bought the C6; whenever I parked the C2, I worried about it. But man, it was beautiful. The best Corvette of all, in my opinion.
