[JustChris]

Cool thanks OP, first I've seen really. The top looks very shiny, is that right or the photo?

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by elincali

I'm guessing it might have been your choice of words--"butt ugly" is a little harsh (and the convertible doesn't really look THAT different from the coupe), but of course you're entitled to your opinion and I love my convertible choice nonetheless.

It's all a matter of taste. Thankfully everyone's taste is different because it would look pretty boring out there if we were all driving the same car.

In honesty I'm a bit nervous about the brown roof on my build--in the picture it looks great (to me) but the "silver threads" have me nervous since I took the risk of ordering it sight-unseen. I'm hoping I don't have a disco convertible! (...and trusting that BMW wouldn't do that to me.)

In the end, whether coupe or convertible, I think all the 2 series are gorgeous--love the proportions and the lines.

Thank you for a constructive, civilized, and helpful response.

I agree that my choice of words was a bit extreme. I'll edit my post

Yes, there are things I LOVE about the convertible. But, I wasn't asked about those things

Anyway, apologies for the harsh words, and glad we got this resolved.

Congrats on getting the perfect California Highway 1 car !

[bimmerfile]

Originally Posted by InlineSixTwinScroll

Also, why did you people decide to attack me when 10 other people have expressed their dislike of the convertible ?!!!!

Why did you pick me ? What did I do that no one else did ?

Yah, you weren't the only one, but by the time I got a bit weary of the ragging on the ragtop your post was in my sniper sight, so I took the shot.

Do you see those of us who have ordered the ragtop denigrating the coupe version of the 2er whenever someone posts a coupe pic or post? No, that would be childish.
BTW as many 1er ragtops were sold as coupes, so while you may not find them appealing, there is obviously a market for them.
As for hardtop vs ragtop cabrio - take a look at the trunk of the 2er vs the 4er with the top down and you may understand why many of us prefer the ragtop.

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by bimmerfile

Yah, you weren't the only one, but by the time I got a bit weary of the ragging on the ragtop your post was in my sniper sight, so I took the shot.

Do you see those of us who have ordered the ragtop denigrating the coupe version of the 2er whenever someone posts a coupe pic or post? No, that would be childish.
BTW as many 1er ragtops were sold as coupes, so while you may not find them appealing, there is obviously a market for them.
As for hardtop vs ragtop cabrio - take a look at the trunk of the 2er vs the 4er with the top down and you may understand why many of us prefer the ragtop.

I think my response is being blown a bit out of proportion.

I intended to offer my opinion on the convertible, since this is a BMW 2 series forum and this thread is about the convertible !

My choice of words may have been the problem, but that doesn't mean I was denigrating the convertible. I didn't plan my response that much or that well. I didn't give it that much thought.

I don't doubt that the 2er convertible is an awesome car and have nothing against it whatsoever. I was just telling you why it's not for me. I've edited my original post to sound less harsh.

[Kiwi]

I really like soft top convertibles and every car I own would be a convertible if I could.

What I did do every year was seal my Z4 roof with BMW's roof sealer which doesn't cost much but allowed the roof to bead water and stay really clean. Never use a cleaning product on the roof they can take the sealer off which I did once and learnt never to do it again as the roof fabric looked wet and didn't bead water.

[shark715]

Originally Posted by shark715

Ignore the hardtop owners who say they hate the vert. They are just jealous, and will be even more so once spring arrives...hopefully by June here in New Jersey.

I apologize, I was just trying to be funny and did not intend to start a war of words between coupe and vert fans. We don't need another string of silly ridiculous posts like the two guys that were arguing several weeks ago about whether the 228 or 235 is the better car. It is true that it's usually difficult for designers of convertibles to keep the same flowing body lines as the coupe the convertible is based off of. I own a Porsche Carrera cab and willingly admit the coupe is the better looking car. On the other hand the Coupe can't match the symphony of the flat 6 sport exhaust when the top is down.

[tccox]

Well, I think its darn good looking, verts just are not my cup of tea. Hendrick Northlake has a 235 Convertable avaliable for....... $56,000.........

[bgnj]

From the picture of the Window Sticker it looks like that is the optional "Moonlight Black" top.
From some of the other pictures posted it looks like the standard top is the same fabric as on other BMW's.
At least I'm hoping so.... Wife's 228x vert is due in port today and we should have it in a few days.

[Boneman]

I think you are correct bgnj. This top is a one hundred dollar option. I assume if you do not order it then you would get the regular top. I had that on my 128 vert and it was very nice, not shiny like this one. It is not the picture that makes it shiny it is the actual material. Thanks for all you comments.

[todd hollander]

Originally Posted by bgnj

From the picture of the Window Sticker it looks like that is the optional "Moonlight Black" top.
From some of the other pictures posted it looks like the standard top is the same fabric as on other BMW's.
At least I'm hoping so.... Wife's 228x vert is due in port today and we should have it in a few days.

Yes, the standard black top on my new vert is a nice deep black, no shine.
When the snow clears I'll be able to post more pics.
My thread http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1094400

[wujin941005]

Wow. You are from Raleigh too. I drive a M235i and I am in Raleigh too. We should probably meet sometimes.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by wujin941005

Wow. You are from Raleigh too. I drive a M235i and I am in Raleigh too. We should probably meet sometimes.

I'm in Raleigh as well. I bought the fully loaded AW on Black, M Sport 228i that was at performance BMW a couple days ago.

We should all have a 2 series pow wow. I already coded my car, I can code yours too.

[Boneman]

thescout, a good place to meet is cars and coffee. It was today at Raleigh Grand. Highlite was million dollar Mcclarens. There is usually a lot of BMWs there. More next time since we hope the weather will bring out. Also check the BMWCCA site tarheel and triangle groups. Lots going on should have calandar of events on line. Welcome to NC

[e92proper]

Ugh....can just see a bunch of 17yr old chicks named Buffy driving this around as a rich kids first car.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by Boneman

thescout, a good place to meet is cars and coffee. It was today at Raleigh Grand. Highlite was million dollar Mcclarens. There is usually a lot of BMWs there. More next time since we hope the weather will bring out. Also check the BMWCCA site tarheel and triangle groups. Lots going on should have calandar of events on line. Welcome to NC

Yeh I was going to go but some last minute things came up. Is it still the first Saturday of every month?

[vladberca]

I would take one in MG and red interior

[Boneman]

third sat of the month at the Raleigh Grand parking lot in Raleigh. It is not in Cary anymore. Glenwood and Lynn road

[Lucky13]

Originally Posted by InlineSixTwinScroll

First off, I did not "rag on convertible lovers". That's the point I'm trying to make ... I criticized the car, not the owner of the car or any other people. Why is this hard to understand ?

Dude, did you even read my words ? Let me restate them here:

"I, personally, think the convertible top looks butt ugly. Don't see the appeal."

The word "personally" implies that this is just my opinion, doesn't it ? I never stated this as though it were a fact.

I also never said that the convertible does not have pluses. Of course they have pluses ... they have things coupes don't have. I never denied that. I was only offering my opinion on one aspect of the convertible - the looks. That's all.

So, why, then, are you all pissed off at me ?

You can't even restate your case without taking a shot. This would be like going to the 3 series wagon thread and saying wagons are "butt ugly" and why would someone own one. If you don't get the point of owning a convertible why would you even be on this thread. If the shine of the top doesn't look good that's one thing but to say convertibles are ugly or why own one or whatever is just stupid.

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by Lucky13

You can't even restate your case without taking a shot. This would be like going to the 3 series wagon thread and saying wagons are "butt ugly" and why would someone own one. If you don't get the point of owning a convertible why would you even be on this thread. If the shine of the top doesn't look good that's one thing but to say convertibles are ugly or why own one or whatever is just stupid.

I had to copy my original words ... not to restate "butt ugly" (I have since edited those words), but to restate "personally".

Trust me, this was NOT with the intention of criticizing the car again.

Please re-read my original post. I have modified it.

[Kiwi]

Originally Posted by Lucky13

You can't even restate your case without taking a shot. This would be like going to the 3 series wagon thread and saying wagons are "butt ugly" and why would someone own one. If you don't get the point of owning a convertible why would you even be on this thread. If the shine of the top doesn't look good that's one thing but to say convertibles are ugly or why own one or whatever is just stupid.

I tend to agree. If not interested is the convertible why even make a comment.

[catch]

Looks like a lot of negativity here....

I'll say I don't love the look of the material on the roof. The good thing is when down that's gone. When up, it will likely be raining (at least Id hope this was bought for 90% top down fun).

Now your color combo on the other hand.... BEAUTIFUL! Suits the car perfectly. The wheel color looks great with that blue and that interior should be the only interior sold on that exterior!

All in all, nice car