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Originally Posted by trinim3
The hard-top is a PRO in my book. If they offered a soft-top like the majority of other convertibles the Z4 would get crushed even more by the competition.
Advantages of hard-top over soft-top:
- Less susceptible to vandalism (getting cut by thieves)
- Less susceptible to getting worn out/torn
- Usually hard tops look better as soft tops often look 'cheap'
- Better insulated from extreme weather and noise
The only disadvantages are the extra weight and less storage space, but these are already significantly compromised when buying a convertible in the first place.
Except for the Japanese automakers, there are more sports cars choices than ever so I really fail to believe that there isn't a sports car market out there. BMW just needs to stop chasing Toyota and start chasing Porsche.
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Each to their own taste but your reasoning is why sports cars have lost their sports look and drive.