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From: Des Moines, Iowa
Nice pictures, really like the Black & White version better. I'd really like to see this same picture with the top UP. Nobody seems to think that these cars are cars first, and at least here in the upper Midwest, most of the driving will be done with the top up, and the roadster looks very nice that way, too. Of course some may only drive theirs in the Summer months, but I'm not one of those lucky ones.
Nice pictures.
Nice pictures.
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From: Chicago
Nice pictures, really like the Black & White version better. I'd really like to see this same picture with the top UP. Nobody seems to think that these cars are cars first, and at least here in the upper Midwest, most of the driving will be done with the top up, and the roadster looks very nice that way, too. Of course some may only drive theirs in the Summer months, but I'm not one of those lucky ones. Nice pictures.
Nice pictures.
-Steven
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From: Des Moines, Iowa
BlueToy: Me being in Iowa, we have about the same kind of weather. Prior to my JCW Hatch, I had a Mazda Miata and people thought that i was crazy driving it in -20 degree weather, and then 10" of snow a week later. 2008 & 09 were really bad Winters, but that was my main mode of transportation, like you. I had no problems, once I put Winter tires on the back, but with Summer tires, well lets just say I was very fortunate to get home from work that particular day. The only problem I had were the seats, flat on the floor, and for me, no real support. Just tore up my back, that's why when I turned it in, I leased that car, it only had 16k on the clock. Someone got a very good car.
What are you running for Winter tires on your ragtop? I have Michelin ICE and they have worked very nicely for two winters, although there wasn't much to Winter last year, we did get over 4" of snow slush three times. Still working great.
What are you running for Winter tires on your ragtop? I have Michelin ICE and they have worked very nicely for two winters, although there wasn't much to Winter last year, we did get over 4" of snow slush three times. Still working great.
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From: Chicago
BlueToy: Me being in Iowa, we have about the same kind of weather. Prior to my JCW Hatch, I had a Mazda Miata and people thought that i was crazy driving it in -20 degree weather, and then 10" of snow a week later. 2008 & 09 were really bad Winters, but that was my main mode of transportation, like you. I had no problems, once I put Winter tires on the back, but with Summer tires, well lets just say I was very fortunate to get home from work that particular day. The only problem I had were the seats, flat on the floor, and for me, no real support. Just tore up my back, that's why when I turned it in, I leased that car, it only had 16k on the clock. Someone got a very good car.
What are you running for Winter tires on your ragtop? I have Michelin ICE and they have worked very nicely for two winters, although there wasn't much to Winter last year, we did get over 4" of snow slush three times. Still working great.
What are you running for Winter tires on your ragtop? I have Michelin ICE and they have worked very nicely for two winters, although there wasn't much to Winter last year, we did get over 4" of snow slush three times. Still working great.
-Steven
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From: Des Moines, Iowa
BlueToy: Snow isn't a real problem, slush is bad, but as with most cars freezing rain and ice is the worst. I don't envy you driving in that crap in the Chicago area. Des Moines can be bad enough, but I manage, I just slow it down a bit.
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From: Chicago
-Steven
Neutral
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From: Shelbyville, Ky
2nd mini (Spicy)
picked up Spicy on Dec. 12
Sports Pkg, Tech Pkg, Winter Pkg, 17in Mini Wheels, Sports Suspension
Last edited by pittryan14; Dec 10, 2012 at 07:55 PM. Reason: Bad weather in Ky, USA. Post more Pics when weather is better
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From: Miami
Congrats! Very nice looking roadster and great pics.
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From: Nr. Boston, MA
Nice pictures, really like the Black & White version better. I'd really like to see this same picture with the top UP. Nobody seems to think that these cars are cars first, and at least here in the upper Midwest, most of the driving will be done with the top up, and the roadster looks very nice that way, too. Of course some may only drive theirs in the Summer months, but I'm not one of those lucky ones. Nice pictures.
Nice pictures.
My New Roadster
5th Gear
Joined: May 2002
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From: Endicott, NY
Sweet look'n Roadster
B4 my wife got her Countryman she had a convertible and always made a point of putting the top down for a few hours every month year around..... no side windows up either 'cause it looks "dorky"
B4 my wife got her Countryman she had a convertible and always made a point of putting the top down for a few hours every month year around..... no side windows up either 'cause it looks "dorky"
5th Gear
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From: West Coast, USA
FWIW, rolling the windows up lets me drive in 45 degrees- on the highway. (Also allows for doing 90 down the interstate. Not that I would do that).
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From: Lake Saint Louis, MO
I do it on the interstate so I can hear my H/K better. Don't care if it looks dorky.