Cabrio versus Coupe

[Okiesmrt]

My local dealer has 30 cabs they can't sell and admitted that as soon as a coupe hits the lot it sells. Has anyone had a punk slice their top yet? I bet the replacement is pricey!

[NCC1701]

Originally Posted by Brabus

It's a preference. I love the ability to open and close the roof at up to 70mph.

Up to 70 MPH? Your post is the first time I've seen anyone place a speed limit on operating the roof. Where did you get that figure?

[John_H]

I didn't hear a limit to the operation in Brabus's statement, I heard that it was the fastest that Smart's top has gone back or forth. Same words, different eyes/ears.

[NoRo13]

The salesman told us that the top can be operated up to 65 MPH.

[Padawan]

Originally Posted by NoRo13

The salesman told us that the top can be operated up to 65 MPH.

I believe it operates at any speed (including top speed). If it wasn't so rainy today, I'd try it out on my run down the Turnpike.

[Smart Enuf]

Originally Posted by NoRo13

The salesman told us that the top can be operated up to 65 MPH.

I was told the same thing. I tried it once at 65 and never again; no point in tempting fate.

[epbrown]

Originally Posted by Smart Enuf

It is a scientific fact that the cabrio is better than the coupe. Flame on!

Yes, and if a duck floats it means witches are made out of wood. I, too, am learned in the ways of science. ;)

[Godfather]

Originally Posted by Smart Enuf

It is a scientific fact that the cabrio is better than the coupe. Flame on!

Until it rolls over............

[wiltjk]

Opening and closing the rear soft

top

You can open and close the rear soft top when

the vehicle is either stationary or in motion.

Page 115 of the Owner's Manual

I've closed my roof at 75mph with no troubles. Remember, it is more like a sun-roof than a typical cabrio. Have you ever seen a speed restriction for opening a sun-roof?

[Smart Enuf]

Originally Posted by Godfather

Until it rolls over............

Yes, then the extra rollbar and reinforced windshield frame in the cabrio will show the wisdom of the driver's choice.