Hardtop vs. softop

Deutsch · 09-24-2006, 12:13 AM

OK, so we all live in different parts of the world, which would be a primary factor in deciding whether or not to purchase a hardtop/softop. However, I'm sure there may also be those of us that prefer less weight in our cars and having a hardtop would pose more a hinderance in our driving fun than otherwise. So please, spill your comments and make your thoughts known. VOTE!!!

Yannis · 09-24-2006, 12:18 AM

Hardtops are more preferable lately but they are adding more weight and affecting the design as the rear part has to be longer so the proportions are not "right".

That said i have no problem with both. I wouldn't mind a VW Eos or a A4 cabrio.

siko · 09-24-2006, 12:21 AM

No matter what conditions, hardtop for me.

Deutsch · 09-24-2006, 12:22 AM

For me I'd rather have a hardtop for reasons of driving dynamics. Once you have added metal that easily disappears in a matter of seconds overhead you eliminate any possiblity of scuttle shake, and you're driving a car that's more/slightly less rigid than a coupe. I wonder if Audi has plans for a hardtop coupe/convertible???

Yannis · 09-24-2006, 12:45 AM

TT roadster and A3 cabrio will both be softtop. As for the A4 cabrio replacement (A5 cabrio) both solutions are under consideration.

dOmInIX · 09-24-2006, 06:15 AM

Hardtop for me, all the way! Cars with softop look pretty bad, I mean just look at F430 Spider when the top is on, especially if it's in some light color! That's just one example!

Centurion · 09-24-2006, 06:31 AM

If I'm buying a roadster or a sport open top car then soft top is the only choice for me.

p373r7r4n · 09-24-2006, 08:43 AM

for me i would go with hardtop

but sometimes it also depends on the car, the location your in and the weather
if ur in a sunny region with little rain then u'll have the top down all the time anyway so softtop will be better for that

Imhotep Evil · 09-24-2006, 10:55 AM

Hardtop.

Giannis · 09-24-2006, 12:28 PM

Hmm, it is a very hard desicion.
If i had only on car, and it had to be between a hardtop (coupe?) and a softop, it would definitely be a hardtop for many reasons, including driving dynamics, practicity and other.

But if i already had a car, that i can travel with and go to work, then i would take a softop for fun...

View Poll Results: Hardtop vs. softop
Softop	4	12.50%
Hardtop	28	87.50%
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09-24-2006, 12:13 AM	#1
Deutsch Connoisseur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,766 Thanks: 492 Thanked 673 Times in 318 Posts	Hardtop vs. softop OK, so we all live in different parts of the world, which would be a primary factor in deciding whether or not to purchase a hardtop/softop. However, I'm sure there may also be those of us that prefer less weight in our cars and having a hardtop would pose more a hinderance in our driving fun than otherwise. So please, spill your comments and make your thoughts known. VOTE!!!

09-24-2006, 12:18 AM	#2
Yannis Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 8,281 Thanks: 1,886 Thanked 1,800 Times in 1,025 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop Hardtops are more preferable lately but they are adding more weight and affecting the design as the rear part has to be longer so the proportions are not "right". That said i have no problem with both. I wouldn't mind a VW Eos or a A4 cabrio.

09-24-2006, 12:21 AM	#3
siko Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 4,577 Thanks: 1,655 Thanked 1,573 Times in 736 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop No matter what conditions, hardtop for me.

09-24-2006, 12:22 AM	#4
Deutsch Connoisseur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,766 Thanks: 492 Thanked 673 Times in 318 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop For me I'd rather have a hardtop for reasons of driving dynamics. Once you have added metal that easily disappears in a matter of seconds overhead you eliminate any possiblity of scuttle shake, and you're driving a car that's more/slightly less rigid than a coupe. I wonder if Audi has plans for a hardtop coupe/convertible???

09-24-2006, 12:45 AM	#5
Yannis Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 8,281 Thanks: 1,886 Thanked 1,800 Times in 1,025 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop TT roadster and A3 cabrio will both be softtop. As for the A4 cabrio replacement (A5 cabrio) both solutions are under consideration.

09-24-2006, 06:15 AM	#6
dOmInIX Devotee Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 429 Thanked 422 Times in 256 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop Hardtop for me, all the way! Cars with softop look pretty bad, I mean just look at F430 Spider when the top is on, especially if it's in some light color! That's just one example!

09-24-2006, 06:31 AM	#7
Centurion Jetsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,202 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 1,507 Times in 805 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop If I'm buying a roadster or a sport open top car then soft top is the only choice for me. Last edited by Centurion; 09-24-2006 at 06:39 AM.

09-24-2006, 08:43 AM	#8
p373r7r4n Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop for me i would go with hardtop but sometimes it also depends on the car, the location your in and the weather if ur in a sunny region with little rain then u'll have the top down all the time anyway so softtop will be better for that

09-24-2006, 10:55 AM	#9
Imhotep Evil Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,382 Thanks: 402 Thanked 279 Times in 198 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop Hardtop.

09-24-2006, 12:28 PM	#10
Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,934 Thanks: 255 Thanked 301 Times in 232 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop Hmm, it is a very hard desicion. If i had only on car, and it had to be between a hardtop (coupe?) and a softop, it would definitely be a hardtop for many reasons, including driving dynamics, practicity and other. But if i already had a car, that i can travel with and go to work, then i would take a softop for fun...

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