What this video fails to mention how surprisingly different is the feeling of driving an open convertible. The joy of driving in an open car in a sunny weather or in a hot Summer night beats all the costs, believe me!

@talhajaved8885

4 жыл бұрын

bro thats y i rlly want one, hope u the best aswell

@tinodirienzo4086

4 жыл бұрын

Tomasz W I believe u broskii

@CC-dy7tc

4 жыл бұрын

I rather rent if for a few days, weather in UK is sht for a convertible lol

@adamspitfire

4 жыл бұрын

I love T-Tops

@aacmove

3 жыл бұрын

And the stiff neck you get from looking around you. And the number of motors it can take to open a roof. Especially when one shears off, leaving the roof stuck half way up/down. And the perils of rain infiltration. And broken/torn/yellowing rear windows. And the price of a new roof. They're great when new. But second hand you're asking for it. There's no way i'd touch another one with a barge pole.

I had a convertible for a couple years! By far my favorite car I have ever had! Its well worth any "compromises" you may find

@MusicLuv80

3 жыл бұрын

which car did you owned?

@tylerharvey8299

3 жыл бұрын

@@MusicLuv80 i had a Mustang Convertible. It was just so nice to be able to drop the top and cruise.

@MusicLuv80

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerharvey8299 It sounds like lot of fun. Hopefully one day I can buy one too.

@tylerharvey8299

3 жыл бұрын

@@MusicLuv80 I hope you are able to as well! I plan on getting one again at some time in the future! Take care!

@MusicLuv80

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerharvey8299 Thank you, you take care as well.

Convertibles with the roof down on a hot summer day are unbeatable. It's a whole new driving experience. But also, as convertibles generally have powerful cabin heaters, they are also lovely to drive roof down on a cold, dry winter day. Roof down driving in the summer at night is also an amazing experience. On a cold, wet winter day, they are fine too. The heater (and aircon if fitted) quickly make the cabin a beautifully warm and dry place to be. I'm on my second convertible and drive it all year round. If you can, get a two seater roadster for maximum fun.

@johnstonlee

3 жыл бұрын

Our 2 series heats up in the cabin unbelievably quick, really surprised me I never knew they prioritise heating in a cab. Amazing car.

Drive what you like. As a single man with no kids I just bought my second convertible after having sunroofs, Jeep, etc. I’d rather have a convertible it’s just better to me have fun and LIVE.

@Ventus2077

3 жыл бұрын

Over the long run, does the convertibility lag on you when shifting? Or is it as smooth as when you first bought it?

@GreatBlazes123

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ventus2077 smooth as heck!

@Skogdust

3 жыл бұрын

You can have kids and have convertible also lol

@GreatBlazes123

3 жыл бұрын

@@Skogdust yeah but can’t really put a car seat in here man the back seats really don’t serve a purpose

@chanze555

2 жыл бұрын

@@Skogdust If craigslist descriptions taught me one thing it's that wives will eventually convince you to sell it whether you like it or not.

11. Pay for the optional heated seats. 12. Look for features like wind-deflectors and Merc's air scarf.

@kevinlind4640

5 жыл бұрын

I'd say that a good AC unit is a requirement too, to make the most of those really hot days!

@mdleweight

4 жыл бұрын

@JNNNK and cooled

@simonmamo4177

4 жыл бұрын

Heated steering wheel, a must!

@iluvmerc

4 жыл бұрын

And cooled seats. I wish there was a cold air scarf

@kylemontano228

4 жыл бұрын

Cooled seats too, especially if the seats are leather

Bought an M Sport 1 series convertible back in April when it was raining, thought it was probably a bad idea at the time as I’d probably only get the roof down twice in the coming summer. Oh how wrong I was, 15000 miles later and around 5000 of that with the roof down and including 3 weeks down in the south of France, absolute bliss. My advice, go buy one

Every point was basically negative lol, so don't buy a convertible unless you really love the open air and the little sun we get here and there.

@l4k3

7 жыл бұрын

Its often for people with 2 or more cars.

@a.c.u.1508

7 жыл бұрын

MrMagnificentMedia I

@davidviner4932

6 жыл бұрын

I have 2 Smaxs so I can have a convertible:)

@vika0194

6 жыл бұрын

And the experience. It is a lot more fun to drive with an open roof. Like a roller coaster

@pancakesociety743

6 жыл бұрын

ill probably just stick with coupes them 4 days of -summer- heat wave every year isnt worth xD

LESSGOOOO

@yahlilevi9316

3 жыл бұрын

Anyway I'm Matt Watson and I'm gonna turn my self into a convertible

@arandomseal1728

3 жыл бұрын

@@yahlilevi9316 No, that is Roddy Ricch

when I have kids I'm going to tell them that this was DaBaby

@emotivelyy_

3 жыл бұрын

LESS GO

I have a Mercedes C43 AMG Convertible and it's bloomin lovely. I actually found this video to be a little negative towards open top cars which is a shame. There are a few trade offs, but these days the roof's are so much better and the noise is almost the same as the coupe.

@v12ish40

5 жыл бұрын

Dude that's because you're driving a Mercedes. They make the best convertibles in the world. Other manufacturers are still struggling to reduce their cabin noise

@guitarlover302

3 жыл бұрын

Have a 05 Saab Aero ❤️ excellent roof system - very well insulated and built 👌

@johnstonlee

3 жыл бұрын

@@v12ish40 we had an slk, the roof leaked and cabin noise was far worse than the 2 series convertible we have now. Comfort with roof down in the 2 is also better.

@youngmetro3times849

Жыл бұрын

lmfao "few" trade offs

I daily drive an s2000 and I have no problems I definitely had my concerns with convertibles ,but trust me it won't matter at all once you own one

Buying a convertible in Greece: 8 months sun 3 months cloudy 1 month rain Why not buying a convertible then?

@peripap

6 жыл бұрын

at some islands in Greece we have always sun

@doniv7926

6 жыл бұрын

You are right...where I live it's 8 months 😉

@mscartee

6 жыл бұрын

I personally like driving mine when it isn't full blast sunny less hot and a whole lot more enjoyable.

@Malik-jt8hi

6 жыл бұрын

Doni V because the economy is shit and you’d be homeless by the time the rain approaches

@filthymcnastyazz

4 жыл бұрын

Doni V because the sun will burn you for seven of those months.

LET'S GOOOOO 👉🏿😁👈🏿

We have had an mr2, slk r172, and now a 240i convertible. My other half absolutely loves a convertible. The comfort in the 2 series is surprisingly good. Fabric roof and no fancy air scarf. The car heats up a treat and it’s small and compact. Wind deflector works a treat

Just bought my RED 2020 A5 cabriolet!! Love it my man!!

Convertibles are awesome, I bought one last year and loved it.

I bought a 206cc 1.6 never regret the buy. It looks fab still now, and it's metallic roof last longer than the non metallic ♥

This year I FINALLY want to get a convertible. I turned it down twice already (in 2016 for my first truck, and 2019 for my first stick shift) I'm aiming for a Mustang Convertible to feed the urge to drive a muscle car. I get a feeling a convertible mustang is something I'm gonna hang onto for a long time.

@user-qe6io2mm1l

5 күн бұрын

Mustang is the BEST overall convertible: Not too expensive, sharp, good sized trunk/boot, Mustang Clubs, and so fun to drive.

I treated myself with Mazda MX5 RF she came 3 weeks ago and I love her! Yes, it's a girl and her name is Ichika! I was about to order regular MX5 just days before RF was announced and loved RF at a first glance so I decided to wait!

Brilliant, succinct review, very well composed. Thank you !

Carwow is helping us to make a sensible decision while buying convertible, though we all now it's an emotional one.

@altpg

3 жыл бұрын

But dababy turned me into one

What you need to know: If you live in Finland, don't.

@brody5484

3 жыл бұрын

@Christian Ball why man?

@yunussicakozul2223

3 жыл бұрын

Cuz its always cold

@Shabbe02

3 жыл бұрын

@@yunussicakozul2223 its not tho

@yunussicakozul2223

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shabbe02 yes it is

@Shabbe02

3 жыл бұрын

@@yunussicakozul2223 Finland reaches at its peak 30+ degrees celsius in the summer, are you stupid or something?

This video could have been less than a minute long. Quite simply: The pleasure of driving roof down in a beautiful convertible on a nice day outweighs the sum of all the small drawbacks usually mentioned and is worth every single penny. It's a superior way of enjoying driving unless you plan on taking your car to a track and you can find plenty of performance in convertibles for road use. I can't imagine my cars not being convertible. You can't go back once you have owned one.

I've got a BMW Z4 2013.. Best convertable imo as it is a coupe & a convertable :) love it

Great weekend/summer car, and because of that nice, well maintained examples can often be found used with low mileage. A 2009 CLK is just about right. If a hardtop, then a 2013 Volvo.

My friend used to have '96 Ford Escort convertable. It was 4 seater, but it real 4 seater. I am 1.87m tall and I could fit in back seat with roof up and down. An boot space was more than good enough.

@bartiz12

7 жыл бұрын

Does not look like a big car. A friend of mine used to have a Megane II CC. I happened to sit in the back sometimes. They only issue was the legroom which was really cramped but overall it was not that bad. The boot with roof up was really big actually.

@Mladjasmilic

7 жыл бұрын

bartiz12 In Escort boot size was not depended with position of roof.

@bartiz12

7 жыл бұрын

Now that sounds practical. Much more practical than Megane hardtop, when you had to unload your boot if you were carrying something. I wonder how does soft top fare during the winter.

@Mladjasmilic

7 жыл бұрын

bartiz12 Warm garage for car and bus for you.

@matthieucalu

6 жыл бұрын

bartiz12 Just fine. I drive my MX5 with soft top the whole year round and no problems whatsoever. I even drive it through snow (with winter tires off course). At night it’s parked in a garage, but during working hours it’s parked outside.

I have a 2009 VW Eos hardtop convertible... And love it! Drives great and love the fast turbos... And the fact that it's a hard top over soft top is that much better.

@johnstonlee

3 жыл бұрын

The creaky hard top I bet

Why would you buy a diesel cabriolet?? Wtf

@PlatinumSan

7 жыл бұрын

To inhale the lovely NOx of course :D

@FelixO

7 жыл бұрын

danI43541 because this channel is based in the uk, and almost all cars sold there are diesel cars

@danI43541

7 жыл бұрын

Felix O. - VEOTech I'm from Germany and I know that :D and yeah here most cabriolets will be diesels as every car! Having a A5 Coupe or Sportsback, a tdi makes sense but ya know when the roof is down you don't wanna listen to a rumbling diesel. For me a cabriolet isn't a daily commuter car, more of a nice cruiser

@danI43541

7 жыл бұрын

Platinum Gamer yeah right better than normal drugs

@chrisogrady28

7 жыл бұрын

I live in the UK and diesels can fuck right off, they're singlehandly responsible for the lack of air quality in my city centre flat despite this being the greenest city in europe, we still let these cunts drive round in tractors, with cheaper emissions duty!

I have an 05 Astra cabriolet, dark blue with black fabric roof and black leather interior. For it's age it's looks absolutely amazing, it's comfortable, has good performance and turns a few heads when you're cruising through a town. 😊

I hardly ever have my roof up convertibles are brilliant

not In uk. thank you. the weather is depressingly atrocious.

@mdleweight

4 жыл бұрын

convertibles are great in a light cool mist.

Had a BMW 440i Convertible for almost 2 yrs, I estimate 70%+ with roof open, even on bleak UK days, already done 2 Euro drives to Pyrenees & Italian Lakes. For 2 retired petrol-heads, this had top car has no compromises, it’s a keeper. No one will ever sit in the back seats, it’s our 2 seat sports car.

I have a m4 f83 with mpe as you can see in my picture. The sound and driving with open roof is unbeatable. The only thing i ve done wrong is I got the m dct instead of the manual gearbox

Really love my volvo c70 even at 7degrees outside you can still drive topless.

Love these videos keep it up!! 👍first comment 👍

Have had a Saab Aero convertible for five years - simple maintenance should provide trouble free motoring Clean good and treat with Autoglymn soft top cleaner - don’t use Fabsil - turns mohair roof stiff Clean seals twice a year - change fluid if hydraulic like mine every three years Don’t power wash soft top ! Ruins them ! Treat all the mechanism with lubrication every six months - I use white grease Don’t put roof down when wet ! Simple maintenance tasks extends life of covering Waiting for mine to be done at Auto Trim in Denton Manchester In green to compliment lime green body Can’t beat a convertible ! Enjoyed mine on frosty Autumn day in Lancashire on lots of occasions ! Must admit don’t tend leave it in multi story car parks - also had tracker fitted ! Enjoy 😊

0:51 *LESSSSS GOOOOO*

@emotivelyy_

3 жыл бұрын

less go

My 1988 Ford Escort Xr3i Cabrio is my first convertible car, it's really fun and i love it, i don't think i will ever sell it.

Do about Insurance.

Hey Mat, can you make a pair of top ten about cabrios? One with the most awesome, luxury, and fasters cabrios. And the other one with a top ten most economic cabrios, like Volkswagen Eos for example, or Renaul Megane Cabrio

I love my VOLVO C70 - amazing hard top convertible for a very reasonable price!

Thank goodness..... I've been looking for someone to tell me about weather it's safe to have one

Good information but wait,,,, this is Audi's Commercial.

@__Mr.White__

6 жыл бұрын

mimimi

@BrateTebra123

6 жыл бұрын

Mimi mama - prava dama !!!

@bobruh6260

6 жыл бұрын

yea i noticed it too

@rtownz251251

6 жыл бұрын

All points about the a5 convertible were negative. He just took it as the main example as he had this one to record the video with. Doesn’t seem like an Audi ad to me anyways.

@tomo0086

6 жыл бұрын

Evolution : Machine to Man How is this Audi commercial? The points were negative about the Audi’s... lol. It just happens to be one of the best looking cabriolets.

Dababy but with RTX Ray Tracing

Mat, could you pls make a review of skoda rapid spaceback? it's a good looking, practical and affordable car but i wonder what you think

Porsche 911 convertible and Boxster experience in Denver, CO, USA: Positives: engine sounds more prominent than coupes (positive with NA 6 cylinder engines), notaby more exciting and refreshing when driving curvy canyon roads and mountain passes than any coupe although not at level of two-wheeled vehicles (Vespa ET-50 through super bikes). Wide open views except windshield A-pillars: Negatives: convertibles that require manual snap-on tonneau covers (you'll tire of that quickly and won't bother > Audi TT first gen, Jaguar XK8, pre-liquid cooled Porsches), potential repairs of the convertible especially if back window is plastic (cheap on a Boxster, less so on 911), bigger blind spot back 3/4 view. Other: Targa, T-Top and Spider-type convertibles where you cannot look back across your own shoulders and have a fully unrestricted view are simply not enough of the convertible experience as you'll still feel more closed in although the rush of air over your head beats any sunroof. Put on your sunscreen 30 minutes before and get a wide brimmed hat unless you want to join the legions of older people with cancerous noses and ears. The Porsche 991 (modern gen) convertible is as beautiful with the top up as the coupe while prior models are not (mine included), and a hard top gives you a much bigger rear view but it doesn't make it a coupe as they can make some noises that a coupe simply would not. The Audi A5/S5 still looks like a well-made suit with the top up, and Mustangs are decent too. The convertible version of the Camaro is the only way to experience that car without it's one major vice (horrible outward visibility for the coupes, style chosen over practicality). As for comments about hair dressers, two guys looking wrong, and the other bs, ignore those jerks who likely don't have companions, nice bodies or stable employment.

Biggest downside for me: The convertibles brands I do want all have soft-tops :(. It just makes the car look like it's wearing a hat.

@Razijall

Жыл бұрын

1. What's wrong with hats? 2. BMW (older 3 series, newer 4 series) is the car you want and it has hard top (as the Volvo etc.)

@nathansaechao9833

Жыл бұрын

The current gen 4 series are soft top

Matt, please please please do a 'First Car' video!!

How about a video on what to look for when buying a used convertible? Like Rust, Tears, Seals, and so on.

Could you please do a review on the Abarth 124 spider?

I have a Toyota Solara, pretty practical for everyday use tbh

The Porsche 911 Convertible has a cloth roof covering a metal shell, deserves a mention.

I daily drive the G29 Z4, wind deflector, heated seats, heated steering wheel, new climate tech, tons of diagnostics. A modern convertible is very very capable in the UK, in bad weather too. I would advise however to get a car cover when you're not driving, it's really helped keep it in good condition. Any questions about it please comment

@Desilv

Жыл бұрын

Men .. your living the dream.. so how does it add up in daily usage ? Like groceries .. I don’t see the problem either but my wife pfff bears all over the road 😂

Normally im a sedan or coupe guy, but owning now a 335i convertible and makes your world better :)

I own a VW Golf GTI Cabriolet, best purchase I've made thus far. I can not only look like a douche with the top down but can also get the power to match the arrogance lol. I will trade 0.6 of a second any day for a convertible at a drop of a hat, Merc S63 cabrio is the best thing to happen to us drop top lovers. Everyone has to at least own one before they move to the next life, it will change your perspective.

@x3xyash

5 жыл бұрын

Kelebogile Pule I love what you said, tomorrow am going to pick up my BMW M4 convertible. Yay

@kelebogilepule1320

5 жыл бұрын

Ashwin Jugnah beauty and power all wrapped in one, you won't regret it, cabrio for the win. Congratulations on the beastly new machine, enjoy every minute of it!!! 🙌🏾

I have a 2018 2SS convertible Camaro and love it. If you love life and value your driving experience, buy one.

11. With regards to convertibles with retractable hard tops: in case your car will be hit to the back, forget to get the car back to factory conditions, there is no chance for a garage to restore all cinematics correct alignment and watertight integrity

@MrPagnu

7 жыл бұрын

John Wick kinematics

Point #11 Use sunscreen. Can't count how many times I burnt my face the first summer I had my SLK because I never though of creaming myself up just for going on a two hour car drive...

Missed this one: limited times for use of the top down. Nevertheless, I LOVE my Mustang GT convertible. I have heated/cooled seats and keep hats/sweaters in the boot.

@marvinburrell5047

10 ай бұрын

😊Pl

i have a 2003 eclipse spyder GS convertible its a very fun car when its not raining. when the top doesn't leak. when the motors dont quit when the seal around the windows make proper contact so my seats down get drenched in water and i get wet when ever i want to go somewhere.. hell i wish i never even got the car. hell im paying more insurance for family sedan performance. if i had known all this before hand i would never got it.

If all else fails, get hard coupe with a sunroof. Yes I agree not the same feeling but it solves the problem of getting your roof slashed

best open top car is sports-supercar the noise from the exhaust goes into inside the car and it makes more special than hard top car

Rain is the only issue. Even in 0c you can get the roof down, just turn the heaters up. Convertibles have uprated heaters.

I really liked our Packard Caribbean!

My only car is a Mustang convertible and I LOVE it! However, it does leak sometimes when it rains.

@Fabio-fd7bs

6 жыл бұрын

what year is it?

DaBaby convertible the best

Pro tip when you buy a convertible used: Check if the top seals properly. If it doesn't run for your life, because it's gonna get damn expensive to fix.

Let's go

Just ordered an MX5 2017 Sport nav. CANNOT WAIT!!

@craigpearson4968

7 жыл бұрын

A5hTriX no one cares

@farisselimovic4614

7 жыл бұрын

Craig Pearson exactly

@suberakanxavier3211

7 жыл бұрын

A5hTriX well done👌🏽

@richiechou1605

7 жыл бұрын

zero fcks given

@IceFish.

7 жыл бұрын

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Loads more fun and you don't have to drive like a maniac- just cruise.

@johnstonlee

3 жыл бұрын

In a 240i you do have to drive like a maniac. The car is a maniac 🤩

Thinking about buying a VW EOS

Thanks!

I payed 1900 euros for used 206 CC ..fun cheap car for summer and has metal roof

Can you please explain the difference between convertible,cabriolet,roadster and spyder with selected cars.

As someone who has owned an Audi coupe and two Audi cabriolets, I find this video missing rhe most important point of owning a convertible... The Fun Factor. There is nothing like driving the coastline or hitting the twisty mountain road in the spring while behind the wheel of a drop top.

Please do video reviews on BMWs GT series like the new 6 series GT or 5 series GT.

LESSS GOOOOOOOOO

DaBaby LESGGOOOO

Love my m6 convertible 😊

Buying a convertible in Vancouver: 4 months of strong sunlight and 8 months of rain

@taimoorulhassan1451

3 жыл бұрын

In toronto its summer with burning sun which can literally fry you and winter ❄️ well you know the shit is frozen

@daviddonaire9392

3 жыл бұрын

@@taimoorulhassan1451 will the hardtop survive the harsh canadian winters?

if you want a convertible go for hardtop, softtop cars are an easy target for thieves....

@Ijumpandfly

4 жыл бұрын

Plus knife cuts :/

@Lasergun74

4 жыл бұрын

NOT really... 80's ragtops maybe, but today multi-layer fabric tops are safe, sturdy and super durable. I live in Italy and own a 2009 Audi A4 Cabrio, never had a broblem, still love it and enjoy it everyday. As soon as I can afford to replace it after over 10 years, I will get an A5 Cabrio for sure.

@Lasergun74

3 жыл бұрын

@@MB-xy3vp Not in a noticeable amount. It’s obviously not precisely as quiet as a coupé, but the soundproofing of the soft top is really good. At highway speed limit (130Kmh here in Italy, around 80Mph) you can easily talk with other passengers without raising your voice. The only situation when you can tell the difference with a hard top is when it rains hard, and you can hear a louder tapping

@artmedina8922

3 жыл бұрын

Unless of course don't leave anything you want in car . Don't lock or just keep roof down is what I do in california

I’m interested in a 2003 bmw 3 series 320ci convertible. It’s a stunning car and I’m very keen on the idea. But I’m ngl, it also kind of terrifies me. Heard so many stories of people being killed instantly in convertible and how un-safe they are! Am I right to be put off by it or is it safer than what is deemed…?

Years of convertibles, then years of hardtops, and now I've come full circle with 2 convertibles.. and I'll Never buy a hartop ever again... EVER.... Nothing compares to a convertible.... Nothing....

Gotta have the new 4 series convertible.

Finally !!! Great car journalism !!!

I have E46 BMW with the optional hardtop for winter.

I love mine a5 cabriolet I even sold my Audi s4 v8. The cab was more fun to drive

How good are they at insulating the cabin? Do they need the AC/heater to work harder to maintain comfortable temperatures when the roof is up?

@M_RM.

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the weather you idiot

All my friends say that they have tons of fun in my convertible and that alone outweighs all negatives

Can i also drive it in the winter and stuff like that. My parents offered me the mini cooper cabriolet when i get my drivers license and i am worried for the roof in winters cuz there isn’t any space left in the garage

please do a a4 all road vs q5. They are almost identical expect the shape. Help me to decide!

Its better to have a convertible in countries like Greece, Spain, Italy etc where the sun shines about 320 days a year...

11. They are freaking awesome

DaBaby of course

hi can you suggest the best four seater hardtop convertible.

The most important thing to know about each model is how much buffeting there is roof down.

great thx

I was always scared to buy a convertible..now i bought my first one and only 3 small annoying things i noticed on my used audi a4 convertible 1. 2l tdi 140hp is too slow for that weight ..go with 200hp or more 2. If you're driving a 4 door car and live in the city 2 doors car a bit annoying cause of the length of them Though 4 can easily fit in but getting out from the back when the roof is on its a bit challenging.. 3. In the winter there's a bit more condensation on the windshield than expected but climate control car handle it ..just a bit slower than in limousine version

@maticsorn2784

Жыл бұрын

Overall i love it and im currently looking for an upgrade to even biger convertible cause we are planing on a family so it would need to be a family car too

Rain miserable weather = No thanks. I'll stick with a solid top

@danmccarthy4700

6 жыл бұрын

Or you can get a retractable hardtop like I have. :D

I’ll never not own a convertible lol every car I’ve had have been convertibles.. something about them is just more fun and I’m just drawn to them