Which would you choose? 3-Series Coupe VS Convertible
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Re: Which would you choose? 3-Series Coupe VS Convertible
correct this poll is like assuming there is no price consideration.
Frankly I went to see both and from a practical perspective in terms of convenience of getting in/out of a 2 door car for rear passengers, the cabrio wins hand down. You can take the top off and rear passengers just zig/zag to get into rear seats.
However, I had a diff view after I came back from genting/bukit tinggi. Ever wonder why in Malaysia, there are hardly any cabrios?
caySman;190113 said:
correct this poll is like assuming there is no price consideration.
Frankly I went to see both and from a practical perspective in terms of convenience of getting in/out of a 2 door car for rear passengers, the cabrio wins hand down. You can take the top off and rear passengers just zig/zag to get into rear seats.
However, I had a diff view after I came back from genting/bukit tinggi. Ever wonder why in Malaysia, there are hardly any cabrios?
Re: Which would you choose? 3-Series Coupe VS Convertible
The 335i is a screamer.
weak_pig;190165 said:
The 335i is a screamer.
Azrielsc
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Re: Which would you choose? 3-Series Coupe VS Convertible
Beng, u can't be dropping the roof everytime u fetch passengers!
Sometimes when I park my coupe too close to an obstacle, I lower my door window and get out of the car, close the door and close the window. Easy, peasy!
Beng, u can't be dropping the roof everytime u fetch passengers!
Sometimes when I park my coupe too close to an obstacle, I lower my door window and get out of the car, close the door and close the window. Easy, peasy!
Re: Which would you choose? 3-Series Coupe VS Convertible
Aiya, the whole idea of cabrio is 'play with the top'. If I had such a car in my garage, I will:
- open the top, let the rear passengers get in by opening the doors, get seated
- then the front passengers get in,
- close the top, start engine.
of cos I would have a sticker on my car that says "rear passengers are discouraged. This is my selfish and show off car"
Azrielsc;190279 said:Beng, u can't be dropping the roof everytime u fetch passengers!
Sometimes when I park my coupe too close to an obstacle, I lower my door window and get out of the car, close the door and close the window. Easy, peasy!
Aiya, the whole idea of cabrio is 'play with the top'. If I had such a car in my garage, I will:
- open the top, let the rear passengers get in by opening the doors, get seated
- then the front passengers get in,
- close the top, start engine.
of cos I would have a sticker on my car that says "rear passengers are discouraged. This is my selfish and show off car"
Re: Which would you choose? 3-Series Coupe VS Convertible
I once made an impromptu purchase of a bulky item at IKEA, open the top, load the item, close the hood, drive home.
Reached home. Left the item in the car. Know why?
RAINING !!!
So the top is actually a double-edged sword........
P/S: Actually, even if it was a coupe, I will still have left the item in the car !!! Muahahahahaha.......
I once made an impromptu purchase of a bulky item at IKEA, open the top, load the item, close the hood, drive home.
Reached home. Left the item in the car. Know why?
RAINING !!!
So the top is actually a double-edged sword........
P/S: Actually, even if it was a coupe, I will still have left the item in the car !!! Muahahahahaha.......
Suipalucsea
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Re: Which would you choose? 3-Series Coupe VS Convertible
As several people here have said, you have to own a convertible once in your life. For me, once was enough though I had a lot of fun. Now I want something different. If you have never had a convertible before, I'd say go for the convertible... though again, it's 30K more, not an inconsiderable sum...and you should question the PML people about exactly what happens if the top refuses to go back up...maybe a waterproof car-cover should be thrown in for free as emergency back-up! Try asking them!
One thing is sure: if you are really in the market for a 4-seat convertible, the 335 is far and away the best one out there.
As several people here have said, you have to own a convertible once in your life. For me, once was enough though I had a lot of fun. Now I want something different. If you have never had a convertible before, I'd say go for the convertible... though again, it's 30K more, not an inconsiderable sum...and you should question the PML people about exactly what happens if the top refuses to go back up...maybe a waterproof car-cover should be thrown in for free as emergency back-up! Try asking them!
One thing is sure: if you are really in the market for a 4-seat convertible, the 335 is far and away the best one out there.
centurion
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Re: Which would you choose? 3-Series Coupe VS Convertible
If you buy new, BOTH will kill you in depreciation when you want to sell it. I would think that if you sell within 5 years, and you try to do PAPER+BODY, the body value difference will be within S$5000 in favour of the cabrio because of greater desirability in export markets, especially the UK. The UK is the world's biggest market for cabrio in Europe.weak_pig;190324 said:
Re: Which would you choose? 3-Series Coupe VS Convertible
325 has:
- Alloy Wheel 188
- Comfort Access System
- Sunroof
- Sports Seat
- Interior Alum Trim
- GPS
- HiFi Loudspeakers System
- Dynamic package
335 has:
- Sports Suspension Settings
- Alloy 189
- Sports Steering Wheel, Paddles
- Adaptive Headlights Control
- Individual High-Gloss Satin Chrome
Highline version has the following options on top of standard package:weak_pig said:
325 has:
- Alloy Wheel 188
- Comfort Access System
- Sunroof
- Sports Seat
- Interior Alum Trim
- GPS
- HiFi Loudspeakers System
- Dynamic package
335 has:
- Sports Suspension Settings
- Alloy 189
- Sports Steering Wheel, Paddles
- Adaptive Headlights Control
- Individual High-Gloss Satin Chrome
Re: Which would you choose? 3-Series Coupe VS Convertible
Vincar's "normal line" 335i got Logic 7 Hifi , front PDC , and more . but no I-drive or Satnav
kenntona;190377 said:
Vincar's "normal line" 335i got Logic 7 Hifi
, front PDC , and more . but no I-drive or Satnav
