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Originally Posted by Hank B
Just for the record, going ragtop will only save HALF of that 500lb people keep quoting as the F33's weight penalty over the 4 series coupe...the other half relates to the extra convertible bracing that will always be required for any ragtop.
The 4 Series is a GT, a Grand Touring car, not an uncompromising sports car. A paltry 250 extra pounds is a small price to pay for the Grand Touring luxury of choosing with a flick of a switch, between top down and real coupe with a full size glass backlight.
It was that true coupe experience that lured me away from an awesome V8 in a Mustang or Camaro convertible (and from a bigger chunk of my bank account) and to not even bother looking at Audi or Mercedes.
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EXACTLY! Spot on!
Rag tops = Huge blind spots, unsightly wear spots, crease lines in the fabric, and a tiny easy to damage rear window just to name a few negatives.