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Originally Posted by legion

In general, convertibles are heavier and have a more flexible chassis than their hard-top counterparts. They are usually designed for people who put "look at me" above performance. In general, convertibles do not make good sports cars or ruin an already good sports car. This is a pretty purist sports car crowd on this board.

That's exactly why most folks here disparage Targas and Cabs. There are also folks that don't like what those two body styles do to the aesthetics of the 911.

I'd probably actually prefer a stiffer body.

I had a targa, and thought that it was great. I liked the visibility that the large rear window provided, and I like the ability to pull the top if I wanted. I didn't go out looking for a targa, that's just what I ended up with. I now have a miata, I didn't go looking for a convertible, but I wanted a car that would provide me with a similar to the 911 driving experience and reliability at a good price. It just so happened that the only car that fits that to a T is the miata. I rarely put the top down in the miata. I shave my head and I don't tan well. My favorite time to have the top down is driving at night, especially if the stars and or moon are out. Looking up at the night sky is pretty nice.

Based on my last 3 cars, I, obviously, don't have a problem with topless cars much like Milt.