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Funny opening thread and great posts. Well in my single years, the old Mustang always had the top down from early Spring to November in Chicago. New car and 'hell yes' its just another POS Ford but one of the most could care less fun to own. Kept it down but often with the windows up and the heat on during those crispy 40 degree temps and loved it. It also got its share of rain.

But my goodness that car was a chick magnet... crazy girls... fun, fun, fun. Nobody worried about their do. With the top down, it was ridiculous. I recall once being at an intersection having a fine looking gal (out of the select gene pool) asking...more like demanding a ride as she said called for a Taxi and my first thoughts were, it might be a prostitute sting. Although she wasn't primped like a hooker I gave her an attitude and replied, do I look like the typical cabbie in Chicago? She said I looked safe and just jumped in! And yes, her top came down too. So you west coasters have the twisty scenery but Chicago has a windy Sheridan and Lake Shore drive and those summer nights with the top down does something to the ladies. No need to explain further and I plead all my mis-behavin' on that car.

Also in downtown Chicago and during the summer, I'd leave the top down parked outside even during the nights and nobody ever messed with that car. I figured if their going to slice the top, you might as well leave it all open. These days and with hardtop vehicles, I've been keyed, doors dented from @ssholes kicking, etc. go figure...