Convertible car

[DragonforaMIL]

I appreciate there are a lot more serious issues at play at present, but genuinely interested. Is it unreasonable to put the roof down on a convertible on an essential journey say to the supermarket? I have seen some with roof down but lots with roof up when I'm sure they would have converted in this beautiful weather. Would you?

I really don't think there can be an issue with having the roof down. Maybe they just don't want the wind in their face.

It's still an essential journey up or down.

I have a convertible and always put the roof down when I can.

Why not?

No it is not unreasonable. What a weird question.

It's like going on a bike, ie. fine

I hadn't really thought about it like being on a bike, makes sense really. I dont really think it was a weird question, more random musings when I probably should have been in bed

I have a convertible. I put the roof down to go food shopping the other day. I didnt feel bad about that- should I have done? I was alone in the car- surely opening the top means more air circulating and therefore better for me?
I am abiding by all the rules so having the top down on my car makes no difference. Actually- thats a lie, it did make a difference- it made me feel fantastic! (which yes, i know fun is not allowed during lockdown)

WTF?

I did put the roof down last week when I went to the supermarket- however drove past two policemen who did 'look' at me - I did feel guilty for being overtly frivolous.

I put mine down, I don't know why you wouldn't!

I have a convertible and put the roof down when I drive to the supermarket and when I delivered food to shielding friends. I don't have a garden as I live in a second floor flat so other than my daily half hour run this is the only fresh air I get. And it makes me feel great!

however drove past two policemen who did 'look' at me

They "looked" at you. Just thugs in uniform, half of them. It's turning into a police state. Police brutality it's just outrageous.

It's true - I almost made a thread - am I unreasonable to be slightly perturbed because a policeman looked at me as I drove past him.

I did put the roof down last week when I went to the supermarket- however drove past two policemen who did 'look' at me - I did feel guilty for being overtly frivolous

Reminds me of the old joke. A policeman stands next to a woman in a busy shopping street. She says: 'Officer, have I done something wrong?' He replies: 'Madam, we have to stand somewhere.'

I’ll be putting mine down today. Is not putting it down going to make any difference to anyone? I doubt it.

I like this one. I had a two seater rag top in my pre children days and loved it but you can't put children in the boot.

Mine has been down when the sun is shining.. extra vitamin d ;)

I don't put mine down very often.
Sun in my eyes.
Boot full etc.....
Motorway driving just means I get blown from pillar to post!
I'm not getting another convertible!

I too have a convertible and I have this dilemma!

I feel like people are judging me for being out in the car with the top down - it seems less "essential" somehow! I don't know how to describe it.

In my defence I've had the car 12 years and unless there is something falling out of the sky the roof is generally down! ^

• My middle aged crisis obviously started when I was about 37!!!

but you can't put children in the boot.

Can you not? Well, I wish that someone had told me sooner .....

@Chociefish @NiceLegs

Omg can people lack any more common sense??

We had a convertible and rarely had the roof down. I couldn’t stand the car and so glad it’s gone! We sold it and got a Land Rover instead - much more practical

I LOVE having the roof down. My only hesitation is that when going on the motorway you often end up looking like this

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