Can You Live With A Convertible During The Winter?

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Can you survive the winter with a convertible car? I thought I would make a video explaining this. I didn’t exactly choose the right day to do this though …

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[cash]

Awesome vid man, by watching your videos it actually motivated me to buy a z4, so thanks for that I absolutely love it!

[BlatentlyFakeName]

I used to commute in an MX-5 all year round for 5 years. Now doing the same with a 2006 Lotus Elise. The heaters on soft tops are much more powerful than on a normal car, they will keep you warm even with the roof down. Never felt cold in either cars.

[TheUncleGoat]

I daily my Z4 3.0i everyday, through all seasons, I even have the roof down during the wintery months, it's great.

[MrBblhed]

I did two winters with a Miata because my winter car died, and I had some problems locating another winter car I wanted. I ran studded snow tires so traction was great, that was my lesson that tires make a huge difference. With a soft top you should not lower the top if it is below 40 Ferighenheight because it is not flexible enough to fold properly, never lower it wet because it will shrink and be extremely hard to lock when you put it back up. Clean the snow off the top before you drive because it will fly off and could kill someone. If it snows and you drive the car park it in the sun so water can drain through the top drains and not freeze in them, Miata tops drain to the parcel shelf then to catch basons inside the passenger compartment so frozen drains can be a real problem. Wash the car after every single snow storm and at least once a week, the stuff they treat roads with to melt the snow will eat your car if you don't. As for the cold and wind noise, if you have a problem with that you should have bought a car with a fixed top.

[Johnnygga]

“I know this is just a BMW Z4” Stop doing that. Wether it’s a Kia or Bugatti, it’s special to someone and that’s all that matters.

I own a Z4 that looks almost identical to yours in color and it’s the 3.0i manual, and people with much “better” cars say they absolutely love my little Z lol. They want to get one themselves!

[neilmartin]

My Z is all tucked up for the winter. I did live with a triumph spitfire all year round in my youth, only time it didn't overheat ;)
My TT is much better for the colder weather.

[zoomiesRMS]

I own a 2011 Maserati GranTurismo cloth top, and the only problem with that is the extended period of time to warm up the interior. Cheers from Michigan, U.S!

[gatekeeper]

I’m thinking of getting a soft top but I’m wondering is there anything I have to worry about mold

[IndoGermanBodybuilder]

Loved that intro man!! Hahaaa.. "Ofc you can!!" Hats off to all the efforts the creators produce for those lil moments ❤❤

[gustavmuller]

Look mate. It's a Bavarian car and ironically the place where it is really annoying to drive in winter is Bavaria. First point (mine is a 2010) is getting into the car when it has been standing outside in winter temperatures i.e. freezing and downwards. The windows should slide down and allow the doors to open, they don't, they freeze solid by minus 1 downwards, you can grease them but good luck cleaning the residue. Even then, the doors freeze closed, hot water will do it but... I went away for a weekend, came back and there was 1.6 M of snow on the car. Clear it off, there is seat heating so when you gain access you can start heating the car. What the snow does though is through the weight it breaches the frozen rubber seals on the boot and rear lights. It may even short the air bag controller! Two wheel drive means it won't drive in snow in any case. So, much as I love your videos, a Z4 is for any weather in the UK probably fine, for real winter, forget it, it is actually worse than an MX5. 4 wheel drive Porsche open at minus 14C is fine. Winter tyres are mandatory here also from November - useless. I really really wish it was not the case, in summer it is one of the best. Carry on!

[marcuskhosravi]

I've used my Opel Astra Cabriolet as daily driver here in Germany for over a year. Driving about 100+km a day. But, I do have a garage to park it in and I do treat the top with Fabsil Gold about twice a year.

[nunomonteiro]

Cheers mate. I'm about to buy a convertible and this video helped me clear the last doubts I had.

[YARG]

I had a very similar 2003 E85 3.0i SE many years ago, and more convertibles since (2003 Boxster, 2009 E93 M3), no issues using them as year round daily drivers, but you do need heated seats (and cupholders) ;)

[awalk]

You should wear something more than a Tshirt unless you are from Newcastle where they are used to it. Good video though. They actually warm up just as quick as ordinary cars and you have more options with the soft top.

[stephenrussell]

I love my Z4 3.0 (93 plate) Had it for about a year. The most fun car I’ve ever owned. Drives like a dream. I’m 6ft 5inch tall.. plenty of leg room. It was watching Joel’s videos that made me take the plunge.

[Intrepida]

I'll preface this with the confession that winters in my part of the world are more than a bit milder than they are in your part of the world. I'm on my third convertible. and I've had them all in pretty cold weather and they have done just fine. The first one was the worst in terms of water tightness but the second was absolutely dry even in the hardest downpours. The third, which I bought last November has been great so far. I wound up driving it tonight through the worst weather I've been in since I bought it and it passed with flying colors. I love convertibles in less than ideal weather. It's kind of like roughing it, without really roughing it!

[christianalexanderklinke]

Hey Joel, brilliant vid. I'm going to get an older Z4 this spring, so softtop yes or no has really been an issue for me for quite some time now. Thanks to you and your vid, issue solved! Cheers! BR

[samuelgillard]

Hi Joel. Just binge watching your Z4 vids as I've just bought one. I know you haven't got it anymore but I just wanted to say I'm 6'3 and have no issues at all, loads of head room with the seat at its lowest.

[savethebees]

Hello mate, I've just stumbled across your vids and i'm pleased I did! I'm currently considering getting a Z4, the 2.0l, as my second car after I (hopefully) get my years no claims. You've sold it to me even more than I thought and I will definitely be getting one when the time comes! So thanks matey :)

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The cockpit is massive in a Z4! bere leg room.