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A convertible vehicle or a motorcycle.
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A land vehicle with a sunroof.
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Nope, just plain old hardtops.
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I didn't vote cause my answer isn't an option (there's always someone)...
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03-13-2012, 06:56 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Back when, and for a short while, I once had an American Motors Ambassador (not the one pictured):
What a POS.
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03-13-2012, 07:35 PM
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It rained and snowed here today. Too cold to think about top down weather.
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03-13-2012, 08:29 PM
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Yep, here in Vegas topless it is almost mandatory. Read into that sentence anything you wish. ;-)
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03-13-2012, 09:43 PM
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My Wrangler in Az went topless almost all the time until I sold it a few years ago. Usually take the Corvette out topless, but its still in winter storage. I did take DW's Acura out today with the sunroof open. Great day - butterflies are out in Il already.
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03-13-2012, 10:40 PM
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Although DH detests them, I love sunroofs. He wanted some of the other features on his van so he got the sunroof over his objections. I rarely get to use it even when I'm driving since he's usually along for the ride. But my Prius sunroof is open quite a bit, especially at this time of year. Love it!
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03-14-2012, 04:54 AM
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DW had a sunroof on her Chevy Cavalier. The thing leaked from day one despite repeated efforts to stop the leak. Never again will we own a car with a hole in the roof sunroof.
But I do enjoy the motorcycle.
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03-14-2012, 05:28 AM
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Lexus HS250 and Honda Odyssey, both with sunroofs. IN the spring and summer, it is always open if it is just me. If DW is riding, then it is closed.
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03-14-2012, 07:08 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Nothing but rain and a bit of snow here. Along with highs in the low 40's. Sun  What is that ? Wait until July.
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03-14-2012, 07:37 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Originally Posted by Walt34
DW had a sunroof on her Chevy Cavalier. The thing leaked from day one despite repeated efforts to stop the leak. Never again will we own a car with a hole in the roof sunroof.
But I do enjoy the motorcycle.
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Suspect the cause of the leak was because it was a Chevy Cavalier. 
I've had numerous factory sunroofs and one after-market sunroof. Don't ever recall having a leak.
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03-14-2012, 11:03 AM
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I have a mini-van and my partner has a BMW convertible which we use most of the time.
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03-14-2012, 11:17 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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I hadn't planned on it, but I got to look at pictures of lots of cool convertibles, that's a bonus. And while it was 65°F here yesterday, they're forecasting a high of 79°F today - yee hah!
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03-14-2012, 12:03 PM
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Is that a '77 or '76 Monte Carlo? Can't quite see the tail lights in the pic...I had a beautiful black '77 when I was in the Air Force. I really loved it. Unfortunately, I was young & dumb, and didn't always make the best decisions back then. I skidded off a curve on a dirt road & rolled it over, totalling my fine ride.  I bought her new off the showroom floor after basic & tech school. Pretty impressive for a young E-3.
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03-14-2012, 12:22 PM
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Our toad:
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03-14-2012, 12:27 PM
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I go topless frequently, but I can't get DW to go along with the idea.........(disclaimer, BOTH our cars have sunroofs, you'all have minds in the gutter!!)
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03-14-2012, 12:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martyb
Is that a '77 or '76 Monte Carlo? Can't quite see the tail lights in the pic...I had a beautiful black '77 when I was in the Air Force. I really loved it. Unfortunately, I was young & dumb, and didn't always make the best decisions back then. I skidded off a curve on a dirt road & rolled it over, totalling my fine ride. I bought her new off the showroom floor after basic & tech school. Pretty impressive for a young E-
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No way to tell from the pic if it is 74-77, is there? Mine is a '76. It's my first car, purchased in '84. Get closer and you'd see it needs some paint. Has swivel bucket seats; rebuilt 350 w/4bbl carb, larger cam, dual exhaust; aftermarket sunroof, wheels and stereo. That gen. of Monte was great on the road, wasn't it? Smooth with nice road feel, doesn't feel too big.
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03-14-2012, 01:42 PM
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Need the multiple choice... I have a motorcycle and a land vehicle with a sunroof.
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03-14-2012, 01:52 PM
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Owned a ragtop of some sort most of my life..The jeep is the current..
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03-14-2012, 02:40 PM
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That's what I have too, but it's way to cold to take the top off. Supposed to have a high of 32 on Sunday. Snow too. It'll come off in mid June if past springs are any indication.
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03-14-2012, 02:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keim
No way to tell from the pic if it is 74-77, is there? Mine is a '76. It's my first car, purchased in '84. Get closer and you'd see it needs some paint. Has swivel bucket seats; rebuilt 350 w/4bbl carb, larger cam, dual exhaust; aftermarket sunroof, wheels and stereo. That gen. of Monte was great on the road, wasn't it? Smooth with nice road feel, doesn't feel too big.
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I could tell from the pic it was either a '76 or '77, the 74-75 bodies are a little different, but between the '76 & '77, the only difference I could see was the tailights. Yep, she was a smooth cruiser. Wasn't my first car, but was my first NEW car. My first was a '67 Ford Custom 500, handed over to me from the parents when they bought another one. Before the Monte Carlo, I also went through a '68 Fairlane & a '71 Camaro. Went in the Air Force, and about 5 months later, that big  money was burning a hole in my pocket. I spotted the Monte Carlo in the showroom, and was in love. I believe the price was all of $5700.  Black paint, black interior, no vinly top, I like 'em smooth! It came stock with only an AM radio! lol She was sweet, though...
Oh yeah, no sunroof either...
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03-14-2012, 03:17 PM
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We went topless yesterday driving home AFTER A DAY OF SKIING!!
73 degress in New Hampshire. So nice.
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