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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Oct 25, '12 From Pennsylvania Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
I wasn't aware of the lack/high cost of parts for the convertible when my wife and I bought it. The weather stripping for the windows is about $400 per side, and that's just for the rubber! There are pieces that the rubber attaches to, and they are expensive as well. We looked at Miatas, since they've made a zillion (closer to a million
![]() While the Crossfire had a LOT of power, I was very glad to get back behind the wheel of my Celica on last Thursday. ![]() ![]() It was in the upper 50's yesterday, and we spent several hours burning up fuel with the top down. We did pass a Triumph TR6, and I said to my wife, "Now that's a roadster!" I then began to wonder how much parts for that car would cost. ![]() |
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The Solstice is dreadful to drive. I tore one up at the drag strip all night long with a stock 5S. Thought maybe it was poor driving so I took the wheel. The best time I could get was an 11.5.... in the 1/8th mile. So, barring drag racing, it seems to have appeal for street driving. The gearing is dreadful, the steering feel is the same as a mid-90's Silverado, the factory seat covers don't even fit, and the only way to drive it is if its a rental and with a paper bag over your head.
Convertible 350Z's are nice (with the top down), and I'm not just saying that because I own a Z. I still prefer driving my Celica though. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
![]() 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
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