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Originally Posted by O-cha
You are defining a RACE CAR not a sports car. A sports car is a road car built with performance in mind, while not heavily compromising to make the car utilitarian. IE a minivan can never be a sports car.
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That is your interpretation of what I said. I am not talking about a race car for the track with the seats ripped out and support beams in back. I am talking about a road-ready speed and performance focused car that of uncompromised design. You are couching this standard with your "not heavily compromising" language.
A convertible is a compromise. I'm sorry to break that to you.
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Originally Posted by O-cha
If you think a corvette is not a sports car, then you are simply delusional and have no idea what the definition of a sports car is, so clearly discussing any of this with you is pointless.
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Ok. I'll ignore the delusional comment and highlight your point regarding the Corvette. This may be the best litmus test to illustrate my point.
Let's break this down:
1) The Corvette is a sports car.
2) The Corvette convertible is a lesser version of the Corvette in terms of rigidity, balance and weight. Its first priority is not to performance, but to let the wind blow through your hair. A nice benefit when touring.
1) There is no Z4 hardtop offering presently, and thus a vacuum in the BMW line.
2) The convertible Z4 is a lesser version of that vacuum.
It is the vacuum I take issue with... not the merits of the very nice Z4 convertible.
Are you comprendo-ing me now?
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