Comments on: The Best Droptops For Summer http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer Wed, 22 May 2013 23:05:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Chad http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-21634 Chad Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:00:08 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-21634 I would recommend the S2000. It has to be one of the best roadsters of all time. The old British roadsters are cool too, same for the E30 BMW. I would recommend the S2000. It has to be one of the best roadsters of all time. The old British roadsters are cool too, same for the E30 BMW.

]]> By: Rob http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18763 Rob Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:30:12 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18763 I read an article in another magazine about the pleasure of driving old cars because you have to DRIVE them. No bells and whistles. So I went out recently and bought a 1977 International Scout II, and finally got the weather in Oregon to take off the top. I'm really having a blast. Took it down the PCH last weekend and through the wine country. I'm really having fun with this, and only paid $2,800. I read an article in another magazine about the pleasure of driving old cars because you have to DRIVE them. No bells and whistles. So I went out recently and bought a 1977 International Scout II, and finally got the weather in Oregon to take off the top. I’m really having a blast. Took it down the PCH last weekend and through the wine country. I’m really having fun with this, and only paid $2,800.

]]> By: Dad http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18482 Dad Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:58:02 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18482 You guys are stupid if you want to drive a tank drive a CB, there is not one MG that would even out handle my 3/4 truck, the MG is a cool car but compared to todays cars it handles like an out dated pile of junk, Just saying You guys are stupid if you want to drive a tank drive a CB, there is not one MG that would even out handle my 3/4 truck, the MG is a cool car but compared to todays cars it handles like an out dated pile of junk,

Just saying

]]> By: Dude! http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18481 Dude! Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:42:39 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18481 “For $5K–$10K, you’ll get the same driving experience as a $60,000 Austin-Healey” I can't believe that guy put his name on that ridiculous statement. MGBs are lovely cars (well, early ones anyway) but they are no Healeys. And by the way they all came with overdrive, not just the late 70's models. “For $5K–$10K, you’ll get the same driving experience as a $60,000 Austin-Healey”

I can’t believe that guy put his name on that ridiculous statement. MGBs are lovely cars (well, early ones anyway) but they are no Healeys. And by the way they all came with overdrive, not just the late 70′s models.

]]> By: Charles Shonkwiler http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18480 Charles Shonkwiler Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:10:51 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18480 My O My the MGB is quite a ride My O My the MGB is quite a ride

]]> By: Harry http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18478 Harry Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:16:08 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18478 "They break down a lot"??? A friend of mine, his wife and their (large) dog, all drove from Charlotte NC area to Canada and back in an MGB GT. Had no problems at all. Does anyone think that when the current crop of cars is 35 to 45 years old that they will still be in use? The MGB is mechanically simple and reliable, unlike the complex, electronics heavy machines we now drive, plus, parts are easy to find and relatively inexpensive. “They break down a lot”??? A friend of mine, his wife and their (large) dog, all drove from Charlotte NC area to Canada and back in an MGB GT. Had no problems at all. Does anyone think that when the current crop of cars is 35 to 45 years old that they will still be in use? The MGB is mechanically simple and reliable, unlike the complex, electronics heavy machines we now drive, plus, parts are easy to find and relatively inexpensive.

]]> By: BT http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18467 BT Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:07:00 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18467 But that's part of their beauty. You have to learn to fix them to be able to drive them. Everything I know about cars I learned on the side of the road fixing my 67 MGB. But that’s part of their beauty. You have to learn to fix them to be able to drive them. Everything I know about cars I learned on the side of the road fixing my 67 MGB.

]]> By: Kevin http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18463 Kevin Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:49:04 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18463 The Jeep C-J, before or after a rollover The Jeep C-J, before or after a rollover

]]> By: R. Young http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18462 R. Young Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:58:49 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18462 I just read your article which compares the Honda S2000 and refers to it as "a Mazda Miata with stiff shocks". Actually, your quote could not be further off the mark. While both are made in Japan, and have soft tops that is probably the only similarity. The Honda S2000 has a 2.0 liter Z-tech engine which produces some 107 more ponies at about 1,300 more engine revs. The S2000 is some 500 pounds heavier, but redlines at 9,000 rpm, and has a six speed trans verses the Miata's five speed. Feature wise the S2000 has 16 inch wheels, vs the 15's on the Miata, has 4 wheel ABS, Xwnon lamps, electronic dash, and solid roll hoops for passenger protection. These are probably small items when comparing say the S2000 to a four door caddy, but the S2000 is considered a true sports car, while the Miata is not given that much credit. The S2000 is much closer to the Porshe Boxter minus about $20,000.00 less for the purchase price. I just read your article which compares the Honda S2000 and refers to it as “a Mazda Miata with stiff shocks”. Actually, your quote could not be further off the mark. While
both are made in Japan, and have soft tops that is probably the only similarity. The Honda S2000 has a 2.0 liter Z-tech engine which produces some 107 more ponies at about
1,300 more engine revs. The S2000 is some 500 pounds heavier, but redlines at 9,000 rpm,
and has a six speed trans verses the Miata’s five speed. Feature wise the S2000 has 16 inch wheels, vs the 15′s on the Miata, has 4 wheel ABS, Xwnon lamps, electronic dash, and solid roll hoops for passenger protection. These are probably small items when comparing say the S2000 to a four door caddy, but the S2000 is considered a true sports car, while the Miata is not given that much credit. The S2000 is much closer to the Porshe Boxter minus about $20,000.00 less for the purchase price.

]]> By: Andrew http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18461 Andrew Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:16:18 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18461 My Father had a 76'MGB. They break down a lot. British roadsters are very temperamental. My Father had a 76′MGB. They break down a lot. British roadsters are very temperamental.

]]> By: Chris http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18459 Chris Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:31:27 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18459 No Alfas? No Alfas?

]]> By: BT http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18457 BT Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:34:08 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18457 Late model, rubber bumpered MGBs are dreadful cars. The best ones are probably from 68 to early 74 - chrome bumpers, fully synchronized transmissions and available overdrive. Late model, rubber bumpered MGBs are dreadful cars. The best ones are probably from 68 to early 74 – chrome bumpers, fully synchronized transmissions and available overdrive.

]]> By: Dave Ritter http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18370 Dave Ritter Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:21:52 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18370 You forgot the TR6. You forgot the TR6.

]]> By: Jas http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18348 Jas Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:56:46 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18348 I have to disagree with the recommendation for a late-70's MGB. I prefer the chrome bumpers of the early 70's (pre-73?) cars, and I'd take the noise over those rubber bumpers any day. Now, as for finding one in decent shape... I have to disagree with the recommendation for a late-70′s MGB. I prefer the chrome bumpers of the early 70′s (pre-73?) cars, and I’d take the noise over those rubber bumpers any day. Now, as for finding one in decent shape…

]]> By: Jas http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18347 Jas Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:53:15 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18347 E30, from a character and handling perspective. In my (humble) opinion, the E36 got too heavy and lumbering (as Bimmers go, at least - it's still a rock star of a handler). E30, from a character and handling perspective. In my (humble) opinion, the E36 got too heavy and lumbering (as Bimmers go, at least – it’s still a rock star of a handler).

]]> By: billy d http://archive.mensjournal.com/the-best-droptops-for-summer#comment-18344 billy d Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:41:22 +0000 http://www.mensjournal.com/?p=22405#comment-18344 what's better than the e36? what’s better than the e36?

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