schwizzie
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Another 6MT rubi here. I have driven it daily since summer 2019. Before that? Another 6MT rubi. Before that? You guessed it.. haha
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Good combination of cars! I just sold my M240i and still drive a Miata. I'd like to trade the Miata plus the cash for a Boxster S.Daily driver 6MT for me as well. I own two cars, both are 6MTs
I started with a soft top because that’s the one I could find on the lot that had the other options I wanted. I have since picked up a hard top for $1k and still need to get the wiring kit installed.It's funny that many of your JLRs only have the soft top. Is that by your choice? I upgraded to a hardtop and while it's better, it cost me well over $4K with the wiring and such.
I wanted the soft top and was not willing to pay extra for the hardtop. I have the top down as much as possible when driving it. Sometimes take the doors off.It's funny that many of your JLRs only have the soft top. Is that by your choice? I upgraded to a hardtop and while it's better, it cost me well over $4K with the wiring and such.
I never viewed the hard top as an "upgrade", per se, more like a preference. I got the soft top because I like being able the fold the whole thing back on a whim. Had nothing to do with costIt's funny that many of your JLRs only have the soft top. Is that by your choice? I upgraded to a hardtop and while it's better, it cost me well over $4K with the wiring and such.
I didn't know they made that for the 2 door. That does seem like a good compromiseThe novelty of the full fold back wore off quickly for me. I have the Bestop Sunrider for Hard Top that I can pop open and closed while in motion and without leaving my seat. Best of both worlds. More insulated for sound and temperature than soft top, and still easy access to open air if I want it.
EDIT: I should also mention that big part of it for me was more security. I was always worried when leaving the vehicle unattended with a soft top. Of course any vehicle can be broken into, but with a soft top it's really quick and easy to get your hands inside.
The Freedom Panels are the same for the 2 Door and 4 Door. It's just the rest of the top that's a different size.I didn't know they made that for the 2 door. That does seem like a good compromise
Looks great. I do like having the safari mode option, though. But I definitely see the appeal for this topThe Freedom Panels are the same for the 2 Door and 4 Door. It's just the rest of the top that's a different size.
As some others have posted, I didn't look at the hard top as an upgrade. I ordered my Jeep (2021 JLR), and I specifically ordered it with soft top. I ordered another one just like it, but a year newer (2022 JLR). For me the soft top offers so many opportunities to run without the top or with the "safari" top that I couldn't see the hard top as an advantage in any way. I don't know if it insulates better or is quieter, because the soft top isn't cold or loud (in my opinion) so it would be an answer without a question. I didn't realize I "saved" $4,000 and got what I wanted, but that makes it even nicer to know, and makes me think my winch, bumper, radio, etc. were "free", hahaIt's funny that many of your JLRs only have the soft top. Is that by your choice? I upgraded to a hardtop and while it's better, it cost me well over $4K with the wiring and such.