I'd worry about the random jealous idiot that might dump something like a fast food soft drink or something inside. So many people hate for anybody to have a nice car, thus the problems with people keying cars, eggs, etc. I'm not so worried about somebody stealing anything because I never leave it parked in public for long. If I take it shopping, I'm in and out on the short trip. I just don't want to have to clean up a huge mess that only took the fool 2 seconds to drop into the car.

 

I only leave my top down when I know I wont be long. Given that, it shouldnt be hot outside because my behind hates sitting on hot leather. The area is safe. I'm not under a tree and etc.

I've seen people at the park and malls with their tops down. I wouldnt do that mainly because I dont want birds pooping in there. Plus, who knows when that punk will walk right on by and do something.

 

i don't park with my top down. Ever.

I put my top up as i'm pulling into the space anyway. So it takes 2 seconds to roll up my windows.

Back when I was young. 14ish I was in an amusement park and I ran into some guy's convertable and had my picture taken inside it. I left foot prints all over the place.

... I take that as a reason that I should never park with my top down.

 

I park with the top down, but only in certain areas. Like at work for example, we have a nice parking structured that security monitors.

I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I like to have th tonneau cover over the top when it is down, so just a simple 2 seconds won't due to put the top up right away!

 

i used to for quick stops... (longer stop means more exposure to possible inclement weather...)

but now that ive got the ipod almost permanently hooked up... no nice

 

Just in case you run into someone like you?

I'll leave it down if it is in a nice place or I will only be a few mintues and I'm sure it won't rain. I have an alarm so I'm more worried about haters tossing something inside more than anything else.

I wouldn't worry about seat theives b/c if someone wants them they are going to get them, at least they won't cut the roof in the process. Which reminds me I need to get some locks for those....

 

I don't ever put on my cover.. I really don't see the point it's more of a pain then anything else.

 

I live in a college town, so it is ALWAYS a no-no for me to leave the top down in even the most innocent of situations. Everytime I think about it I imagine someone spitting in my car... don't know why.... but it keeps me in check I guess.

 

I leave my top down a lot, but usually roll the windows up. Sometimes I raise the top but don't lock it. Depends where I am, really.

 

It only takes about 6 seconds to close the top.
The whole procedure of closing top, locking latches, raise windows, etc may take 12 seconds?

Only when the car stays in sight I leave the top down (but windows up) and only if I'm out for a minute or so.

Other than that => top up, windows up, doors locked, alarm armed.


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