i will never leave the top except if its parked in my garage. i dont trust people in general and dont want to deal with any problems.

 

I've been leaving mine down a lot just for fear of someone slashing it. The other night I went to see a movie and left the top down (the theatre has a parking garage) but maybe I should think twice about this now. I thought it was smarter, but the peeing thing would make me have to sell it, lol.

 

The top in the S2000 goes up and down so quickly ... I always put it up, even for short stops. I'd rather not have to worry about someone doing some of the nasty stuff thats been mentioned here in my car.

If I owned a convertible where it took 30 seconds (The E30 M3 convertible takes roughly about this long) to put the top down and bring it back up ... then I might be more inclined to leave it down for short stops.

 

I leave mine down at work (underground garage) its pretty safe consedering there is a Bently Coupe, 3-4 Carreras, 4 Merc. SL's (2 of which are AMGs) and a handful of misc BMWs and Benz ( 3,5 series, C, E class).

 

I leave the top up but unlock my doors.

I have a '73 MGB as well. Not 2 months after putting on a new top, someone slashed it and stole a $60 radio - The top costs $550+.

From now on, I keep cheap sound, the top goes up, and the doors remain unlocked. I would rather replace a $200 head unit than a $1500 top. (am I low balling the price of an S2K top).

My 2cents

 

i always put the top up, its a really fast top. i dont necessarily latch the top but i can put the top up to prevent vandalism on the inside

 

Exactly that.......unless I'm under a tree with birds.....

Mark

 

i park with mine down all the time.....when my hardtop is on

 

because when you are a gangster like me...no1 will f with your car...respect test...hasn't failed yet...word.

 

Just be audacious, leave it running in the hood, with the top down and your iPod on the seat. Everyone will think you're too dangerous to steal from!

I only leave my top down if I'm nearby, outside somewhere, or just running in somewhere. Never at night or for long periods though. I will usually roll the windows up though, to keep people from reaching inside so easily.