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So the recent evidence disproves the evidence from 1978? I think we can all agree to disagree on this one. I too enjoy a good debate and have taken nothing personal from this thread.
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Very clever to add "VW" to the search to see how The Samba has destroyed the lexicon.I prefer the words of The Creators.
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"Rag-top" and "tranny" are terms hicks use. They're about a half a step above Ebonics.
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Jim Douglas Jr wrote:"Rag-top" and "tranny" are terms hicks use. They're about a half a step above Ebonics. Hicks? I wonder if you would have the required abdominal contents to use such terms at a VW...
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So from now on Dr Herbie, will you be speaking German when talking VW or is there a magical line where it suits you best? To be honest, I'd never heard of a ragtop, decklid or trunk till I heard it...
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Yes, I could compromise on using the term as an adjective, but prefer sliding vinyl sunroof, or sliding canvas sunroof (pre '56), as these are the terms commonly used prior to the Internet. (Later...
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maxpwr wrote:Jim Douglas Jr wrote:"Rag-top" and "tranny" are terms hicks use. They're about a half a step above Ebonics. Hicks? I wonder if you would have the required abdominal contents to use such...
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tonyandHerbie wrote:So from now on Dr Herbie, will you be speaking German when talking VW or is there a magical line where it suits you best? To be honest, I'd never heard of a sunroof, decklid or...
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Doctor Herbie wrote:(Later sunroofs are sliding steel.)And I bring up a good point so I'll quote myself. If you've never heard of a sunroof (you live on the moon), what do you call the later type?...
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It's a "sunroof" whether folding or steel. The term "ragtop" refers to a full convertible. Done. When I hear people call my car a "ragtop" I politely correct them immediately.
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willydozier wrote:It's a "sunroof" whether folding or steel. The term "sunroof" refers to a full convertible. Done. When I hear people call my car a "sunroof" I politely correct them immediately....
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Doctor Herbie wrote:Doctor Herbie wrote:(Later sunroofs are sliding steel.)And I bring up a good point so I'll quote myself. If you've never heard of a sunroof (you live on the moon), what do you call...
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I'll agree with that. Yes, max, I correct people all the time. Call your own car a rag, but when they ask about mine, I say, "It's a sunroof. That's what VW called it."
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I have to interject. VW never called the droptop rag-top a convertible. They are Cabriolets. There are no Beetles, They are type 1s. I have the qualifications to enter this argument as I am the owner...
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