How windy is the coupe when the driver's window is down?

I am considering coupe vs convertible. I am leaning towards the coupe. In my sedan, I lower the driver's window, but the sideways wind directed the side of my head from the pillar is a bit much---it's made much better if I also lower the back (driver's side) window as well. That makes a nice breeze without it begin directed to the left side of my head. As I remember, in my old Mercedes CLK convertible, with the top up, the back left window could go down as well--so the same effect without lowering the top. I don't think the F-Type coupe rear side window goes down, it is fixed. So, who drives with the coupe window down? You can't open the panoramic roof, so, unless I get the convertible..... Is it too windy?

I know this is a weird picky question and I should just test drive to see, but I thought I'd ask more experienced owners first.

 

Why would you want to drive with the window open at speed, when the climate control works?

 

I guess the same reason people put the top down with a convertible.

Sure if it's beastly hot, or icy cold, the window's are up, but if it's 80 degrees F and a beautiful day, why not some fresh air?

 

I drive with both down its a little windy and tossels the hair but manageable. With drivers window down only its really benign

 

Good, this sounds promising.

 

^^^ silly response.
Roll the windows down so one can enjoy the intoxicating melody put for by the F-Type all that much more. In the coupe in particular, you are missing half the fun of this car if you always drive with the cockpit sealed up tighter than a drum.

Further, I live in a beach community. The smells from the Ocean Breeze, the Salt air, abundant tanning oil, fire pits, and the multitude of seaside eateries is far to pleasing to seal out by keeping my windows up all the time.

To the OP, I rarely drive with just the Drivers Window down, I do frequently put both windows down, and have no problem with wind blasting me in the side of the head as you mention.

 

You don't need to wind them open more that 1/2" for that.

Maybe if you tried some hairspray to keep your hairstyle in place?

 

I love driving with the windows down in my coupe! At speeds below I would say 45-50 mph it's great. But at more freeway like speeds it gets pretty damn windy and noisy. Unlike a convertible where air basically goes over you. With the coupe windows down (both sides), it gets pretty turbulent. I don' t think you'd like it going 60 mph, but for something like cruising around ton it's great!

 

With just the driver window down and the passenger cracked a tiny bit, the end is barely there. It actually hits my inside elbow more than the side of my head. Both Windows down is harsh though.

 

The engine sounds are amazing with the windows down just a hair...

 

I love driving with the windows down in any weather above 40 F degrees. Even temps in the upper '90s and hi humidity, the AC keeps me very comfortable. I'm certain the heated wheel and seats will take care of me in the winter time. Would have gotten a vert if it had more cargo space and my wife would ride in one with the top down, but with the windows down and the fixed pano roof, the experience in the coupe is almost as good. I think this is another case of: "to each his own".

 

Seriously?!

 

Seriously. Find a tunnel, and enjoy...

 

So you never roll your windows down more than 1/2 an inch? Do they not have fresh air in england?

 

Our average summer temperature is 15C. So yes. Which is why we keep the windows closed...

 

I say go with the convertible. Its much more fun!

I almost never drive my car with the top up unless its raining, cold enough that the heater cannot keep up, or I'm in the car with my wife who is complaining about her hair.

I also live in a beach town, so I get to enjoy the sound of the engine note and intoxicating smells of my community.

 

I wonder if a targa/spider is possible. I want the shape of the coupe but with option to go topless.

 

second thoughts on both windows down- 88 degrees at 7 am here in NY, my shirt was stuck to the seat when I got to work. What brand aside from jag DOESNT offer vented seats. Stupid just stupid

 

Heated seats are easy to find, vented seats are not. Lack of vented seats is one of the things I dislike about my BMW in fact. It wasn't even an option.

Though in my experience the venting isn't very effective to begin with. For example, my Lexus has vented (heated and cooled) seats and the airflow from the venting is imperceptible even on the maximum setting. It does a much better job at heating than it does on cooling.

 

Interesting, the ventilated seats on my Lexus (2013 GS 350) are excellent, very effective and noticeable. I find I never have a sweaty back or groin with the ventilated seats on, and their effectiveness is confirmed every time I'm in the Jag without them.