Power Windows or Not?

[DaveyX87]

Thoughts on power windows vs. manual crank-ups on a Grand National? I'm thinking of buying an 87 with manual windows. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I think I'd prefer electric windows. I suppose I can always convert it.

 

[karolko]

I honestly believe you will regret not having power windows...Yes they weigh more, BUT having to lean across the car to roll down a window in order to chat up some hottie or to talk smack to some hopeless Mustang owner really knocks you down a level... Just a thought.

Putting power window in is not a big deal, so if the car is a steal, then buy it by all means.

Adrian

 

[toofastforyou]

I'd definitely prefer power windows for all the benefits that ''karolko'' just listed above. but if you can get a good deal on a GN with manual windows it's still worth considering.

Claude.

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

Thoughts on power windows vs. manual crank-ups on a Grand National? I'm thinking of buying an 87 with manual windows. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I think I'd prefer electric windows. I suppose I can always convert it.

I have manual crank window on mine and it is not big deal. You avoid all the hassels when the power windows fail and they all do fail. My 2 cents. Brad

 

[DaveyX87]

Thanks for the input. I suppose I could live with it for the right price. The trouble is I am already going 3k above my budget if I get the car. That really leaves no room for upgrades. I wonder what it would cost to convert? Oh the dilemma.

 

[forcefed3.8's]

IMO, not a big deal. The passenger door isn't that far of a lean. You will hate the slow power windows anyway.

 

[DaveyX87]

Yeah, I think I remember that problem when I had my old GN.

 

[79TurboCutlass]

IMO, not a big deal. The passenger door isn't that far of a lean. You will hate the slow power windows anyway.

My windows are faster than yours.

 

[turbo39151]

I have both. Actually prefer the manual windows. Power windows too slow unless you buy new assembly.

 

[forcefed3.8's]

My windows are faster than yours.

I finally put a new motor in the passenger side. It isn't too slow. I wish I had manual windows though.

 

[Red C5]

You should have seen my kids' faces when they got in a car without power windows. They didn't know how to roll them down. For me I prefer power windows. Conversion should be simple enough if its the right car. I would be more focused on that than the windows.

 

[highboostgn]

You ll hate life with power windows. It's quicker to lean over and roll it up/down. My last one took forever to go up now I have Manuel

 

[TurboHungry]

I have a no power GN and I love it, don't even have rear defroster. I always have the t-tops off anyway so I don't know why I would want the windows up. Plus like they say it's not a far lean to crank the passenger side. It all comes down to personal preference, go test drive that GN and at a stop light/stop sign reach over and roll it down to see what it's like.

 

[GNICETRY]

First of no hotties will be talking to you in a GN. I do agree that they are useful for taunting Mustang drivers though. Or for answering the barrage of questions and compliments you will get. I never was a fan of manual windows and unless my car had deep tint or was a 'drag car' I would not get/keep manual windows. 1960's or 70's manual windows wouldn't be out of place, but for 1987 it doesn't look right. JMO.