What’s your preference, hard top or convertible?

I've owned two NB Miatas. Had the hardtops for both. 

I had a 87 mustang gt convertible for years and never seemed to put the top down.  Every time I get a convertible in at work to inspect as a used car I instantly put the top down.  I think for me it's just a novelty thing, it's cool because I don't have one but once I do I seem to not care anymore. 

I have never owned a convertable but every time I get the chance to drive a Miata the top immediatly goes down. For a daily driver though I like a hard top with a sunroof. 

I have one convertible among a plethora of hardtops/wagons and it's one of the most engaging ways to experience piloting a car. I definitely prefer it. At times.

I just got my first Miata, so you know my Answer is the answer.

I am one of the lucky ones. I fall on both sides of the question. In my garage I have a '74 MGB roadster and a '67 MGB/GT. The weather and my mood on the day decides which is wheeled out. Admittedly, the top down version gets more use.

I used to own convertibles, but now everything I own is a coupe - much more comfortable for trips - at the end of a long day driving the roadster types fall out of their cars and look for somewhere to collapse while the coupe guys are usually still pretty fresh.

Owned a Datsun 1600 Roadster and now a 240Z. 

I prefer a hardtop. Now about finding that Datsun 510........

Generally, hardtop.  Quieter, no wind or sun beating on us.

My 911: hardtop w/sunroff. Rarely open roof.

My 450SL: hardtop on all winter. Off spring-fall.

My MG-TD: top down, though it's nice with the top up for shade.  50/50

Hardtop. If I want wind in my face  I'd rather ride my motorcycle.