When we had the series 1 Aero with the gangsta roof we could actually put it up without getting out of the car with no tension, THe 2008 four seater once you got the knack as long as you keep all your fingers away from the myriad of cantelevers was as quick as an easy up hood. The new plus6 is going to be used more we have decided in all weathers so a soaking from time to time is to be expected or move to extremely sunny Shropshire. Em