convertable or coupe
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From: Orange County California
Re: convertable or coupe (1984Z51auto)
no contest, have had both. I'd rather have one convertable than 3 coups. You will find bias here because people own coupes already (and some really would prefer them, although i think it would be limited given a free choice) if you are looking to buy get a vert there is no compairison.
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From: New Lenox IL
Re: convertable or coupe (Raysur)
Convertible all the way. If I want speed, I'll throw on a hardtop. If its really nice out, I can put the top down and soak up the sun with wind in hair.
.....and if the ladies want to get more comfortable, they have more options with the vert. :smash:
.....and if the ladies want to get more comfortable, they have more options with the vert. :smash:
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From: Hanger 18 Taxachusetts
Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)
I want to do weekend getaways so it's a coupe for me. The converts loose any luggage space with the top down. Besides with the targa off it is nearly a convert anyways. I get the best of both worlds
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From: Framingham MA
Re: convertable or coupe (corvette-pilot)
Besides with the targa off it is nearly a convert anyways. I get the best of both worlds
IMO The coupe/convertible debate depends on the cars intended usage. The coupe make a better track car, better luggage space, the convertible make a better fair weather driver. I am a performance oreintated person, that being said I would take the penalties of the convertible (weight, price, structural) over a coupe any day.
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Melting Slicks
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From: ZR1 Gathering '04, '05 Northlake Texas
Re: convertable or coupe (93 Ruby)
I had a '93 40th Ruby Convert w/auto
Now have a '93 40th Ruby Coupe w/6spd
:party:
Now have a '93 40th Ruby Coupe w/6spd
:party:
a '93 40th Ruby Convert w/auto.
Now thats gone and I bought a '93 ZR-1.
However, I like the vert over the coupe, nothing like have that top down. The targa to is to hard to take off.
But on the other hand I will keep my ZR-1 over either of them. :D
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From: Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '07
Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)
Coupe..... :thumbs: .......South Fl. gets pretty hot in the summer, that is when you seal it up and turn on the A/C.......Vert = Sunburn....... :D
Melting Slicks
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From: Allentown, Pa
Re: convertable or coupe (JWG)
It all depends on what you want to do with the car. I have T-tops on my 79 and I rarely take them off. I have a hard top on my 93 now but once the weather gets warmer..I'll store it away till fall and keep it on the car in the winter when its stored. I love the convertible. Having a hard top..its the best of both worlds. In 15 minutes you can go from coupe to convertible :yesnod:
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Racer
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From: Georgetown Maine
Re: convertable or coupe (Phil-tha-Rush)
if I had a $ for everytime this was asked, I would be rich.
Whats up with you and POLLS anyway :confused:
Whats up with you and POLLS anyway :confused:
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From: Waukesha WI
St. Jude Donor '15
Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)
I love my Vert! Nothing beats the top down, open air feeling during nice weather. As far as storage, there is plenty of room for a weeks worth of supplies for two with the top down. I have no problem with interior noise with the soft top. Even with Flowmasters it is still easy to carry on a conversation or listen to the radio.
Coupes make great racers. Much safer and rigid for great handling. I'll have to get one of my own someday :D Hellooo ZR1!
Coupes make great racers. Much safer and rigid for great handling. I'll have to get one of my own someday :D Hellooo ZR1!
Racer
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From: Griffin GA
Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)
Convertables - I love going toples, But you would have to to own a convertable. Almost no storage, Wind noise with top up, Maint of top alone is a pain. But for me it is all worth it. GO TOPLESS.
Pro
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From: Trafalgar IN
Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)
For what it is worth from an old guy with a fixed top coupe (63), a T-top coupe (75) and a ragtop (93), if I could only have 1 Vette :( , it would be a convertible. There simply is nothing to compare to a summer night with the top down. :cool: