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Mar 22, 2003 | 10:57 PM

myscx

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Racer

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From: Georgetown Maine

convertable or coupe

what do ya got?

Mar 22, 2003 | 11:01 PM

mid life 90

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

I may have a coupe now, but once my garage is built I want a vert :cool:

Mar 22, 2003 | 11:04 PM

GS Diva

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

Two convertibles...wouldn't have any other kind!

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Mar 22, 2003 | 11:07 PM

86Pacecar

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Re: convertable or coupe (GS Diva)

Finally convinced my wife that a Vette was a good idea. She had one requirement, "it's got to be a convertible". She didn't have to tell me twice.
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Mar 22, 2003 | 11:34 PM

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

coupe

Mar 22, 2003 | 11:41 PM

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Re: convertable or coupe (vader86)

I want one of each, but have a coupe

My theory... Coupe = grocery getter & rainy days, Vert for sunny days :cheers:

Mar 22, 2003 | 11:53 PM

hngacurv

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Re: convertable or coupe (vetteweiser)

only coupes for me

Mar 23, 2003 | 12:08 AM

DarkHalo

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

I have a coupe now but my second vette will be a vert :cheers: :blueangel:

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Mar 23, 2003 | 12:11 AM

92LT1Roadster

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

Drop-Top buddy :yesnod: Better resale value and "Floss appeal". Get a roadster so you can go topless :jester . I like coupes as well, but I have a buddy who once had a coupe- C4( he now has a C5 roadster). Here is the short story. He would always clean his car up and hang out at the local watering hole. Well, every time me and another buddy with roadsers would show up, we always stole his thunder. That why he has a drop top today :lol: :blueangel:

Mar 23, 2003 | 01:02 AM

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bigdan

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

coupe, here's my topdown ride:

Mar 23, 2003 | 01:21 AM

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92LT1Roadster

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Re: convertable or coupe (bigdan)

Quote:

coupe, here's my topdown ride:

that's cheating :lol: :jester Nice Bike :thumbs:

Mar 23, 2003 | 02:13 AM

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GDP

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

Coupe.

Mar 23, 2003 | 10:00 AM

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POS's LT4

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

Coupe - I like the "quietness" of highway cruising with the cabin sealed, but then I also like opening the top of nice days.

Mar 23, 2003 | 10:06 AM

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baddmann

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

Gotta go with the vert! :D

Mar 23, 2003 | 10:37 AM

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

I love the vert. I can always drive my Tahoe in the rain or snow :D

Mar 23, 2003 | 11:57 AM

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93 Ruby

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Re: convertable or coupe (myscx)

I had a '93 40th Ruby Convert w/auto
Now have a '93 40th Ruby Coupe w/6spd

The coupe is the way to go - the other package was like an airplane without wings.
:party:

Mar 23, 2003 | 12:18 PM

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92LT1Roadster

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Re: convertable or coupe (93 Ruby)

Quote:

I had a '93 40th Ruby Convert w/auto
Now have a '93 40th Ruby Coupe w/6spd
The coupe is the way to go - the other package was like an airplane without wings. :party:

Yeap " was like an airplane without wings"... that would be defined as a Rocket :jester . The Roadster are given weak gears 2:59 or 2:73's from the factory. but with a Torque converter and a 3:73. :thumbs: ROCKET :thumbs:

As far as super quiet cabin noise. you can alway get a hardtop. The coupes cannot go conv at any time. I Love all VETTE's , I just think the conv is more versatile.

PS. The coupes HAVE BETTER STORAGE. IF you need space Get a coupe!

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