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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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The convertible is probably the best body style -- top up or down, you don't feel like you're driving in the trunk all the time.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by azmusclecar
WOW!!!!!!!!!! I didn't know there was top under that panel! What the heck do you use that for? Ahhhh look, another sunny day in the 80's here..... ....I'm going out and see if you guys are just fooling me or is there some sort of material thing that you put up when the sun ISN'T shining.. ...........amazing what a guy can learn on this forum if he ain't careful. Don't forget daylight savings time....... .....but in Arizona, we don't need to save it.................we use it!
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by C5Gator
What is snow? I know Snow White is down the street at Disney but that is about it!

p.s. 67 degrees this morning...brrrrrr......
It's 35 degrees and snowing in NE Ohio.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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well take heed, im no weatherman.... but i think this is the last of the big chill in the northeast till late this year... i geuss the brightside of living here is that we always have good weather to look forward to.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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When I first bought my car, I was sure I wanted a coupe - but once I drove the convertible, I was hooked for life.

I don't see any downside to driving the convertible, at least for me. I don't want to start any arguments about which body style is best - but in my situation and in my mind, the convertible was the best choice I could have made!

My wife loves riding in the car with the top down - I don't ever hear any complaints about the wind messing her hair, etc. As much as she enjoys the Corvette - what really makes it for her is the fact that its a convertible!
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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I drove home from work the other day, top down 83 degrees. Beautiful!!!

I find most people could care less what I drive.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mdroi
With top down, only downfall is no privacy with your girlfriend or wife. Know what I mean?
I really don't see the downfall...but I've been told that I have an exhibitionist spirit. :bb:
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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Ohh, something like.........
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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I finally got to drop the top of my C6 this week -





Always positive comments! I'm looking foward to more nice days up here in New England!
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mdroi
With top down, only downfall is no privacy with your girlfriend or wife. Know what I mean?
Maybe -- but there's clearly more headroom.

Know what I mean?
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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Maybe -- but there's clearly more headroom


That is just so wrong. ..so very wrong
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