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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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Which looks better? IMO the hatchback is so much better looking! It looks better from the side. If its a black hatchback it looks like the bat mobile!

FRC's just arent there for me lol
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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IMHO...the FRC.

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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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They both look great. I wanted an FRC, but ended up with a hatchback due to the extra storage space.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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The discussion is kinda moot, as no one has the same taste in anything, let alone the style of a car. To each his own and enjoy what you like.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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a vert!
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Black94Camaro
Which looks better? IMO the hatchback is so much better looking! It looks better from the side. If its a black hatchback it looks like the bat mobile!

FRC's just arent there for me lol
A Vert!! Seriously though, you already answered your question
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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They are both stunning in design!
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Hatchback???????????????????????????

Its called a COUPE. Sheesh.
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Hatchback!

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The frc, lowered a little with the right wheels looks tough!
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Here we go again....
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I love the profile of the FRC and 'vert. Personal choice. The greenhouse just doesn't do it for me.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Black94Camaro
Which looks better? IMO the hatchback is so much better looking! It looks better from the side. If its a black hatchback it looks like the bat mobile!

FRC's just arent there for me lol
Only you, can decide for you.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Like the others have stated, it's in your heart. Personally, I like them both. The Coupe looks better from certain angles than an FRC. And then, an FRC will look better at various angles that the Coupe just doesn't. I feel the shape of the C5 is a tricky piece of art that inspires interpretation like no other automobile.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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I was asking for YOUR opinions. And yeah some people call them HATCHBACKS. Some of you didnt take your meds today.

Thanx to: Postergeist, MilleniumVette, Jays Z06, edensknight, southerncarparts, JDs00PewterCoupe, who told me THERE opinion.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Your right...
I have had verts before and don't like the worry of someone getting in my car with a penknife...or the wind/rain thing.

I do prefer the "hatchback" as you can still get some sun on the noggin..yet have an airtight seal in the bad/cold weather..
Drive safe...
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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I have a coupe, but I like the hardtop (frc and zo6) design better. The only thing I would miss would be the targa top.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Black94Camaro
I was asking for YOUR opinions. And yeah some people call them HATCHBACKS. Some of you didnt take your meds today.

Thanx to: Postergeist, MilleniumVette, Jays Z06, edensknight, southerncarparts, JDs00PewterCoupe, who told me THERE opinion.
OK, since you put it that way... FRC or BUST!
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 11:52 PM
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IMHO, both look great.

BTW, welcome to the Forum!
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 01:13 AM
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