Coupe vs. Vert
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Originally Posted by On the road
Coupes are nice but I love my Vert. There is nothing like top down driving. Now all I have to do is wait another six months so I can.
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From: Nevada City CA
Having had a vert BMW and now a coupe vette, I like a coupe for 95% of my driving. Realistically you should ask yourself how much you would driving with the top down. Top up the coupe wins, quieter, more trunk space, cheaper.
In a vert top down, I found a lot of the time I was too cold or too hot/sunburned or too windblown. Of course on the occasional sunset drive with perfect weather it was heaven, but that wasn't too often, even out here in california.
The coupe is a good compromise imo.
In a vert top down, I found a lot of the time I was too cold or too hot/sunburned or too windblown. Of course on the occasional sunset drive with perfect weather it was heaven, but that wasn't too often, even out here in california.
The coupe is a good compromise imo.
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From: Walnut CA
Well here's one vote for the coupe--I love the feeling of having a hard top above my head and I can take luggage with me for two for a loooong road trip. I've also transported a 32" TV in the hatchback along with other items... hard to beat...
And actually, what I liked most is the shape of the roofline with the coupe--to me its looks much more graceful/smooth
And actually, what I liked most is the shape of the roofline with the coupe--to me its looks much more graceful/smooth
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Originally Posted by EdsC5
I just saw a used 2000 DBGM vert for sale. I have a 2000 DBGM coupe. Depending on how much I'd "lose" on the transaction, I'm considering a trade plus cash. Has anyone switched from coupe to Vert? Worth it? Much difference? I've lightly modded my Coupe, so I'd have to "undo" a few things, but I guess my 4.10s would have to go with the car. What do you think? 
Here's some pics of what you are looking at...good luck
Last edited by NOWUCME; Nov 29, 2005 at 06:10 AM.
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From: St Marys GA
Originally Posted by la vett girl
coupe in he winter....vert in the summer......
If I lived in Jersey and it was my DD, I'd probably lean toward the coupe. But with neither applicable, the vert is the only answer for me.
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From: Morris New Jersey
I went from a 99 sebring silver coupe, and two years later I got a 2001 Mag red 2 convertible and never looked back!! I took a test ride in the vert, and while I loved my coupe and only had 6,000 miles on it at the time, I had to trade it in on the vert! top down driving is amazing!!
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From: Louisville KY
Originally Posted by scottydog
In a vert top down, I found a lot of the time I was too cold or too hot/sunburned or too windblown. Of course on the occasional sunset drive with perfect weather it was heaven, but that wasn't too often, even out here in california.
The coupe is a good compromise imo.
The coupe is a good compromise imo.
Do it your way and you will love it!! Drive it and have fun !!!
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Ordered my 2000 vert in August 1999 and took delivery on Nov. 12, 1999. Had to make several decissions on options wanted, but I I knew it was going to be a vert!!
Two totally different cars in ONE! Top up has a look of hart top. Top down AWSUM!! The look of a vert with the waterfall, open air, All the C5 lines and curves, THE BEST OF THE BEST!
Mark
Two totally different cars in ONE! Top up has a look of hart top. Top down AWSUM!! The look of a vert with the waterfall, open air, All the C5 lines and curves, THE BEST OF THE BEST!
Mark