Coupe vs. Vert
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: atlantic city new jersey
Originally Posted by azmusclecar
I changed from a coupe to a vert and now I want a ZO6 and then I will want a coupe and then a vert and then............I have no idea what to tell you!!!!!!!! Why ask me?????????
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Gulfport MS
I'm researching this choice now, coupe or convertible, 2002-03. One question please: how long do the convertible tops last before needing replacement on average? I looked at a 2002 convertible last weekend and it's top was showing wear already.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Keller, TX
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by bmcc100
I'm researching this choice now, coupe or convertible, 2002-03. One question please: how long do the convertible tops last before needing replacement on average? I looked at a 2002 convertible last weekend and it's top was showing wear already.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Glendale, AZ
my first choice was a VERT but - i had to be able to BUY a hard top for it - so i would have the best of both worlds - ironically enough, i bought an FRC - go figure!!!!!
i have my C4 coupe for "top off" driving!
you will need to make that decision - not us - but it sure is fun for us to try and "help"
i have my C4 coupe for "top off" driving!
you will need to make that decision - not us - but it sure is fun for us to try and "help"
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Melting Slicks
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They both look great but I think the coupe is more masculine and looks far more bad-azz with tinted windows (most verts just seem a little strange to me with tint -- certain color combos, anyway). And I think that generally speaking coupes make better daily drivers. I bet a lot of verts are weekend cars/garage queens. But get whatever you want -- they're your dollars, so enjoy them. There's no wrong answer. 
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by scottydog
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.
I do agree that having both would be nice - cruising along an ocean front road on a 75 degree day is vert-heaven and driving to work or in the rain is best with the glass top in place.
In any case, you will experience something new by buying a vert - that's for certain!
thats how i'd like to do it!
