vert -vs- coupe....
Le Mans Master
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
Originally Posted by devnull
You bastages are costing me money...
I am thniking of keeping both now...
Buncha jerks!
I am thniking of keeping both now...
Buncha jerks!
And stop being such a crybaby!
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Scientific Negotiator
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'10, '14
lol..
I am going tomorrow to take a look at it (was going to go today, but it got too late).
maybe, possibly, probably, most definitly, for sure...
hmmmm.
I am going tomorrow to take a look at it (was going to go today, but it got too late).
maybe, possibly, probably, most definitly, for sure...
hmmmm.
Le Mans Master
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
I've never driven nor ridden in a coupe, so I don't know... But you'd better bring your checkbook, because if it's a sunny day, you're gonna want to drive it home. Eventually.
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Racer
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From: Calgary Alberta
We own an 03 my 6spd, and are extremely happy that we bought this insead of a coupe. To us the convertable is great to drive with when it is nice, but can put it up when it is cold, and gain some more space as well for anything we need to put in the trunk. Remember that some tracks do not allow verts too, that may affect your decision. In my opinion the vert is the best body style.
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Racer
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From: Loveland (Cincinnati) Ohio
I've had both.
Loved the Targa, but gotta tell ya...nothing like my vert.
I really like the looks with the top up or down. My vert is having mods added now, so I can't tell you about getting tossed from tracks yet, but I hope to get tossed this year.
I am in Ohio so I only put the top down when weather permits....even with the limited days its well worth it! Not that much road noise, plenty of cargo space, when the top is up and the air conditioning is on it stays nice and cold just like a FRC.
Very few con's...not worth mentioning.
If you were here...you could drive mine for the weekend and try it before you decide to buy one.
Good luck with your choice....I don't see how you lose no matter what your final decision is though!
Loved the Targa, but gotta tell ya...nothing like my vert.
I really like the looks with the top up or down. My vert is having mods added now, so I can't tell you about getting tossed from tracks yet, but I hope to get tossed this year.
I am in Ohio so I only put the top down when weather permits....even with the limited days its well worth it! Not that much road noise, plenty of cargo space, when the top is up and the air conditioning is on it stays nice and cold just like a FRC.
Very few con's...not worth mentioning.
If you were here...you could drive mine for the weekend and try it before you decide to buy one.
Good luck with your choice....I don't see how you lose no matter what your final decision is though!
Racer
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From: Killeen TX
Originally Posted by vette99coupe
If you plan to travel anywhere keep in mind that there is no trunk space. We would never have a vert simply because we love to travel and we love to play golf...it holds two full sized golf bags, several suitcases, ice chest and all sorts of other things.
Additional note- I know it's not quite the same as a vert, but with the targa top off it's almost like a convertible. Besides, my wife feels a little more "secure" with the targa "rollbar" and back window there. We have the top off every chance we get.
happy driving not matter what you buy... the important thing is it's a VETTE!!!!
Additional note- I know it's not quite the same as a vert, but with the targa top off it's almost like a convertible. Besides, my wife feels a little more "secure" with the targa "rollbar" and back window there. We have the top off every chance we get.
happy driving not matter what you buy... the important thing is it's a VETTE!!!!
There's plenty of luggage space in the vert, even with the top down. Probably more than the coupe with the top stored.
Go for the vert IMO.
Drifting
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From: Camdenton MO
2024 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I like the 'verts, but one of the things I usually look for in the lines of a vehicle is the B pillar treatment. It really helps define the shape and bring continuity to my eye. This may not apply to most people, though. So, for me, I prefer a coupe or hardtop.
Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego CA
St. Jude Donor '05
I own a coupe, and honestly prefer the lines of a C5 coupe over a vert or a FRC.
But then again, even with the roof removed it doesn't feel like riding in a vert like my old Mustang did.
It's your money, and hard to loose either way.
But then again, even with the roof removed it doesn't feel like riding in a vert like my old Mustang did.
It's your money, and hard to loose either way.
Le Mans Master
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From: Galloway Twp. NJ
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I used to be a coupe guy, until I bought the convertible.
I had the same arguments that all of the "coupe guys" have here, guess what?
they're WRONG!
all I can say is ......................... DO IT!
I had the same arguments that all of the "coupe guys" have here, guess what?
they're WRONG!
all I can say is ......................... DO IT!
