FRC vs. targa vs. vert
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,201
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From: Frederick Md
I own 64 & 72 Convertables...on which the tops only are up when parked in the garage (sometimes that is)..
I also own 76 & 79 Coupes with glass tops which never come off Period !
When I traded in my 95 Coupe for a C5 I knew I did
NOT want a coupe... (hated the large rear glass).. So
it was either the Fixed Roof (Z06 or FRC) or a Convertible...
Ended up with a third Convertible... just more flexable and I figured I would not use the Z's extra HP all that much in real life..(lol) Police not as big a problem as my wife...saying slow down slow down.. But then again she does not like to mess up her hair..and likes the top up and the A/C on...
Maybe I should trade in my wife... ???
Bob G.
I also own 76 & 79 Coupes with glass tops which never come off Period !
When I traded in my 95 Coupe for a C5 I knew I did
NOT want a coupe... (hated the large rear glass).. So
it was either the Fixed Roof (Z06 or FRC) or a Convertible...
Ended up with a third Convertible... just more flexable and I figured I would not use the Z's extra HP all that much in real life..(lol) Police not as big a problem as my wife...saying slow down slow down.. But then again she does not like to mess up her hair..and likes the top up and the A/C on...
Maybe I should trade in my wife... ???
Bob G.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2006
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From: Mid-Michigan
St. Jude Donor '09
How did you know what body style was right for you?
Pro
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 506
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From: Atlanta GA
My 1st vette was a 72 vert I bought in 2001. I though I wanted a vert, but after having it, i wanted a Hard Top. There were just too many rattles, squeaks, leaks, etc. Also I wanted a track car and you have to have a cage in verts to track them most places. Also, If i ever rode w/ another guy friend I felt ghey!
the FRC is very ridgid, and private. I dont feel like I can be seen inside as well (think limo). At the track, it is the ulimate sleeper. I was faster that verts and coupes at the track and they all came to see what mods I had. Much to their suprise, all I had was catback. I would like to think FRC's got the "wenesday" motors as mine dynoed at 306RWHP bone stock! I am stretching here though!
The FRC looks more exotic to me. I have had many people tell me that mine is the best looking C5 they have seen. I ask them what is different and they can't tell me. But when I point out the trunk, then it hits them!
Not to mention FRC's are rare (approx 4000 in 99 and 2000 in 00) and will likely begin to hold their value better than the more common coupes and verts.
As you can see I'm a little biased! Good luck as any vette is a sweet ride IMO!
the FRC is very ridgid, and private. I dont feel like I can be seen inside as well (think limo). At the track, it is the ulimate sleeper. I was faster that verts and coupes at the track and they all came to see what mods I had. Much to their suprise, all I had was catback. I would like to think FRC's got the "wenesday" motors as mine dynoed at 306RWHP bone stock! I am stretching here though!
The FRC looks more exotic to me. I have had many people tell me that mine is the best looking C5 they have seen. I ask them what is different and they can't tell me. But when I point out the trunk, then it hits them!
Not to mention FRC's are rare (approx 4000 in 99 and 2000 in 00) and will likely begin to hold their value better than the more common coupes and verts.
As you can see I'm a little biased! Good luck as any vette is a sweet ride IMO!
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,561
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From: Clark NJ
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
Originally Posted by blacksedan87
This is like asking....blonde, brunette or redhead?
If your climate warrants it - there is nothing like a Vette convertible. If you need to be able to carry stuff, the coupe can't be beat, and if you're wanting the stiffest, highest performance version, go with a Z06.
If your climate warrants it - there is nothing like a Vette convertible. If you need to be able to carry stuff, the coupe can't be beat, and if you're wanting the stiffest, highest performance version, go with a Z06.
I went for the coupe and I love it!
Racer
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 317
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From: Southern Mexifornia CA
The FRC was the only model on my mind for a track car. They did not have a Z06 yet in the 2000 model year. (Ordered car July 1999). A light car, with a stiff body, and 6-speed manual standard. 
Instructor
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 247
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From: Ramona CA
I wouldn't want the top off mine. I don't even like the windows rolled down. AC on most of the year and I'm fine. FRC for me. I almost bought a coupe though, probably would have never taken the top off. I bought my first vette that was an 85 and the top was missing when I bought it, cheap, 3K for the car. Anyways, I drove it with the top off for about 3 months before I could afford a top and even though the top was glass and it made it hotter than a **** inside the car with it on, I still preferred to have a top on the car. Hell, I don't even like the moon roof open on my wife's suburban.
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Originally Posted by PUREFUN
Wanted a Z06 because of the power. Wanted the roadster because of the looks. So i bought the Vert and modded it to blow the doors of any Z
The only way to go! The look of the vert, the power of a Z = The ULTIMATE Corvette.
Mark
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 7,825
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From: Manassas VA
I bought the first one available that I could afford! It happened to be a Black/Black 2001 Coupe. I love the open/closed top option, hate the rattles. Nothing a little 'tightening up' won't fix, though!
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