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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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I noticed today quite a few threads where members referred to their C5 as "my vert". Is this a new fad where a "vert" is more special than a "coupe" or "frc"??? Just wondering if I live on the wrong side of the tracks.
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The "Vert" is "it"
Everyone has their own preference.
We would not be without one.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Ok, lets make a C5 "vert" section...................
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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I've got a vert............Don't think it's any more special than a coupe or frc.........I love all C5 bodystyles!
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Sometimes it is necessary to establish which body style is involved when asking questions.

Btw, I own a "Vert" and live on the left side of the tracks. Just don't park it there.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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We have a Vert for the left side of the tracks and a Coupe for the right side. David
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Originally Posted by TexasMadMan
Sometimes it is necessary to establish which body style is involved when asking questions.

Btw, I own a "Vert" and live on the left side of the tracks. Just don't park it there.

I think everyone thinks their vette is special, no matter what it is, but now that you mention it, yes, i prefer verts! Yellow ones in paticular.
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Some people look for special things in a "sports" car.
For some its a sports car if it has a manual transmission.
Me, I think its a sports car if it is a convertible. So, yea, I think mine is special.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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I've got a vert............Don't think it's any more special than a coupe or frc.........I love all C5 bodystyles!
they are all some of the best looking cars on the road
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Only have a vert when I am racing the space shuttle straight up!
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Originally Posted by moserbe
I noticed today quite a few threads where members referred to their C5 as "my vert". Is this a new fad where a "vert" is more special than a "coupe" or "frc"??? Just wondering if I live on the wrong side of the tracks.
Fad??? Some people refer to them as a roadster... I call mine a Vert all the time... too lazy to type Convertible...

Also, some people can't spell Convertible so "Vert" is easier for them as well...

I also refer to FRC's as FRC's, Z06's as Z06's and coupe's as coupe's... I don't know why I do, but I do...
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Nothing like a "Vert" with the wind blowing through your hair...that is if you have some hair (which I no longer have!)... why hats come in handy.

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they are soooooooospecial, have had 3 vettes 3 "verts"
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by moserbe
Ok, lets make a C5 "vert" section...................

Good idea

Seriously, why would something like that bother you?
"vert" is a part of a description.
As the previous guy stated. I call "ZO6's" ZO6's, "FRC's" FRC's and "Coupes" Coupes.... Where is this supposed to go?
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I've got a vert............Don't think it's any more special than a coupe or frc.........I love all C5 bodystyles!
However, I used to call it a roadster. Until I got on
this Forum. Now, it's a VERT
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Nothing like a "Vert" with the wind blowing through your hair...that is if you have some hair (which I no longer have!)... why hats come in handy.


If I want wind blowing through my my hair I'll hop on my Harley! Oh, never mind. The gov't makes me wear a helmet now!
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whether driving up the coast or up the mountains, i wouldn't trade my vert. oh yeah i forgot the Vegas strip.
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Don't confuse me; it is midnight!! I am through making decisions for the week, the month, the year.

I am going back to my station wagon.
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