Coupe or 'vert? 2000-2002
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Racer
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Coupe or 'vert? 2000-2002
Other than the obvious details, which is the better buy? Ya know, security, upkeep, noise, etc. I've got a '71 and will be getting a C5 with 'moderate' miles soon. Thought I'd ax the 'pros' over here in this forum... 
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Get an 01 or newer. Search the threads here for the whys. I have a 71 vert and an 01 vert. Never had a coupe so I can't help ya there. However, the feeling of a vert is one that must be experienced before deciding. Drive both kinds with the tops on and off and you will hopefully feel like you made a better decision for you. As long as it is a vette, you can't go wrong!
Melting Slicks
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I prefer the coupe........no, now that i think about it
I prefer the vert....mmmmmm.....no, I'm going back to my original
wait.......maybe the vert is a better choice...mmmm'
I'm not really sure....let me get back to you, on that one.
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I prefer the vert....mmmmmm.....no, I'm going back to my original
wait.......maybe the vert is a better choice...mmmm'
I'm not really sure....let me get back to you, on that one.
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My first Vette was a Vert and my current a Coupe. There are advantages and disadvantages with a vert depending on where you live (weather wise). Living in Texas, I often only dropped the top at night in the summer/late spring, just plain too hot in the middle of the day. I had a lot more lookie-loos staring at me when had the vert (top up or down)
The Coupe doesn't quite have that "open cockpit" feel the vert did, but love the extra cargo space I have with the Coupe (my Vette is a DD).
I love the Coupe
and miss the Vert 
Bottom line: IMHO, it all boils down to two things. Location and attitude
If this Vette will be your DD, get the Coupe. If not get the Vert (more fun)
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Loactioan does have a lot to do with the decision.
I love my vert. Verts do seem to retain better resale value (all except the 1963 split windowwhich is more expensive than verts).
I Have a 80 t top also, and with the tops off it blows you big time,
I love my vert. Verts do seem to retain better resale value (all except the 1963 split windowwhich is more expensive than verts).
I Have a 80 t top also, and with the tops off it blows you big time,
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I vote coupe. You asked about noise and security, the coupe wins hands-down. Also the coupes are not prone to leak like some of the verts do. I love the extra cargo space. I love all vetts, so I think verts are cool too, just I prefer coupe.
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If you are tall get the convertable
I'm 6'3" Drove the FRC, Z06 HT, and the convertable. Hit my head on the FRC, just made it in the Z06 and have more headroom in the vert.
Legroom is fine in all there but DRIVE IT ON A BUMPY ROAD before you buy it.
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Legroom is fine in all there but DRIVE IT ON A BUMPY ROAD before you buy it.
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Either way you won't go wrong, but I just prefer the looks of the coupe. Can still have open air driving and have much more storage room.
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Rag Top or Not!
It is a choice based on what you plan to do with the car.
If you plan to take a lot of road trips with someone... and you want to be able to have a conversation with them at 75-80mph... the Coupe, I can tell you from our experience, it is loud inside.
It did not seem so at first, after we just got our C5 because we were so "stoked" just to be driving our own Corvette!
But after a few trips you notice, that you can't hear each others words without turning the radio way down and saying, "what?..."
I hear changing out the exhaust X pipes to H pipes lowers the interior volume on the Coupe.
As well as changing out from run-flat tires to regular tires (carry a can of puncture seal and an inflator in your cargo hold).
Also, the FORUM recently had a fix described by someone who expertly told (& showed w/pix) how they 'sound insulated' their whole interior which made a significant difference in making it "a lot quieter" inside.
So those options are out there if you are willing to shell out the extra dough... or to do all the extra work (a good winter project --- one that I am now seriously considering doing this 'off season').
But if it's just you solo... or your traveling companion never talks... then just crank up the radio and go for it if you get a better deal on a Coupe equipped the way you want it.
Good luck... but whatever choice you make... as long as it's a Corvette you'll be happy!
If you plan to take a lot of road trips with someone... and you want to be able to have a conversation with them at 75-80mph... the Coupe, I can tell you from our experience, it is loud inside.
It did not seem so at first, after we just got our C5 because we were so "stoked" just to be driving our own Corvette!
But after a few trips you notice, that you can't hear each others words without turning the radio way down and saying, "what?..."
I hear changing out the exhaust X pipes to H pipes lowers the interior volume on the Coupe.
As well as changing out from run-flat tires to regular tires (carry a can of puncture seal and an inflator in your cargo hold).
Also, the FORUM recently had a fix described by someone who expertly told (& showed w/pix) how they 'sound insulated' their whole interior which made a significant difference in making it "a lot quieter" inside.
So those options are out there if you are willing to shell out the extra dough... or to do all the extra work (a good winter project --- one that I am now seriously considering doing this 'off season').
But if it's just you solo... or your traveling companion never talks... then just crank up the radio and go for it if you get a better deal on a Coupe equipped the way you want it.
Good luck... but whatever choice you make... as long as it's a Corvette you'll be happy!
Melting Slicks
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....ooohhhhhh,oooohhhh i'm doing it again.
You decide for me, i'm getting a headache.
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