Possible C5 Purchase, help please:)
Racer
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From: SW FL
I've always had a soft spot for convertibles, but after seeing the two side by side with tops up and down, overall I prefer the coupe. As others have stated, the storage capacity is better, you can still remove the top when you want to go topless, and on highways the wind noise reduction is a blessing 
But both cars are going to provide a ton of enjoyment, so either way you can't lose! ... go with the coupe 
But both cars are going to provide a ton of enjoyment, so either way you can't lose! ... go with the coupe
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Melting Slicks
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Instructor
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From: Carolina Beach NC
#1: are you "dealing" with private parties or a dealership?
#2: if a dealership, are the 2 cars at different dealers or the same?
if different dealers (or private parties for that matter), i'd let 'em know about the price cut on the coupe, and see what they can do w/ the vert...
good luck!!!
#2: if a dealership, are the 2 cars at different dealers or the same?
if different dealers (or private parties for that matter), i'd let 'em know about the price cut on the coupe, and see what they can do w/ the vert...
good luck!!!
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Melting Slicks
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#1: are you "dealing" with private parties or a dealership?
#2: if a dealership, are the 2 cars at different dealers or the same?
if different dealers (or private parties for that matter), i'd let 'em know about the price cut on the coupe, and see what they can do w/ the vert...
good luck!!!
#2: if a dealership, are the 2 cars at different dealers or the same?
if different dealers (or private parties for that matter), i'd let 'em know about the price cut on the coupe, and see what they can do w/ the vert...
good luck!!!
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Melting Slicks
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Heel & Toe
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If you go with the coupe you will want the see through "moonroof".
I have that option on my C5 coupe and it's great. It gives you the feeling of being in a convertible without the wind noise and worries about raindrops on cloudy, cool, threatening rain days. ( which you get a lot of in BC) . When the windows are down it's essentially a convertible, and it's easier to lock up around town. I only take the roof all the way off on nice sunny days whan I'm out cruising for the day in the mountains , or at the beach.
I have that option on my C5 coupe and it's great. It gives you the feeling of being in a convertible without the wind noise and worries about raindrops on cloudy, cool, threatening rain days. ( which you get a lot of in BC) . When the windows are down it's essentially a convertible, and it's easier to lock up around town. I only take the roof all the way off on nice sunny days whan I'm out cruising for the day in the mountains , or at the beach.
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Melting Slicks
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If you go with the coupe you will want the see through "moonroof".
I have that option on my C5 coupe and it's great. It gives you the feeling of being in a convertible without the wind noise and worries about raindrops on cloudy, cool, threatening rain days. ( which you get a lot of in BC) . When the windows are down it's essentially a convertible, and it's easier to lock up around town. I only take the roof all the way off on nice sunny days whan I'm out cruising for the day in the mountains , or at the beach.
I have that option on my C5 coupe and it's great. It gives you the feeling of being in a convertible without the wind noise and worries about raindrops on cloudy, cool, threatening rain days. ( which you get a lot of in BC) . When the windows are down it's essentially a convertible, and it's easier to lock up around town. I only take the roof all the way off on nice sunny days whan I'm out cruising for the day in the mountains , or at the beach.
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Melting Slicks
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in all seriousness these c5 cars are just as good a daily driver as any other car on the road? reliability and all?