Coupe vs Convertible
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 458
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From: The Great Northwest
St. Jude Donor '13
I have to go with the convertible. Love both types, but really like the option of being able to have the top all the way down. I also think it looks good with the top up, but to each their own.
Also found out this weekend while doing some work (climate control fix), that it is a lot easier to work in the car with the top down in the garage.
Also found out this weekend while doing some work (climate control fix), that it is a lot easier to work in the car with the top down in the garage.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 271
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From: McHenry Illinois
St. Jude Donor '14
Another convertible vote from me. In northern Illinois, we have summer (eventually) weather, without the constant 100+ degree days that you Arizona, Texas and Florida owners get. The car is pretty much my daily driver in the non-winter seasons, so I want the best of both worlds. Since our longer trips are on interstates with the top up, the trunk is more than adequate. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,857
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From: SW Nuh Hampsha
2018 C5 of Year Finalist
If "All Corvettes Are Red", then all sports cars are convertibles!
Mine is a weekend cruiser and I wouldn't consider not having Max Headroom along for the ride. Call me claustrophobic, but I can't see being "couped up" when you're out for a pleasure drive.
You guys who think that a coupe with the roof off is as good as a convertible, then you're certainly missing a lot. And, FWIW, the convertible has more storage space than a coupe when both tops are stowed.
Mine is a weekend cruiser and I wouldn't consider not having Max Headroom along for the ride. Call me claustrophobic, but I can't see being "couped up" when you're out for a pleasure drive.
You guys who think that a coupe with the roof off is as good as a convertible, then you're certainly missing a lot. And, FWIW, the convertible has more storage space than a coupe when both tops are stowed.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 70
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From: Springfield VA
We love our convertible. Beautiful, cruising weather is always top down. Skies threaten or the weather changes along the way and the top goes back up in about 15 seconds. Evening rides with the top down in cloudless, low humidity conditions are priceless.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 184
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From: Moorpark California
it Obviously depend on where you live (unless its a Sunday Driver). but for me, it is my daily driver, and My hardtop was the right choice. I personally think it looks better with the top on or off. And that "fastback" glass is just gorgeous. The vert Looks great when the top is down, but Ill choose my coupe any day.
My dad thinks otherwise and he got the Vert. but we are both more than happy with our choices. We even Wave to each other! http://instagram.com/p/L_XVUPtvoF/
My dad thinks otherwise and he got the Vert. but we are both more than happy with our choices. We even Wave to each other! http://instagram.com/p/L_XVUPtvoF/
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 24,499
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From: Scottsdale AZ
I prefer the coupe-- just like being a little more enclosed . . have had several 2 seat convertibles- Corvettes and MB SLs, and just didn't enjoy the top down feeling . . interior is quieter, even with the coupe roof off.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Knoxville Tn
I must admit, it feels strange driving my vert with the top up. Driving the coupe with the top in place doesn't feel strange at all. In fact, the only time I remove my coupe's top is for a parade when both car are in it. Either my wife or a buddy drive whichever one I don't drive in the parade. In fact last year we did a homecoming parade and the guy that drove my vert went out and bought a 50th Anny. version shortly after.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
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From: sylvania ohio
since my wife has a 2000 coupe and a 2004 vert i can say definitely a coupe . coupe is much quieter [ in our case at least , we are working to quiet the vert ] . i am to introverted to drive with top down . my wife likes driving the vert with top down , i've never been in it without top up . yes , the coupe .
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Somewhere in Mo
St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
since my wife has a 2000 coupe and a 2004 vert i can say definitely a coupe . coupe is much quieter [ in our case at least , we are working to quiet the vert ] . i am to introverted to drive with top down . my wife likes driving the vert with top down , i've never been in it without top up . yes , the coupe .
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Rockland County NY
2020 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2016 C5 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '12, '14
Coupe beats Convertible in every conceivable way. It's lighter, more rigid, more resistant to the elements, better looking, more aerodynamic, and CHEAPER. Oh, and if you want the wind in your hair all you have to do is throw the targa top in the trunk. No contest IMHO
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Oceanside California
Coupe beats Convertible in every conceivable way. It's lighter, more rigid, more resistant to the elements, better looking, more aerodynamic, and CHEAPER. Oh, and if you want the wind in your hair all you have to do is throw the targa top in the trunk. No contest IMHO
I am I fan of the coupe. Just think it looks better hands down. With and without the targa top in place. Plus its better for auto sports.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 590
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From: Aurora Colorado
I really like to looks of the coupes. Really really great lQQking racecar!
Being single often times blondes/brunettes look great with their hair blowing around. In addition on a long cruise I encourage & often they'll humor me and take off their tops to tan & get sun
Just one of the reasons I also opted for auto transmission on my Vert 
Being single often times blondes/brunettes look great with their hair blowing around. In addition on a long cruise I encourage & often they'll humor me and take off their tops to tan & get sun
Just one of the reasons I also opted for auto transmission on my Vert 
My vote for a convertible--just the vehicle to have driving on two lane roads in the Rocky Mountains and Colorado in the spring,summer,and fall!
Torch Red and topless-perfect combination for sunny single digit humidity days-- and especially evenings .And less rattles in a convertible!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 778
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From: Chantilly VA
Packing instructions for two cart golf bags in one topless vert. *****, shoes, 12 pack, extra shorts, tees too.
1) Put top down. Place shoes, *****, extra shorts, between seats and top.
2) First bag in, pull long clubs/woods. Then install bag (length-wise) to width of trunk. Place bag all the way against the top down in trunk. Move/wiggle as needed to fit. For me, OGIO cart bag.
3) Add second bag (length-wise) with all clubs, wiggle as needed. Shift all the way to one side. For wife, Bag Boy cart bag. Add long clubs from first bag, between the two bags. Add 12 pack in space on one side second bag. Grab one for drive.
4) Verify straps do not block latch. Add hats, tees, extra *****, a shoe here, a shoe there. Close trunk.
Make tee time, on time.
1) Put top down. Place shoes, *****, extra shorts, between seats and top.
2) First bag in, pull long clubs/woods. Then install bag (length-wise) to width of trunk. Place bag all the way against the top down in trunk. Move/wiggle as needed to fit. For me, OGIO cart bag.
3) Add second bag (length-wise) with all clubs, wiggle as needed. Shift all the way to one side. For wife, Bag Boy cart bag. Add long clubs from first bag, between the two bags. Add 12 pack in space on one side second bag. Grab one for drive.
4) Verify straps do not block latch. Add hats, tees, extra *****, a shoe here, a shoe there. Close trunk.
Make tee time, on time.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 568
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From: Dayton, Oregon
Oldtimer
I had a C5 coupe for a year, then decided I wanted a convertible, good choice for me, even in the Pacific NW. I always felt that with the roof section out in the coupe that I was getting all of the noise, and wind and 1/3 of the view. Plus they look good, top down or up. So many cars have a convertible model that just looks like an afterthought, either top or top down, often both with a hideous tonneau covering a mass of cloth and metal that just won't disappear like it should. VW New Beetle for example
