Convertible or not
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: SouthWest FL
Originally Posted by 1g1yy
Well, the vert I drove had buffeting! And when I put the top up it was all dark in the cabin -- not at all light and airy as in a coupe with the tinted top. Plus vision to the rear is very restricted with the top up. Ah well, to each their own. I guess that's why GM made three body styles! 
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Bowling Green KY
Originally Posted by xsnrg
At the risk of being badly flamed, which is better than being hanged, I love my COUPE. It has all the benefits of the Vert, in terms of top down driving, and fantastic utility with the hatch back. Comes in real handy with those trips to Lowes, etc. Bags of mulch, lime, great utility. Of course I put a water proof blanket down first. Also, for us being able to take our dog, a Sheltie, was a big factor. Even with the lexan top in the rear, the storage under it is great and the dog still has plenty of room. I realize that most Vette owners wouldn't let a dog in their car, but to me this is a daily driver and not a museum piece. Lastly, I like the access to the back on long trips for such things as cooler, camera, jackets, etc. Takes about 30 seconds to remove or replace. Let the flames begin... 
My sentiments exactly. The COUPE gives you the feel of the vert when the weather is right, but the rest of the year (about 300 days) you get the open feel with the transparent top, without the closed in feeling, noise and limited visibility of the vert. Flame on!
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Brandon ms
I am like you and could not decide - But I got the VERT and love it - it is absolutely wonderful
I am surprised at the little amount of wind in the car at normal driving speeds at about 50 and even up to 75 still wonderful.
GET A HAT !!!! and some sunglasses
I am surprised at the little amount of wind in the car at normal driving speeds at about 50 and even up to 75 still wonderful.
GET A HAT !!!! and some sunglasses
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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Originally Posted by tT-REXXX
I don't know where you guys live,but I live in Baltimore and verts don't survive long with the top down and get cut with the top up,but if you can get a 24x7 guard buy one. 
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Murrieta CA
I bought a coupe because even though the Vert looks great topless, I don't like the look with the top up. Coupe looks great with roof on but I can still take it off for a semi-Vert experience.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: North Brunswick NJ
I vote Coupe for a daily driver/Vet for Weekend car, but the Vert just doesn't feel right to me!
I own a Coupe and just love it. I personally hate that large trunk area behind me in the Corvette Vert. I'm in the belief that when a Vert has small seats in the back with a small trunk it opens the car up a lot. Like M3's 911's Lexus 430's. All these Verts feel much more open than the Corvette ever can hope for IMHO!
These cars are much more enjoyable with their roof removed. That's why I buy a Vert, for enjoyment, not looks. Unless you're looking behind, the Vert and coupe feel very much the same with their roof off except that the coupe feels airy.
That's what's great about this Forum, it's only an OPINION. Enjoy!
I own a Coupe and just love it. I personally hate that large trunk area behind me in the Corvette Vert. I'm in the belief that when a Vert has small seats in the back with a small trunk it opens the car up a lot. Like M3's 911's Lexus 430's. All these Verts feel much more open than the Corvette ever can hope for IMHO!
These cars are much more enjoyable with their roof removed. That's why I buy a Vert, for enjoyment, not looks. Unless you're looking behind, the Vert and coupe feel very much the same with their roof off except that the coupe feels airy.
That's what's great about this Forum, it's only an OPINION. Enjoy!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2001
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[QUOTE=ACELR8N]At the risk of being badly flamed, which is better than being hanged, I love my COUPE. It has all the benefits of the Vert, in terms of top down driving.
I agree with most of your post except this. As an owner of both I'm here to tell you top down on a vert is a compltely different experience than top off on a coupe. To me top off on coupe is closer to having a sun roof. If you haven't already, drive both and see. If you have and still feel this way then it sure effects you differently than me. Here in California I'll take the vert. If I lived in a cold regeon I might take the coupe.
I agree with most of your post except this. As an owner of both I'm here to tell you top down on a vert is a compltely different experience than top off on a coupe. To me top off on coupe is closer to having a sun roof. If you haven't already, drive both and see. If you have and still feel this way then it sure effects you differently than me. Here in California I'll take the vert. If I lived in a cold regeon I might take the coupe.
Advanced
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 55
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From: High Springs FL
Why not buy a coupe for less money and convert to a power, retractable hardtop? See www.coachbuildersltd.com
The look of hardtop when up and a convertible when down. Push a button to operate without getting out of the car.
Larry Moran
The look of hardtop when up and a convertible when down. Push a button to operate without getting out of the car.
Larry Moran
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2001
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Originally Posted by Larry Moran
Why not buy a coupe for less money and convert to a power, retractable hardtop? See www.coachbuildersltd.com
The look of hardtop when up and a convertible when down. Push a button to operate without getting out of the car.
Larry Moran
The look of hardtop when up and a convertible when down. Push a button to operate without getting out of the car.
Larry Moran
Only problem is you lose what trunk space you have.