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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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I'm trying to decide between 05 Coup or Convertible. The price is not the deciding factor since resale is higher for the convertible anyway. If you had your druthers which way do you suggest and why? Thanks.

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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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I would'nt own a sports car without a rag top !! Nothing like dropping the top at a moments notice and cruising.Verts get lots of attention.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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I vote for the Convertible.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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Just got a NEW C5 vert and I love it.

NOTHING like having the wind blow through ur hair.

Plus they just LOOK AWESOME. Get one before they are all GONEEEEEEEEEE.

Enjoy.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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Vert, vert, vert, vert
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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No doubt. Go with the Vert. Best decision I ever made.

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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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This is my 3rd corvette convertible. 73, 95, 04... Only problem is visibility out the side when top is up... BUT - that's a small price to pay when you have the top down... Almost like a motor-cycle, but a lot safer!

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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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Vert, vert, vert, vert
If only I can afford it
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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For my toy car, I bought the convertible... Figured my daily driver has a roof, so I might as well go topless for fun!
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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My next Corvette will most likely be a roadster. The C5 looks fabulous with the top down.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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Gotta go topless baby!!!!
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