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Supply and demand. Who would ever want a coupe when a roadster was available?
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When the top goes down the price goes up. It's that simple. And there are more parts to a convertible than there is on a coupe.
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Convertibles have always been higher cost vehicles with greater complexity. Decades ago they were also something of a status symbol. For those like me who grew up with them, not having a true convertible in their life is unthinkable. I'm happy to pay the premium because it does my soul good to drop the top and experience a true American V8 M6 roadster on a beautiful, winding road.
Oh, and "less car" is a matter for debate. Just sayin'.
Oh, and "less car" is a matter for debate. Just sayin'.
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Convertibles have always been higher cost vehicles with greater complexity. Decades ago they were also something of a status symbol. For those like me who grew up with them, not having a true convertible in their life is unthinkable. I'm happy to pay the premium because it does my soul good to drop the top and experience a true American V8 M6 roadster on a beautiful, winding road.
Oh, and "less car" is a matter for debate. Just sayin'.
Oh, and "less car" is a matter for debate. Just sayin'.
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Convertible vs coup
While supply and demand I would think is the answer, I question that simply because they would produce more convertibles than coups because there would be more of a demand for those.. However that’s not the case in any year. My 91/has a cross brace to help with support the frame and a storage lift up for the top . No hardtop , I would hardly think that’s 4 to 5000 difference. That said and I’m not knocking convertibles here ,the coup is more of a performance car while the convertibles are more a luxury car.
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Who says it's less car??? Also, throughout its history, Corvette convertibles have always carried a slightly higher price than T-Tops/Hardtops. This is also usually true of other models and brands. Check out the price on a convertible Mopar Hemi car, or a 1957 Chevy convertible, as they compare to standard models. It is just the way it is......
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