Coupe versus Vert...
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
I love driving the convertible with the top down, and because mine is a weekend only car, a convertible is perfect for me. For reasons I won't go into, I did own a C6 coupe for 7 months and liked it a lot.
One thing I really like about the C6 coupe is the styling of the roof. The C6 coupe looks a lot better to me than the C5, largely because of the roof design.
One thing I really like about the C6 coupe is the styling of the roof. The C6 coupe looks a lot better to me than the C5, largely because of the roof design.
Team Owner
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From: Jacksonville FL
The coupe top comes off in less than 30 seconds. Goes back on just as easy. With it off, I don't see any roof whatsoever. I don't see how it could feel any more "open". I'm completely happy with the coupe.
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From: MA
Originally Posted by Docbrock
The coupe top comes off in less than 30 seconds. Goes back on just as easy. With it off, I don't see any roof whatsoever. I don't see how it could feel any more "open". I'm completely happy with the coupe.
i agree 10000%
vert no good in Boston daily driver winters
no trunk space for long trips
coupe is cool
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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
The coupe might look better than a vert if it didn't have that huge hunk of glass on the back.
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From: Hudson WI
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Originally Posted by Docbrock
The coupe top comes off in less than 30 seconds. Goes back on just as easy. With it off, I don't see any roof whatsoever. I don't see how it could feel any more "open". I'm completely happy with the coupe.
Melting Slicks
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From: Houston Texas
As a long time vert owner...I would like to suggest that there is something a little different about those of us that like to go "topless". It has been my experience that we may be "hard-wired" a bit differently than our other Vette brethren. For example, we of the vert persuasion see a world of difference between a targa top and the true open-air cockpit of a vert. We have no problem putting the top down on a beautiful day...even if the temperature suggests that there is a screw loose somewhere and it has nothing to do with the car. Consequently...my humble opinion is that unless you share some of these same idiosyncracies, you would be better off with a coupe. Only you can know the answer!! Good luck.
Burning Brakes
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From: Malibu California
Originally Posted by fts
As a long time vert owner...I would like to suggest that there is something a little different about those of us that like to go "topless". It has been my experience that we may be "hard-wired" a bit differently than our other Vette brethren. For example, we of the vert persuasion see a world of difference between a targa top and the true open-air cockpit of a vert. We have no problem putting the top down on a beautiful day...even if the temperature suggests that there is a screw loose somewhere and it has nothing to do with the car. Consequently...my humble opinion is that unless you share some of these same idiosyncracies, you would be better off with a coupe. Only you can know the answer!! Good luck.
When I lived in Vermont I used to put the top down sometimes when it snowed just to catch the flakes. I have a black Vert now and would never change.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: San Diego CA
I am ordering a coupe but purely a $$$ decision. If I could afford the extra dough it wouldn't even be a decision. My favorite part of the vert is the waterfall between the seats. Absolutely gorgeous.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: North Royaton Ohio
OK... You mustn't be a vert person.
It's all about being topless and the wind blowing through your hair.
And the C6 vert is one of the sexiest babes on the road.
And it's fast!
Ok Coupes are cool too! But....
It's all about being topless and the wind blowing through your hair.
And the C6 vert is one of the sexiest babes on the road.
And it's fast!
Ok Coupes are cool too! But....
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coupe versus vert
it's not about how fast it looks. it's about being able to put the top down have the sun shining on you, the wind blowing in your hair and just the feeling of freedom and enjoying the outside. if looking faster is all that's important to you. you reallyareperson i've had botha c6 coupe and vert and enjoy the vert much more 
Burning Brakes
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From: Hinsdale IL
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Originally Posted by VetteramI
I'll stay with the coupe and if you have the transparent top you have the best of both worlds rain or shine. Always been tempted by the vert though............ 
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Racer
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From: NJ
love the water fall look of the inside between the seats in the vert. top down or top up love the vert if they didn't make one I would be driving a viper or XLR right now.
like them topless
plus the verts are cooler
keep the wave going
like them topless
plus the verts are cooler
keep the wave going
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My first was a coupe the last five were verts would not own a vette if they stopped making verts. There is ALMOST no better feeling then cruising with the top down on a hot summer day!