Coupe versus Vert...
Pro
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From: Akron Ohio
Originally Posted by cthusker
When I first started researching what new vett to buy I was convinced it was going to be a vert. The more I researched both, drove them both the more difficult the decision became. What finally pushed me into the coupe was it’s look! The coupe to me looks a lot more wicked, purposeful and designed for speed. Sort of a mean machine look while the vert looks softer and more refined. Not that the vert doesn’t look good but not as FAST looking as the coupe. Of course performance wise I know there is really no difference between them. I hope my observations don’t start the next flame war but I was wondering if coupe owners know what I’m talking about. Both are obviously great looking rides just with a different look and personality to each car. My wife tried to talk me into the vert but she was outvoted…. 
.. Maybe I’m just not the vert type? ..
.. Maybe I’m just not the vert type? ..
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Le Mans Master
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From: North Western Connecticut
Originally Posted by Great Dane
Wow, Deja Vu. I am a vert type and thought exactly the same thing about the C6 coupe. What's your favorite color? Interior? What's your wife's maiden name?
: .............. For the record my coupe when it arrives is VR... black interior... and WTH is my wifes maiden name?BTW.... thought this has been a good thread.. very little flaming! I was really interested why people choose the C6 version they did. I think for most vert people it's a passion... the open air thing! It's great the General has taken care of both types of people with the vette! How many sports cars offer a true vert and targa top version?
Last edited by cthusker; Mar 11, 2006 at 09:38 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Malibu California
Originally Posted by piperandyborgelt
I`ve had them both and prefer the coupe, seems like we always had to put the top up and run the air when going anywhere of any distance. If I want a lot of wind in my hair that`s what the Harley is for.
Le Mans Master
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I agree with you and don't like the roof line of the vert at all. It's coupe all the way for me. With the removeable top it's almost similar to a vert anyway and in my region verts are not very useful most of the time. Then there's the fact that I never liked boiling in the hot sun in stop and go traffic. I've owned verts before and like them best an hours or so before sundown in the summer. Oh, the joy. But I can take out the roof panel too and I like the coupe look much more. To me, IMO, it's almost like the vert and coupe are two different cars they look that different to me. just my opinions of course. Last vert vette that I really liked was the 67. I'll buy one of those if they build that body style again. I don't know if it's a fact but it seems to me that more verts end up being garage queens than coupes.
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Originally Posted by cthusker
When I first started researching what new vett to buy I was convinced it was going to be a vert. The more I researched both, drove them both the more difficult the decision became. What finally pushed me into the coupe was it’s look! The coupe to me looks a lot more wicked, purposeful and designed for speed. Sort of a mean machine look while the vert looks softer and more refined. Not that the vert doesn’t look good but not as FAST looking as the coupe. Of course performance wise I know there is really no difference between them. I hope my observations don’t start the next flame war but I was wondering if coupe owners know what I’m talking about. Both are obviously great looking rides just with a different look and personality to each car. My wife tried to talk me into the vert but she was outvoted…. .. Maybe I’m just not the vert type? ..
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From: Katy The Republic of Texas
Originally Posted by sjreeh
Oh Husker,
The Vert looks sooo much faster than the coupe, there are no recalls on the top and as an extra vert bonus the tops dont blow off like the coupes when they are up!
The Vert looks sooo much faster than the coupe, there are no recalls on the top and as an extra vert bonus the tops dont blow off like the coupes when they are up!
THANKS, SKEETER!!!
Burning Brakes
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From: Altamonte Springs FL
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Originally Posted by odie
I can understand where you are coming from. I prefer the looks of the coupe as well. I've always liked having a targa top or t-tops rather than a vert. I thought it was just me 
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From: Katy The Republic of Texas
Originally Posted by cthusker
When I first started researching what new vett to buy I was convinced it was going to be a vert. The more I researched both, drove them both the more difficult the decision became. What finally pushed me into the coupe was it’s look! The coupe to me looks a lot more wicked, purposeful and designed for speed. Sort of a mean machine look while the vert looks softer and more refined. Not that the vert doesn’t look good but not as FAST looking as the coupe. Of course performance wise I know there is really no difference between them. I hope my observations don’t start the next flame war but I was wondering if coupe owners know what I’m talking about. Both are obviously great looking rides just with a different look and personality to each car. My wife tried to talk me into the vert but she was outvoted…. .. Maybe I’m just not the vert type? ..
.. Maybe I’m just not the vert type? ..
Drifting
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From: Upper St. Clair PA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09
The coupe captures that Stingray look. The design does look
, and it is the primary reason I bought the C6. The Vert is also , but obviously I went for the coupe!! 