davepl

Yah, in 1962. And they would inflate and be noisy on the highway. And you couldn't go through car washes.

I have two modern convertibles (2003, 2015) and two older (1969, 1969). A modern convertible is no worse than a coupe: In fact, with the C7Z I think the convertible is actually the -better- car in most ways except the huge blind spot with the top up.

I'd love to have a coupe as a dedicated track car, but would never own a coupe as a primary Corvette. Unless you're racing or planning to crash, I don't see why you would.

From the outside, though, the 3/4 back tail view of the coupe is a great view, and you don't get it on the convertible. But you get the waterfall on the convertible, so it works out.

owc6

It's the five letters that are etched into the very lowest edge of a coupe's windows. VERT is what is etched into the very lowest edge of a convertible's windows. Fun fact.

davepl

Like the barcode at the base of a condom!

Foosh

Not if you want see to see out the rear window. Sure you can pile stuff up to the top of cargo area roof in the coupe, then hope you don't have to stop quickly. With the top up and partition down in the convertible, you can fit about the same amount of luggage. That's another myth that comes from folks who have no convertible experience.

As far as practicality is concerned, convertibles are significantly quieter inside, do not leak, and are cooler because the top is better insulated, and you don't have the big glass aquarium window to super-heat the interior.

Corgidog1

Going for a fun ride in my vert with the top up just is not the same as when I put the top down and a coupe with the top off does not give the same experience as a vert.

For me toy=vert.

JJLAI724

It's a matter of preference between the coupe and vert.

I personally don't drive with the roof off too much on my coupe. Sometimes it's just too hot to be driving around without the air conditioning. And if we are driving a lot of highway speeds, it's just not as pleasant compared to a leisure drive through the country, mountains or coastline.

davepl

Why would you turn off the air conditioning? This is America! We drive with the top down and AC on MAX. At least I do.

But yes, that's the only time I actually put my top up, is if it's too hot out and I'm on the freeway. Pretty rare though, I think I've done it 3 times. And remember, it's 20 seconds and you can do it while moving.

Why? I can imagine a long day blasting down the hot Interstate at 90mph would get tiring in a convertible, but the "country, mountains, or coastline" are exactly where you WANT a convertible, I'd say.

proeagles

I put my golf clubs, 2 suitcases, a small cooler, two carry bags and a clothing bag in the back of my coupe and could still see the spoiler.

Always Red Dave

Good Point!

asc709

tcinla

This is why everybody was pushing me to get a vert!! But I needed the increased storage of the coupe. It was hard to break the rule but they eventually came to terms with it.


My next vette will be a vert for sure, 2LT GS with ths spice red package. Too much work to retrofit that in. Oh... and it will be an M7. I’ll just have to have a 2nd car when I need to carry things.

JJLAI724

I don't. I do drive with the air conditioning on and roof off. Still gets too warm.

mschuyler

Because hatchbacks are more popular. Simple as that. Get what you want.

airforcex

Buy what you like. There's nothing to worry about. The vast majority of cars of any brand, style, etc. aren't convertibles. Vettes aren't the exception. Personally, I think the coupe looks better.

Steve_R

Common sense? Ain't nobody got time for that.

It is simply a personal preference. I'm not sure why it "bothers" the OP that more coupes are sold than verts.

spinkick

I dont like the idea of taking care of the top. I worry about fade, tearing etc. Plus, I have a motorcycle for the open air and the targa is a great compromise.

JerryU

Just like the post where they asked why White is the most purchased color! Simple-that's what folks want!

Poster thought it should be Blue. Unrelated to Vettes, Blue is not a color I like! We're all different!

Foosh

And we can do the same thing.

Spinkick,

Fabric top care is a non-issue, and I spend less time cleaning the fabric top than I do my hardtop vehicles. With a simple hose-off and air dry when it's dirty, it will last longer than most people would have any desire to keep the car. Of course, there are those OC folks who feel they have to water-proof it every year or so, and/or constantly use cleaning products. That's completely unnecessary, and often they're doing more harm than good by removing the fabric manufacturer applied protective coating.

It's amazing how many myths folks who don't have any convertible experience come up with. Anticipating the next disaster scenario someone will mention eventually, it's much quicker and easier to smash a side window than it is to cut into the top to break in.

I'm pretty sure that those who say the targa is a great compromise are people who almost never take it on or off. Anyone who frequently removes it usually ceases that behavior relatively quickly. I did have a C6 coupe and absolutely hated the targa top. The buffet at any speed above 50 was intolerable. It stayed on all the time eventually, but the tops on my convertibles are up and down sometimes 3-4 times on the same commute/errand. Too much sun, press the button while in motion, and you're in the shade, and when you hit that shady country road, press a button while in motion, top is down. That's priceless!

davepl

I think some people feel like there's a "correct" Corvette to buy, and that being different is wrong. I can't read his mind, so of course I don't really know.

We spend a lot of time on this forum - M7 vs A8, Z06 vs Z07, Conv vs Coupe, and so on - debating which is the "right" Corvette, as if there's an answer.

Along the way there are two downsides:

- People get their feelings hurt
- Not everyone buys the "right" car (Scientifically proven to be the Torch Red 3LZ A8 Convertible)

- Dave

Foosh

I really don't care what people like and don't like, because I'm the only one who matters, but I do have a hard time with incorrect info being slung around carelessly based upon pure ignorance.