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I never liked verts. I always favored hard tops especially in Corvettes. I enjoy taking off the top on my coupe every now and then but honestly I would be fine if my coupe had a non removable top because I wouldn’t miss it. Soft tops are pretty ugly in my opinion.
A vert is far quieter top up or down.
Coups have much more wind/buffering with top off than verts.
A coup does have a little more usable storage space than a vert.
A vert is about 60lbs heavier than a coup.
Verts do hold their value better than coups, however typically cost a little more.
I greatly prefer the looks and feel of a vert interior opposed to the coup.
It's also nice having an concealed and lockable trunk space.
I love convertible Corvettes, always have, but not saying they are superior. Pretty much a preference thing.
Oh man, am I to believe they make a Corvette coupe. Ummmm, I thought the real Corvettes were convertibles.
I do agree with what my friend Kevin says, and say yes it boils down to preference. You'll have road noise in both the coupe and convertible because of those big tires, but the Vert is reportedly less because of the rear partition in the Vert. I don't know the amount of difference, because I never ridden in a new coupe. If possible drive both before you decide. That's really the only way you can make the right decision for yourself as we all have different preceptions of what we like.
I'm still confused as I thought all Corvette's were red, and have a convertible top. Good luck on finding that perfect Corvette for you.
Kevin hit all the sweet spots on Coupe versus Convertible. All I can add is I have owned both and it has to be a Convertible for me. Drive one and you will also be convinced.
I'm torn at which I am leaning towards but at this point with the used car inventory so low I am interested in either one as long as it meets my wants as an M7, Z51, 2LT. My son is adamant that I should not buy a convertible because he says its heavier than the coupe? He also says the vert is an old man Vette! But he is also 20 and more concerned about power and speed than he is about looks and enjoyment.
So what are some pros and cons of the vert vs.coupe??
Is the vert heavier?
Is the wind noise more in the convertible with the top up?
Does the coupe top rattle?? My C4 was awful at rattling.
Resale seems higher for a vert??
what else should I consider before choosing 1 or the other?
My C3 coupe with t-bar roofs rattled a lot. My C5 targa top squeaked a bit going over bumps. My C7 coupe has none of this...mind you it's less than a year old, but solid & quiet.
My vert has 91K miles and with the top up, the only thing that rattles is the ice in my soda. It is solid as a rock and squeaks are non existent. I was on a 4 lane today at a light just before the on ramp to an interstate. There were clouds over in the direction I was headed. Did I have to wait for a green light, find a parking lot, get out and put on a targa?........ No, I hit the button and up went the top.
The first c7 vert I drove! One of the questions I asked was how was the road noise? Was told by veteran sales manager that they are way quieter than the coupe! I now own a C7 convertible! Know question which one for me!!! 2lt 2016 👍
My C3 coupe with t-bar roofs rattled a lot. My C5 targa top squeaked a bit going over bumps. My C7 coupe has none of this...mind you it's less than a year old, but solid & quiet.
Need to clean the weather stripping thoroughly. I'll wash mine twice a year. I finish up with a very thin coat of silicone grease. I can't stress enough how important it is to do this. Dirt/grit on rubber seals combined with vibration of the vehicle, plus UV, hot and cold, moisture will all work to add wear and tear to all your seals. Weather seals need to stay supple in order to eliminate vibration and rattling.
Never felt safe in a vert. I have driven a million miles on highways all across American and have seen too many times things being thrown from vehicles, items kicked up by trucks on the road, items falling from trucks, kids throwing junk from overpasses and vehicles over turned driving down embankments. I want every protection a vehicle can possibly afford me. I feel much safer knowing I am in a coupe that offers a higher degree of protection on the road.
I am curious, obviously from your above comment you must have driven a C7 convertible, can you share why you don't think they are a good idea?
I dislike convertibles for all of the obvious reasons. I also have no use for the removable top of the coupe. Others adore both, which is completely fine.
Depends on where you live and if the local climate isn't punishing.
Personally, I chose a C7 coupe.....well, because of the deal....but also because my last convertible left my garage after years of very few top down miles. During the Texas summers, I gained a new appreciation for what it means when people say it's HOT outside. I used my top mostly before 9 am and after 8pm.
On appearance alone I rate them below:
Advantage Vert with top DOWN.
Advantage Targa with top OFF and Vert top UP
At the end of the day, they can be mechanical twins and you win either way.
Coupe all the way because of the large amount of luggage space. Besides, I listen to music while driving 95% of the time so a convertible would ruin the experience.
Need to clean the weather stripping thoroughly. I'll wash mine twice a year. I finish up with a very thin coat of silicone grease. I can't stress enough how important it is to do this. Dirt/grit on rubber seals combined with vibration of the vehicle, plus UV, hot and cold, moisture will all work to add wear and tear to all your seals. Weather seals need to stay supple in order to eliminate vibration and rattling.
For sure...I put Armor All on all the rubber weather stripping annually...actually every square inch of rubber, vinyl, leather & plastic. Keeps everything looking & performing well. Thinking back to the C3, everything on that generation was disposable...from the rubber seals to the motor, tranny, clutch...even if you looked after it well, things wore out prematurely. Quality is light years better now. I love classic cars, but wouldn't dream of owning one again.
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Good luck on finding that perfect Corvette for you.
But he is also 20 and more concerned about power and speed than he is about looks and enjoyment.
