2019 Corvette
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From: Ventura Co Ca
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I was on the Freeway, with the top down, doing the speed limit, when, my Wife called. 
I closed the windows and answered the phone. She was surprised she did not hear any noise.
Remember, the area above the axle, which is where most of the sound comes from, is covered in a convertible. It is an open sound source in a coupe.
I closed the windows and answered the phone. She was surprised she did not hear any noise.
Remember, the area above the axle, which is where most of the sound comes from, is covered in a convertible. It is an open sound source in a coupe.
Drifting
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From: Shelby Township MI
My vert is quiet. I had a coupe as well. I like the vert but it has far less storage. Both of mine were stick. Love pushing a button to make the top go down when I want to which is every chance I get.
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From: Rotonda West, FL 2015 Z51 M7 3LT
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I'm an old fart. This one is my 6th (and last one) and it's the first convertible I've had. Wish I'da done it sooner!!! But I also live in SW Fla now so it's warm a bit longer tan it was in upstate NY. lol
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If you like convenient open air driving, choose the convertible. The targa takes more effort. But the targa has more storage space and I like the looks of the car better.
But your choice. Would help if you were more specific on the option packages on each car - an LT1 is an engine while the 1LT/2LT/3LT are option packages.
But your choice. Would help if you were more specific on the option packages on each car - an LT1 is an engine while the 1LT/2LT/3LT are option packages.
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Those 2 cars are light years apart, the C7 will do everything better...it's safer, faster, more tech, better fuel economy, better handling, better braking...the C3 has the better body style
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From: Central Fl. Leesburg
Service writer said the 19 is the best, has the least problems. I had a coupe, added insulation and it was still too noisy so went to the vert. Nice and quiet and the cabin cools faster so if I was up north the cabin would warm up faster.
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The C3 and C7 are so, so, much alike in their styling. That's why I bought both new. I just had to have one! The C7 has the better body style though.
Everything Chevrolet had was poured into the C7. Everything!
As well, it's the best looking Corvette ever made when introduced.
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From: Indiana
I live in NE Indiana. '15 convertible here. There is nothing cheap or loud about the C7 convertible. After 3 years of ownership, I still notice how quiet the convertible is with the top up. Up or down, there is no discernable chassis flex, squeaks, rattles, or annoyance. Wind noise is also extremely well managed with normal conversation at 55 mph. Even at highway speeds you don't have to yell.
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From: Sewickley PA
The C7 is a great Corvette. I have a 78 C3 which I ordered and bought brand new, but I love the C7. I have a 2019 Grand Sport... really love it.
. There were more than 189,500 C7s built so you should be able to find one that meets your desires. Good luck finding the right one for you. Its worth it.
. There were more than 189,500 C7s built so you should be able to find one that meets your desires. Good luck finding the right one for you. Its worth it.