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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 11:49 AM
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1) 2016 Laguna Blue Convertible 3LZ & stage 3 aerokit with 8,000 miles

2) 2018 Coupe Black 2LZ for 4,700 $11,000 more

question is, is this a justifiable $11,000 difference that you would pay

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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 01:50 PM
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$11k for what?

For 2 model years? - NO
For 3,300 miles ?- NO
For Coupe? - Absolutely NO
2LZ vs 3Lz - Makes no sense

If you are going to track the car, then the coupe is where you want to be, but other than that... I'm not sure where the $11K difference on a less equipped car is coming from. Personally while I live the convertible look and 3 of my other cars are convertibles... I opted for Z06 coupe so I'd have some storage for trips, etc... Plus I plan on tracking the car from time to time.
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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 01:50 PM
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Option 1.

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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 01:59 PM
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Well it seems someone else’s trigger on the Laguna Blue Convertible was faster than mines. Oh well On to more looking
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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 04:25 PM
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It's too bad you missed out. You can probably guess my choice by looking at my avatar.
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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 08:13 PM
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I'd go for a coupe anyway.....
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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 08:51 PM
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option #1 because it is a CONVERTIBLE!
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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 09:15 PM
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1. In landslide ... However i could never own a vert.
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Considering that the price of the cars were not posted, I see no way in really giving advice other than I've never debated coupe or convertible. Since the convertible sold, no need to give any advice on my part other than the coupe is still there. Again with the discounts on the 19's ordered and on lots with discounts, I would do some true comparison shopping before buying used 18s.
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Since I don't care to drive a vert going with number 2 would be an easy choice for me. Verts are great, but I like looking at them, not owning them.
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 05:57 PM
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Seems like you need to first decide if you want a vert or a coupe....or you just don't care and want the best deal?
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 06:08 PM
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Yea, Blue vert for sure. Shoot me an email might help you find good one. kc@reagan.com I'm in Smyrna.
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 06:50 PM
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I know the blue one is gone but i would have originally picked that one, even though i favor coupes.

The 11k difference is too much to justify the model difference.
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