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What's your perference, fixed roof/targa top or convertable?

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Old 04-23-2014, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Too-Fast
Vert, drop top, rag top...
Rag top with it down only.
When it's up visibility is DOA
But in the Chicago area top down only once so far this year
I plan to move to Hawaii in 10 years....Maybe she'' go with
Old 04-23-2014, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckeb84
Rag top with it down only.
When it's up visibility is DOA
But in the Chicago area top down only once so far this year
I plan to move to Hawaii in 10 years....Maybe she'' go with

Convertible The only way to fly.....JMHO

Maine during the Summer and Fall
Florida during the Winter and Spring

The only time the top goes up is when I wash the car...

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Old 04-23-2014, 04:40 PM
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Most every time these polls are done the Hardtop wins.

I prefer the hardtop and it's the only C5 I would be interested in. Not a fan of hatchbacks myself. As far as hatchbacks go, I like the C4 looks better than the C5 hatchback.
Old 04-23-2014, 05:00 PM
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I bought a coupe because I like it's lines the best. But if I ever trade up to a C6 or C7 I'd probably go Vert. I thought I'd enjoy taking the targa off a lot more than I actually do with my coupe; the buffeting makes it pretty unbearable. Seems like most of the Vert owners say full-on top down cruising is pretty sweet.
Old 04-23-2014, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by HornsUp
I bought a coupe because I like it's lines the best. But if I ever trade up to a C6 or C7 I'd probably go Vert. I thought I'd enjoy taking the targa off a lot more than I actually do with my coupe; the buffeting makes it pretty unbearable. Seems like most of the Vert owners say full-on top down cruising is pretty sweet.
I don't find the buffeting objectionable at all, as a matter of fact I was pleasantly surprised when I got the convertible.

Each too his own I guess
Old 04-23-2014, 05:46 PM
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Like most I think the vert looks best with the top off. They lose alot when the top is on. If I lived in great weather year round city the vert would be at the top of list. I would lose the top all together. I have never been a fan of the FRC. I can't imagine driving a vette around with a solid roof. For me the coupe is the best of the lot. I looks great with or without the top off and it has the best all around design. When I think of a vette I think of a coupe. Nuff said.

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Old 04-23-2014, 06:03 PM
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Live in GA, had to have a 'vert!
Old 04-23-2014, 06:10 PM
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For me it never was any doubt - vert all the way! The gf however loves the vert but hates the wind blow back!
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I didn't want a vert.

I like the FRC and the Targa, so I bought one each.
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I wanted the targa so coupe was the only option for me.
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I've had a glass top targa and my current vert. Both have + and - but I'm glad I upgraded to the vert. Its a whole new world when that top comes down (which is WAY easier then removing the glass top and storing it in the back which I alway's hated to do.


I also take issue with "no vert looks good with the top up". I happen to love my tan top on navy blue paint looks sharp.
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Convertible for me, love the way it looks with the top down.
Old 04-23-2014, 08:40 PM
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convertible!
Old 04-23-2014, 08:45 PM
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Shocking isn't it!?! No one has posted, I hate my car, I wish I had got a....... I agree with a lot of the comments being made and some not so much. I would own one of each if I had the money to make it happen, but I had to make a choice of what was right for me and very happy with my decision.
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I had a '99 Nassau Blue 'vert that was great fun, and looked great. I agree, sports cars should have a drop top. Not a fan of the coupe. Think the lines look too much like all the other fast back cars.

I now have a Z and do like the lines of the hardtop, and the added performance.

Now, if I win the powerball It would be 2015 C7 Z06 convertible. That sounds like the best of the vert and the best of the Z.
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Coupe.

Best aero! I appreciate that when cruising at 70mph.








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Old 04-23-2014, 08:59 PM
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To the guy that said hard tops always win these polls I wouldn't own anything but a vert. I rarely have the top up and by my count so far on this thread anyway WE are winning!
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Hmm; 'vert, targa or frc....

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I say vert for me.


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