jaki30

I have had 5 convertibles in the last 25 years. On my second C6 vert. The wife keeps complaining about the car with the top down, too loud, too windy, too hot, too cold.

I am starting to see her point of view (don't tell her I said that).

I am too old for the vert? Is it time to go back to a coupe?

I may retire in a year and if I am going to go for another car, I would prefer to do it while I am still working.

Opinions welcome. Thanks.

AORoads

don't take this negatively....you gotta be kidding! too hot, too cold, too much wind, noise, etc....fer cryin' out loud----do you, or don't you like a convertible? if the answer is yes, keep it. if the answer is, I keep hearing this whine next to me, make a decision to keep it, or accede to the wishes of another. that's it.

ub2slow2

I don't like Verts for that reason of being too windy and noisy. I liked my 98 C5 coupe where I could just take off the top section. Was a little noisy but not as bad and the wind wasn't a real factor. Don't think age matters at all it's if you want to put up with the noise and wind that makes my decision. I don't want to take anything away from those Vert owners, they are sweet looking and I don't dislike them at all. I personally don't want to deal with those 2 issues.

gunterwalker

I CAN'T STAND ragtops. IMO thy are noisy, don't look good up, get wrinkles in them, etc. The retractable roof on our MB is awesome though.

bimmerborn

I have heard that C6 coupe (with top off) has more turbulence in cabin than a 'vert with top down. Do you agree?

OP: Respectfully I disagree. I do not think you are too old for a 'vert. And you will never be.

keyplyr

dvilin

Kind of sums it up nicely.

smurfkiller

if your asking then YES YOUR TO OLD or just keep the top and windows up with the radio down with a/c and heat on.

Red Rag Top

If you have to ask the question the answer is probably YES

cclive

It is possible to be too much of a whining poop for a convertible, but not too old.

boraxman

I thought I had to have a vert. Im glad I got the coupe.

AeroJim

I just bought a new GS vert, and I'd wager I'm a bit older than you.. , so IMHO you're only as old as you feel and act.

The Vert is nosier than my 05 coupe but a hell of a lot more fun for my old *** ..No regrets here at all. By the way my wife has the same complaints as yours.

BostonJoel

Never too old....I'm 68 and just bought the GS convertible......tell your wife this is not a dress rehersal.....

Corby

Sounds like you are trying to be convinced to do what you already want to do. Go for it.

I still like driving my '69 Camaro vert (that I purchased in 1971) on warm summer nights.

whiteboy

lmao, I love it. " Dress Rehersal, lmao " Leave her whiney A_ _ home when you want to put the top down. Or if she is along, keep the peace and leave the top up. If the wife is along I know the top isn't going down. I am 67 and put the top down anytime it is 65 degrees or better here in the midwest. I have owned four Vettes, all verts. I love top down.

ByteXman

Google convertible hearing loss for more information as it appears that you suffer permainent damage from driving with the top down.

Mike

laconiajack

It is not a question of age at all. If your wife doesn't like the top down, and if she rides with you virtually all the time, then you might as well go with the coupe and gain greater security, aerodynamics and twice the trunk space. However from what I understand the convertible has far less buffeting and is quieter than the coupe with the roof removed, so don't think that is an option to solving your wifes objections. Have you used or considered a wind screen? I suspect that might make a substantial improvement in any convertible.

AORoads

good suggestion!!!!! ^^^^

vettedoogie

Test drive a coupe with the top off, if that is still important to you. I suggest you will find a far louder with the top off than a vert with the top down.

I know you will find the coupe louder with the top up vs the convertible with the top up.

scootertrash19

Happy wife = Happy life!!!