Funster

Wondering how those owners with manual tops feel about the operation of the top?

Is the top quick and easy as it appears in the dvd demo?

Are you happy with your decision to get this style of convertible top?

I'm on the waiting list for a power top but I'm really questioning the need for it. I am hopeful that I could get a better delivery date if I didn't wait for the power top.

Thanks!

Corvette Junkie

I love the manual top. To me the power top is a waste. For one thing the power top operates to slow. With my C5s I could rais or lower the top in about 10 secondes. The C6 is even a bit quicker with it having only one latch.

j3studio

From a C5 'vert owner...

WhiteDiamond

Not sure I understand...He had C5 verts and he know owns a C6 vert...I think the comment is about as experienced as one could get.

Todd

steve miller

The power top might not be a waste, but it certainly isn't necessary. I've had manual Vette tops for years so the C6 top is nothing new to me. Pull one latch, instead of 2 levers, give the latch a slight twist, and your done. The top is super light, and I don't know the specs but the cowl seems smaller then previous years. I'm pretty sure I'm right. My guess is that it has to do with the car being shorter then previous generations. Get the manual. To me it's a no brainer. The only reason for the power top IMHO is if someone's incapacitated and can't do it by hand.

Steve

TA

Umm, I'm guessing that he means he is curious to see the responses from other C6 vert owners

vetteship

Top is a brease to operate, not an issue for me, when I get the 2nd or 3rd year C6 vert it wil be a manual top

burtonbl103

I also think the power top is a waste
For 2k you could do so much more

0vetteshop

The only problem I see with the manual top is the potential for closing the the tonneau cover onto the top release latch should one get distracted and forget to put it in place

Corvette Junkie

I did that today. It closed with no problem.

SlowAzzVette

well... when you get a conv. you are already spending a decent buck, well over 60k for a well equiped C6, so if you like the luxury of this car why not spend a couple more bucks and get a power top?

To me nothing is a waste, if you want it, get it!

After all, it's a great feature on a great car we all love here

j3studio

I'm just interested, as a C5 'vert owner myself - where we all have manual tops...

Black04Vert

I drive with my top down over 90% of the time. I HATE not having a power top. When you park you have to exit & re-enter the car to roll up the windows and pull the key out of the ignition (the latch release automatically rolls down both windows). Doing the Chinese fire drill at a stoplight looks pretty ghey for a $50K sports car too.

z06monster

If you can't afford the extra 2K, then you should rethink your purchase.

RPOZ51

I'm a C5 manual top owner, and I have never said, "D*mn. This thing is tough to operate. I wish it was automated."

Opening and closing the manual C5 top is no big deal - and it looks like it is even easier with the center release they put on the C6.

It's a luxury item. It's not necessary to operate the car.

To me, it comes down to a cost - benefit thing: For two grand, you can raise and lower the top without getting out of the car. Maybe there's a token benefit at re-sale. Maybe. It's also another added gizmo that has the potential to give you trouble.

At the end of the day, it's your two grand - and it's your butt either getting in and out of the car, or not. Since you're already spending most of 60 grand on the car anyway, I don't think you can go wrong either way.

corvettekathy

I never had a problem operating my manual top on my C5 - and I am "mechanically challenged!" I was looking forward to getting a power top on my C6, but then I read that trunk space with a power top is 5 cubic feet versus 10 for a manual. Unfortunately, I need the room for luggage on trips to the beach - so I will order the manual top.

WhiteDiamond

2 grand is 2 grand and that can be a nice first mod or 2 grand in the bank.

Todd

dnowak

Are you sure the trunk capacity is reduced with the power top? I would like to know definitively as this would be more important than the cost of the option IMO.

SLWRNU

Get the Window Valet. Problem solved.

EMDExpress

Valet is the only way to go if............it works on the C6.