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Old 07-22-2006, 01:57 PM
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I am thinking about buying another Camaro more than likely SS and I am trying to decide if I want to get a T-Top or a Convertable. Let me know some of your likes and dislikes about both.
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I love my convertible 6-speed for the following reasons:

1. Just drop top an go
2. cool evenings are the best
3. wife loves to go on dates in it
4. kids love it when I pick them up from school in it
5. everyone looks at it
6. Can hear my LM2 very nicely
7. in case of bad weather just stop an push a button to put top back up, it's way faster than getting out and putting Ts on

What I don't like about my vert:

1. The rear window is too small when top is up

I'm actually thinking of selling it to get a boat. Let me know where to send pics if your interested.
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I used to work at a dealership and drove them all. Honestly i think t-tops is the way to go. I just think they look sexy.

I think the convertibles just look long from the side. Plus, they cost more to insure if that matters.
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i like t-top they look better !
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But that is just my opinion. I love my t- top i hate them on hot days because it burns the crap out of my hands when i take them off.
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People should post their pics of their cars with t-tops off or top down.
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convertibles are ugly with the top up!!
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Originally Posted by SSTowerman
I love my convertible 6-speed for the following reasons:

1. Just drop top an go
2. cool evenings are the best
3. wife loves to go on dates in it
4. kids love it when I pick them up from school in it
5. everyone looks at it
6. Can hear my LM2 very nicely
7. in case of bad weather just stop an push a button to put top back up, it's way faster than getting out and putting Ts on

What I don't like about my vert:

1. The rear window is too small when top is up

I'm actually thinking of selling it to get a boat. Let me know where to send pics if your interested.
I am intersted however I do not know if my bank will agree with me geting one right now this might be a little bit down the road.
Originally Posted by Mikey-Z-28
convertibles are ugly with the top up!!
That is exactly why I was thinking about T-Tops lol but I like the open ability of the convertable.
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t tops looker better and are lighter aka "quicker" in most cases.....but all of this non sense doesnt matter ...just get what you feel youd be more content with in the long run....
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I wish my car was a hardtop.
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I've owned a few of both, and the convertibles are much nicer. I used that convertible top about 100x more than my t-tops, you can just unlatch it and drop the top at a redlight, whenever you wish. When the weather looks like rain, just put it back up. With t-tops, you have to do the chinese fire drill and get out of the car, its a hassle.

convertible for cruising, t-tops for racing at the track.
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
I've owned a few of both, and the convertibles are much nicer. I used that convertible top about 100x more than my t-tops, you can just unlatch it and drop the top at a redlight, whenever you wish. When the weather looks like rain, just put it back up. With t-tops, you have to do the chinese fire drill and get out of the car, its a hassle.

convertible for cruising, t-tops for racing at the track.

I don't have that problem, mine are remote controlled.
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
I wish my car was a hardtop.
no **** me too.
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
I wish my car was a hardtop.
wana trade
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I actually really miss my '95 droptop TA. They're great for cruising, you have an open roof at the flick of a switch. Of course they look ugly with the top up IMO, but I hardly ever had it up unless it was just insanely hot/cold or raining. The only time I really take my t-tops off now is when I'm going on a long drive, like to the beach, or in between college and my hometown or somethin.

What a shame that I totalled it. It was sweet, solid white, white leather, nicely modded... RIP! Here's some before/after pics!



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I love my convertible. Having owned a hardtop SS before, I didn't think I would really care for the droptop. I only bought it because I thought I could "flip" it and make some quick cash.

That was two & half years ago (and a couple of thousand dollars in mods). Now I can't imagine being without it. That having been said, if I was wanting to start racing again, I would not have bought the convertible.

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convertibles are ugly with the top up!!
I never thought my SS looked ugly with the top up. Obviously your gonna get alot of guys to chime in about Ts because verts are rarer. My experience is that chicks like the verts better for sure. Btw, I've also had Ts. No way I go back. The whole wind whipping around in the back hatch area at high speeds drove me nuts. Made me feel like I had a parachute back there. Not to mention the air flow noise over head. I probably get an 09 vert too. Unless the top of the line doesn't come with it like the Z06.
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PM me your address and I'll send pics anyways. You should see it just to get a look at the different angles of shots I took.
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That white TA ouch.
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I like a WS6 in Vert.....But I Love my T Tops.....Wouldnt have it any other way. Late evening drives in early summer are the best times to ride..Not to hot not to kewl....JUST right!



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