vert vs hardtop
Originally Posted by Goldstreak65
I love the droptop too but damn I wish they were more structurally sound. Bumpy roads equal loud rattles and massive cowl shake and subframe flex, or am I the only lucky one here?
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Originally Posted by Goldstreak65
I love the droptop too but damn I wish they were more structurally sound. Bumpy roads equal loud rattles and massive cowl shake and subframe flex, or am I the only lucky one here?
Originally Posted by johnpr
it has nothing to do w/ being a vert, i have those problems in my dd t/a with t-tops. they just become like that, try sfc's
Don't get me wrong I wouldn't trade the droptop for the world but the first lesson in Convertible Analagies 101 states: A hardtop is to a box with a lid as a convertible is to a box with the top cut off. Which one is stronger?
Originally Posted by Goldstreak65
I love the droptop too but damn I wish they were more structurally sound. Bumpy roads equal loud rattles and massive cowl shake and subframe flex, or am I the only lucky one here?
Wierd, for me my '01 SS vert rattles less and has less body flex when jacked compared to my previous '00 t-top Z28, go figure
Either way, definitely another vote for getting vert over hardtop for DD (especially here in San Diego!)
Originally Posted by craigbeydler
needing opinions on changing cars possibly have a very solid hardtop z28 w stall gears rebuilt motor plenty of fast goodies however been really wanting a convertible just wanting opinions if people are mostly happy with a vert and how much louder they are
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I thought I'd just bring this back up for a second. I went to my insurance company, and asked about premiums with TA's and I was surprised at what I heard. A TA 2D Coupe would bring my ins. up $200/yr. A WS6 coupe would bring my ins. up $10/yr. A TA conv. would bring my ins. DOWN $40/yr. I love State Farm!
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Originally Posted by TheClassic
I thought I'd just bring this back up for a second. I went to my insurance company, and asked about premiums with TA's and I was surprised at what I heard. A TA 2D Coupe would bring my ins. up $200/yr. A WS6 coupe would bring my ins. up $10/yr. A TA conv. would bring my ins. DOWN $40/yr. I love State Farm!
Originally Posted by SSpeedracer
Like I've said before, the only thing negative about a convertible is that you've got to be selective where you pick your nose. Everyone can see.
You always hear about coupe owners wanting a convertible, but you never hear about convertible owners wanting a coupe. Which do you think is better?
You always hear about coupe owners wanting a convertible, but you never hear about convertible owners wanting a coupe. Which do you think is better?
Well I own a vert..and I want both. Hopefully in a few years a firehawk to complement.
Originally Posted by Goldstreak65
Don't get me wrong I wouldn't trade the droptop for the world but the first lesson in Convertible Analagies 101 states: A hardtop is to a box with a lid as a convertible is to a box with the top cut off. Which one is stronger?
Personally, I am happier with my convertible WS6 than any other car I owned - that is because with t-tops, I would be lazy and never take them off. If i wanted to go into a store, I wouldn't want to leave them off and I wouldn't want to take the time to put them back. The convertible is for me because I guess I'm lazy 
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I'm in a bit of a dillema(sp?). There's an '02 WS6 on the lot of my dealership (red paint, black leather, M6, t-tops, 19500 miles) for about 20K. I'm going to wait until March to get this car, and my question is should I pick up this car then(I could argue the price down at least a grand, if it's still there), or should I wait for them to find a conv.(Which could take months). I could wait, because I want this car to be perfect. However, the problem is that the car on the lot is such a great find (an '02 with less than 20K miles?). Assuming this car is still on the lot, should I get it, or wait for the conv.?
Originally Posted by TheClassic
, or should I wait for them to find a conv.(Which could take months).
I got a great deal via ebay at the end of fall on my convertible. Apparently convertibles dont sell too well in South Dakota when it hits a high of 32F. Bahahaha.... all the way to the bank.
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