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Chevy_cowboy · 04-12-2014, 10:09 PM

^ looking forward to our daughter moving to a forward facing seat, looks like the wife will gain a ton of legroom. For the RF seat the passenger seat has to be all the way forward.

Algeron · 04-12-2014, 10:12 PM

Since T-tops are no longer an option, my vote is red vert

Outlander · 04-12-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy_cowboy

I've already had about 3 people warn me that ragtops are easy to break into, all it takes is a knife... doesn't really seem much easier to me than getting into any other car with a hammer though.

Buy the convertible, get good insurance, and enjoy!

It is why I don't have a convertible anymore. I had someone slash my roof trying to break in. The car was out of commission for about 2 months due to there being only 2 shops in my area the fixes them.

mcp1990 · 04-12-2014, 10:25 PM

Just my opinion, convertibles are more for girls. Nothing wrong with buying one though. Also don't like the look of the rag top vs the hard.

Chevy_cowboy · 04-12-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mcp1990

Just my opinion, convertibles are more for girls. Nothing wrong with buying one though. Also don't like the look of the rag top vs the hard.

thats as silly (and sexist) as saying manual transmissions are a guy thing or V6's are for girls.

Chevy_cowboy · 04-12-2014, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlander

It is why I don't have a convertible anymore. I had someone slash my roof trying to break in. The car was out of commission for about 2 months due to there being only 2 shops in my area the fixes them.

That sucks, but that must have been a pretty stupid car thief... first I can't think of a place to cut the top on these that would make reaching the lock or door handle possible... breaking a window would be a much easier and faster way to get in. And if he'd been successful at stealing it, he would have had a more difficult and expensive repair on his hands... assuming he was a steal it to sell it, rather than a punk looking for a joyride type thief.

Faced with a 2 month wait to get it fixed, I'd probably leave it alone through summer and just leave the top down, then drop it off at the shop and let them fix it over winter.

stormchaser · 04-13-2014, 02:48 AM

Had a Jeep for 10 years, the top was off from March - October. Camaro Vert owner now, and that's still the plan.
I also teach at a High School, the Vert gets compliments often. I love the hard tops too, but that fresh air really is the way to go.

Indydriver · 04-13-2014, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I belong to two clubs and play at both a couple times a week each.

I am loving this retirement thing!

Envy.

[Although I'm only about three years away from joining you.]

JustRaf · 04-13-2014, 03:41 AM

Are you pale white? If so, you will have a higher chance of getting a skin cancer. So get a hard top! If not you can reconsider of getting a convertible.

Indydriver · 04-13-2014, 03:47 AM

OP, don't forget the GM windscreen, THE must have vert accessory.

fsrtwo · 04-13-2014, 04:11 AM

I have 13 Vert. I have to say I probably would have been just as happy with a coupe. Mine is a Sunday driver, so on those nice days having the top down can't be beat. But, not every Sunday is sunny and warm. Plus, having owned five convertibles, mostly German, I am not convinced the Camaro has the best designed top. Also, on trips, the trunk space is almost non-existent and even with the top up its a noisy car. Since I have a 13, I a hoping I do not have any of the problems discussed, but I am always looking it over to make sure. I just feel GM could have invested I bit more in the top. I feel as though its a +20 year old design. A folding decklid would have been nice.

I dream about having an SS with loud exhaust, tuned, etc. A result of too much time on C5. I know folks mod their vert's, its a harder pill to swallow with additional noise. I am 49 years old wanting to do everything I cold not afford at 18.

Also, the premium for and SS over an LS is already too much in my opinion, the 6.2L really is a true money maker for GM, $8-10K premium. Add the $6K premium for a vert, wow, how did a $25K car turn into $40K for two upgrades. On new Silverado's it cost $1K to upgrade from a V6 to a V8. But an SS vert is a phenomenal car. I have owned Silverado's for 15 years, nobody has yet to roll down their window at a stop light to tell me what a great truck it is. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to buy an LS and upgrade to a 5.3L for $1K? Would the Mustang still even exist?

RolltideSS · 04-13-2014, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

And I don't think I could get my golf clubs in the trunk with the top down

I take the driver and woods out and lay the whole thing across the back seat. Works great for a standard set of men's clubs and a walking bag

Edit: congrats op, enjoy the experience

bradshaw · 04-13-2014, 11:18 AM

This is the main reason I will never own a convertible- no head protection. Thank goodness I had a top when I flipped upside down in this one.

jdsblueray2013 · 04-13-2014, 11:24 AM

if you live in a warm weather climate get a vert, if not don't even think about it, you will regret it. Simple as that. Verts are not my cup of tea, but a lot of people gravitate towards them.

04-12-2014, 10:09 PM	#57
Chevy_cowboy Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	^ looking forward to our daughter moving to a forward facing seat, looks like the wife will gain a ton of legroom. For the RF seat the passenger seat has to be all the way forward. __________________

04-12-2014, 10:12 PM	#58
Algeron Drives: 2023 ZL1 Convertible, 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 915 View My Garage	Since T-tops are no longer an option, my vote is red vert __________________ 2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 Convertible

04-12-2014, 10:25 PM	#60
mcp1990 Drives: 07 charger RT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northwest, Indiana Posts: 225	Just my opinion, convertibles are more for girls. Nothing wrong with buying one though. Also don't like the look of the rag top vs the hard. __________________ Chevy, ford, or dodge. Win, lose, or tie, we will rule the streets together.

04-13-2014, 03:41 AM	#65
JustRaf YOU.ONLY.LIVE.ONCE Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS 2013 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central CA Posts: 874	Are you pale white? If so, you will have a higher chance of getting a skin cancer. So get a hard top! If not you can reconsider of getting a convertible. __________________

04-13-2014, 03:47 AM	#66
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	OP, don't forget the GM windscreen, THE must have vert accessory. Attached Images __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

04-13-2014, 02:48 AM	#63
stormchaser Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Vert Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 43	Had a Jeep for 10 years, the top was off from March - October. Camaro Vert owner now, and that's still the plan. I also teach at a High School, the Vert gets compliments often. I love the hard tops too, but that fresh air really is the way to go.

04-13-2014, 04:11 AM	#67
fsrtwo Drives: 2013 1Lt Conv, Blue Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 86	I have 13 Vert. I have to say I probably would have been just as happy with a coupe. Mine is a Sunday driver, so on those nice days having the top down can't be beat. But, not every Sunday is sunny and warm. Plus, having owned five convertibles, mostly German, I am not convinced the Camaro has the best designed top. Also, on trips, the trunk space is almost non-existent and even with the top up its a noisy car. Since I have a 13, I a hoping I do not have any of the problems discussed, but I am always looking it over to make sure. I just feel GM could have invested I bit more in the top. I feel as though its a +20 year old design. A folding decklid would have been nice. I dream about having an SS with loud exhaust, tuned, etc. A result of too much time on C5. I know folks mod their vert's, its a harder pill to swallow with additional noise. I am 49 years old wanting to do everything I cold not afford at 18. Also, the premium for and SS over an LS is already too much in my opinion, the 6.2L really is a true money maker for GM, $8-10K premium. Add the $6K premium for a vert, wow, how did a $25K car turn into $40K for two upgrades. On new Silverado's it cost $1K to upgrade from a V6 to a V8. But an SS vert is a phenomenal car. I have owned Silverado's for 15 years, nobody has yet to roll down their window at a stop light to tell me what a great truck it is. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to buy an LS and upgrade to a 5.3L for $1K? Would the Mustang still even exist?

04-13-2014, 11:18 AM	#69
bradshaw Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 158 View My Garage	This is the main reason I will never own a convertible- no head protection. Thank goodness I had a top when I flipped upside down in this one. Attached Images

04-13-2014, 11:24 AM	#70
jdsblueray2013 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2ssrs Blue Ray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chi town, south suburbs Posts: 613 View My Garage	if you live in a warm weather climate get a vert, if not don't even think about it, you will regret it. Simple as that. Verts are not my cup of tea, but a lot of people gravitate towards them.