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kutch720 · 01-07-2011, 01:46 PM

With the top up the Camaro just looks goofy. IMO. Down it is ok, almost seems longer. I know its not, but just the way the pictures are I guess. I also don't understand how the article can say the Vert is a better car than the coupe? Same car except without a roof.

calbert1999 · 01-07-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by c-dub

Well I drove an 01 Z28 convertible, and it was awesome to just throw the top down and just GO, it's fantastic actually. But it's not something I'm going to miss terribly.

I hear ya'. I've driven convertible vettes, they rock. But, wouldn't buy one. I'd prefer the ZR1 coupe.

TaberTantrum · 01-07-2011, 01:58 PM

I won't be trading mine in for a Vert at any point but that's mainly due to that weird look with the top up. Great read although I wouldn't say it's better than the coupe.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-07-2011, 02:06 PM

I wouldn't mind owning either one, although I'd probably go for the coupe.

Ideally I'd have both, but I'm a poor college student who didn't win the lottery.

Johnnyma45 · 01-07-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

Next year the Challenger will probably have one then MT will fall over themselves badmouthing the Camaro vert

You got that right. I still remember the glowing 1st reviews of the Camaro way back when, and now in the most recent issue they go out of their way to sh!t on it (really, renting a car when you can't get one? Leave it out of the comp then. What magazine has ever done that???) Anyways though, great pics here...the 4th one down almost makes the top-up car look like a fastback/hatchback coupe.

Was it public knowledge that the rear quarter windows could roll down? This is the first I've heard of it. That 4-button window switch panel looks funny.

*radz28* · 01-07-2011, 02:47 PM

Lookin' good! That review was pretty good, too, considering the source, IMO. I like that STB!!!

garfin · 01-07-2011, 02:57 PM

[QUOTE=Tran;2705902]
Here you go, from our LA autoshow photos:

Full set @ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115987

Identical to the one used in the CTS-V. The Camaro version looks to be finished a little better too!

Best regards,

Elie

garagelogic · 01-07-2011, 02:57 PM

Where are all the Motor Trend haters on this board now? Useless rag.

CamaroC-17 · 01-07-2011, 03:00 PM

Did they test this in the rain?! The guy's head is soaked

eggydoo · 01-07-2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calbert1999

Never quite understood the appeal to that whole idea (no roof).

Why would you? you live way up north!

I've owned two convertibles in my life time and it is nice to drive around with the top down.
For me though, it gets old...and I stopped using it.
But when I first bought a convertible..top was always down..except when it rained. I didn't care if it was 20º outside..top was down and had heater on full blast

Camaro68 · 01-07-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

.... Gorgeous!....

Certainly is another Big Win!

jroc7 · 01-07-2011, 03:14 PM

With all due respect to Motor Trend, and that isn't much since they're usually wrong, I cannot agree with much of this review. People get drop-tops for the wind in their hair, and that's it. They don't EVER make the car better in any other way. As much as I love the Camaro, the convertible is NOT better looking, its heavier, less fuel efficient, the only increase in noise is wind noise because nothing else changed, the On-Star antenna on the almost-not-even-worth-it trunk is ridiculous looking, the roof DOES look like an emaciated horse, and finally, the teeny-tiny rear window exacerbates one of the most commonly complained-about visibility issues on the Camaro. If you want wind in your hair, this is your car. If you want a better looking, better performing, more cost effective, and safer car, stick with coupes. Having said that, props to Chevy for not letting the stiffness issue makes its way on to the list.

*radz28* · 01-07-2011, 03:18 PM

[QUOTE=garfin;2706634]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tran

Here you go, from our LA autoshow photos:

Full set @ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115987

Identical to the one used in the CTS-V. The Camaro version looks to be finished a little better too!

Best regards,

Elie

Now - why'd you go and do that?... I can see that fitting a convertible Z28 pretty nicely

Quote:

Originally Posted by garagelogic

Where are all the Motor Trend haters on this board now? Useless rag.

Hey hey hey... I still hate them. I only buy for the pictures!!!

Rock-It Man · 01-07-2011, 03:27 PM

I'm glad that GM and Camaro are healthy enough to offer the vert, and soon the Z/28.

But personally, I don't like anything about verts: the looks, the noise, the wind, the cost.

Particularly on the Camaro, the coupe has such a great, aggressive look that is wiped out by that silly looking rag top.

01-07-2011, 02:06 PM	#32
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I wouldn't mind owning either one, although I'd probably go for the coupe. Ideally I'd have both, but I'm a poor college student who didn't win the lottery. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

01-07-2011, 02:47 PM	#34
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01-07-2011, 02:57 PM	#35
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	[QUOTE=Tran;2705902] Here you go, from our LA autoshow photos: Full set @ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115987 Identical to the one used in the CTS-V. The Camaro version looks to be finished a little better too! Best regards, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

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kutch720 Drives: Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 353 View My Garage	With the top up the Camaro just looks goofy. IMO. Down it is ok, almost seems longer. I know its not, but just the way the pictures are I guess. I also don't understand how the article can say the Vert is a better car than the coupe? Same car except without a roof.

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TaberTantrum Drives: 2010 Synergy Edition Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13	I won't be trading mine in for a Vert at any point but that's mainly due to that weird look with the top up. Great read although I wouldn't say it's better than the coupe.

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jroc7 Drives: * Join Date: May 2010 Location: * Posts: 93 View My Garage	With all due respect to Motor Trend, and that isn't much since they're usually wrong, I cannot agree with much of this review. People get drop-tops for the wind in their hair, and that's it. They don't EVER make the car better in any other way. As much as I love the Camaro, the convertible is NOT better looking, its heavier, less fuel efficient, the only increase in noise is wind noise because nothing else changed, the On-Star antenna on the almost-not-even-worth-it trunk is ridiculous looking, the roof DOES look like an emaciated horse, and finally, the teeny-tiny rear window exacerbates one of the most commonly complained-about visibility issues on the Camaro. If you want wind in your hair, this is your car. If you want a better looking, better performing, more cost effective, and safer car, stick with coupes. Having said that, props to Chevy for not letting the stiffness issue makes its way on to the list.

01-07-2011, 03:27 PM	#42
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	I'm glad that GM and Camaro are healthy enough to offer the vert, and soon the Z/28. But personally, I don't like anything about verts: the looks, the noise, the wind, the cost. Particularly on the Camaro, the coupe has such a great, aggressive look that is wiped out by that silly looking rag top.