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Krobar · 03-14-2009, 07:42 PM

Cause I have a 69 Cadillac convertible, and I don't think sports cars should be convertibles or automatics for that matter. JMHO. However they do look nice but just not my thing.

Camaro Lives On · 03-14-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albino

Until now, I just found one picture of a closed convertible.
Does anybody have some?

Thanks

You ask, and you shall recieve. The last 2 are from Tran. I dont recall who posted the first one. Enjoy

nUcLeArEnVoY · 03-14-2009, 08:02 PM

Coupes maintain the bodylines and that magnificent greenhouse that makes the car so appealing in the first place. Not to mention a 'vert is never a good idea for the performance-minded enthusiast.

bob2the2nd · 03-14-2009, 08:03 PM

I prefer the convertible and would be getting that if i could, but cant wait that long. my current car has 170k miles on it and im putting another 3-4k a month on it. I love the alero to death and am initially keeping it as the daily driver but dont think it can hold up to 200k + it would need to wait for the convertible.

stovt001 · 03-14-2009, 08:15 PM

structural rigidity, weight, and price are all reasons I'm not getting a convertible. This is one of the few convertibles that looks great with both the top up and down, and it would be nice to have an open air driving experience, but the three reasons for not getting one are too strong.

DDustiNN · 03-14-2009, 08:39 PM

The idea of a convertible car has never appealed to me. I hate the way they look when "closed", and I still don't even like them when they're open. Driving it, I think it would feel too open, IMO. I would not like all of the noise and wind. And I would be pissed to find bird sh!t in my seat

PonyMan · 03-14-2009, 08:52 PM

Already have three vert's in the toy chest, need a coupe for some change!

zebra · 03-14-2009, 09:59 PM

i don't mind having one, but i'm with spike on that \/

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

need another option up there.... less weight to deal with along with frame rigidity for the track....lol

it's also easier to maintain & you ain't gotta worry about getting rips in sheet metal

Xmicro_SS · 03-14-2009, 11:49 PM

I personally am getting the Coupe because I already have a Convertible.

2007 Saturn SKY Redline

But I only bought that back in 2007 because they pushed the Camaro all the way from 2006 to 2010, and I needed a Man Toy in the worst way.

Plus the Camaro needs to be a hard top in my opinion, looks more aggressive.
The SKY was designed as a convertible and the Camaro was designed as a hard top!

Matrix · 03-14-2009, 11:53 PM

I do like convertibles but the whole mean look of the Camaro is lost when the top is missing. If I want a convertible I would get a merc or something else. The Camaro is a muscle car and without the top it loses the "power".

Camarino · 03-15-2009, 12:12 AM

Honestly I've never actually driven a convertible lol so i can't comment on how it feels but i think convertibles only look good on certain cars. muscle cars just happen to not be one of those cars IMO. BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc. all those cars look good in convertibles and i would drive those in convertible. not a camaro or a mustang or anything like that

SScattergunSS · 03-15-2009, 02:58 AM

Because the jury is still out as to whether or not the convertibles will even be made. While I really think they will be, the fact is that GM has to have these 2010's make a splash, and a big splash at that. Then when you consider the fact that they won't even begin to hit the showroom floors for another year and a half from now...that really is a long time for me to wait. I kind of need a new horse to replace one of my cars right now.

What I really wanted were T-Tops though! Honestly, I was very disappointed when I learned these new Camaro's weren't going to have 'em. I love being open topped while still having some metal around me. Whereas in a convertible, you're just open to the world...no privacy at all. One thing I would LOVE with either the T-Tops or convertible, is being able to see daylight right off the top of the windshield! And as far as these 5th Gens go, with the convertible top down, all your blind spots should disappear, which everyone should love.

I am getting an SS now, but if / when the convertibles do come to be, I really may consider making the switch. I LOVE the wind, sun, and all that extra visibility! One of the best experiences was the first time (and every time) I went to Yosemite! I had my T-Tops off, and as I came out of the tunnel and looked up and around at everything...! Well if you haven't been there but have a chance to go, do it...but try to do it in some kind of open topped vehicle! It's the best way to enjoy the scenery!!!

That's it, I want the convertible right now, dang it!!! See what you did?!!!

StuMac · 03-15-2009, 03:04 AM

Other: I plan to use my car all year round and a convertible is too cold up here.

*Milk 1027* · 03-15-2009, 03:05 AM

^^^ As far as I've heard. The 2010 coupes, 2011 coupes, and 2011 conervts are a sure thing.

and the reason I'm not getting one is simply because I don't want a convertible.

meant for SScattergunSS

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03-14-2009, 08:15 PM	#19
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	structural rigidity, weight, and price are all reasons I'm not getting a convertible. This is one of the few convertibles that looks great with both the top up and down, and it would be nice to have an open air driving experience, but the three reasons for not getting one are too strong. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

03-14-2009, 08:52 PM	#21
PonyMan Drives: 2009 C6 4lt Vert, 2011 Camaro Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 870	Already have three vert's in the toy chest, need a coupe for some change! __________________

03-14-2009, 11:49 PM	#23
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	I personally am getting the Coupe because I already have a Convertible. 2007 Saturn SKY Redline But I only bought that back in 2007 because they pushed the Camaro all the way from 2006 to 2010, and I needed a Man Toy in the worst way. Plus the Camaro needs to be a hard top in my opinion, looks more aggressive. The SKY was designed as a convertible and the Camaro was designed as a hard top! Attached Images Last edited by Xmicro_SS; 03-27-2009 at 12:29 AM.

03-14-2009, 11:53 PM	#24
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	I do like convertibles but the whole mean look of the Camaro is lost when the top is missing. If I want a convertible I would get a merc or something else. The Camaro is a muscle car and without the top it loses the "power". __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+ Last edited by Matrix; 03-15-2009 at 04:40 AM.

03-14-2009, 07:42 PM	#15
Krobar Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Ann SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 32	Cause I have a 69 Cadillac convertible, and I don't think sports cars should be convertibles or automatics for that matter. JMHO. However they do look nice but just not my thing.

03-14-2009, 08:02 PM	#17
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Coupes maintain the bodylines and that magnificent greenhouse that makes the car so appealing in the first place. Not to mention a 'vert is never a good idea for the performance-minded enthusiast.

03-14-2009, 08:03 PM	#18
bob2the2nd Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 542	I prefer the convertible and would be getting that if i could, but cant wait that long. my current car has 170k miles on it and im putting another 3-4k a month on it. I love the alero to death and am initially keeping it as the daily driver but dont think it can hold up to 200k + it would need to wait for the convertible.

03-14-2009, 08:39 PM	#20
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	The idea of a convertible car has never appealed to me. I hate the way they look when "closed", and I still don't even like them when they're open. Driving it, I think it would feel too open, IMO. I would not like all of the noise and wind. And I would be pissed to find bird sh!t in my seat

03-15-2009, 12:12 AM	#25
Camarino DrIvE iT LiKe Ya STOLE It Drives: 2005 Mustang, '68 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 1,007	Honestly I've never actually driven a convertible lol so i can't comment on how it feels but i think convertibles only look good on certain cars. muscle cars just happen to not be one of those cars IMO. BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc. all those cars look good in convertibles and i would drive those in convertible. not a camaro or a mustang or anything like that __________________ Lol SILLY RICER WINGS ARE FOR PLANES! :flag1: :flag2: :flag1: :flag2:

03-15-2009, 02:58 AM	#26
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	Because the jury is still out as to whether or not the convertibles will even be made. While I really think they will be, the fact is that GM has to have these 2010's make a splash, and a big splash at that. Then when you consider the fact that they won't even begin to hit the showroom floors for another year and a half from now...that really is a long time for me to wait. I kind of need a new horse to replace one of my cars right now. What I really wanted were T-Tops though! Honestly, I was very disappointed when I learned these new Camaro's weren't going to have 'em. I love being open topped while still having some metal around me. Whereas in a convertible, you're just open to the world...no privacy at all. One thing I would LOVE with either the T-Tops or convertible, is being able to see daylight right off the top of the windshield! And as far as these 5th Gens go, with the convertible top down, all your blind spots should disappear, which everyone should love. I am getting an SS now, but if / when the convertibles do come to be, I really may consider making the switch. I LOVE the wind, sun, and all that extra visibility! One of the best experiences was the first time (and every time) I went to Yosemite! I had my T-Tops off, and as I came out of the tunnel and looked up and around at everything...! Well if you haven't been there but have a chance to go, do it...but try to do it in some kind of open topped vehicle! It's the best way to enjoy the scenery!!! That's it, I want the convertible right now, dang it!!! See what you did?!!! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

03-15-2009, 03:04 AM	#27
StuMac Drives: 2010 CMG 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NS, Canada Posts: 118	Other: I plan to use my car all year round and a convertible is too cold up here. __________________ Cyber gray!

03-15-2009, 03:05 AM	#28
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	^^^ As far as I've heard. The 2010 coupes, 2011 coupes, and 2011 conervts are a sure thing. and the reason I'm not getting one is simply because I don't want a convertible. meant for SScattergunSS __________________

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