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AZ MSCL · 01-17-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 04Ram2500Hemi

Honestly I don't think you could go wrong either way. I prefer the looks of the hard top when you look at the covertible with the top up, but the top down it is straight out sexy.

I agree. I don't like the looks of any vert with the top up but I do think the Camaro with the top down is one of the best looking verts I've ever seen.

OP: You can add a S/C to the vert but why a roll bar? If you plan one doing a lot of racing, get the hardtop.

camaroitalia · 01-17-2011, 11:56 PM

Have a 2001 Convertible, and had a Corvette Convertible nothing can beat putting the top down on the summer days and enjoying it. If you really want a conv, I would go with it. Because after you buy that coupe your gonna wish you would of bought what you really wanted. You cant go wrong either way.

Drago77 · 01-18-2011, 12:39 AM

I've had (through work) a mustang convert in the coldest months of winter in Fl (we had frost...) and I never had an issue, even driving in at 6am @ 25 degrees. Likewise, I didn't mind the highway noise with the top up, top down, of course is loud but that's to be expected.

That said- its really a personal choice. Honestly, do you think the few hundred lbs weight difference is gonna effect you runnin a stang off a light? Occupant weight and driver ability will factor into that just as much (and more) than the braces and mechanics weight. Likewise, u never know what's under the hood on the street (or.how.much $$$ someones put into it), so I really, really don't think the weight is an issue. Short of a heart-stopping, exciting race on the dyno, there's a lot.more factors than convert weight.

With that in mind, that brings me to your next point- your gonna pull more panty in a vert. Period. I used to get crap from my friends for my v6 99, but it looked a hell of a lot better than their ragged out 500 hp super 8s, and to the ladies, they didn't know the difference in engines, looks.won hands down every time!

Bottom line- your personal prefference. $6k is a big jump just for a drop top, not to mention insurance jump over coupes. To me its worth it, but to many, its not. U can probably pull a 1SS at yr end around $40, but I seriously doubt a 2SS is bugetable. But good luck with whichever you chose!

RockNCamaro · 01-18-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ MSCL

I agree. I don't like the looks of any vert with the top up but I do think the Camaro with the top down is one of the best looking verts I've ever seen.

OP: You can add a S/C to the vert but why a roll bar? If you plan one doing a lot of racing, get the hardtop.

I honestly can say that I would not take my Vert to the track, at the most I would have a street fast car that I can do occasional street racing (safely of course) and thats about it. Roll bar was just for the added protection.

...But Drago, I guess you really hit the point for me and that is to have something that will turn heads. Haha yeah you are right about chicks not knowing the difference. I would say most chicks know the difference between a V6 and a V8 but not about the details that most guys do. Call me shallow, but with my recent leap into bachelor-hood and me not getting any younger I wanted to beef up my wild experiences until I get old or get married again. I honestly think the Vert will do it for me. I just didn't want to choose a vert and totally regret it. Just from the above reading it seems like the differences are much more minor then I previously expected.

AZ MSCL · 01-18-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RockNCamaro

I honestly can say that I would not take my Vert to the track, at the most I would have a street fast car that I can do occasional street racing (safely of course) and thats about it. Roll bar was just for the added protection.

Good luck with your decision. I don't think you can go wrong with the Camaro SS drop top - it's a beauty, based on the pics I've seen.

Darth_Emma · 01-18-2011, 12:11 PM

I don't like the look of the convertible with the top up. I like it fine when it's down. I prefer the hardtop.

And don't call me "Gents."

pyr0b0y · 01-18-2011, 01:08 PM

depends on where you live to and the weather. out here you see the tops down pretty much year round. I've had a vert and loved it, but if you dont get the right color, the vinyl doesnt match.....only downside. I believe GM should have gone with TTops or at least a hardtop option....i think they would sell more...just my opinion!

01-17-2011, 11:56 PM	#30
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	Have a 2001 Convertible, and had a Corvette Convertible nothing can beat putting the top down on the summer days and enjoying it. If you really want a conv, I would go with it. Because after you buy that coupe your gonna wish you would of bought what you really wanted. You cant go wrong either way. __________________

01-18-2011, 12:39 AM	#31
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,562 View My Garage	I've had (through work) a mustang convert in the coldest months of winter in Fl (we had frost...) and I never had an issue, even driving in at 6am @ 25 degrees. Likewise, I didn't mind the highway noise with the top up, top down, of course is loud but that's to be expected. That said- its really a personal choice. Honestly, do you think the few hundred lbs weight difference is gonna effect you runnin a stang off a light? Occupant weight and driver ability will factor into that just as much (and more) than the braces and mechanics weight. Likewise, u never know what's under the hood on the street (or.how.much $$$ someones put into it), so I really, really don't think the weight is an issue. Short of a heart-stopping, exciting race on the dyno, there's a lot.more factors than convert weight. With that in mind, that brings me to your next point- your gonna pull more panty in a vert. Period. I used to get crap from my friends for my v6 99, but it looked a hell of a lot better than their ragged out 500 hp super 8s, and to the ladies, they didn't know the difference in engines, looks.won hands down every time! Bottom line- your personal prefference. $6k is a big jump just for a drop top, not to mention insurance jump over coupes. To me its worth it, but to many, its not. U can probably pull a 1SS at yr end around $40, but I seriously doubt a 2SS is bugetable. But good luck with whichever you chose! __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

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01-18-2011, 12:11 PM	#34
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I don't like the look of the convertible with the top up. I like it fine when it's down. I prefer the hardtop. And don't call me "Gents."

01-18-2011, 01:08 PM	#35
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	depends on where you live to and the weather. out here you see the tops down pretty much year round. I've had a vert and loved it, but if you dont get the right color, the vinyl doesnt match.....only downside. I believe GM should have gone with TTops or at least a hardtop option....i think they would sell more...just my opinion!