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Camaro21 · 06-29-2010, 09:01 AM

I finally get "Rubye" the way I want her.. I am definately not getting a convertible. They look ok, but not a big fan. Also after a couple of years the top will look like crap. It will look like the 4th Gen convertible tops (puffed up) from the wind..

WadeWilson · 06-29-2010, 09:11 AM

No way. I don't care for the looks of the vert.

sprtplt · 06-29-2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfr1950

I don't care for open cars,perhaps if I lived in a warmer climate I'd consider a drop top...

I have found that it gets too hot and I end up leaving the top up and running the A/C, days right for putting the top down are few and far between. Getting a vert always seems like a better idea than it is in practice. Plus, nearly every vert looks really good with the top down but really bad top up and the Camaro will probably be the same.

peele1 · 06-29-2010, 10:03 AM

I'm getting the convertible and keeping the coupe! I will probably give the coupe to my son in 5 yrs when he turns 16.

2001ragtop · 06-29-2010, 10:10 AM

Convertibles are more for an artistic statement. GM's finalized convertible top design indeed (to me) looks outstanding, top up or down.

I have owned 3 different convertibles. They are just unique in general. you're getting a highly customized car. you wont often see someone in your same car either.

UrInsan3 · 06-29-2010, 10:15 AM

My opinion on the convertible:

Sure, it's cool to say you have a convertible and they look awesome with the top DOWN, but I hate the look of the soft top when it's covered. Not to mention you lose so much torque, and that's a no-no :p

paigeg · 06-29-2010, 10:22 AM

I'm sticking with my Synergy Coupe, but the hub bought his RBM RS with the sole intention of using it to trade on the vert when it's out.

Michael_Js · 06-29-2010, 10:22 AM

Nope, was never into convertibles. Loved my T-Tops in my '82 Camaro. Like the sunroof in my current ride - do wish they made the T-Tops though ;( Not waiting for the Z-28 either...

Just the C7 Vette

2KWIK4U · 06-29-2010, 10:48 AM

Still waiting for the convertible, but the T-top conversion could make me go that way depending on how it turns out!!

Danny

gold5000000 · 06-29-2010, 11:19 AM

wheres the vote for the z/28

Jacqs · 06-29-2010, 11:24 AM

My dad is just to one-up me. I really had to decide on it though. I figured being in TN I wouldn't have it down all that often. I'm anti-humidity. When I get to San Diego I might regret it. But eh. I'll just sell mine and get a new one if that happens.

BANZAIKEV · 06-30-2010, 01:36 AM

I will be trading mine in on a vert however I will wait until there are a few in the dealerships and then.... One will be mine

*TAG UR IT* · 06-30-2010, 01:44 AM

I could never lose CGM#1

RafCon · 06-30-2010, 03:44 AM

I'll be buying one. Still deciding which list to get on... leaning towards Scotty though. My local dealer still hasn't returned my call/emails.

View Poll Results: Who's planning on purchasing a Convertible?
Definitely planning on purchasing and on waiting list	14	6.73%
Definitely planning on purchasing and NOT on waiting list	22	10.58%
Considering purchasing as first Gen 5 Camaro	12	5.77%
Considering trading in my Coupe for a convertible	13	6.25%
Happy with my coupe and do not want one	147	70.67%
Voters: 208. You may not vote on this poll

06-29-2010, 10:03 AM	#32
peele1 Drives: 2010 Victory Red 1LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aberdeen, NC Posts: 259	I'm getting the convertible and keeping the coupe! I will probably give the coupe to my son in 5 yrs when he turns 16. __________________ VIN #4403 Victory Red 1LT/RS

06-29-2010, 10:10 AM	#33
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	Convertibles are more for an artistic statement. GM's finalized convertible top design indeed (to me) looks outstanding, top up or down. I have owned 3 different convertibles. They are just unique in general. you're getting a highly customized car. you wont often see someone in your same car either. Last edited by 2001ragtop; 06-29-2010 at 10:21 AM.

06-29-2010, 10:15 AM	#34
UrInsan3 Ur Insan3 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 43	My opinion on the convertible: Sure, it's cool to say you have a convertible and they look awesome with the top DOWN, but I hate the look of the soft top when it's covered. Not to mention you lose so much torque, and that's a no-no :p __________________ -2010 Black LS \| Picked up off the lot 4/26/2010 \| Brand Spankin' new and didn't have to wait for a 6 week order

06-29-2010, 10:22 AM	#35
paigeg PAIGE Drives: 2010 Synergy Edition Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 221 View My Garage	The Hubby Is I'm sticking with my Synergy Coupe, but the hub bought his RBM RS with the sole intention of using it to trade on the vert when it's out. __________________ 2010 Synergy Edition, 1 of 1845. K&N Typhoon CAI; Flowmaster axle-back exhausts; T-Rex black powdercoat upper & lower phantom billet grilles; custom decals & stripes by Davies Custom Paint (Click C5 image to learn about UpstateC5) I smile because I don't know what the heck is going on.

06-29-2010, 09:01 AM	#29
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	I finally get "Rubye" the way I want her.. I am definately not getting a convertible. They look ok, but not a big fan. Also after a couple of years the top will look like crap. It will look like the 4th Gen convertible tops (puffed up) from the wind..

06-29-2010, 09:11 AM	#30
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	No way. I don't care for the looks of the vert.

06-29-2010, 10:22 AM	#36
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Nope, was never into convertibles. Loved my T-Tops in my '82 Camaro. Like the sunroof in my current ride - do wish they made the T-Tops though ;( Not waiting for the Z-28 either... Just the C7 Vette __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

06-29-2010, 10:48 AM	#37
2KWIK4U Drives: 1969 Camaro and 2014 Camaro vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 174	Still waiting for the convertible, but the T-top conversion could make me go that way depending on how it turns out!! Danny __________________ Danny " I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them" -John Wayne "The Shootist"

06-29-2010, 11:19 AM	#38
gold5000000 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 520	wheres the vote for the z/28 __________________ Chevy by heat, ford by wallet, american all the way: 2005 Mustang GT CAI, LOng tube headers, x pipe, Xcaliber tuner, Short throw shifter, Shaker 1000, American Racing Rims front:245 rear:285, Custom Red Stripes, 4.10 Rear, Tinted Windows, 325 rwhp, 320 rwtq

06-29-2010, 11:24 AM	#39
Jacqs pinkcamaro.com for sale Drives: 2010 Pink Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missing California but in TN Posts: 161	My dad is just to one-up me. I really had to decide on it though. I figured being in TN I wouldn't have it down all that often. I'm anti-humidity. When I get to San Diego I might regret it. But eh. I'll just sell mine and get a new one if that happens. __________________ http://pinkcamaro.com - Under construction http://www.myspace.com/jcsm

06-30-2010, 01:36 AM	#40
BANZAIKEV Cap'n of the Black Pearl Drives: Black 1LT/RS/M6 W/Black interior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 100	I will be trading mine in on a vert however I will wait until there are a few in the dealerships and then.... One will be mine __________________ Camaro5-DFW member

06-30-2010, 01:44 AM	#41
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I could never lose CGM#1

06-30-2010, 03:44 AM	#42
RafCon Drives: 2004 YZF-R1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 93	I'll be buying one. Still deciding which list to get on... leaning towards Scotty though. My local dealer still hasn't returned my call/emails.

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