Opinions needed, coupe vs conv
1st Gear Member
Joined: May 2009
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From: Utah
Here's my take:
If it's a sport or muscle car, got to have a tin top. If it's anything else, I'll enjoy the plaisure of a convertible.
Also, check with ur wife & kid if u have any. When I had my Seibring Vert I couldn't really go conv when wife/kid onboard. Wife complained it was killing her hair nor fun to have hair on her face, kid complained too much wind and wind concussion bass effect.
If it's a sport or muscle car, got to have a tin top. If it's anything else, I'll enjoy the plaisure of a convertible.
Also, check with ur wife & kid if u have any. When I had my Seibring Vert I couldn't really go conv when wife/kid onboard. Wife complained it was killing her hair nor fun to have hair on her face, kid complained too much wind and wind concussion bass effect.
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i think I mis-spoke..err typed. You cannot get the Shaker 1000 with the NAV system. But I think the Shaker 1000 still has SYNC
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I have an 05 gt vert and an08 Shelby gt 500 vert both cars are Quiet and have no water problems just treat the top with Ragg top and your good to go IMO put on a light bar and it will look awesome with the top down!!! The o5 had a tsb with the cabels once I replaced them quiet as could be. It is still your call? Hope this help? I also live in Fl.
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Either way, I've got to have the nav system and sync. If the shaker won't go with both then no shaker 1000. The sync sets every Ford model above its competitors IMO.
The more I think about it, I bet the kids would probably complain about the wind, I know the wife is not too enthusiastic about a vert. The best would be the glass top but its not available with the GT 500.
The more I think about it, I bet the kids would probably complain about the wind, I know the wife is not too enthusiastic about a vert. The best would be the glass top but its not available with the GT 500.
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Either way, I've got to have the nav system and sync. If the shaker won't go with both then no shaker 1000. The sync sets every Ford model above its competitors IMO.
The more I think about it, I bet the kids would probably complain about the wind, I know the wife is not too enthusiastic about a vert. The best would be the glass top but its not available with the GT 500.
The more I think about it, I bet the kids would probably complain about the wind, I know the wife is not too enthusiastic about a vert. The best would be the glass top but its not available with the GT 500.
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I just got my convertible last month.
I notice outside noises are louder. With the top up I hear cars go by much easier even with the windows up and all. The lack of a solid C-pillar and side glass window lets in noise there.
The stereo seems to sound better in a coupe, with the rear speakers in the back below the window, instead of right behind the front seats in the vert. Plus it is difficult to see the readout on the stereo with the top down.
You will also want to think about weather, as the whole idea of a guy driving in a vert on a sunny day, hair blowing in the wind, etc, is kind of a myth. You will need a hat! The hot sun will burn your scalp, or worse, if you don't have protection. And if it isn't how you may not even notice you're sunburned until that night.
On the plus side, a convertible usually will retain its value better. The saying is "when the top goes down the price goes up".
And there's nothing like driving with the top down, especially if you are driving through a scenic area. You miss a lot of stuff when driving a Mustang coupe through downtown! I love having the top down and seeing all the houses in Malibu, with their unique architecture. And if you have an interest in planes or helicopters you'll finally be able to see them. Or just finding an address seems to be easier too! Don't try house hunting in a coupe! LOL
Plus most ladies will prefer a convertible, and we know how scared they can get when they see a muscle car!
I notice outside noises are louder. With the top up I hear cars go by much easier even with the windows up and all. The lack of a solid C-pillar and side glass window lets in noise there.
The stereo seems to sound better in a coupe, with the rear speakers in the back below the window, instead of right behind the front seats in the vert. Plus it is difficult to see the readout on the stereo with the top down.
You will also want to think about weather, as the whole idea of a guy driving in a vert on a sunny day, hair blowing in the wind, etc, is kind of a myth. You will need a hat! The hot sun will burn your scalp, or worse, if you don't have protection. And if it isn't how you may not even notice you're sunburned until that night.
On the plus side, a convertible usually will retain its value better. The saying is "when the top goes down the price goes up".
And there's nothing like driving with the top down, especially if you are driving through a scenic area. You miss a lot of stuff when driving a Mustang coupe through downtown! I love having the top down and seeing all the houses in Malibu, with their unique architecture. And if you have an interest in planes or helicopters you'll finally be able to see them. Or just finding an address seems to be easier too! Don't try house hunting in a coupe! LOL
Plus most ladies will prefer a convertible, and we know how scared they can get when they see a muscle car!
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Alabama
Can't beat the convertible for cruising along the Gulf Coast around Sunset or on moonlit night...at high noon I just put the top back up...I like to have the option...test drove the coupe and vert...was a toss-up until the top came down!