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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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For a terminator, the coupe is considerably faster around a track, different spring rates, weight difference...

In general coupes look better all around, while verts look better with the top down... if the cobras had a hardtop convertible option, I'd be all over that.
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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Muscle cars are coupes or t-tops...not convertibles.

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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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man there can be a fight over this all day and night on which one is better, bottom line get whatever u prefer, weigh out the pros and cons and make ur decision based on that. to answer ur questions regarding problems and upkeep on verts. Compared to my coupe i hear no extra cab noise, just a little from the windows when they are not all the way up, in general its quiet. I also put nothing on the top so its no maintence on that and I have no problem with it whatsoever beside it takes a while for it to heat up the cabin in the winter. no biggy
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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I voted coupe . better for any kind of racing & look better . the saleen vert's look nice though .
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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"verts are way too heavy" [sm=icon_rofl.gif] [sm=icon_rofl.gif] yeah that <200 lbs can be a real boat anchor. The performance diff between an auto-vs-standard has a WAY bigger impact on performance, yet a LOT of coupe guys drive autos.. go figure

"verts are easier to break into" Ok, so U coupe guys get to deal with busted glass instead of a ripped top lol
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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Glass is cheaper than a new top.[sm=shades.gif]
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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Yea & a Kia Rio is cheaper than a Stang.. what's your point?
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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first of all i dont really like the look of convertables....second its harder to keep the convertable top maintnenced especially in the AZ heat...third it adds weight for the convert top...umm you have so have different suspension parts i think (maybe just springs)...umm easier to steal...WHAT IF IT RAINT IN UR CAR (even though most people would be smart enough to put the top back up before it rains...well that my .02 cents worth...COUPE FTW
+1...but verts are more expensive if Im correct...so by that if it's a steal...sell it and by a coupe...FTW!
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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Theres nothing like roaring through the gears with no roof. by whatever makes you happy
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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sure coupes are faster but IMO verts are a lot more fun to drive



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