pros cons of coupe vs. roadster

cujo · 11-21-2010, 03:44 PM

yeah! my wife said Roadster is for us midlife crisis ha ha

Horseface · 11-21-2010, 03:56 PM

Coupe, if only for the looks.

My previous two cars were roadsters, so this time I opted for a coupe. I know the 370 convertible is a good car technically, but it looks a bit of a duffer.

I do miss having a convertible, though. Still figuring out my next vehicular move.

KillerBee370 · 11-21-2010, 04:36 PM

The bottom line is that a sportscar should have a top permanantly fixed to it. Now if you want to get say, a cute little VW Beetle, then go ahead... let the wind flow through your hair.

nicknick · 11-21-2010, 05:00 PM

I think both the coupe and roadster look great. This time Nissan has done a good job with making the roadster roof look integrated. I have seen both on the road and both give off an imposing quality "look"

dad · 11-21-2010, 05:01 PM

Does any one have any idea how much it would cost to replace the rag top on a 370? if some one takes a knife too it.

christian370z · 11-21-2010, 05:03 PM

My opinion will mirror what has been mentioned before, but my first (previous) car was a convertible and while I enjoyed the ability to drop the top, it was really only a novelty feature. I don't think I will ever get another convertible simply because there are too many tradeoffs in a whole manner of areas:

-Handling/structural rigidity
-Weight/performance
-Looks
-More parts to go wrong

I would recommend thinking long and hard about how much you would realistically use the convertible roof, but in the end do what feels best!

christian370z · 11-21-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

Does any one have any idea how much it would cost to replace the rag top on a 370? if some one takes a knife too it.

A member who is currently having major issues with their roof was quoted $11,000 dollars to replace the roof!

dixon cider · 11-21-2010, 05:44 PM

Too much bias in the answer to those questions. Test drive them both and get what is best for you. I bought the roadster because I wanted a convertible. I have 4 other cars, so I only drive it when the weather is good. But again, it is all in what you want. Cheers.

cowzrul · 11-21-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailorman

How is the headspace, blind-spots on the coupe vs roadster with the top up. And storage space with the top down. Enough for a suitcase

Is the roadster a lot noisier with the top up. Also heard of some complaints with the mechanicals on the soft top. Is this a big issue

We one one of each. The seats recline back more in my 40th over my wife's roadster. The roadster is much loader...with the top up you get wind noise.

cookies370z · 11-21-2010, 11:33 PM

Coupe looks better. And the also the roadster is a lot heavier.

zentropy · 11-22-2010, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

My opinion will mirror what has been mentioned before, but my first (previous) car was a convertible and while I enjoyed the ability to drop the top, it was really only a novelty feature. I don't think I will ever get another convertible simply because there are too many tradeoffs in a whole manner of areas:

-Handling/structural rigidity
-Weight/performance
-Looks
-More parts to go wrong

I would recommend thinking long and hard about how much you would realistically use the convertible roof, but in the end do what feels best!

+1 I agree on all points. I had a 350 touring roadster and told myself I would never by a roadster again. Sure it was great to drop the top every now and again, but whenever I saw a coupe roll by I lusted after it. My top was in need of replacement before it was totalled and was quoted 6-8K by Nissan to have it replaced. F that.

CrownR426 · 11-22-2010, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

The bottom line is that a sportscar should have a top permanantly fixed to it. Now if you want to get say, a cute little VW Beetle, then go ahead... let the wind flow through your hair.

omgZ · 11-22-2010, 04:15 AM

My previous car was a convertible, and I will never go back to soft top convertibles. If you intend to keep the car for a long time the main problem is the maintenance... eventually it will tear (leak and some flood)and replacing the top is never cheap. Also, with the top down it looks pretty good, but with the top up the coupe looks WAY better imo. Besides, most people have their convertibles up more often than down. Go with the coupe.

Jose Aliling · 11-22-2010, 04:26 AM

+1 coupe its because I don't really like having a bad hair day

BennytheBlade · 11-22-2010, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

The bottom line is that a sportscar should have a top permanantly fixed to it. Now if you want to get say, a cute little VW Beetle, then go ahead... let the wind flow through your hair.

Screw that, if I want the wind thru my hair, I get on a CBR.

11-21-2010, 03:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
Horseface Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles. Posts: 253 Drives: 2010 370 Tr/Sprt/Nv Rep Power: 15	Coupe, if only for the looks. My previous two cars were roadsters, so this time I opted for a coupe. I know the 370 convertible is a good car technically, but it looks a bit of a duffer. I do miss having a convertible, though. Still figuring out my next vehicular move. __________________ Whinny!

11-21-2010, 05:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Does any one have any idea how much it would cost to replace the rag top on a 370? if some one takes a knife too it. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

11-21-2010, 05:03 PM	#21 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	My opinion will mirror what has been mentioned before, but my first (previous) car was a convertible and while I enjoyed the ability to drop the top, it was really only a novelty feature. I don't think I will ever get another convertible simply because there are too many tradeoffs in a whole manner of areas: -Handling/structural rigidity -Weight/performance -Looks -More parts to go wrong I would recommend thinking long and hard about how much you would realistically use the convertible roof, but in the end do what feels best! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

11-21-2010, 05:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
dixon cider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: STL Posts: 6,034 Drives: ONE BAD AZZ VERT Rep Power: 29	Too much bias in the answer to those questions. Test drive them both and get what is best for you. I bought the roadster because I wanted a convertible. I have 4 other cars, so I only drive it when the weather is good. But again, it is all in what you want. Cheers. __________________ GTM INVIDIA MRWorks (RIP) Snow Performance Giken KW Hotchkis SRP "Remember, when all else fails, don't forget to tongue punch the brown starfish"-dixon Dixon Cider's Roadster Build

11-22-2010, 04:26 AM	#29 (permalink)
Jose Aliling Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manila Posts: 298 Drives: tricycle Rep Power: 14	+1 coupe its because I don't really like having a bad hair day __________________ http://www.farmofminds.com/2012/10/r...hp-garage.html

11-21-2010, 03:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
cujo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 99 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	yeah! my wife said Roadster is for us midlife crisis ha ha

11-21-2010, 04:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	The bottom line is that a sportscar should have a top permanantly fixed to it. Now if you want to get say, a cute little VW Beetle, then go ahead... let the wind flow through your hair.

11-21-2010, 05:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 16	I think both the coupe and roadster look great. This time Nissan has done a good job with making the roadster roof look integrated. I have seen both on the road and both give off an imposing quality "look"

11-21-2010, 11:33 PM	#25 (permalink)
cookies370z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fullerton Posts: 11 Drives: 370z Magnetic Black Rep Power: 14	Coupe looks better. And the also the roadster is a lot heavier.

11-22-2010, 04:15 AM	#28 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 14	My previous car was a convertible, and I will never go back to soft top convertibles. If you intend to keep the car for a long time the main problem is the maintenance... eventually it will tear (leak and some flood)and replacing the top is never cheap. Also, with the top down it looks pretty good, but with the top up the coupe looks WAY better imo. Besides, most people have their convertibles up more often than down. Go with the coupe.

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