pros cons of coupe vs. roadster

zentropy · 11-22-2010, 12:17 AM

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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.

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