pros cons of coupe vs. roadster

Sailorman · 11-20-2010, 10:41 PM

Was looking for a thread on this but couldn't find one.

Any thoughts. Some pros and cons of the coupe vs roadster.

TypeOne · 11-20-2010, 10:52 PM

Coupes look cooler.

Trips · 11-20-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Coupes look cooler.

N8GTOL · 11-20-2010, 11:24 PM

Coupe looks better (bias opinion)
Coupe is lighter
Coupe gets slightly better mileage
Coupe has better aero
Coupe roof wont tare/crack or fade like a soft top
Coupe is cheaper (MSRP wise but you could get a better deal on a roadster because they are harder to move)

Roadster has cooling seats.

Unless your dead set on a convertible, I would go with a coupe.

LuckyJinx · 11-20-2010, 11:48 PM

you pay more for the roadster... That's stupid. Want air in the hair? Take the window down.. -.-

wilsonp · 11-20-2010, 11:50 PM

Roadster is quieter. Coupe doesn't have a moonroof option, so roadster is only way to get open sky above you

spearfish25 · 11-20-2010, 11:52 PM

I love the look of my coupe. There are plenty of summer days where I wish the top was able to retract, but it's offset by what the coupe allows me to do. You won't allowed to have your roadster on any race tracks, so if HPDEs are on your agenda...you need a coupe.

LuckyJinx · 11-20-2010, 11:59 PM

Lmao my ex's Sky had problems with hers and it rained all inside haha.

kenchan · 11-21-2010, 07:12 AM

Roadsters look rushed.... like they forgot to install the roof.

Sailorman · 11-21-2010, 08:27 AM

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

Corona370z · 11-21-2010, 08:36 AM

Test drive both of them. That way you get a feel of what you like best.

Sailorman · 11-21-2010, 08:43 AM

Unfortunately snowing here now.

crash1369 · 11-21-2010, 08:43 AM

with the roof up, you can't see a damn thing

Storage space doesn't change either way with the roof up or down, but obviously there is less all the time. The storage area is kind of oddly shaped on these cars, for examples sake lets say it's an "8" on the roadster the top half of the 8 is gone and that is where the roof goes. You don't loose have your storage though probably only ~1/3 or so. I haven't had any issues with my roof, I've put mine down almost every day since I've had it. I've seen a few posts on here about problems but it seems the majority is fine.

If your not sure you'll have to drive them both, check out the roof and the mechanics and look for any signs of wear or rubbing. Put it down an make sure it opens and closes evenly and smoothly, etc.

Trips · 11-21-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corona370z

Test drive both of them. That way you get a feel of what you like best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash1369

with the roof up, you can't see a damn thing

Storage space doesn't change either way with the roof up or down, but obviously there is less all the time. The storage area is kind of oddly shaped on these cars, for examples sake lets say it's an "8" on the roadster the top half of the 8 is gone and that is where the roof goes. You don't loose have your storage though probably only ~1/3 or so. I haven't had any issues with my roof, I've put mine down almost every day since I've had it. I've seen a few posts on here about problems but it seems the majority is fine.

If your not sure you'll have to drive them both, check out the roof and the mechanics and look for any signs of wear or rubbing. Put it down an make sure it opens and closes evenly and smoothly, etc.

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Originally Posted by Sailorman

Unfortunately snowing here now.

Well, it looks like you have to wait for weather to get better, and Like it was said?
Test drive both, and decide for yourself what best fits your lifestyle?
I prefer the coupe, Roadsters nice but not for me.

IDZRVIT · 11-21-2010, 12:21 PM

Bah, the coupe guys are just jealous they bought their coupes before the roadsters came out in 2010.

Get the roadster.

11-20-2010, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sailorman Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 4 Drives: 11 370z??? Rep Power: 14	pros cons of coupe vs. roadster Was looking for a thread on this but couldn't find one. Any thoughts. Some pros and cons of the coupe vs roadster.

11-20-2010, 11:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 14	you pay more for the roadster... That's stupid. Want air in the hair? Take the window down.. -.- __________________

11-20-2010, 11:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	Roadster is quieter. Coupe doesn't have a moonroof option, so roadster is only way to get open sky above you __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-20-2010, 11:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I love the look of my coupe. There are plenty of summer days where I wish the top was able to retract, but it's offset by what the coupe allows me to do. You won't allowed to have your roadster on any race tracks, so if HPDEs are on your agenda...you need a coupe. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

11-20-2010, 11:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Lmao my ex's Sky had problems with hers and it rained all inside haha. __________________

11-20-2010, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	Coupes look cooler.

11-20-2010, 11:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 21	Coupe looks better (bias opinion) Coupe is lighter Coupe gets slightly better mileage Coupe has better aero Coupe roof wont tare/crack or fade like a soft top Coupe is cheaper (MSRP wise but you could get a better deal on a roadster because they are harder to move) Roadster has cooling seats. Unless your dead set on a convertible, I would go with a coupe.

11-21-2010, 07:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Roadsters look rushed.... like they forgot to install the roof.

11-21-2010, 08:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sailorman Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 4 Drives: 11 370z??? Rep Power: 14	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

11-21-2010, 08:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Corona370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Age: 35 Posts: 416 Drives: Naked on sunny days Rep Power: 14	Test drive both of them. That way you get a feel of what you like best. __________________ Stillen Intake, ARK Exhaust. Hopefully in the near future: Tanabe GF210 Lowering Springs, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold.

11-21-2010, 08:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sailorman Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 4 Drives: 11 370z??? Rep Power: 14	Unfortunately snowing here now.

11-21-2010, 08:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 41 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 728	with the roof up, you can't see a damn thing Storage space doesn't change either way with the roof up or down, but obviously there is less all the time. The storage area is kind of oddly shaped on these cars, for examples sake lets say it's an "8" on the roadster the top half of the 8 is gone and that is where the roof goes. You don't loose have your storage though probably only ~1/3 or so. I haven't had any issues with my roof, I've put mine down almost every day since I've had it. I've seen a few posts on here about problems but it seems the majority is fine. If your not sure you'll have to drive them both, check out the roof and the mechanics and look for any signs of wear or rubbing. Put it down an make sure it opens and closes evenly and smoothly, etc. __________________ "At no point during your rambling, incoherent response did you ever come close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. We are all now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul."

11-21-2010, 12:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	Bah, the coupe guys are just jealous they bought their coupes before the roadsters came out in 2010. Get the roadster. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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