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.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-15-2014, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by N8GTOL

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.

All of this plus the roadster trunk is miserable compared to coupe and no room for spare. Only tire goo.

Ubetit · 08-15-2014, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

All of this plus the roadster trunk is miserable compared to coupe and no room for spare. Only tire goo.

Don't know where you got that from. In my roadster I have a spare tire plus a full size tour golf bag in the trunk. There's a space under the floor in the trunk actually that has space for the tire, a compressor, patch kit and a few dozen golf balls.

It's pretty simple really. You are either a roadster/convertible guy or you aren't. It's like being a motorcycle, RV or boat guy. When the car is moving and it's at least 40 degrees outside, my top is always down. If its 75 degrees with no humidity and you think to yourself "today would be a great day to own a convertible," You aren't a convertible guy. This is my 4th convertible in a row over the last 20 years and my next sports car will also be a convertible, either a Boxter S, Corvette or new Z.

Duc_Z09 · 08-15-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

It's pretty simple really. You are either a roadster/convertible guy or you aren't. It's like being a motorcycle, RV or boat guy.

Coupes and motorcycles for me, please!

kenchan · 08-15-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Coupes and motorcycles for me, please!

show off

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-19-2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

Don't know where you got that from. In my roadster I have a spare tire plus a full size tour golf bag in the trunk. There's a space under the floor in the trunk actually that has space for the tire, a compressor, patch kit and a few dozen golf balls.

It's pretty simple really. You are either a roadster/convertible guy or you aren't. It's like being a motorcycle, RV or boat guy. When the car is moving and it's at least 40 degrees outside, my top is always down. If its 75 degrees with no humidity and you think to yourself "today would be a great day to own a convertible," You aren't a convertible guy. This is my 4th convertible in a row over the last 20 years and my next sports car will also be a convertible, either a Boxter S, Corvette or new Z.

Maybe with the refreshed Z? But the tour of the vert I received at the dealer a few years back. It had a can of goo. They claimed a tire didn't fit. If they made it happen for vert guys... More power to y'all.

Ubetit · 08-19-2014, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Maybe with the refreshed Z? But the tour of the vert I received at the dealer a few years back. It had a can of goo. They claimed a tire didn't fit. If they made it happen for vert guys... More power to y'all.

Your dealer was clueless

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

Zoren 370 · 08-15-2014, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

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

I was wondering why is the roadster is quieter as I drove one the other day.
The ride is much softer and less road noise.
I always thought the reverse would be the scenario.

But I still love my coupe. I hated the rear trunk lid of the roadster looks like its been sliced of prematurely.

14ZTSport · 08-15-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

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

Sounds like a new mod opportunity!

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.

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.

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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.. -.- __________________

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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

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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

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N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 22	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.