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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Convertible or T.tops ?

I'm thinking about looking to swap my 92 Z/28 Vert.For either aT.top 90 Iroc or 92 Z/28. I have owned several T.top cars but only three convertibles. My question is and considering where im posting this is probably a crazy question. Which would you choose? To keep the Vert or do the switch to T.tops

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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

Keep the vert
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

If you're at all interested in the value of the car...the convertible will increase in value before the others.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

Sell me the vert!
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

Keep it!
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

Ive had them both keep it
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

i have both a 1989 gta t top car and a 1994 vett rag top.they both have there good and bad points.do like me and get both.but warrning your wife just wont understand!
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

I think the ttop versions of these cars is what people typically think about when you say thirdgen but vert will tend to keep it's value better. I think ttops are nice but they are just a tease. I'm getting rid of my ttop for a vert.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

i dunno about the vert guys on here, but a lot of us t-top guys have issues with keeping them leak-free. and as others have said, the verts will be better value-wise as time goes on. stick with the vert!
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

I got both, if HAD to choose one .... think I would keep the vert.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

I have both and will keep both... though my T-Tops are nice.... they are not a vert. but t-tops allow for a little rooflessness, plus they are tinted glass (mostly) which is really nice when it's cold or rainy, you still have the roofless feeling without getting wet.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

I have the opportunity to buy a 2000 SS Vert in the next day or so.Which is another reason I need to decide.The SS would be more of a daily drive than my Z since I only drive it on sunny dry day's on the weekends.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

Originally Posted by RIZZ
i have both a 1989 gta t top car and a 1994 vett rag top.they both have there good and bad points.do like me and get both.but warrning your wife just wont understand!
Excuse me?!
This wife is the one who finds our Camaro's and brings em home!

To the OP, a t-top is the only Camaro I haven't had- yet!
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

Originally Posted by beths91camaro
Excuse me?!
This wife is the one who finds our Camaro's and brings em home!

To the OP, a t-top is the only Camaro I haven't had- yet!
dont find too many like you, i like seeing women that are into cars keep it up. to the op i have two t top camaros but ill defintly be getting a vert soon just something about a third gen vert i love. keep the vert dont get rid of it just for t tops you can always buy another one with t tops.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

Originally Posted by stroken85z
dont find too many like you, i like seeing women that are into cars keep it up. to the op i have two t top camaros but ill defintly be getting a vert soon just something about a third gen vert i love. keep the vert dont get rid of it just for t tops you can always buy another one with t tops.
Thanks!
I just got a call- 86 Iroc Z28 Camaro t-top car that has been in the family since new. Bad news- deer hit- damaged hood, fender, bumper on the passenger side. Good news- $350 price tag!
I'm a thinking I'm going to hook up the car hauler and go get it, and have it here when hubby gets home!
I think I have an addiction!
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

It got into the 80's here in Dallas yesterday and it was great being able to put that top down...Go with the 'vert!
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

I found this on cl in nashville 2 day. it looks real clean it has 150k miles.There asking $3900.I'm already working on getting the SS so I thaught I would just throw this out there if any one is looking in the area.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Re: Convertible or T.tops ?

Got the vert out over the weekend.Definetly going to keep it.I now realize it would have been a major screw up to let it go for T-Tops.But dont get me wrong i still love T Tops to. Let the sun shine down its time to pop the tops.
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