Got an '08 coming. Should I get the Coupe or Convertible?

[Need1]

What do you think? They're telling me I can get the coupe sooner than the convertible. (Coupe in the next month or so, Convert towards the end of year)

I already got 2 converts, so should I go with the coupe?

 

[jimmy6383]

Wait for the vert!

 

[mad0953]

Everyone should have at least one vert and one coupe. I do although my vert is a Miata that I autoX. Go for the coupe. Be the first on the block to have a new 08 Viper.

 

[adamlotus]

i would go with the conver

 

[mike & juli]

We have the '05 vert, and if we had a choice now, we'd pick a Coupe. Since you already have 2 verts, why not get the Coupe, and you'd have it sooner rather than later?!! ~juli~
(What color/stripes would you get?)

 

[viperbob]

Don't take this personally since others have asked the same sort of question - how can you ask someone else what you should buy!? You are the one spending the money so you should decide. There are some who would never want a coupe (like me) and others would not never want a convertible (not like me).

 

[Need1]

lol. The vote is split so far!!

I'm not sure the color, If I go with the coupe it will be what ever is first available, I'd like to get the new red (seems darker, more maroon) but I've never really been a big fan or stripes...

 

[Need1]

Don't take this personally since others have asked the same sort of question - how can you ask someone else what you should buy!? You are the one spending the money so you should decide. There are some who would never want a coupe (like me) and others would not never want a convertible (not like me).

Because I can't make up my mind

And I like to hear the opinions of people who have both, or have a coupe... Keep in mind that I rent the Vipers, so think in terms of if you were coming to me to rent a Viper, would it be good to have that variety and do you think the coupe would rent as well as the vert?

 

[Kai SRT10]

Coupe if you're going to track it.

Vert if you're going to daily drive it.

 

[flexcalibur]

It's a tough call, because I love having the vert being so close to the beach. I was up in Charlotte a few months ago, though, and saw a lowered FE with HRE's (I think), and it looked incredible. That is the way I'd go in the future.

 

[Y2K5SRT]

What do you think? They're telling me I can get the coupe sooner than the convertible. (Coupe in the next month or so, Convert towards the end of year)

I already got 2 converts, so should I go with the coupe?

This may help: Whoever is telling you the time lines is wrong: Both the Coupe and Roadsters will be produced during the same time frame, and neither should be expected to be in your garage before September. Good luck with your decision!

 

[DodgeViper01]

Convertible!

 

[viperbilliam]

I'm big on verts but like coupes also; you might find the extra trunk space of the coupe to be handy.

 

[viperbob]

For what it is worth, I am on my 6th Viper and all have been verts. I do have a non-Viper coupe though for a daily driver.

I agree with a previous post to a certain extent: coupes are better for the track but if you get a real rollbar like I have you should be ok.

The way I see it, you can put the top up on a vert but cannot take the top down on a coupe!

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Tough question. I'm in the same boat, just haven't placed the order.

 

[Nsane1]

I had the same (very short) discussion about this. I have one 03 vert, and a 97 coupe, so one more either way could be easy. But I thought this car would be so fast, and so trackable, and IMO they look better with the stripes, that I went coupe. We have 2 verts in the garage, that's plenty for me I guess...

 

[JBsZ06]

Just an opinion so take it for what it is worth.

I like the stripes and the look of the coupe...(but admittedly I'm not a convertible fan)

I admire the convertibles too. Just would personally chose the coupe.

Good luck deciding.

JB

 

[mike & juli]

Remember, they can stripe the verts too. ~juli~

 

[SylvanSRT]

All playthings should be able to go ******* and look good doing it

 

[cburns]

I like the looks of the vert, I have an '06, but on the practicle side you have to put the top up when you're going to give it a good washing, there's more wind noise when driving with the top up and I worry about leaving it alone with the top down in a parking lot. I plan on trading mine in for a '08 coupe. Just some things to consider.

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

Glad that Chris beat me to it, as there is no difference in what you orderand how soon you will get it, based on a Coupe or a Convertible. Will there be delays if you want a specific color, or currently the two-tone interiors , for instance,sure.

A Dealer , regardless of size, can not tell you he will get a convertible next Spring, as no one has their allocations for that far in advance.

Hate to say this, as it is another one in our profession, but this is a very inappropriate bluff, and I would simply ask him how many cars he is getting this month ( he should know next week ) and can he get one for you.

Best of Luck!