Coupe vs. Cabriolet
06-03-2014, 11:11 PM
#16
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I'm totally a rag top kind of guy and personally think they look better than a coupe. I live in Michigan and we have a short window of time to drive with our top down. If you live in CA, easy choice go cabriolet, feel that wind in your hair. I agree with the others, if you're going to track it, get a coupe.
06-03-2014, 11:18 PM
#17
To the OP I had a 2005 Boxster, 2007 C2S Cab and now a 2014 C2S. Open top motoring is an incredibly visceral feeling. The 991cabs took a huge leap forward with the top construction and the lines flow much better. The only issue is the top material pinches and will show lines after awhile, but if your top is black and you don't take it to a car wash, you can keep it looking good for awhile.
I live near Philadelphia - maybe a 6 month top down season, but the Summers do get hot. I opted for the Couoe with the 991 series because of the glass roof which let's a lot of light in the cabin ...but if I lived in CA where the top down season is 11 months and everywhere you look, there's another breathtaking vista - it would be cabriolet all day long. FYI - 356 No 1 was a cab - that's the car Ferry dreamed of; you're in good company.
PS
If you follow auctions of most cars - typically the biggest dollars of any marque are going for open top cars.
I live near Philadelphia - maybe a 6 month top down season, but the Summers do get hot. I opted for the Couoe with the 991 series because of the glass roof which let's a lot of light in the cabin ...but if I lived in CA where the top down season is 11 months and everywhere you look, there's another breathtaking vista - it would be cabriolet all day long. FYI - 356 No 1 was a cab - that's the car Ferry dreamed of; you're in good company.
PS
If you follow auctions of most cars - typically the biggest dollars of any marque are going for open top cars.
06-04-2014, 12:22 AM
#20
Drifting
I was originally going to get a coupe but found a gorgeous cab for almost the same price and it had WAY more options than the coupe I was ready to buy. I came from a cayman and before that a 997 S cab. I didn't think I missed the cab when I had the cayman but I guess I did. The new 991 cab top is an engineering marvel, between it's clean coupe like lines and the way it folds, it is perfect.
I vote cab. With the new top it is the best of both worlds!
I vote cab. With the new top it is the best of both worlds!
06-04-2014, 12:37 AM
#21
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It's a totally personal preference decision.
Drive both and the decision will make itself.
For me, I don't like the way the Cab looks - either with the roof up or folded. Just looks like a 911 wearing a baseball cap to cover up a bald spot. Plus, if I want to drive "al fresco" I'll just get on my Suzuki. But again, just comes down to personal preferences.
Enjoy whatever you get.
Drive both and the decision will make itself.
For me, I don't like the way the Cab looks - either with the roof up or folded. Just looks like a 911 wearing a baseball cap to cover up a bald spot. Plus, if I want to drive "al fresco" I'll just get on my Suzuki. But again, just comes down to personal preferences.
Enjoy whatever you get.
06-04-2014, 01:28 AM
#23
Three Wheelin'
However living in UK I can only dream of open top cruising in California, if that opportunity presented itself I'd be more than happy to pay for it through higher long term depreciation & roof maintenance.
06-04-2014, 01:49 AM
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I also agree with Chuck. Anyone who has taken h.s. physics will understand a cab will never handle the same as a coupe, you don't have to test drive them to know that. Having lived in both LA and SF, I have never been passed by a cab car, it always seems the driver is more focused on feeling the wind in his/her hair or getting a good tan than actually driving....so not sure why the Turbo S either. But then again, a lot of exotic car drivers care more about the stitching in the leather, the exhaust noise, or wrapping the whole thing in clear bra than actually driving it. I live in a luxury building with at least 50 high end cars and I swear mine is the only one with any driving use. To each his own though, it's your money, buy and do whatever floats your boat.
06-04-2014, 09:30 AM
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I have had several convertibles over the years so I am biased but the 991 convertible is really nice. I have no squeaks or anything telling me it is a convertible when up. When down it gives me the feeling I want. I know it cost more but for me it was worth it. The top is safer than other convertibles as it has the panels so keep people out. Yes they can still get in but can also get in the window of a coupe. I also like the power screen to keep the cabin from being too windy. Oh and the sound with the top down in a tunnel - worth the difference in price.
06-04-2014, 10:16 AM
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Oh well, too late now.
06-04-2014, 11:43 AM
#30
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I also agree with Chuck. Anyone who has taken h.s. physics will understand a cab will never handle the same as a coupe, you don't have to test drive them to know that. Having lived in both LA and SF, I have never been passed by a cab car, it always seems the driver is more focused on feeling the wind in his/her hair or getting a good tan than actually driving....so not sure why the Turbo S either. But then again, a lot of exotic car drivers care more about the stitching in the leather, the exhaust noise, or wrapping the whole thing in clear bra than actually driving it. I live in a luxury building with at least 50 high end cars and I swear mine is the only one with any driving use. To each his own though, it's your money, buy and do whatever floats your boat.