OK - so the SRT was NOT in NYC when Sandy hit, correct? If that is the case, then out of the 2 cars you posted here (and both have no ~hidden~ issues), I would go for the SRT. That is only because I am more of a fan of already added HP than I am of a drop top. I love the look of the Xfire with the top down, but have never been crazy about a vert with the top up. And for $1K dollars, the extra HP is what I would lean towards. Of course, it is about what YOU like, not me (or anyone else)

You've owned a Xfire before, so I am sure you are familiar with it's quirks, so it is a matter of whether you want LOOKS & HP 24/7 (I am biased here) of if you want STUNNING LOOKS on nice warm days only?

Since you know a lot about the car itself already, is there something specific you are wanting to know about either one of these, or about a certain model?

Also, if the Vert has been a Florida car, has the owner had the back window replaced under warranty yet?

RL