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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Default Convertible or Coupe...which is cooler

Im trying to choose between the Coupe Limited or the Roadster Limited.
In all of your opinions, which is the better pick over-all. :?:
 
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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I think the Roadster is definately "cooler" (that may be a biased opinion). The only drawback I see is the blind spots are huge when the top is up. But when it's down, it's the $hit!!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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I like the rigid body feel of the coupe.And I enjoy driving without a hat on.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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i like the coupe b/c of it's roof line...a spine from front to rear.

if i had a choice...and the price was the same...still a coupe for me.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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I love Roadsters - always have and always will. However, the XF Coupe is unique. Its draws inspirational design from those great Talbots and Auburns from the 1930s. There is nothing on the road that looks like the XF Coupe in line and design. Unfortunately, I think the Roadster looses some of those beautiful lines.

If you can live with the Coupe - go for it.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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Definitely a roadster, definitely, definitely.

Of course I am bias... :lol:

Checkout a review by Autobytel.
http://www.autobytel.com/content/sha...icle_id_int/17
 
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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I'm not keen on roadsters. Not enough good weather in the UK to warrant the extra cost in my opinion. I like the Coupe's look better as well. It is a matter of personal taste, where you live, i.e. can you make full use of it in the weather, and of course the extra cost.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 10:39 AM
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Agree with Saldous, the weather over here is not really great for a soft top. IF however the roadster had a hard top folding down then that would be my pick
 
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 11:01 AM
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Yes, I'd agree with that. If it had an SLK style hard folding roof, I am sure I would have gone for that.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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Cast another vote for the roadster. There is nothing like driving topless in the nice weather. :lol:
 
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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I'd rather take my hat off and drive with the windows down .
 
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Root
I'd rather take my hat off and drive with the windows down .
Me too, but with the top down. :wink:
 
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