So how is it? In your opinions, how is driving the roadster compared to the coupe?

Saw a light blue '06 at a dealer I'm having my coupe fixed at. I have never driven a roadster and I'm really tempted in test driving that one.

 

I went from the coupe to a roadster and couldn't be happier. I don't notice any difference in ride and hardly notice the wind noise when the roof is up.(which isn't often if I can help it.)

 

As I understand it, the Crossfire Roadster has one of the, if not THE, stiffest (resistant to twist) chassis made. Even compared to most hard tops.

I love mine!

 

Love my roadster all year long but especailly on warm sunny days.

 

The roadsters are great. Do you have a garage to store it? I wouldn't leave it out in the elements all the time. JMHO.

 

The roadster does have a stiffer frame. Stiffer I've heard than a 911 Porsche. In this case stiff does not mean a harsher ride but the stiffness lets you engineer the suspension to have more control without being harsh. I read an article on this somewhere, if I run across in again I will post it.

It's common knowledge that stiffer is always better in all things.

 

The only problem is the additional milage and fuel costs you will encounter I assure you it will be driven a lot more than your coupe you just look for reasons to take it out and enjoy by the way when the snowflakes start getting to deep inside then that is the time to put it up for thr winter

 

There is much more head room in the roadster with the top down. Just go drive one, I don't think every car I buy would be a roadster but if you are looking for the ultimate toy the roadster is a good choice.

 

Let's see -- I save on sunscreen when I drive my coupe.

Seriously, I have found no difference in ride or cornering. With the top up, the roadster is pretty quiet. I actually hear some body noises in the coupe that I don't hear in the roadster.

As you know, visibility out the back sucks in the coupe. It's great in the roadster with the top down. Worse with the top up, if you can imagine that. Also, there is a lot less "trunk" in the roadster, especially with the top down. Don't expect to carry golf clubs or 2-3 suitcases. Maybe a couple small overnighters.

With the heat full blast and the seat turned on, I've driven the roadster in 30o weather very comfortably. It spends 98% of it's life top down since I keep it in a garage.

Bottom line, I always liked the looks of the Crossfire but when the 2005 model came out in a convertible, it was my only choice. Since then I added two coupes because 1) I wanted the same color in an SRT6 and the coupe came along first; and 2) my son preferred the coupe and I thought it was more functional due to the "trunk room".

 

I will agree with the other roadster owners! It is a blast to drive "topless". This is the first convertible that I have owned and it is just as much fun as I had hoped. It's tough to beat a nice sunny day with the top down, sun pouring in and a scenic back road ahead of you! Go for it.

 

I converted to the convertible back in August. I absolutely LOVE driving the roadster (top down preferred of course). The handling is the same IMHO. I hear the engine/exhaust much better than before of course.

 

This car should only come as a roadster.




With a manual tranny.




Everything else is fluff!





(except the heated seats)



roadser with a stick

BTW it's Sapphire Silver Blue and that's the bestest color. Independent studies have shown, SSB gets more chicks.
Don't hesitate. go for it!

 

No argument from me, that's for sure! We had one of our Open Garage Sessions here at Meguiar's last night so I drove the Crossfire to work yesterday knowing I'd be at work until 10 or 11PM. That meant driving home in very light traffic, top down, an almost full moon, and plenty of stars in the night sky. Temps in the high 60's just capped it all off.

And to think most people hate their commute. A roadster will cure a lot of that.

 

So true, so true...

 

I try to find any excuse I can to drive the roadster, traffic or no traffic...
Unfortunately, I usually only have time to drive it about twice a month.. but other than that.. I still find myself admiring it in the garage

 

Oh, so very tempting...

Just took a closer look at it today. 2007 limited SSB with the 6-speed. Whiteish/Cream interior. Very good condition. 15,000-ish miles. Geeeeez this is so tempting.

 

Come to the dark side Luke!

 

This isn't about driving the roadster but I think that the conversion of the coupe to the convertible was one of the best I have ever seen. As we know, the coupe followed the concept Crossfire and is a fantastic looking car. Oftentimes the follow up convertible version leaves a lot to be desired as in the PT Cruiser convertible. Sometimes it looks like they used a can opener and a erection set. They got it right on the Crossfire. The coupe and the roadster are both attractive. I envy some of our members who have both.

It's ironic that the Solstice didn't get the convertible top right, bad fit and too many wrinkles, and then came out with a coupe that got it right. Just the opposite than others. Convertible first and then coupe.

Can anyone come up with examples of where the convertible falls short of the original coupe?

 

and to think I ordered a turbo Soltice as did my buddy, his didn't come in, nor did mine...he chose to wait, I bought the SRT roadster...and I'm am not lookin' back, cause if I did...all I would see is my buddy in his Soltice trying to keep up.....first ever roadster and lovin' it...

 

Never considered the coupe as I always wanted a convertible.

I'll remind Franc about his comments on the manual and his experience playing with a lady in a Mercedes...