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I don't think you'll notice / care about the extra weight / miss the ELSD. The Vert handles so well, and is so damn fast, there's zero chance I could ever reach it's limits on the street.

As far as reduced vision with the top up, if you're one of the many that drive your special car only during nice weather, then you'll have the top down anyway. The 2019's have a rear camera which is great for the day, but not great at night. Regardless, the Z Vert has blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert, so driving either the hard top or convertible is pretty much dummy proof. There is no front collision alert in the Vert and honestly I don't see the need for it ( keep your eyes on the road). Judging where curbs are is easier with a Vert.

Getting in and out of the Vert with the top down is much easier than a hard top.

The sound of the exhaust is amplified with a convertible (go through a tunnel or under an overpass with you foot in it) It's an experience, that's for sure.

You'll be a rock star at cars and coffee.... there just isn't many of these cars out there.

Good luck!