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IMO, I would do what Russ Thompson did: build both!!!!

Seriously, my perspective after owning a Mk3.5 build: had I been in my 20's, I would have went directly to a Roadster. In my 30's and early 40's, a Daytona; but the reality was, I was 46 when I built mine because I had a suspicion that in my 50's, I my body would not have liked building it despite the wishes of my brain so I had to choose... the morning I ordered, I was VERY tempted to click on the "Coupe" but having never owned a topless car in all my years on this earth, I had to choose Roadster.

Having driven over 20,000 miles in the past 6 years, there's a part of me that regrets not clicking on Coupe. In a drive with so many Roadsters, having a Coupe breaks up some of the monotony. It's why I envy owners like Russ who has the luxury of driving one or the other.

Just lending my perspective. Let's be clear. I still love my Mk3 despite some of the issues that have cropped up. But as others have said, try to get a ride or drive both - streets and freeway speeds so there's no surprises.