Is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster worth the extra money over its coupe sibling?

Absolutely worth it! An Aston is nothing like cruising with the top down. The sound of that V8 is loud and you are a movie star.

Nah, the purist’s choice is the coupe. It’s better rigid, less weight and you don’t have to worry about the roof mechanism failing.

I’ve had both and I really love the Roadster more since it’s more versatile. You have two cars in one – top up for bad weather, top down for sunny days.

It’s pricey, but you don’t see many Vantage Roadsters to coups. Just the rarity factor is worth it.

It depends. Go Roadster if you live in a place with good weather all year round. The coupe probably makes a better daily driver if not.

In my opinion, the Roadster loses some of the coupe's perfect lines. I would save the cash and get the hardtop – it’s the real sports car experience.

Worth every penny. Open top driving in an Aston is a visceral experience. This isn't transportation; this is an event.