Zeintop For Sale

[VaBadBoy]

Originally Posted by NewArt

Is the color Arctic Silver?

It is Seal Grey

[VaBadBoy]

I can't believe no one really wants this top. Lots of interest. No takers

[kjc2050]

Originally Posted by VaBadBoy

I can't believe no one really wants this top. Lots of interest. No takers

Perhaps you should share an asking price in the thread.

[Lexicon]

Originally Posted by VaBadBoy

I can't believe no one really wants this top. Lots of interest. No takers

I think its a combination of things.

• The asking price in relation to most users current car value is too high. If it was $1,500 to $2500 it would be gone tomorrow.
  
• Andreas however scummy he may seem still has 2 unpainted brand new units for sale at $2980 a pop.
  
• Renegade Hybrids has one in the final stages of manufacturing that should be out soon.
  
• Eric's tops are $2100 New Boxster Hard Top Prototype

If someone has been hunting for one of these tops (which is a non essential extra) they will have noticed one or all of the above things.

[Dlirium]

Originally Posted by Lexicon

I think its a combination of things.

• The asking price in relation to most users current car value is too high. If it was $1,500 to $2500 it would be gone tomorrow.
  
• Andreas however scummy he may seem still has 2 unpainted brand new units for sale at $2980 a pop.
  
• Renegade Hybrids has one in the final stages of manufacturing that should be out soon.
  
• Eric's tops are $2100 New Boxster Hard Top Prototype

If someone has been hunting for one of these tops (which is a non essential extra) they will have noticed one or all of the above things.

Nailed it. Not only that, there is another $1000 in fitment and painting once we get it - rapidly approaching 50% of the value of the car :-)

I think I would jump on one of these if I could do the project for sub $2k, but that doesn't appear realistic...

[juiced99ws6]

Originally Posted by Dlirium

Nailed it. Not only that, there is another $1000 in fitment and painting once we get it - rapidly approaching 50% of the value of the car :-)

I think I would jump on one of these if I could do the project for sub $2k, but that doesn't appear realistic...

There is nothing needed for fitment. Worst case you may have to install with loose brackets the first time and then tighten up.

[VaBadBoy]

Originally Posted by juiced99ws6

There is nothing needed for fitment. Worst case you may have to install with loose brackets the first time and then tighten up.

Exactly! There is no cost of fitment. It comes on and off.

Originally Posted by Lexicon

I think its a combination of things.

• The asking price in relation to most users current car value is too high. If it was $1,500 to $2500 it would be gone tomorrow.
  
• Andreas however scummy he may seem still has 2 unpainted brand new units for sale at $2980 a pop.
  
• Renegade Hybrids has one in the final stages of manufacturing that should be out soon.
  
• Eric's tops are $2100 New Boxster Hard Top Prototype

If someone has been hunting for one of these tops (which is a non essential extra) they will have noticed one or all of the above things.

That Renegade was "soon to be released" 4 years ago when I bought my top. It still hasn't come out. It uses plexiglass windows. Mine has real glass, latches, gas struts, finished interior and a brake light. It's complete. Nothing needed but paint if it doesn't match. I had mine painted at the local Jaguar dealer body shop (Brown's Jaguar) for $500. The quality of the job was the same as they give Jags that come through their bays

And not to be negative towards Eric's top... but, you lose the use of your trunk. And with space being premium in a boxster ehhh... (Sorry)

[juiced99ws6]

Same point I was trying to get across with Eric's, also was no intention of dogging on it, just that it is a racing top. It is not made for the daily functionality that our tops offer.

(BTW dude, mine is pretty much off the market because I finally get to pick it up color matched tomorrow so not trying to take your sale lol)

I can understand someone not wanting to put the money into a car with a lower value but I will have 20k into my Boxster since August with my top, stereo, wheels, and tinted lights. I know the KBB won't ever value it that high but i have a 60k mile world class sports car that can look like a Boxster or a Cayman within minutes. To me, it is worth every penny I have spent and I WILL get every bit of my money's worth in enjoyment.

For any potential buyers, what you need to look at is this basically allows you to have the sexy curves of a Cayman, AND still the beautiful weather drop top action of a Boxster in a really refined package. I know what VaBadBoy is asking for his top and I paid a similar price for mine and I think it is really fair for what you get, although yes, its a little hard to part with that much for a cosmetic item.

Originally Posted by VaBadBoy

Exactly! There is no cost of fitment. It comes on and off.





That Renegade was "soon to be released" 4 years ago when I bought my top. It still hasn't come out. It uses plexiglass windows. Mine has real glass, latches, gas struts, finished interior and a brake light. It's complete. Nothing needed but paint if it doesn't match. I had mine painted at the local Jaguar dealer body shop (Brown's Jaguar) for $500. The quality of the job was the same as they give Jags that come through their bays

And not to be negative towards Eric's top... but, you lose the use of your trunk. And with space being premium in a boxster ehhh... (Sorry)

[juiced99ws6]

Some things not being accounted for.

1) Can't begin to compare a top with functioning hatch and all glass installed to one you can get for 2000$ that is just a fiberglass shell meant for plexi windows.
2) If color combination is correct you get a fully finished top with finished and nice interior to it.
3) On top of glass you also get defrost provisions and LED third brake light.
4) The value of the cars does not drive the price of parts. Price anything from suspension to engine parts and the price is high. Price of Porsche ownership.

Your right, someone hunting will have noticed these things. I haven't even had mine long enough to install yet. I researched for months and the Z-top costs alot because of the quality and what you get. I paid 3k for mine and have to get it painted inside and out. I will be just under 4k. If your colors do not match one of the 2 Andreas has then you are looking at same expenses I had on top of shipping or pickup costs. This is why I went with one I could get eyes on. It is non-essential but desireable and one day if someone wants it I would let mine go for what I have in it or maybe after I have the chance to enjoy it I would lower the price.

Originally Posted by Lexicon

I think its a combination of things.

• The asking price in relation to most users current car value is too high. If it was $1,500 to $2500 it would be gone tomorrow.
  
• Andreas however scummy he may seem still has 2 unpainted brand new units for sale at $2980 a pop.
  
• Renegade Hybrids has one in the final stages of manufacturing that should be out soon.
  
• Eric's tops are $2100 New Boxster Hard Top Prototype

If someone has been hunting for one of these tops (which is a non essential extra) they will have noticed one or all of the above things.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by juiced99ws6

Some things not being accounted for.

1) Can't begin to compare a top with functioning hatch and all glass installed to one you can get for 2000$ that is just a fiberglass shell meant for plexi windows.

Price of Porsche ownership.

I've passed on sub-$2k Z-tops more than once. They are out there.

I have to disagree with your closing statement, "price of Porsche ownership". I have owned my car for years and have not spent more than $1500 total on it.
90% of that was non-essential. It's all about knowing where to find the deals doing the work yourself.

Enjoy your new top

[juiced99ws6]

Originally Posted by particlewave

I've passed on sub-$2k Z-tops more than once. They are out there.

I have to disagree with your closing statement, "price of Porsche ownership". I have owned my car for years and have not spent more than $1500 total on it.
90% of that was non-essential. It's all about knowing where to find the deals doing the work yourself.

Enjoy your new top

Believe me I will!!!! While other Boxster owners are out hunting for such a beautiful and rare part I will be showing mine off. Sounds like you missed out on some great opportunities with those sub 2k tops

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Lexicon

I think its a combination of things.

• The asking price in relation to most users current car value is too high. If it was $1,500 to $2500 it would be gone tomorrow.
  
• Andreas however scummy he may seem still has 2 unpainted brand new units for sale at $2980 a pop.
  
• Renegade Hybrids has one in the final stages of manufacturing that should be out soon.
  
• Eric's tops are $2100 New Boxster Hard Top Prototype

If someone has been hunting for one of these tops (which is a non essential extra) they will have noticed one or all of the above things.

You said it.

I've been looking for a Zeintop for years, but have shown no interest in this one because there is no asking price.

[juiced99ws6]

Originally Posted by VaBadBoy

I can't believe no one really wants this top. Lots of interest. No takers

None in mine either. I wish you were closer to me since I just had my white one painted Seal Gray since I had picked up a white one.