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Log 06-02-2010 02:35 AM

Hard top price?
 
What is the going rate for a 986 hardtop?

Thanks!

gschotland 06-02-2010 04:32 AM

I've seen them go for $700-$1000 on craigslist and eBay, depending on condition and whether repainting to match one's car.

rick3000 06-02-2010 06:17 AM

I paid $900, but it had some scratches. I would say a price anywhere between $800-1400 is fair depending on color, condition, and location.

rick3000 06-02-2010 07:25 AM

$100? That made me laugh.
I planned on repainting my top due to the scratches, and ended up not doing it because the best quote I got was $400.

rick3000 06-02-2010 07:34 AM

Was it you're Boxster you repainted for $250?
A good paint job for the entire car cost about $3-4k, but I wish repainting the top was only a $100.

Mike_Yi 06-03-2010 08:21 PM

I got my hardtop painted for $350. It has many chips in it already (about 14 months later). Since it was red, and is now black, they are very visible. A good paint job is going to cost you a lot. You would not believe how time consuming it is to remove all the trim, and put it back on. I did it myself, and it took forever, and was a PITA. I'd be hard pressed to do it again, but then again, I don't know how many shops I'd trust to do it right.

DANMKII 06-04-2010 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_Yi
I got my hardtop painted for $350. It has many chips in it already (about 14 months later). Since it was red, and is now black, they are very visible. A good paint job is going to cost you a lot. You would not believe how time consuming it is to remove all the trim, and put it back on. I did it myself, and it took forever, and was a PITA. I'd be hard pressed to do it again, but then again, I don't know how many shops I'd trust to do it right.

Same thing happened to my hardtop actually- they did a horrible job. The integrity of the top is still in excellent shape though.

My hardtop is still for sale, but I keep telling myself to keep it for winter usage.

BoxsterBened 06-10-2010 06:32 AM

How much are you asking for your HardTop??
BTW...were are you located?

Thanks,
Tom

fatmike 06-10-2010 12:27 PM

I bought my hardtop for $1200 a year or so back. I drove the car a few hundred miles to pick it up with factory paint to match my car's color (Basalt Black Metallic). Yes, I think it matters.


I would probably sell the hardtop today for the same.


If you buy a hardtop, you need to make sure the top includes the interior trim pieces and that the car is fitted with the spin locks to mount it.

Log 06-11-2010 02:56 AM

I'm in South Carolina. i haven't convinced my wife to sell it yet... :rolleyes: We haven't used it since the first month we got the car. it's just hanging in the garage.


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