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teacher · 07-21-2008, 03:30 PM

I may have made a small mistake in doing this, (overcharge?) but I got a quote for a full install of the top with glass and defroster for a total of $1900. Yes, I know, it definitely is a few hundred more from this independent operator, Trim Line of Redondo Beach, CA, who were highly recommended by Pacific Porsche. I've always had a good experience with PP, so I stopped by Trim Line. As I walked into this small top shop, I first noticed the hand-written letters of praise that were scattered on top of the desk, under glass. The Daily Breeze, a local newspaper, also did a good write up on him. I also scrutinized a notice that stated in essence: don't ask for deals because we do meticulous work and we charge $55 an hour for labor. These were good indications to me because my previous hunt-around included Y&S Auto Body, down the road in Torrance, charges $99 an hour and told me a top would cost me $2500 plus labor. And they called me only once to tell me I had to wait ("hang on until we can find a glass top.") Not a good sign. I didn't go back. So basically, I didn't want to do the run-around thing and I was looking into a good solid install with quick turnaround. Trim Line ordered the parts today (Monday the 21st) and told me to bring the car in on Thursday, to be returned to me on Friday.
So, there's the situation and I think it will work out well. For what it was worth, I mentioned that I am an elementary school teacher in the course of our friendly jabbering so maybe that won me at least some type of deal (through use of subtle subversion, since I knew they didn't "make deals." *hehe*) Anyway, we'll see how it goes, and I will let you know on Friday about the results.
Thanks for all of your help! (Now, about AAA discounts....)

07-21-2008, 03:30 PM	#1
teacher Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cali Posts: 107	got a quote, made an appointment I may have made a small mistake in doing this, (overcharge?) but I got a quote for a full install of the top with glass and defroster for a total of $1900. Yes, I know, it definitely is a few hundred more from this independent operator, Trim Line of Redondo Beach, CA, who were highly recommended by Pacific Porsche. I've always had a good experience with PP, so I stopped by Trim Line. As I walked into this small top shop, I first noticed the hand-written letters of praise that were scattered on top of the desk, under glass. The Daily Breeze, a local newspaper, also did a good write up on him. I also scrutinized a notice that stated in essence: don't ask for deals because we do meticulous work and we charge $55 an hour for labor. These were good indications to me because my previous hunt-around included Y&S Auto Body, down the road in Torrance, charges $99 an hour and told me a top would cost me $2500 plus labor. And they called me only once to tell me I had to wait ("hang on until we can find a glass top.") Not a good sign. I didn't go back. So basically, I didn't want to do the run-around thing and I was looking into a good solid install with quick turnaround. Trim Line ordered the parts today (Monday the 21st) and told me to bring the car in on Thursday, to be returned to me on Friday. So, there's the situation and I think it will work out well. For what it was worth, I mentioned that I am an elementary school teacher in the course of our friendly jabbering so maybe that won me at least some type of deal (through use of subtle subversion, since I knew they didn't "make deals." hehe) Anyway, we'll see how it goes, and I will let you know on Friday about the results. Thanks for all of your help! (Now, about AAA discounts....) Last edited by teacher; 07-21-2008 at 03:34 PM.