Opinions needed: Hardtop?

[A8ked]

As you can tell from the responses here, it depends on how you use your car and where you live.
My car came with the hardtop option and I like it. But, I live in a wet area and drive the car all year in all conditions. My hardtop is typically on the car from Oct thru May and on the storage rack in my garage during the summer months. As has been said it makes the car a different place inside especially when the weather is bad and gives a completely different look to the car when its installed. I've found the installation quick and easy, takes just a couple minutes. It's not heavy but is awkward to handle so best to have one person to help.
Some like it and some don't, it's your call and your car go with what you like!

[78F350]

Nice to have as long as you have an easy place to store it when you are not using it. My wife prefers her car with the hardtop on. I can install and remove it alone, but it's best with another person. Like A8ked said; not heavy, but awkward. Stl-986's comment about price was accurate last year, but prices have gone way up and availability down. I think it's hard to find one anywhere for under $1,500 now unless it's trashed. For adding value to the sale of a car, you are generally better off selling it separately. Even to the buyer of the car, I'd ask $$$ for the car and $$$ (at current value) for the top.