painted top worth ?
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Racer
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From: poughkeepsie ny
painted top worth ?
have a mint condition 2000 mag red II painted top ( car has 5400 miles ) that I don't use because I have the glass top on, what is it worth or should I just keep it ?
Last edited by 26sonic; May 16, 2005 at 12:35 AM.
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They sell for about $1,200 from the dealer. I bought one last year off a guy on ebay, paid $500, knowing I'd have to have it painted to match my car. He said it had 2 minor cracks and that he had an estimate for about $100 to fix them and repaint the top.
I got the top, took it to a body shop I trust, they charged $600 to repair it and paint it!!!
So, the top cost me close to the $1,200. I'd say anything under $700 will sell quickly.
I got the top, took it to a body shop I trust, they charged $600 to repair it and paint it!!!
So, the top cost me close to the $1,200. I'd say anything under $700 will sell quickly.
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
I would keep it if I were you! 
Then sell the glass top when you sell the car. The glass tops sells quicker IMHO.
You will not get close to $1200. The most I have seen a painted top go for was $700 in brand new condition.
Keep it, because when you become a member of the FRC, you'll need a back up roof.
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Just FYI, you should know that your VIN number tells the dealer all the options your car came with...including which top(s).
So when/if you ever go to sell it and someone runs that number, they're going to want to know where the original top is.
Just thought you'd like to know.
So when/if you ever go to sell it and someone runs that number, they're going to want to know where the original top is.
Just thought you'd like to know.
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You could keep it for a back-up in case you join the Flying Top Club. 
I was wondering the same thing. I have a silver top. I don't think it's ever been on the car.
I was wondering the same thing. I have a silver top. I don't think it's ever been on the car.
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Man i love the painted top, alot more than the clear.Car looks ALOT better to me ,and i have a black car so it dont show as much.Also there seems to be less noise in the car with the painted top on. i have the top off mostly now ,but when i put on a top its the painted one for me.One other thing when you sell it its a nice point to have both since it came that way. KEEP IT!
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they do cost $1200 new . . . . I bought one in absolute mint condx for $250 (the guy was honest and knew after he quoted me he could have gotten $400+ but kept his promise). I then had it painted professionaly (perfect match) for $500. Total = $750.
A buddy paid $350 a year ago for one with some scratches. Had it repainted for $500.
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A buddy paid $350 a year ago for one with some scratches. Had it repainted for $500.
Two live stories in the past year.
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I've seen the tops going from $450-600. Check the parts for sale section and see what the current asking range is.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I've seen the tops going from $450-600. Check the parts for sale section and see what the current asking range is.
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From: Warren MI
Originally Posted by 26sonic
have a mint condition 2000 mag red II painted top ( car has 5400 miles ) that I don't use because I have the glass top on, what is it worth or should I just keep it ?