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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Hi, I need to replace the targa top. Want to know what to look for so I don't buy junk
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First, fill out your profile. Since you didn't even mention what year, color, or anything else about the car, it would help get answers.
Second, you can buy targa tops for C5's in the C5 parts section or ebay that are original equipment. If you want the glass targa, you don't have to worry about matching the color. If you want matching color, you'll have to find one with the same paint color that matches your color paint code (or paint it, last choice for me). In my opinion, the glass ones create too much heat in the summer time, but they are nice at night. You can always get one of each.
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Hi, I need to replace the targa top. Want to know what to look for so I don't buy junk
The best source I have found is astrotop.com. They have good prices and quality is well above average. Price will get you no matter where you look...
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Originally Posted by 65GGvert
First, fill out your profile. Since you didn't even mention what year, color, or anything else about the car, it would help get answers.
Second, you can buy targa tops for C5's in the C5 parts section or ebay that are original equipment. If you want the glass targa, you don't have to worry about matching the color. If you want matching color, you'll have to find one with the same paint color that matches your color paint code (or paint it, last choice for me). In my opinion, the glass ones create too much heat in the summer time, but they are nice at night. You can always get one of each.
Try to look on parts for sale here. Your dealer might have an old solid one laying around, too. If so, try to negotiate a good price. They will try to stick it to you. Astrotops have been given mixed reviews - they would be a last resort for me.
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