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Replacement Convertible Top-Bargains?
Posted by Jean [Email] (more from Jean) on Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:45:27
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My back window shattered and I hear from 2 dealers and 1 indie guy that I have to replace the whole top, can't just do the glass. I knew I liked the classic style better, and this is another good reason to prefer the 1990 I was looking at first.
Anyway...I am strapped for cash and could use any money saving tips on getting mt top replaced (aside from doing it myself, I am NOT qualified I assure you). I saw a company called AM Best that makes tops as well as another company whose name I don't recall(clicked through when the word convertible top gets highlighted). Prices $400 for the AM Best and $550 for the other. That's about $200 to $350 better than what the dealer or the indie guy would charge me with labor being $750. Anyone out there ever buy their own top and had it installed? I am a bit worried about doing this because I have been warned that the manfacturers of the tops are terrible and that the spec size is never correct and has to be sized to fit the car. Also worried that I may not get a workmanship quality guaranty if the mechanic is not satisfied with a top I buy separately and bring in.
Anyone have a good experience doing this? If so where did you buy the top (with glass) and who installed it for you if you live near CT. Anyone ever just find someone to sew back in the a new rear window?
Thanks!
Jean '96 900 convertible (109,000 miles)
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