Chipps Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I've been hunting around for a used hardtop for my new-to-me black 986 - and hardtop prices seem to oscillate between around £350-700. If that's what the price is, then that's what it is. I then spotted a hardtop for a 911 996 cabrio for £200! And another, and another. If the Boxster is the budget end of Porsche ownership, how come the 911 gets a cheaper lid? (Or is it because they just don't look very good with them on...? ;-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3.2s Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Supply and demand I wouldve thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 its more to do with storage. try looking for one for a 987 . expensive and rare . . 3or400 . should get you one for a 986 . do you have the fitting kit installed in your car . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 986, I often said ball-park was 500 quid, so that seems about right. No idea about the 911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooid Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 just sold mine a few weeks ago, it was around 400. If your BoXa is a winter daily, the hard-top is pretty useful imho. I survived many long rainy/windy trips on m25 and m11 in the last 6 years, without hard-top would have been a noisy nightmare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 11 minutes ago, Chipps said: I've been hunting around for a used hardtop for my new-to-me black 986 - and hardtop prices seem to oscillate between around £350-700. If that's what the price is, then that's what it is. I then spotted a hardtop for a 911 996 cabrio for £200! And another, and another. If the Boxster is the budget end of Porsche ownership, how come the 911 gets a cheaper lid? (Or is it because they just don't look very good with them on...? ;-)) I think I read that the 911 996 cabrio all came with a hard top, so little demand for a secondhand one and plenty of people who want to get rid of a storage overhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 As above its because all 996 cab originally came with a hardtop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Wouldn't bother personally. I daily drive my car to work in all weathers and never felt the need for one as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just more 996 hardtops about, as above they came as standard, the poor guys with 986's had to buy them separately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipps Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Ahah, that seems to answer my question nicely. It was a free gift for spending all that cash for a 911... :-) Part of the reason I've been considering a hardtop for the winter is that the softtop doesn't quite seem to sit in its channels correctly and the car lives outside (but more of that on another thread...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, Chipps said: Ahah, that seems to answer my question nicely. It was a free gift for spending all that cash for a 911... :-) Part of the reason I've been considering a hardtop for the winter is that the softtop doesn't quite seem to sit in its channels correctly and the car lives outside (but more of that on another thread...) you need to make sure all the drain holes are clear and you should be ok with the soft top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 14 minutes ago, Chipps said: Part of the reason I've been considering a hardtop for the winter is that the softtop doesn't quite seem to sit in its channels correctly If you mean the channels above the doors, that's a common problem with a cheap and simple fix - look in How To. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I've never wante a hard top. Not the biggest fan of making a quick convertible an effort to manually remove and only at home, coupe. The soft top is refined enough and looks good. Hard tops can look awkward to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Meno's Maths Probability of wanting a 986 hard top significantly increases with: a) age, propensity to creature comforts b ) annual mileage c) main residence' distance north of London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2000 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 4:33 PM, Menoporsche said: Meno's Maths Probability of wanting a 986 hard top significantly increases with: a) age, propensity to creature comforts b ) annual mileage c) main residence' distance north of London. I'm old and live north of London but not interested in a hard top. One of the many things I love about the BoXa is the look and drive when the top is down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 It's probability not membership criteria Glad to hear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kas750 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I'm looking for a sensibly priced hardtop in any colour preferably in the north west for my daily 986. I bought a new 986 in '98 with a hard top and I really liked the look and comfort,particularly on the motor way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipps Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Well I'm not old (49 isn't old, right?) and I do live in Yorkshire, so that probably balances out. I'll check the how-to. Thanks for the tip @Menoporsche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mike Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 I liked the hard top in winter, surprisingly I tried to sell mine and although dropping it to circa £400 It didn't sell, coming round to winter again and top will be fitted soon if car doesn't sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT986 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 I recently bought one in the Emerald Isle- hard to get here , paid £450, so may assist in benchmark pricing - P&P from UK is the killer here only query I have is that the roof doesn't have ears - should a '98 hardtop have them ? KT ( originality freak LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Early hardtop has ears later one doesn't IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeten Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 I paid a premium for my HT (many moons ago) and really liked the way it changed the shape of the car. It seemed to give it a 'different' look. Removing it wasn't too difficult, but as many others have said, storage is PITA as it is so cumbersome. If that isn't an issue, just keep an eye out and get one. How much will you lose if you can keep it till next winter and sell it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Days Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 I once had a Z3 2.8 and it came with a hard top. I used to out it on when the weather turned cold - October or November until about February / March. It totally transformed the car; quieter, stiffer, warmer - I can see the point of guys wanting one. I had a decent sized garage and could hang the hard top up in its cover from the ceiling when not in use. Haven't had one for any Porsche that I have owned since, but it would be nice. Wonder if they can be had for a 718...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwdg Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I love my hardtop. It’s on now although I always fancy dropping the roof the second the rain slows... It gives the car a totally different look - but colour sensitive in my opinion. In arena red it looks superb. It’s also so much easier to drive (a new car to me) over winter with the wider rear view, especially when reversing etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 1/17/2018 at 11:00 PM, Dwdg said: I love my hardtop. It’s on now although I always fancy dropping the roof the second the rain slows... It gives the car a totally different look - but colour sensitive in my opinion. In arena red it looks superb. It’s also so much easier to drive (a new car to me) over winter with the wider rear view, especially when reversing etc. Totally agree Dwdg. I've had mine on all winter and its great. Rarely get any condensation, its quiet and protects the soft top through the continuous damp weather. There's been the odd sunny day when its a pain but overall I wouldn't be without it through the sh1t weather. I remember trying to get the green of my wife's mini convertible!! I'm personally not a big fan of the look when fitted, a bit retro for me, but the quality and fit of it is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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