I'm looking for the best deal on a hardtop for my new 2006 NC. Is there a source recommended in the DFW area?
Thanks!
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I'm looking for the best deal on a hardtop for my new 2006 NC. Is there a source recommended in the DFW area?
Thanks!
I think your only source is going to be the dealers. Because there is likely a decent margain on these things, I would think Parts Managers might be willing to compete for your business over it. I would send out emails to local parts managers within 250 miles and be clear that you are shopping for the best price.Quote:
Originally Posted by jastx
My sister-in-law got one for her NC, I was shocked at the price! Heck it was more than I paid for my first Miata! ::Spit::
Ya think this will help bring up the value of my never used NA/NB hardtop?? ::Clown::
Point taken! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
What are you seeing as far as dealer pricing jastx??Quote:
Originally Posted by jastx
$2300ish to 2400ish plus tax and install. Works out to a total of about $2800...ish. I want to find something closer to $2k complete.
:shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by jastx
Install???Quote:
Originally Posted by jastx
Geez, I'd like to see what they list for hours needed for that.
I'd rather figure out why somebody would buy a convertible then put a hardtop on it ::Clown::Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
I've owned my car for almost 7 years, the hardtop has been on maybe 2 months total. There are too many days in the winter I can drive top down. Yesterday was one of them. 54 miles top down, just because I could.
You may just want to wait and try the dealers in the summer. They're not going to budge much this time of the year.
Because if you don't the SCCA makes you wear arm restraints in Spec class racing. :punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMonkey
http://www.okmiata.com/r_upgrades.html#arm_restraints
Yea because everyone knows safety equipment is for :cat: . :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
I'd get a set of arm restraints myself but that's just me.
Yep my sister in law spent around $3K for hers.Quote:
Originally Posted by jastx
They mount different than the old miatas ya got to get some brackets and other stuff installed on the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Something that costly I would have bought and financed when I bought the car... otherwise I'd give up that dream (especially for that price! )
I like the Miata because there is no other car I have found with its nimbleness and "flingability" and enjoyment of driving at the speeds I normally get to drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMonkey
I like sports cars and have owned quite a few. I have owned other convertibles before and have learned I'm not really a convertible person. In Dallas, it's too hot, it's too loud with the bumper to bumper traffic, and I don't need to arrive at the office shiny-faced and stuck to the back of my seat...and I don't need the skin cancer.
I bought my GT ragtop 1) because of the way it drives and 2) because the spread between it and and PRHT I would have preferred, even with a $1k discount on the PRHT, was over $7k. That leaves me enough to find a good deal on the removable hardtop and still come out way ahead. My Miata will be a very nice ride as a coupe. And, I always have the option to remove it if I change my mind. It will also make the car attractive to buyers compared to other Miatas when I decide to sell it.
I found the best deal on the Internet to be the dealer on eBay in MA, but I didn't want to risk freight damage. So, I started calling the dozen Mazda dealers in my area and found one willing to match the price. Good deal!
I should have my top in a week.
Where did ya get it for future reference??Quote:
Originally Posted by jastx
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Originally Posted by jastx
Dang, I was just making a funny :(
You don't seem to have a firm grasp on funny, lately. Maybe you should just keep it to yourself for a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMonkey
Hey MadMonkey, no offense taken. I was just responding to your statement. We all have our reasons for buying our cars. :drive:Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMonkey