Value of convertible boot?

[amarokorg]

Looking at a convertible that's missing the boot... what's it going to cost me to replace it?

Thanks,

- Dave

[amarokorg]

Anyone? Going to look at this in the morning, need to have some idea how it affects the value of the car...

Thanks!

- Dave

[AZhitman]

Dave - they're pretty rare, I have seen them go on ebay for $100-$200.

[amarokorg]

Thanks. Turned out not to matter anyway... the car was FAR from worth the asking price. Major hail damage, badly peeling repaint, rattle-can paint under the hood, trashed interior with some seriously ghetto "fixes", non-working radio, etc.... and he had the nerve to be asking "Excellent" blue-book value.

Oh well, the search goes on...

- Dave

[AZhitman]

Hahaha, what a moron.

When will people learn that these cars, especially convertibles, are more of a liability than an asset if not immaculately maintained?

A clean vert with avg miles, no rust or dents, all working components, and normal wear should fetch no more than $3500 - and that's generous.

Sellers need to understand that a top motor costs $900, a new top is over $1000, door and interior panels are priceless (since they're not made any more) and other little components are pricey because of the rarity of the car.

[Florida240sx]

Which is why I'm probably goign to get rid of my top......Spend 1k on new top or put it towards making a show car.So it'd be garage kept anywayz.