How much does a perfect condition OEM hard top add to the fair value of a low mileage ap1?

 

Not as much as you'd get from selling it separately.

 

I agree - but I need to get a sense how much it adds if sold with the car.

 

~$2500 would be my guess

 

Last I knew Kbb adds about $1000, for what that's worth.
A perfect condition OEM hardtop easily sells for $3000, sometimes $4000 or more.(Just try to find one). The selling price should reflect that, now what your asking for the car is another story.
Levi

 

That is also a question - what is your estimate of the current range for a 2003 ap1, excellent + condition, 100% stock, 17K miles, new tires, nothing wrong.

 

I wouldn't sell as it will only appreciate as time passes. These cars with that mileage are getting harder and harder to find. Something like that can fetch19-20k to the right buyer. I'd sell the hardtop apart

 

I'd pay 21k-21.5 for that assuming it's mint. Then I'd sell the hardtop for 3500.

 

Well, the seller had second thoughts. Nice guy. Couldn't bring himself to sell.

Thanks for the input. I think your numbers are right in the range.

Thankfully, I still have my 02!

 

$3500 seems to be a median asking price for an OEM hard top in posts here. Shipping these is extremely difficult so those are local asking prices.

For the car my $20K rule of thumb is holding up well. MY 2006 +/- $1000 for every year newer/older +/- $1000 for every 10,000 miles over/under 50K. For this 2003 car the "rule" indicates $20,000 - $3,000 (age) + $3,000 (lower miles). Right at the $20K mark. Is it worth $23,500 with the hard top? Put it up for sale and see what happens. Always assuming a near OEM stock perfect car with matching numbers body panels. Buggered cars may ask more but I don't see then selling for more in other than exceptional cases.

Strictly a rule of thumb based on reading prices. If buying a very nice car don't lose it for want of another $1,000. If selling note the time it's on sale. Long time means it's overpriced. Lots of cars are advertised here at what seems like delusional prices. What you have "in" the car seldom ads to what you can sell the car for.

-- Chuck