Oem hardtop prices has greatly increased for the last 4 years
03-23-2018, 01:18 PM
#11
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You put the hard top on and you are married to it for a while.
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Jah2000 (04-05-2018)
04-06-2018, 02:21 AM
#13
My bet is that not many tops are actually sold for 4K. I bet most are in the 3K to 3.5K range.
04-06-2018, 11:57 AM
#14
Can you point me in the direction of most of these tops that are selling for this price? I've been looking, and somehow they seem to be alluding me. It seems the people finding these are the people that want, but don't have and aren't willing to pay for?
04-06-2018, 04:52 PM
#15
Just a thought, but my guess is that the value of having an OEM hardtop (if you're trying to sell the car) is not more than what the car would sell for without the hardtop. Sure, nice to have while you're owning and driving the car, but for me, I would sell the car without it, and then put the hardtop up for sale (at today's prices). The buyer of the car could always pony up the additional to include the hardtop!
04-06-2018, 06:00 PM
#16
Just a thought, but my guess is that the value of having an OEM hardtop (if you're trying to sell the car) is not more than what the car would sell for without the hardtop. Sure, nice to have while you're owning and driving the car, but for me, I would sell the car without it, and then put the hardtop up for sale (at today's prices). The buyer of the car could always pony up the additional to include the hardtop!
04-06-2018, 09:06 PM
#18
Aaaaha! So you're the reason I can't find one of those reasonably priced hardtops? All kidding aside, demographics play a big role. Depending in which state you're located, you can command a higher price. Most people refuse to ship, being they're so damn awkward, and if they do, when you add shipping to the price, it really makes it crazy. That is why people ask and get the prices they are going for. The good thing for people who have them.....there's always going to be be someone who wants one.
04-07-2018, 05:04 AM
#19
Haha ya I’m getting to be an s2000 horder. I traveled 10 hours to Denver for my top. I had it in my head that no matter what I would be traveling for one. It seems like the bulk I’ve seen for sale are in California or Florida. On a side note I don’t see them going up in much value as of yet. Shelling over 3-4K for a top takes commitment. The majority of people would rather get into a turbo kit, rims, exhaust or other mods. I’m hoping down the road the s2000’s will be in the hands of long term ownership. Not kids that get one for 6 months, rod the crap out of it then get bored with it. I think it’s more our generation of a car. But hey I could be wrong maybe kids in highchool still think it’s cool? 
04-08-2018, 02:56 AM
#20
I agree. Both S2ks I purchased had oem hardtops. But, its not that I was looking for a hard top. Its just the way it worked out. I did pay a bit more than I would have paid for the cars without hardtops, but not $3K more. Despite the fact that I do like the hardtops - they are very well made, fit well, and the car is quite comfortable with the top on, I hardly every use the things. I sold one. But, I plan the keep the other just because I have the room and who knows, maybe I'll start using it one day. Plus, as I explained to my wife, it is part of my retirement planning. Remember, investment diversity is a good thing. 