Individual 330ci Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hello people, As the title says really. I have been offered a Carbon Black hard top with what I'm told is a genuine stand and cover... What should I expect to pay for it? Obviously I would need it sprayed and have had a rough quote of £200-250 for that. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 With the stand and cover minimum £600 I would say. I know someone who would probably paint it for cheaper than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cheers for the quick reply!! £600 minimum you say? Hmm I think this may have to snapped up quick...... Where would you have in mind for the cheaper spraying too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 The stand alone is £150 and the cover is £100 from BMW. Hardtops on their own go for £450 - £700 on Ebay depending on colour. Got a friend in Rochester with a paint shop so not too far from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Turko Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 When I bought mine, the guy selling the car wanted £1000 for the hardtop and the stand!!! At that price I knew he was dreaming so I bought the car and told him I wasnt interested in the hardtop, in which he said I could have it for £800. When I went to collect the car I waved £600 at him and he took it. Its the wrong time of year to buy though, throughout summer I saw loads go for around £400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Ok...... Well I have agreed a very reasonable price on the hard top. Will be going to get it Saturday! Providing its in good condition etc.... Next question... What do I need to look out for? Obviously put it on make sure the lights work and that the rear screen also does, that the rear covers are there that hide the clips on the rear quarters.... Anything else? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 That's about it apart from making sure coat hooks pop out. You may find it might need adjusting once it is on, hopefully not though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 When I bought mine, the guy selling the car wanted £1000 for the hardtop and the stand!!! At that price I knew he was dreaming so I bought the car and told him I wasnt interested in the hardtop, in which he said I could have it for £800. When I went to collect the car I waved £600 at him and he took it. Its the wrong time of year to buy though, throughout summer I saw loads go for around £400. Cheers for the info, your right it is the wrong time but I have agreed an excellent price on it even though its the time when everyone wants them! That's about it apart from making sure coat hooks pop out. You may find it might need adjusting once it is on, hopefully not though. Ok cool, I'll remember that! What's involved with adjusting them? Is it a DIY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Ok cool, I'll remember that! What's involved with adjusting them? Is it a DIY? I think it is. Never had to do mine so don't know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I think it is. Never had to do mine so don't know for sure. I see, hopefully it will be ok! Also I don't know if your aware but I've read that some hardtops can rub (and cause damage) on the painted section (kind of tonneau cover)/ the bit that goes up and down when the roof comes in and out of its compartment, is there anything to do to prevent that or is it just luck of the draw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I don't know mate. Never had any problem with mine but I have heard that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Turko Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I see, hopefully it will be ok! Also I don't know if your aware but I've read that some hardtops can rub (and cause damage) on the painted section (kind of tonneau cover)/ the bit that goes up and down when the roof comes in and out of its compartment, is there anything to do to prevent that or is it just luck of the draw? Ive had that on mine :-( Its just the trim bit though, and is £120 from BMW. I bought a whole new tenneau cover on ebay for 99p :-) and im going to strip the trim off and replace. Im going to get my harttop wetsanded along the bottome edge to see if any edges can be taken off from the laquer etc, as its only happening in 3 places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Ive had that on mine :-( Its just the trim bit though, and is £120 from BMW. I bought a whole new tenneau cover on ebay for 99p :-) and im going to strip the trim off and replace. Im going to get my harttop wetsanded along the bottome edge to see if any edges can be taken off from the laquer etc, as its only happening in 3 places. Bargain on the tonneau cover!! Can't knock ebay! Let us know how the wet saiding goes mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cripes! All that just to get frustrated about not being able to put the roof down on the one sunny day we'll get in January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Update with some pics!!! I bought the hard top, its in mint condition, not one mark on either the exterior or the nice black headlining- everything works, the stand and cover are both genuine BMW items too, it even came with the book telling you all about it to go in the cars hand book! Its finished in Carbon Black and came off a 53 plate M3, I thought it would look awful on there against the Velvet but it doesn't look too horrendous, it will be sprayed within the next few weeks, just gotta wait til after payday! Anyway heres some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Dont look too bad Ash, better when sprayed of course lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Cheers Rick, Yeah it will be sprayed in no time ;-). Need to get the rear window tinted too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Cheers Rick, Yeah it will be sprayed in no time ;-). Need to get the rear window tinted too! And so the list grows lol know that feeling tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 And so the list grows lol know that feeling tho Don't it always though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Don't it always though lol yep one of my grills has 2 broken clips so need a new one sprayed FFS lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Had0uken! Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Looks good, will look alot better once its colour matched. Feels nice having a solid roof on the car every now and again! What percent tints you got on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Looks good, will look alot better once its colour matched. Feels nice having a solid roof on the car every now and again! What percent tints you got on? Yeah it is nice, there are a lot less rattles with the hard top on! Exhaust doesnt sound as throaty though but thats to be expected! Tints are 65 all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Turko Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Yep, got the rear tinted on mine, looks miles better. Looks sweet mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan316i Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Glad to hear you got it mate! Will look well when its painted the same colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain_320cisport Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 you have far too much money ash give some to me im glad i go to see your car in the flesh mate its stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
