Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 21:53:45 GMT From: "Duane" <ddostienopsamnline.net> Subject: Re: replacing convertible top on 90 900 for $1290.00 sound right?
I had mine replaced last year. I bought the top from Robbins, Stayfast canvas in black. If I recall, the top plus the rear glass was around $600. I took it to a recommended installer and he charged around $250 to install it. I'm not 100% thrilled with the job he did. In retrospect I would have gone back to the dealer recommended installer. The total would have been around $1750, so $2000 isn't robbery, but make sure they've done SAABs before and ask for references. Duane "owen" <owenatmylinuxispdotcom> wrote in message news:3ac63c0a$1nopsam3.mylinuxisp.com... > Having read this thread, saabnet, etc. it sounds like the consensus is > around $2000 to replace the top on a 90 900TC. When I check top manf > websites the highest for the canvas is $680. I called one of the recommended > shops and got the following quote: > USA manf canvas = $500.00 > New rear glass = $260.00 > Labor total = $400.00 > With tax it totaled $1290.00 it has a 1 year fit and 2 year manf warranty. > > He can do German canvas for about $100.00 more. They look identical with the > exception of a crows feet pattern on the back.(Hidden by the headliner > anyway) Quality and durability he states are equal. > > Mechanically the top functions fine. The canvas was very worn when I > purchased the car about 1 month ago. The rear glass is in fine shape except > for the edges where it coming unglued and leaks water. The shop recommends > replacing it. I gave him a deposit Friday. He doesn't order the top until > Monday am. Any advise? Is this the right path? > > Thanks in advance, > Owen > >
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