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    Finding a hardtop

    I'm having trouble finding a hardtop for my 1990 Miata. New or used doesn't matter but it seems as if they're hardly for sale. Is this a seasonal thing or are they always this rare?

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    Welcome to the forum! Let's see some pics of your Miata

    Hardtops are harder to find this time of year as folks use them for cold weather driving. They are all over the place in the summer though.

    Where are you located? Maybe there is someone here in your area with one for sale.

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    They are harder to find this time of year like Phat said, but you can find them. Expect to pay around $1,000 for one though. During the summer months they are easier to find and it is easier to find a deal on one!

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    Where are you located, I know of a couple if you are close.............Welcome to the forum!!!!

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    The posts above are accurate. Keep $900-1200 available because when they appear, they sell fast, like a hour or so fast. A Craigslist search engine, like SearchTempest is a good idea. Don't expect to find a matching color, unless you have a black, red or white top. The more limited the color, the least likely you are to find one the same.

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    I'm in Colorado. Color really doesn't matter to me. I have the cash ready but finding one nearby is tough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tj2068 View Post
    I'm in Colorado. Color really doesn't matter to me. I have the cash ready but finding one nearby is tough.
    "The Driver" may have some contacts out there, or we could have a few fellow Colorado members who could help.....

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    paging Rafael.............

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    Just scored one for $600 off Craigslist. Its not perfect but is in very good shape, few chips in paint but thats it
    94-FM springs, tokico illumina shocks,fat cat motorsports upper mounts, Enthuza exhaust, konig rims, R front lip, alpine head unit, CAI, LSD, vodoo shift knob

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    Quote Originally Posted by nickpic83 View Post
    Just scored one for $600 off Craigslist. Its not perfect but is in very good shape, few chips in paint but thats it
    that is a STEAL !!! FWIW I just sold my last one for $1260

    http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....e-New-FOR-SALE


    I have another one here though, blue color, I might list it for sale so I can get some Xmas money

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    Yeah I thought so. Thats even what it was listed at. I didn't even try to wheel and deal, I just asked when can I come get it.
    94-FM springs, tokico illumina shocks,fat cat motorsports upper mounts, Enthuza exhaust, konig rims, R front lip, alpine head unit, CAI, LSD, vodoo shift knob

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    Quote Originally Posted by nickpic83 View Post
    Just scored one for $600 off Craigslist. Its not perfect but is in very good shape, few chips in paint but thats it


    $600 is a good score!!!!!!

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    Here is a red snug hardtop with broken glass for $500 obo in Howell Michigan. You can always put lexan in for weight savings!!

    http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=522114

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    Quote Originally Posted by atank View Post
    Here is a red snug hardtop with broken glass for $500 obo in Howell Michigan. You can always put lexan in for weight savings!!

    http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=522114
    Weird! Howell is like the town over from where I grew up!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by theothersawyer View Post
    Weird! Howell is like the town over from where I grew up!!!
    Small World Sawyer!!!!!!!!! Are you going up there to visit relatives for Thanksgiving ??? Would be a nice gift to bring back, and I have a glass rear window that will fit..............

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