NB - Hardtop or new Roof?

[Darren390]

I've had my 1999 NB for nearly a year, having purchased it off the original lady owner. It had covered only 38,000 miles when I got it, and it is in lovely condition. My dilemma is the original roof really needs replacing and can't decide whether to replace the roof with a new one or find a secondhand hardtop.

It seems the going rate for a new roof is slightly cheaper than a secondhand hardtop, not withstanding the fact I'd probably have to have it painted.

What's people's thoughts on hardtops? The car is my daily driver so is used during the winter.

[Chimune]

Do you have somewhere to store a hardtop?
Id say get a 2nd hand roof and diy. Takes about 2 hrs max and is a doddle.

[TVRees]

Chimune said:

Id say get a 2nd hand roof and diy. Takes about 2 hrs max and is a doddle.

Do you mean the soft top ?
If yes, how easily can you find a good second hand one ?

[Chimune]

Thats the fun bit....
Watch ebay or scrappers for one on a frame.

[Belle427]

Good used soft tops do come up and are priced around £150 when they do but most have a small problem of some kind.
A hard top is good in the winter but you need space to store, having both is great if its driven all year round, if not then a new soft top makes more sense.

[ian_c_uk]

A hardtop is useful, especially if it’s a daily driver in all weathers, but you are just putting off sorting the soft top.

If you don’t have a garage (for storage or somewhere warm to wrangle a soft top replacement - they are best handled warm!) then there is certainly a value in buying a hardtop to see you through to nicer weather.

I’m going the other way, garaged and weekend toy, so not fitted the hardtop yet - should just sell it!

[Darren390]

Thanks for the replies guys. Still a little undecided what to do, so I'll keep an eye out for a suitable hardtop and if nothing materialises I'll get a new soft top.

[Belle427]

Go new soft top with glass window and if it lives outside regular cleaning and treating with The Autoglym soft top clean and protect kit.
Should last years.