OEM Factory Covertible Boot!
03-01-2012, 12:26 AM
#1
OEM Factory Covertible Boot!
Hey guys,
I was browsing Craigslist and saw that someone had the factory boot and they were selling it for $70! No rips or tears either. I'm picking it up tomorrow. You guys think this is a good deal? I didn't necessarily look into buying one, but I've seen others go for $400 so I figure I should jump on this. Thoughts and opinions welcome.
I was browsing Craigslist and saw that someone had the factory boot and they were selling it for $70! No rips or tears either. I'm picking it up tomorrow. You guys think this is a good deal? I didn't necessarily look into buying one, but I've seen others go for $400 so I figure I should jump on this. Thoughts and opinions welcome.
03-01-2012, 08:09 AM
#2
For $70? Yes, pick it up.
Note: the 2000-2004 convertibles have a different boot than the 1999.
I just bought one on eBay for $170 plus shipping. (STILL waiting for it to arrive. The seller shipped the damn thing USPS of all things)
They sell for over $450 new if you can find a dealer or company that carries them.
Ford discontinued the part and the part is too new for companies like Late-model Restoration to get their hands on.
Edit: See what I mean?
Note: the 2000-2004 convertibles have a different boot than the 1999.
I just bought one on eBay for $170 plus shipping. (STILL waiting for it to arrive. The seller shipped the damn thing USPS of all things)
They sell for over $450 new if you can find a dealer or company that carries them.
Ford discontinued the part and the part is too new for companies like Late-model Restoration to get their hands on.
Edit: See what I mean?
Last edited by Shampue; 03-01-2012 at 01:54 PM.
03-01-2012, 11:15 AM
#3
It's different? The poster on Craigslist said it was a 99-04 boot. I should probably ask him before I make the drive. Will it fit regardless?
Edit: Here's the ad. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2865872480.html
Edit: Here's the ad. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2865872480.html
03-01-2012, 11:18 AM
#4
03-01-2012, 03:38 PM
#5
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It will fit. I had one of those on my 01 and it fit just fine. I didn't need to use the snaps. I sold it because I got the never style for free. The reason I sold the older one is because it didn't fit in the trunk as good. The older style like the one your getting looks a little nicer when installed.
$70 seems like a good price. I sold mine for $100
$70 seems like a good price. I sold mine for $100
03-01-2012, 06:33 PM
#7
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I still have my original one... and it has sat in the closet since a day or so after I got the car too. About the only time I would think of using it is if I was showing the car or something of that nature.
03-04-2012, 04:59 AM
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Hey guys,
I was browsing Craigslist and saw that someone had the factory boot and they were selling it for $70! No rips or tears either. I'm picking it up tomorrow. You guys think this is a good deal? I didn't necessarily look into buying one, but I've seen others go for $400 so I figure I should jump on this. Thoughts and opinions welcome.
I was browsing Craigslist and saw that someone had the factory boot and they were selling it for $70! No rips or tears either. I'm picking it up tomorrow. You guys think this is a good deal? I didn't necessarily look into buying one, but I've seen others go for $400 so I figure I should jump on this. Thoughts and opinions welcome.
