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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Hi, looking to buy a 1987 442 and cannot decide on which one.
One has t-tops and loaded, and in great condition. The other one is in perfect shape all original, low miles but no t-tops?
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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T tops are fun but I have not seen one that will not start to leak.
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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As much as t-tops are nice for cruising, a low mileage, perfect shape and original is hard to pass up. (think fewer hassles).
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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I agree. T-Tops are cool, but they can become a huge pain in the rear. They are also notorious for rust issues. Good luck and post pics on the one you get.
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Stay away from T tops unless you live in a place where it never rains and have a garage to store it in. Otherwise go with the other car.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 06:06 AM
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X4, no T-tops.

Welcome to CO.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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I would jump all over that car with the T-tops like a guy with a mullet on a Van Halen cassette!
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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No T tops. X5
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Buy them both.

T-tops always leak. So if I had to decide I would say no to the T-tops.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by citcapp
Stay away from T tops unless you live in a place where it never rains and have a garage to store it in. Otherwise go with the other car.
My thoughts as well. T-tops are way cool!
However, thieves like them too...
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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However, thieves like them too.
I didn't think of that. I always put a club on my car (just in case).
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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thanks everyone- I am going for the non t-top
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 05:47 AM
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Well, at least you won't have to go to the barber and get a mullet since you are buying the car without T-tops. In OK it is required by law to have a mullet when you drive a car with T-tops or an 80s Chevy Camaro.
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