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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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converting to a convertible top on w210

I have heard that there are body shops in California that can convert a sedan to a convertible.

Anyone in Cali know a place i can ship my 1997 e 420 to for this conversion and approx how much $ ?

What about places in Florida, where I am?
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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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The conversion will easily run you upwards of $20k. Also, make sure you plan on keeping the car cause resale value will be in the toilet.
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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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a E-class to a convertible??????????????????????why
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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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Why don't you just buy a 98--03 CLK convertible? Since the W208 CLK and W210 E-class look alike exteriorly. It will be a total waste of money and I couldn't agree more with the statement about the resale value.

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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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some slow@$$diesels
...if you want to get a convertible with poor handling quality and lots of body flex - just get an american made Mustang...no need to ruin a W210 for that...

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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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W210 vert?...too hardcore for my taste
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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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W210 corvert.................

in any case, if u get it done take pics would be interesting to see what it looks like.
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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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Originally posted by MBenzNL
...if you want to get a convertible with poor handling quality and lots of body flex - just get an american made Mustang...no need to ruin a W210 for that...

greetingz,




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They have done W126 SEC and sedans
Got a Large amount of cash to hand over ?


But The Same Question comes back........WHY?
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