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Is soft top warm enough?

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I was going back and forth on getting the black HT or the duel top group but decided just to get the black top for now and then get an aftermarket softtop once someone came out with one that folds down to the bed. I don't like how the oem softtop folds.

I've also gone back and forth on getting the body color hardtop and fenders vs. the black on a gator JTR. I'm almost certain i'm going with black.
 

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As posted above, I'd go with the dual top group if you can afford it. I live in the upper Ohio Valley and know how the winters can be up north.
 

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THIS!

Bestop is probably going to have a new soft top within a year for the JT. It will likely cost less than the current top's MSRP. Also, some people will a vehicle off the lot with the dual top group. Many of those won't want to convertible top and put it up for sale. I just got mine this way a couple of weeks ago. I got it, brand new in the box, for $1500. That's $700 under MSRP.
BUT, with the dual top option in essence you are only paying $1100 (msrp) for the soft top
 

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BUT, with the dual top option in essence you are only paying $1100 (msrp) for the soft top
People buying off the lot don't always get the option of having the dual top group. Alone, the soft top is just over $2200. The market is there. I've seen unused soft tops going for $1400 to $1500. If you CAN get the dual top group, then I do recommend it.
 

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OMG - you named her perfectly. Now what you need to do is hook up a timed relay that disconnects the radio and seat memory modules from the battery randomly so she forgets you all the time.
lol, yeah she's a Pacifica in Ocean Blue paint. Have to name her Dory.

The uconnect does randomly forget my radio presets, and i have to make sure i'm at a stop then MANUALLY push the Memory 2 seat button like a cave man! Normally Dory just changes the radio and seat memory to Memory 2 because my proximity key is progammed to that. SO BALLER! i know many guys bawk at the proximity key price, but It is so nice to just leave keys in my jacket pocket all day and come and go. lol 1st world problems? :lipssealed::whew:
 

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Agreed ! Sorry Steph, the wheels look great but "she" sits so low . Any issues with Pot-Holes ? I'd of gone with a Dodge Durango . . . just enough room for 5 of my closet girl friends ! Not married with kids, though I sometimes "envoy" those who do . . . well, :lipssealed:, only IF it were just 2 . . . and boys, so I could carry on the Family Name ! :headbang:
 

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Need to tint the windows this spring. Maybe give it a lift and 35" tires....... Sorry dreaming again.
 
 







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