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rfuerst911sc · 09-05-2015, 02:24 AM

When I got my 02 S this was the first convertible I have ever owned. It had previously had a new vinyl rear window installed. I really had no complaints but reading on this forum the glowing reports of the glass window I started to keep my eye on local for sale ads. Then one day there was a CL ad for a 986 being parted out. It had an aftermarket top with glass rear window. Seller said it was in excellent condition. A quick drive confirmed the condition and I picked it up for $400.00 !!! That was for a complete top mounted on the frame. Now I had to install it. My car was at a local body shop getting the GT3 front bumper and GT3 TEK rear valence painted. I happened to ask the owner of the shop if he swapped out tops and what did he charge ? As it happened he was selling his Boxster that was in mint condition except it had recently had the vinyl rear window crack. He had buyers lined up so he offered to swap my vinyl window top for my recently purchased glass window top for no charge ! It was a win/win for both. I got the glass window top installed on my car, he got a good top with a clear soft vinyl window so he could sell the car and he gave me his old top so I have a spare frame if ever needed. I love the glass windowed top, no more Boxster chop and rear vision is crystal clear as it should be. Yes the glass window is smaller but rear visibility is limited side to side because of the seat backs so I really didn't notice. I highly recommend the swap.

09-05-2015, 02:24 AM	#6
rfuerst911sc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dahlonega , Georgia Posts: 1,350	When I got my 02 S this was the first convertible I have ever owned. It had previously had a new vinyl rear window installed. I really had no complaints but reading on this forum the glowing reports of the glass window I started to keep my eye on local for sale ads. Then one day there was a CL ad for a 986 being parted out. It had an aftermarket top with glass rear window. Seller said it was in excellent condition. A quick drive confirmed the condition and I picked it up for $400.00 !!! That was for a complete top mounted on the frame. Now I had to install it. My car was at a local body shop getting the GT3 front bumper and GT3 TEK rear valence painted. I happened to ask the owner of the shop if he swapped out tops and what did he charge ? As it happened he was selling his Boxster that was in mint condition except it had recently had the vinyl rear window crack. He had buyers lined up so he offered to swap my vinyl window top for my recently purchased glass window top for no charge ! It was a win/win for both. I got the glass window top installed on my car, he got a good top with a clear soft vinyl window so he could sell the car and he gave me his old top so I have a spare frame if ever needed. I love the glass windowed top, no more Boxster chop and rear vision is crystal clear as it should be. Yes the glass window is smaller but rear visibility is limited side to side because of the seat backs so I really didn't notice. I highly recommend the swap. __________________ 2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .