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Kmkmkrz covered the salient points. The top should close to the windshield ready to be latched. Make sure you hold the button until the dash light goes out. A base Boxster is usually less money and can be just as much fun if you aren't tracking. The tiptronic, when paired with an S can be fine. It's not quite as quick but if you use the car in traffic, it's a blessing. Funny that they cost more originally but are worth less on the used market because most people, when they buy an older sports car, want a manual shift.