Retrofit Glass Window?

[Baconaire]

Anyone know if you can replace the plastic rear window (of a 98) with one of the newer glass ones?

[JonnyBGood]

The short answer is that its not cost efficient if it can even be done.

You may want to do a search for the same question. Just about everyone (me included) asks that question.

[Brucelee]

No this cannot be done. The retro fit is to replace the entire top and frame, and motor. I asked and this is nearly $3K.

Sorry, not go.

A new plastic window is about $325 installed.

Good luck

[bnavani]

Where can one get a plastic window replaced for $325??

[RandallNeighbour]

Don't replace the back window... replace the whole top for $390.00... check out THE CAR TOP GUY on Ebay who sells good German made tops with the factory green tint windows:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&tc=photo&item=7918103757&category=33652

[YellowJacket]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Don't replace the back window... replace the whole top for $390.00... check out THE CAR TOP GUY on Ebay who sells good German made tops with the factory green tint windows:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&tc=photo&item=7918103757&category=33652

I'm pretty sure (tho not 100%) that is the same guy I bought a replacement top for a 325ic from a LONG time ago (like 4 yrs ago). If it's the same guy, he shipped quick, delivered a high-quality top that was exactly what I expected. Now, I know the actual replacement was a different story, taking about 3 days of work! Hopefully the boxster is easier to do. It looks like it would be.

[slogans7]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Don't replace the back window... replace the whole top for $390.00... check out THE CAR TOP GUY on Ebay who sells good German made tops with the factory green tint windows:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&tc=photo&item=7918103757&category=33652

While you can get a good top for that price, don't forget the cost of removal of the old top and installation and the new one, which can be up to $500 more.

Here's a link to the Car Top Guy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-BOXSTER-97-02-BLACK-TOP-convertible-w-window_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33652QQitemZ8055 541072QQtcZphoto