Top Install $

[igk]

Originally Posted by And416

Two months ago I bought a new top and was going to install it myself.
I located a shop in the Toronto area and had it installed professionally. The cost was $500 cash. It took one day. I also bought the top through Autotopsdirect.

Hi
I am looking to buy a new top as well. Do you remember how much shipping to Toronto was?
Did you get charged a lot of duty/taxes coming over the border?

thanks

[And416]

Hello ... No duties were not that steep because it was 'Made in the USA" ... It was shipped UPS and they charged me an additional $46.17 to clear the package. The actual shipping charge is listed on the vendors website. Again, I bought through Autotopsdirect . Hope this helps.

[brian325is]

I bought this one on ebay. $60 to ship USPS. No duties taxes or other fees.

Porsche Boxster & S Convertible Top w/Glass Window Haartz Cloth 6yr Warnty 97-02 | eBay

[Msw-986]

Stopped into a place today here in Woodstock On and was quoted $1600 for top and $1200 install. He said if I didn't buy from him absolutely no warranty if it didn't fit too bad, the quality probably wouldn't be any good etc. Autotopsonline as the top i need for $559! May look in London or Kitchener for an installer, or drive to Toronto

[igk]

thanks. i'll check it out.
have you had it installed yet? happy with it?

i drive with the top down as much as i can, but would still like original quality material if possible.

did you go with the shop in Scarborough that was suggested?

Originally Posted by brian325is

I bought this one on ebay. $60 to ship USPS. No duties taxes or other fees.

Porsche Boxster & S Convertible Top w/Glass Window Haartz Cloth 6yr Warnty 97-02 | eBay

[brian325is]

I am half way through the install. ie the old top is off. Not an easy job.

I had to order a couple of parts that were damaged from Porsche. If you read the install instructions online they recommend you pre buy because it is highly likely damaged during removal. Not expensive. The sliders were about $15 each x 2.

I decided to do it myself as the logistics of getting it done in Scarboro ( i am in Mississauga ) were too complicated.

The top quality looks excellent but I cannot comment on the fit yet

[schoir]

Originally Posted by brian325is

I am half way through the install. ie the old top is off. Not an easy job.

I had to order a couple of parts that were damaged from Porsche. If you read the install instructions online they recommend you pre buy because it is highly likely damaged during removal. Not expensive. The sliders were about $15 each x 2.

I decided to do it myself as the logistics of getting it done in Scarboro ( i am in Mississauga ) were too complicated.

The top quality looks excellent but I cannot comment on the fit yet

Brian:

If you take your time, don't cut any corners and follow the DIY instructions posted on Mike Focke's website, you can get a perfect result.

It's tempting to expedite matters because it's such a lengthy process, but if you stick to it you'll be very pleased with the end result.

Regards, Maurice.