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Originally Posted by Porschekid
. I would rather not pay for them to install it again because that cost as much as the top.
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Early last year when the GAHH top first came out, I contacted GAHH via email and asked for recommended installers in my area. GAHH recommended four installers and I contacted two of them. The installers buy the top directly from GAHH and at that time it about $969.00. However, at the same time, Cabrio World was offering the same top for about $700.00. I asked the installers if I could buy the top from Cabrio World and have them install it. They said I could but they couldn't warranty the work and the top. In hindsight, I'm glad my priorities didn't allow me to be an early adopter of the glass window top because I was leaning towards buying from Cabrio World.
FWIW, I was quoted about $450 to $500 for installation. The installer who offered $450 installation labor hinted that he might be able to offer a a lower labor charge depending on his workload (I didn't ask for it. It was an unsolicited offer and I didn't push it since I wasn't sure when I wanted to swap out my top.)
Don't forget there is also another glass window top offered by BAS International. I haven't seen any mention of separation on their version of the top. The BAS top used to be quite a bit more expensive than the GAHH top (unfavorable exchange rate between the british pound and US dollar perhaps) but BAS has been lowering its price since the GAHH top became available. The only perceived problem I know with the BAS top is that some people think that the defroster lines are too prominent when viewed from the outside of the Boxster. If you don't know already, there is a lengthy thread at renntech.org about these two tops when they first came out.
I find myself waffling between the two choices nowadays since GAHH has had some early problems. Although, GAHH seems to be doing the right thing while correcting the problem.
GAHH offered group buys in the past and if there was ever enough interest, perhaps a group buy could be made and then installed by approved installers in each person's area, offering some peace of mind concerning any problems like the glass separating from the top. Here are the conditions spelled out to the last person who tried to organize a group buy:
He is in the business of placing higher volume orders for discounts and will require a 10 order minimum for us to get the discount. The current retail price on the basic color top of is $959 which he will sell to us for $800. The basic colors for this $800 price are (Black/Black #101 or Indigo/Black #141). If you decide that you need either Space Gray #140 or Graffiti Gray #135 then the normal up-charge is $84, but he will only up-charge us $70. So your price would be $870. If you want any other NON-FACTORY color, then the up-charge, which is normally $184, would be $150.
If you have an 2000-2002 Boxster and wish to order a head liner, the price is $260 versus the normal price of $317.
All shipping charges will be only $25 within the US regardless of the city. I am assuming this is via ground.
He is the only manufacturer of this product. Do NOT APPROACH Cabrio World as he is the supplier to them.
We MUST have a commitment of 10 orders to do this deal. Each person will then pay individually via Visa, Amex or MC directly to GAHH.
The only challenge is that all orders must be processed on the same day. Again, this is his only restriction. So, WE ALL MUST ORDER ON THE SAME DAY.
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