Boxster Soft top replacement recommendations?

[Deserion]

You have a few options:

Can go OEM-style replacement canvas and keep the plastic window - IMO this looks the best on the early roof.

Can get the GAHH roof canvas w/ small glass window - some owners say it can be a little tricky getting it in service position, but doable.

Can get an entire '03-04 roof w/ larger glass window - has an extra bow, cinch to get into service position.

[liifesfun]

Originally Posted by Deserion

You have a few options:

Can go OEM-style replacement canvas and keep the plastic window - IMO this looks the best on the early roof.

Can get the GAHH roof canvas w/ small glass window - some owners say it can be a little tricky getting it in service position, but doable.

Can get an entire '03-04 roof w/ larger glass window - has an extra bow, cinch to get into service position.

Chris, thank you

I didnt know you could fit an 03-04, good info especially re glass (and thanks for explaining the glass issue)

Bruce

[DaveNW]

I bought my replacement top from Auto Tops Direct. Super fast service, and it fits like a glove. I had a local auto upholstery shop install it for me. Very satisfied. Compare their prices before you buy anything.

https://www.autotopsdirect.com/Porsche-Boxster-Convertible-Tops-s/29.htm

Dave

[Adrian Thompson]

Originally Posted by DaveNW

I bought my replacement top from Auto Tops Direct. Super fast service, and it fits like a glove. I had a local auto upholstery shop install it for me. Very satisfied. Compare their prices before you buy anything.

https://www.autotopsdirect.com/Porsche-Boxster-Convertible-Tops-s/29.htm

Dave

Did you get the regular or the acoustic material for extra $80 and if so do you notice it being quieter than the old top?

To those saying get a top off an 03/04, I've had my name and phone # on record with various Boxster breakers for six months with zero luck on finding an 03/04 used top with glass window in good condition to buy.

[DaveNW]

Originally Posted by Adrian Thompson

Did you get the regular or the acoustic material for extra $80 and if so do you notice it being quieter than the old top?

To those saying get a top off an 03/04, I've had my name and phone # on record with various Boxster breakers for six months with zero luck on finding an 03/04 used top with glass window in good condition to buy.

I don't recall buying anything extra - I wanted as OEM as I could find, so probably not. I did go with the glass rear window, because I didn't want to have to replace another cracked plastic back window. Where I live in Washington state, things tend to get brittle. I felt the glass window would last for a long time. (Bonus: The rear window defroster is plug and play for the heated outside mirrors.) The top has been on the car several years, and looks like new. I'd absolutely buy the same thing again. It has a head liner, (wasn't that standard for an S?) and I don't notice any excess noise. But to be fair, I don't usually drive with the top up - I like the top down whenever I can.

Dave

[joecal]

Originally Posted by DaveNW

I bought my replacement top from Auto Tops Direct. Super fast service, and it fits like a glove. I had a local auto upholstery shop install it for me. Very satisfied. Compare their prices before you buy anything.

https://www.autotopsdirect.com/Porsche-Boxster-Convertible-Tops-s/29.htm

Dave

I bought mine here also, it was the lowest price I could find at that time, in July 2015. I bought the German A5 material with the plastic window. I installed it myself and it was a lot of work and I have a few wrinkles in it. I saved the labor though which was quite a bit. The top is made by Sierra and it seems like a decent quality material. I've read the GAHH tops are probably the best. I called a local installer and that's all that he uses but he wanted I think around $1,200. at the time for one with a glass window. This is the one I bought.
https://www.autotopsdirect.com/1997-2002-Porsche-Boxster-Convertible-Top-p/10-07-box-013.htm