I'm looking at a 1997 hardtop for my 2001 Boxster which I just purchased from Charlie Gordon. And yes it has a great new home right behind my concours 1974 914 2.0.
I've heard that the 1997 model hardtop even htough it is mechanically compatible with other models, it can rattle. That is why Porsche modified the design for 1998 and beyond. Anyone have any experiences to share with a 1997 hard top? Do they all rattle or just some?