New owner, didn't know about "chop", window seam ripped...

[turbo23dog]

I vote for #1. You can get one of the new GAHH replacment tops with a glass window that won't need a chop during the opening process, and, it comes with rear defroster. That will be much better than spending any money to replace a crappy plastic window that will likely need replacement again at some point.

[rick3000]

The eBay link you posted was the one I was refering too. You could also just buy a hardtop and forget about the tear.

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by turbo23dog

I vote for #1. You can get one of the new GAHH replacment tops with a glass window that won't need a chop during the opening process, and, it comes with rear defroster. That will be much better than spending any money to replace a crappy plastic window that will likely need replacement again at some point.

I agree with him. Just buy the glass one! You will never have to worry about it tearing and if you just get another plastic one, who's to say it won't happen again? Plus, thieves have been known to slash the plastic windows to gain entry for a quick grab of your stuff inside while the alarm goes off. Why would you replace the plastic with another plastic on when you have the chance to upgrade.

[Wonko The Sane]

Just FYI: A respected (read: recommended to me by a porsche and a high end body shop) upholstery in my area recently replaced my rear window, total cost was $250 (including labor). If you've got cash to burn, a glass top is the way to go, but if you can get it replaced/repaired for under $300, you may be better off doing that.

[Ronzi]

Originally Posted by Wonko The Sane

Just FYI: A respected (read: recommended to me by a porsche and a high end body shop) upholstery in my area recently replaced my rear window, total cost was $250 (including labor). If you've got cash to burn, a glass top is the way to go, but if you can get it replaced/repaired for under $300, you may be better off doing that.

I was in a local custom upholstery shop a few weeks ago, and there was a Box in the shop for a new plastic rear window. I asked the shop owner what the price was for a new rear window in a Boxster, and he said about $700, because you have to remove the top from the frame to sew in the new window.
Did my guy not know what he was doing (possible, but he's been in business in the same shop for about 25yrs that I know of), or are we talking about a different process, i.e. sewn in vs heat sealed , etc?