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Old 07-30-2008, 06:39 AM   #8
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I too have read that Porsche is no longer making hardtops for the older models (pre-05). Prices on them have been going up it seems. There is no way that it would cost $1000 to paint one. I'd guess you could get it done for more like $500.

I am seriously considering buying one of these. They are lighter which makes the car a bit lighter and makes it easier to put on and remove. I have heard that a lot of Boxster Spec racers use them. I've also heard that the finish on the gel coat hasn't been great in the past. Dunno if that's improved or not. Even if you had to have it sanded down and corrected, a good body shop should be able to do that fairly cheaply along with a nice coat of paint.
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