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Old 05-19-2005, 07:24 AM   #1
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Take the car to a trim shop that does replacements on convertible windows. They can usually replace just the window... price varies. I've read forum posts of $200 to $500.

A new, German-made top from Ebay is $400 plus a hard day's work to install it yourself. My mechanic quoted $400 to install one if I brought the top to him.

You do not want to even talk to the dealer as their prices for tops begin with a four digit price and go up from there.

This may well be the perfect time to save up and buy the newer glass window replacement tops for non-glass window boxsters hitting the market for about $1100.00. I know you probably didn't want to hear that price tag... I winced when I heard it as well—but it will certainly come down over time.

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Old 05-19-2005, 08:02 AM   #2
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Can you post some info on a glass top conversion for a 97-02 986? for a little over 1K I would be interested in that.
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Old 05-19-2005, 09:16 AM   #3
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thanks guys...

this definitely bummed me out....

I was looking at the ebay top....does anyone know if it isan easy install...I'm not the most technical person but not the worst either...I ouwldn't mind giving it a go/...any special tools required..??

although the sound of a glass replacement top is quite enticing....no more boxster chop, bigger glass window.....the price is what puts me off though....
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Can you post some info on a glass top conversion for a 97-02 986? for a little over 1K I would be interested in that.
Check out www.gahh.com or www.cabrioworld.com for pictures. Cabrioworld is a distributor for the manufacturer GAHH. Right now the price at both sites is about $695 but the the the price at GAHH is only temporary until the end of the month and goes back up to $950. A person at a different Porsche forum has reported a successful self install.

There's also the one from BAS International but I think it goes for about $1100.

I don't have any business ties with any of the companies mentioned.
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Old 05-19-2005, 09:55 AM   #5
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does anyone know a good/reputable.. convertible top installer shop in the boston area.....???

I am considering a glass top replacement....IF i can keep the cost down...
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does anyone know a good/reputable.. convertible top installer shop in the boston area.....???

I am considering a glass top replacement....IF i can keep the cost down...
If you can't get anyone to refer a good top shop, GAHH can provide a list of installers in your area via a form at their website.
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Old 05-19-2005, 04:29 PM   #7
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Man that really sucks. I guess at the very least you were "lucky" (if you can call it that) they didn't take that knife or whatever it was and use it on the paint. Ignorant jerkoffs like that make me sick. If someone vandalized my car I would be so angry I don't know what I'd do. Stuff like this makes me never want to leave my car unattended for long. Best of luck with fixing the top.
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Old 05-20-2005, 04:54 AM   #8
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Concur w/Adam - that sucks. I try to be conscious of where I park and how long I leave the car, but in the end there's no stopping a determined jerk. May the repair shops be kind -
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