Time for a new rear window - and recommendations for the Phoenix area?

[Porsche9]

Thanks Perfectlap.

I'm going to shop around on getting a new top installed and see if I can get the cost down a bit. After reading about itsnotanova's experience with sloppy vinyl windows installs I might just bite the bullet and go with a new top. A sloppy install would irritate the hell out of me long after I've forgotten how much I saved.

The bumper resprayed and baking would be done with the bumper removed.

[Porsche9]

Just found an installer that will do the labor for $475 and put in top of the line GAHH top for $695. Total $1,170. This is the route I'm going and expect the car per Perfectlap to look $20,000 newer. Plus no more Boxster chop!

[clickman]

Just be aware with the aftermarket glass-windowed top that the window will be smaller and the access to the engine will be somewhat compromised.

The best way to go IMHO is a 4-bow OEM glass top in good shape from a 2003 or 04, which will easily retrofit to an earlier year. But they're usually not cheap...

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by clickman

Just be aware with the aftermarket glass-windowed top that the window will be smaller and the access to the engine will be somewhat compromised.

I keep hearing that, but I have no problem with visibility, the seat headrests block rear vision more than the top. Also, I haven't found any issues with engine access with the glass top.