Replacement top

[joecal]

Originally Posted by Edder B

Are there any recommendations on replacement tops for a 2001 Boxster? I just bought one but the rear window is shot so I'm looking at either: replacing the whole top, replacing the rear plastic window, or finding a used hard top.
I'm terminally ill and the Boxster, or a red Porsche was on my bucket list. So I had to pull the trigger on this one. I'm not looking to restore, just to make it drivable for about a year. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Sorry to hear that about your health, but it's cool you bought a red Porsche being on your bucket list. I bought a new top from Convertible Top Replacements | Auto Tops Direct Car Tops with the plastic window for around $400. I installed mine which is a little bit of work but doable, or you can pay to have it installed. I was quoted around $750.00 for labor from a local shop. Take Care,
Joe

[Luv2Box]

Went with a new GAAH with glass window three years ago and couldn't be happier. My mechanic hates me but the car sure looks spiffy with it.

[joecal]

Originally Posted by Luv2Box

Went with a new GAAH with glass window three years ago and couldn't be happier. My mechanic hates me but the car sure looks spiffy with it.

That's the top an installer I called recommended, it's probably one of the best replacement tops. He quoted me around $1,800. for that top installed. He said he wouldn't install any other brand.

[Luv2Box]

Originally Posted by joecal

That's the top an installer I called recommended, it's probably one of the best replacement tops. He quoted me around $1,800. for that top installed. He said he wouldn't install any other brand.

I lucked out with mine, got it off eBay, from a couple who were closing their upholstery shop, new in box for $239 without cable for defroster. Got a local upholstery guy to install it for $400. Haven't needed to buy a defroster cable as the regular defroster clears the window up quickly due to the small interior space. One of the best products I've put on my car.

[joecal]

Originally Posted by Luv2Box

I lucked out with mine, got it off eBay, from a couple who were closing their upholstery shop, new in box for $239 without cable for defroster. Got a local upholstery guy to install it for $400. Haven't needed to buy a defroster cable as the regular defroster clears the window up quickly due to the small interior space. One of the best products I've put on my car.

That's a great deal, you lucked out. Edder B, when I bought my top the company (www.autotopsdirect.com) sent me an email with installation instructions after I called them and requested it, which really helped. If you do a search on here Mike Focke has instructions and photos on top replacement. I used Pelican's too, so I had 3 different references for installing my top. I have a few wrinkles in it that I think I can correct, it's really not too bad of a job if you take your time. Mine actually turned out better than I expected and I saved about $750.00 in labor.