Has anyone bought one of these tops?

[RandallNeighbour]

I have no experience with this guy, but I can tell you that I saw one of his tops and they're nice...

But the ones you get from Porsche (six times the cost I think) have more aluminum parts already attached. These replacement tops require the installer to remove some of the parts off the old one and recycle them. Porsche doesn't do it that way.

However, my mechanic did a great job with this top on a forum member's car. I went over to watch him work a little on it. 4-6 hours of work.

[dennizxxx]

you are right RN, it is 6 times the cost, dealer quoted me about $2600 installed....unbelievable...

Most people spend about 1000-1200 with professional installation....

[Perfectlap]

that's the stealership for you. Just paid $45 for a Porsche license plate frame. The Ebay $10 one was rusting!

Go with the Glass top man, Installation is expensive. Not worth saving $400

[wingboat]

I'm installing it myself. I'm stupid that way.

Looked at the glass tops, but figure the plastic one will last the 3-4 more years that I'll be keeping THIS Boxster..

[insite]

i bought a top from him. works like a champ. it's identical to the OEM. since you're installing it yourself, i'll offer my input (and condolences) as needed since i installed my own (and learned a lot in the process). if you want some help, PM me.

[RandallNeighbour]

Wingboat, I've watched an aftermarket top being installed. You really should reconsider, or at the very least have an installer's number handy to take your car to when you get seriously stuck.

There are a number of aluminum pieces (those that go over the front of the top across the windshield and the side parts above the windows) that has to be removed from your old top and glued oh-so-precisely to the new top.

Hope it works out for you without too many cuss words.

[Perfectlap]

whoa double whammy installing it yourself and your skipping glass.

A glass window will make it more attractive for resale, if you are intent on doing this job yourself.