Has anyone bought one of these tops?

[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.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by 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.

Keep in mind if you have the glass top there are a number of advantages;
No chopping the top when you put the top down
No worries about the plastic cracking in the cold
Glass looks better
You dont have to worry about the "I wonder what it would be like if I had the glass top"

I personally know when my plastic cracks I will be ordering the glass option.

[wingboat]

Thanks for your advice guys. All of it very good.

I've done tops before, and am very handy (engine swaps, clutch jobs, installed a/c, etc.). I also have NO problem being overly confident about my abilities. Top installer in Boston will be on standby.

I seriously doubt that a glass window will make or break a sale. The extra $700 doesn't seem worth it, especially given that I'll sell her in a year or two for a newer model.

[wingboat]

OK. Ebay guy sell tops with no installation instructions. Auf wiedersehen.

GAHH top. Instructions included, nicht wahr? Might be a glass one, too! The defroster could be handy, and would extend Boston Boxster season by a day or two! ;-) Just a pigtail for that to work?

I'm kinda pissed they jacked up the price by $300+ just a few months ago, though. No luck on the group purchase, as I recall.

[QporscheQ]

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

Actually, I would say this is low. (Unless it is used parts). My quote was $2600 also, but the total was over $4000. Insurance was paying, but still. I will never go back to that dealer for anything.