Has anyone bought one of these tops? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

wingboat · 05-08-2006, 12:54 PM

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 · 05-08-2006, 01:42 PM

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 · 05-08-2006, 01:47 PM

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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.

larez2 · 05-08-2006, 01:59 PM

don't forget to use the forum discount good thru 5/31 should you decide to go with a Gahh top. it'll save you some dough.

http://986forum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=41893&postcount=50

larez2

Perfectlap · 05-08-2006, 03:19 PM

hmmm wondering if I should buy one and just store it unless the supply starts to bring down the price.

p.s.

There are going to be allot more used Boxsters coming into the 2nd hand market. Having a glass rear window might encourage someone to go with an older vs. newer Boxster. I know if all things were similar to equal the glass window would definitely tip the scales. It really does look 1000% better and more expensive.
Going from a glass window in my cheap Miata to a plastic window in my expensive German was

wingboat · 05-09-2006, 09:36 AM

GAHH now says it *must* be installed by a top shop, and they provide no instructions.

WTF? Is this the end of the semi-competent "do it yourselfer"?

larez2 · 05-09-2006, 09:49 AM

my guess is that they are trying to avoid issues with improper installation and people try to get warranty on them.

I found some instructions. they are not from the factory manual or from gahh, and are not super in depth, but I think they'd help a diy'er. some guy e-mailed them to me. it's too big post, so pm me with your e-mail and i'll forward you what i have if you want to see it.

thanks,
larez2