Has anyone bought one of these tops?

[wingboat]

I need a new top (window gone), and saw these on Ebay, sold by softtopguy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-BOXSTER-97-02-BLACK-TOP-convertible-w-window_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33652QQitemZ8063 127846QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Does anyone have experience with purchase and/or installation with them?

Anyone? Bueller?

[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.