2000 Boxster Glass Roof?
 

Hello Everyone,

This is my first post. I have a question about my 2000 Boxster roof and I thought this would be a good place to ask!

I need to replace the roof on my 2000 Boxster due to the plastic window being torn. I have checked on the Internet and see that several sites offering replacement roofs with glass instead of plastic. The glass window is much smaller but I would prefer it to the plastic. I live in Las Vegas and the heat is brutal on cars. All the sites tell me it will work but I would like some feedback from someone who has tried this.

Has anyone tried to put on a roof with a glass window on a 2000 Boxster?

Thanks!

Suzanne

P.S. I will be using my orginal roof frame.

Hi,
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There have been quite a few discussions out there about this:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=4503&

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3873

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3604

This one has some good tips for it you do the install yourself:
[http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2566&page=3&pp=20

The GAHH/Cabrioworld one had a few early on that had issues with the glass separating from the top, but that's been fixed (from what I can tell).

The Nachos Upholstery/Convertibletopsonline.com recently came out and is a bit cheaper.

I quoted out total cost top + installation at a few shops. The prices ranged from about $1200-$1500.

I'm strongly considering getting one myself. From what I have read about others that have it, they all like it.

Good Luck,
Larez2

Thanks. I have been really looking at the ones at Cabrioworld. I have a black Boxster with a black roof. I am thinking about getting dark tan instead of black. My next step is to find a local shop that can install it. The place my Porsche shop recommended has never done an installation with glass.

At least it doesn't rain here a lot so I have time to decide!

Thanks again.

Suzanne

I'll definately check out the link to install ourselves. If it doesn't look too intense, we might try that too.

Thanks again!

Suzanne

If the window is the only part that is damaged, you can have a new window sewn in for about $300-$400. I'm going to have a charcoal tinted window sewn into mine when the window decides to crack.

The only thing I have seen complaints about with the glass window is the size. It's pretty small in order to fit when folded. Just something to consider when you look around.