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Better to compare to TCOs of 911s in general, or the original (inflation-adjusted) price when new.

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Replace top

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I had my top replaced a couple of years ago with OEM quality German A5 canvas for about $1800 including tax.

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Use diy

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Tops range from 699 used DIY to 3000 installed.

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Check prices here

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Check new prices here

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Repair say $600 or less, i agree

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Well, if it's a "minor" repair, say $600 or less, I agree.

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Better to compare to TCOs of 911s in general, or the original (inflation-adjusted) price when new.

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Check prices here

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Check new prices here

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Repair say $600 or less, i agree

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Well, if it's a "minor" repair, say $600 or less, I agree.

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Replace top

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I had my top replaced a couple of years ago with OEM quality German A5 canvas for about $1800 including tax.

HELP! Can This Tear Be Repaired?

Use diy

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Tops range from 699 used DIY to 3000 installed.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Getting ready to make an offer on a 2000 911 Carrera. PPI was fine, but there is a seam tear in the edge of the top above the drivers seat--pictured. Is this repairable? If not, how much are new tops, installed? Thanks for your help!

POST 2Original post

I'll guess and say "doubtful" that it can be repaired. The seam has pulled apart from the plastic ribbing. New top $2000-$3000 plus installation and calibration. Check new prices here http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-p...section=811-10

POST 3Original post

I"m sure someone(upholster) could repair that single seam. Tops range from 699 used DIY to 3000 installed. I don't forsee your's being that big of a deal.

POST 4Original post

Seems like a small problem for a 20 year old car.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Quotes source post: 16358036

Well, if it's a "minor" repair, say $600 or less, I agree. If it's a $3-5000 replacement, that's 17% to 28% of asking price; NOT "small" in my book!!!

POST 6Original post

I had my top replaced a couple of years ago with OEM quality German A5 canvas for about $1800 including tax. You could probably repair that top but it has done it's time and should be replaced in the near future. Looking at that photo, I'm guessing that the tension cable is detached or broken. It goes from side to side, between the headliner and the top, and could be causing the buckling that you're seeing. That is a relatively simple fix.

POST 7Original post

Quotes source post: 16358072

For a $17,000 20 year old car it�s minor. It has been said before that they are all $35000 cars in the end.

POST 8Original post

Quotes source post: 16358174

Exactly what mine cost. $600 for the top, 10 hours of labor.

POST 9Original post

Quotes source post: 16358072

You can�t base repairs/maintenance on the asking price. Better to compare to TCOs of 911s in general, or the original (inflation-adjusted) price when new.

POST 10 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Quotes source post: 16358174

You nailed it Bill! The Porsche dealer who did a PPI for me found a stretched cable on that side! He also found enough other problems that I've walked from the deal. Thanks to all for comments!

POST 11Original post

Quotes source post: 16358828

Keep looking. The right one will come along if you have patience.

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