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Purchased it used last year and was too excited to notice the scuff marks on the soft-top.
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Well, the factory rep will be available on the 14th of March he will decide if they will replace my top under warranty.
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Dear enthusiasts/owners,
I own a 99 Boxster w/27K miles. Purchased it used last year and was too excited to notice the scuff marks on the soft-top. After sometime, I began noticing that other boxsters DO NOT have these wear and tear signs. Took it to the dealer and they told me it was normal.
Brought it in this morning for my 30K service and told them that I wasn't satisfied with the problem.
The scuff marks are common on the side where the convertible top folds but I also have 3 other one-inch "scrathces" on the top and is identical on the left and right. Also, there is "almost" a puncture circle on both sides too. Fabric is salient/protruding/torn on this circle.
If anyone on this forum has/is experienced(ing) the same problem, do advice/direct/guide me on what to tell my dealer. My warranty runs out in May 2003.
Thanks in advance.
Le jolie rogue
I have a '99 as well and I think I know what you are referring to. Mine does not look bad at all, but it does have some scuffing too. I believe this is normal wear and tear, after all we are talking about a clothlike material here. It is bound to show some wear after almost 4 years of use. Unless you have a real tear or split developing, I wouldn't be too concerned.
I also own a 99 and must say my top shows almost no signs of wear and tear. Of course in the Summer the top is down all the time and during the winter the top is down all the time because the hardtop is on the car. Plastic rear window has the usual signs of age, but the canvas itself has no problems. I have seen the tops replaced at the dealership and must say the new top looked like a factory installation. Usual wear may be a warranty issue. Good Luck.
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Well, the factory rep will be available on the 14th of March he will decide if they will replace my top under warranty.
He'll have to show me at least 3 cars on the lot with those markings. Otherwise it's gonna be a long nite...
Best,
le jolie rogue
These are old posts but I also have this problem and was told by Porsche that this was normal wear. I feel it a design defect given the abrasions occur when the top is down and folded. Still trying but it may be a black hole
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