Will a 986 hardtop fit a 987?
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ian edwards
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I considerd changing my 986 for a 987 last year.I was told by the salesman that the hardtop would not fit.What he couldnt tell me was the tradein price at time of specing the new car just 12weeks before built.I didnt go ahead with the purchase.
Guest
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Thanks Ian, yes I have been told that the hardtops are different but nobody can tell me exactly how they are different or if they will fit, and yes I know the part number is different!
Concerning your trade in price, I came to an agreement for my 996 Cab part ex'ed for a 987 that I would get a certain price as long as the milage did not go over a specified amount.
Concerning your trade in price, I came to an agreement for my 996 Cab part ex'ed for a 987 that I would get a certain price as long as the milage did not go over a specified amount.
Tool Pants
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The profile of the window glass changed with the 987.
I think TP meant the SIDE window glass has a different profile...[&o]
Dapster
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Why on earth do you want a hard top anyway? I've had a Boxster through 5 winters, and have never felt that it needed any more weather protection. The only reason you may choose one is if you are worried about the roof being slashed, but you'll miss out on all those sunny winter topless opportunities!
Guest
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Dapster, It's a matter of choice, and as it's a free Country.........................
Come to think of it why do you fit a Bose? It seems to me to be the worst car audio on the market, lot's of money and all Bass, most people buy it and spend half their time looking through the manual on how to switch the base unit off? But hey, it's a free Country......................
Come to think of it why do you fit a Bose? It seems to me to be the worst car audio on the market, lot's of money and all Bass, most people buy it and spend half their time looking through the manual on how to switch the base unit off? But hey, it's a free Country......................
Dapster
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I agree about Bose - not the best use of a grand....Pretty poor audio package, although Bose in a more accoustically suited car such as an Audi A8 sounds amazing.
Regarding the hard top, if you are going to buy a convertible, are you not limiting it's use by sticking a hard top on it?
Guest
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Rich, 5 months is a bit of an exaggeration, Dec/Jan/Feb , I prefer to be able to use the car North of the Thames, be able to park it and have a bit more security, along with probably a more comfortable journey.
As in my previous post there are many options on a Porsche/Boxster many of which I personally would not consider, Bose is one of them (as I was unfortunately recommended to buy by my dealer on a 996 C4 and regretted it from day1) coloured wheel centres, Porsche logo branded on the headrest...... I could go on. I do however do not have a problem if you choose these items as it is your choice?
At the end of the day it's the customer's choice, and my money!
As in my previous post there are many options on a Porsche/Boxster many of which I personally would not consider, Bose is one of them (as I was unfortunately recommended to buy by my dealer on a 996 C4 and regretted it from day1) coloured wheel centres, Porsche logo branded on the headrest...... I could go on. I do however do not have a problem if you choose these items as it is your choice?
At the end of the day it's the customer's choice, and my money!
David W.
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A bit like my legs after they've been covered by long trousers for 6 months [
] [] although I only wear shorts for 6 months of the yr the Box is convertable all yr, only a couple of weeks ago we went for a Sunday pub lunch with top down, parked it top down outside and then had a blast of a sunny ride home after.
Global warming? bring it on! []
DW
] [] although I only wear shorts for 6 months of the yr the Box is convertable all yr, only a couple of weeks ago we went for a Sunday pub lunch with top down, parked it top down outside and then had a blast of a sunny ride home after.Global warming? bring it on! [
]DW
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Dapster,
My wife use to have a Merc SL, in the winter she used to put a panoramic hardtop on it, it worked well for her, now she has a new SL and the little varmit tucks it away in the boot.
When I go on a long journey in the Boxster it is somewhat wearing, if the Boxster hardtop works as well as the SL hardtop then for 3 months of the year and times when I want added security then why not?
As I said it's my money and my choice, what I had asked in this forum was the technicality of it, not expecting to embark on a psychoanalyst of why I want one.
Just for the record I am not against open top cars, I used to race them but that's on a track not on the road (and with apologies to Manchester people) hardtops just give me that bit more security North of the Thames.
My wife use to have a Merc SL, in the winter she used to put a panoramic hardtop on it, it worked well for her, now she has a new SL and the little varmit tucks it away in the boot.
When I go on a long journey in the Boxster it is somewhat wearing, if the Boxster hardtop works as well as the SL hardtop then for 3 months of the year and times when I want added security then why not?
As I said it's my money and my choice, what I had asked in this forum was the technicality of it, not expecting to embark on a psychoanalyst of why I want one.
Just for the record I am not against open top cars, I used to race them but that's on a track not on the road (and with apologies to Manchester people) hardtops just give me that bit more security North of the Thames.
Tool Pants
non Club member but v. knowledgable
Something might be lost in the translation. Profile = shape.
Pictures are from Ken.
I tried my 986 humps on a 987 about 2 years ago. They don't fit either.
Pictures are from Ken.
I tried my 986 humps on a 987 about 2 years ago. They don't fit either.
If anyone does want a hardtop (986), mine is available as I was forced to sell my Boxster S for something a bit more practical, though sure I will return to Porsche soon. I really enjoyed the extra insulation in the winter- giving the car a different character (+ added security).
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