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BoxheadTim GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
7/9/21 3:28 p.m.

In reply to BoxheadTim :

Actually it looks like it was 2003, not 2002.

Adrian_Thompson (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
7/9/21 4:05 p.m.

BoxheadTim said:
Later ones had the hardtop as a fairly pricey option - not sure if that goes for the 997s also, but I would think it does as I can't quite see Porsche going back from optional hardtop to standard hardtop.

You're correct there. I'm honestly surprised wheels, tires and steering wheel aren't optional extras these days.

dps214 Dork
7/9/21 4:39 p.m.

I mean to be fair I don't know of any other convertibles at least recently that were sold with a hardtop by default, with the exception of the S2000 CR which needed it because it didn't have a soft top.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/9/21 4:51 p.m.

Go with the one that makes you happy.

preach (fs) GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
7/9/21 4:53 p.m.

David S. Wallens said:
Go with the one that makes you happy.

This.

And berkeleying enjoy the thing.

Woody (Forum Supportum) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
7/9/21 5:56 p.m.

I remember at least two different guys at our PCA meetings offering free hardtops to anyone who had a car that it would fit because they had sold or traded in their 911 without the top.