nekers, the trunk has a fold down section...it makes more room when the top is up, but must be in the upright position and properly locked into position before lowering the top...if this wasn't in the right position when you put the top down, then will create a problem...open your trunk and make sure that piece is upright and locked into position correctly...you may have already knocked things out of alignment. Used car dealer know nothing about these cars....I am sure this problem was there since he forced the top closed which is a big no no....on these cars....good luck