Okay, I’m finally getting back to fixing the convertible top on my 2005. I asked a local top shop if they replace parts using what I’ve found from researching here. I was told that they would use parts that I supply, but, there wouldn’t be any warranty. I then asked him what the cost would be using his supplier parts. This is what I got back:

supplied parts. ThanksOn Tue, Oct 6, 2020 at 11:06 AM george yago <gyagojr@gmail.com> wrote:“Hi, A new top and glass with labor would cost $1495.00 plus tax. it has a lifetime warranty on rear glass separation, 3 years on cloth.
I can't reinstall your glass here at the shop it has to be sealed in at the factory.
Your car has 7 cylinders on the top mechanism, do you know which or how many are bad? Replacements are not available in the aftermarket so they must be rebuilt.. I send them to hydro-Electric in Florida, they have a fast turnaround and do excellent work but you are welcome to use whomever you like to rebuild them. Typically fees to rebuild cylinders are approximately $200.00 each plus shipping. the labor to R&R cylinders in the car would depend on which and how many are leaking.. If the 2 primary lift cylinders are the only ones bad the labor to R&R would be $165.00. Thanks”

I would appreciate any thoughts or advice on what to ask before committing. Is there a way that I can tell which cylinders need to be rebuilt? The red light flashes on the console and I’ve only managed to open the top manually.

I appreciate any insight. This place has done Crossfires & has a good business rating. The comments about the glass are confusing, if I’m letting him replace the top (and the glass isn’t cracked or anything)...

Thanks,
- Brian