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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Has anybody ever compared the convertible tops side-by side, before and after the 2001 changes? Are the differences noticeable in terms of fit and finish, sealing, and wind noise?

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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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I had an '01 and now have an '02. Both black verts. Same.
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Originally Posted by Postergeist
I had an '01 and now have an '02. Both black verts. Same.

As I would expect them to be, the changes happened with the introduction of the '01 models
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Originally Posted by AGChoset
As I would expect them to be, the changes happened with the introduction of the '01 models
Oooops.... reading is fundamental, I guess. I thought your inquiry was into '01 and later models - not pre '01 models.
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I just had a new top put on. My '98 had the original style and my new top has the newer style. It cost like $50.00 more.
The weave is a little nicer and softer to the touch, and it fits around the window slightly better.
Otherwise the fit is virtually the same.
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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Thanks for the info, makes me feel better about my search for a 99-02 convertible.
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