>> Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on
>> our
>> '90.
>
> My original 1994 top was fine when I last saw it in May. Been under the
> boot since then. I'm sure it helps that it lives in a garage.
>
> The window no longer unzips, the Velcro is history, and I've reglued the
> bow sleeves twice, but no rot or cracking. As little as I use it,
> there's no reason to replace it just 'cause it's old. Maybe tan tops
> last longer...
My 1991, original top just now is beginning to sprout mildew on the
inside.
It's been a wet winter and the car's been standing on the road and it's
clearly taken its toll. From what has just been said here, though, 17
years
for the roof seems to be pretty good going...
Eric


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