# 2002 convertible solara - is it worth replacing the entire top?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-convertible-solara-is-it-worth-replacing-the-entire-top/39385>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** toyota, camry\
**Created:** [November 12, 2009, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-convertible-solara-is-it-worth-replacing-the-entire-top/39385 "2009-11-12T06:42:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![SolaraHoney](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed8c4c/32.png) [@SolaraHoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SolaraHoney)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-convertible-solara-is-it-worth-replacing-the-entire-top/39385/1 "2009-11-12T06:42:23Z")

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Hi, I have a 2002 Solara convertible with its original top. Unfortunately someone slashed it and I have to have the main part of the top replaced. In the 2002 version, the top is in 2 parts - (1)the main top and (2)the back window + strip of cloth just below it. There’s nothing wrong with the window part. No leaks or anything, despite parking the car outside for the past 5 years in San Francisco weather. It just sounds like this is a part that’s prone to problems, and I’m wondering since I’m paying for the main piece, maybe it’s worth the extra $500 to replace the window part as well. Does anyone have experience with leaks around the rear window or replacing the top on a 2002? Thanks!