Convertible tops typically last 5-6 years before needing replacement. Their life varies depending on use, care, and maint. The issue is S2000 tops seem to last 3-4 years due to wear holes since the top is not protected and the material is thin.

 

Buy a hardtop or stop putting your soft top down.

 

That's using the old noggin!

 

Wait til you get home and then take it off and go for a drive in the canyons . If the car were offered as a coupe and a convertible then I would see why you would say "why would someone buy a Hardtop for a convertible?". Since the car only came convertible (till the CR was born) why not put a hardtop on it? I did not want a convertible in the first place

I love this car because its fun to drive in the canyons, trackable on occasion and reliable , not because it was a convertible


As far as the tops are concerned tears seem to be quite common, I know of at least 2 with semi low milage that have small tears in them, I never used mine and had it for almost 2 years and it looked like new (car is parked in covered parking or garaged at home and work).

I sold it to a member for $900.00 after getting the HT, if the OP does not want to go the HT route I would keep your eyes open on the for sale forum for someone looking to sell theirs .