[sethkestenbaum]

I take the top down on my Phaeton all the time. Be aware that the top will shrink when down for a long time. A nice warm day and a little pursuasion and the top will again stretche out. I picked up the "open" car so I could have it open. If there is wear and tear (and there is already some worn and torn) it is OK. One night drive under the summer starts and you will feel it was well worth it.