My car is an 07, so top is not that old.
Anyway, I put the top down yesterday and this is the result.
Could it have been something in the roof mechanism that caused the tear????

 

looks like there are some pressure marks etc around it. id say yes, i had one replaced different spot under warranty, im dreading the day it WILL happen again. considering the roof wont go down properly when its 15degreesC well above the recomended 0degrees that ur not supposed to drop it

 

If Warrenty Dosen't Cover It. Have a good shop put a patch on it(inside).
did it to mine. Did it to mine lasted 6mths. Replace it with canvas.

 

If Warrenty Dosen't Cover It. Have a good shop put a patch on it(inside).
did it to mine. lasted 6mths. Replace it with canvas.

 

chupacabra..
period.
Warranty will never cover acts of mischeif by a mythical creature.. good luck OP.

 

Judging by the shearing of the fabric, I wouldn't rule out pterodactyl talon.

 

well it looks like someone tried to break in your car that what i would say if the warranty doesn't cover it but you didn't get that from me