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Old 03-13-2012, 04:38 PM
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What is the best place to order parts for my 996TT or for Porsches as models don't really matter? Need a source for regular stock parts (don't want to use dealer for obvious reasons) and for some cosmetic parts that I may update (interior stuff). There were reasonable dealer sites with solid discounts for my BMW and Audi but I don't see any for my 996.

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When I needed to order OEM parts I checked Pelican Parts, Sunset Imports, and Suncoast Porsche.
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I use Sunset.
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Sunset and get the RennTech discount...
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Try Sonnen Porsche. They at times beat the others in price and shipping charges.

http://www.porscheoemparts.com/partl...?siteid=215405
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Originally Posted by Kevinmacd
Try Sonnen Porsche. They at times beat the others in price and shipping charges.

http://www.porscheoemparts.com/partl...?siteid=215405
Definately Sonnen, much better than Suncoast in my experience.
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Sunset is great.
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I have had luck with Sunset, Suncoast, DC automotive, and Pelican Parts.


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Sounds good. I love replacing things on my cars that don't really need replacement but SHOULD be replaced because they are nearing the end of their life. Makes me feel something. I'll let you know what that is!
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Boraparts in Portland or Sunset



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