yeah they are so close to me so i decided to just pull the trigger on the coil kit and tank from them that way i get it within the next few days and can try and tackle that job before i get out to LA where im sure ill have no room to work on my own stuff nor will i know anyone to give me a hand...

 

What he said

 

This brings up an important issue, that Ive seen with many marques...

Often the retail parts/service is virtually unrelated to their internet presence- local pricing can be standard retail, yet if you call or email, they have great prices.

I've used Sunset a lot, with their westcoast location I get parts in a day or two, ground.

Same thing with BMW parts- getbmwparts dot com is cheap, but walk into the retail store and it is painful.

YMMV

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Is sunset porsche in Portland, OR? I need to head there tomorrow and may check them out!

 

Yes in Portland

Talk with Bob McCarthy

 

Yep! Bob (parts manager) is the man to deal with. His name (at) sunsetimports (dot) com.

 

A few more opinions...

Sunset = great prices, no real web interface
Sonnen = porscheoemparts.com = great prices, very good web interface
Suncoast = great customer service, good prices, good web interface.
DC automotive = No discounts but good web interface for looking up oem part numbers.
Pelican Parts = Great customer service, great source for non-oe parts, good but not great prices, but often free shipping.

Surprisingly, I've also found Amazon to be a great source for oem parts like brake pads, plugs, air filters, cabin filter, etc.

 

i'm repeating myself but,.. the kits like the major/minor maint kit that ecs sells are a lot easier to deal with rather than searching out things we go thru a lot like air filters/pollen filters/plugs individually. at least, it is for me. it's helpful not to have to remember things like washer/o-ring part numbers and they are included if they are needed as part of the maintenance protocol... and no, i don't work there lol