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Old 10-15-2004, 06:33 PM
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There is a huge aftermarket for Porsche parts because of decades of dealers "making up" prices to suit the situation. Oh, you need that part right now? Hhhhmm. Let me see...

"Bend over SUCKER!"

I needed two fuel lines for the 911. Car can't run without them, and they were not available in the aftermarket. They were close to $600 EACH. I have no idea of what "list" was, but if I wanted them, I had to pony up $1200. Made me pine for the days when I had a Camaro and could buy a good alternator for $25 or the parts to rebuild the small block for less than the price of two Porsche fuel lines.
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