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Old 03-13-2014, 02:59 AM   #8
JFP in PA
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Originally Posted by lkchris View Post
In the USA I believe by Federal law this equipment must be available to the public or at least to independent shops. I know how to find on Mercedes' website how to buy theirs, but haven't looked regarding Porsche. The Mercedes system IIRC is ~ $25K.
The PIWIS is available to anyone via a lease only deal; what you get has several fucntions disabled, first year lease cost is $17.5K plus tax.

You can meet the letter of the law, while totally violating its spirit............
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