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		|  04-30-2008, 12:35 PM | #1 |  
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			Is $200 pretty reasonable for a brand new black 3-spoke steering wheel for a 996/Boxster? What do you think the cheapest I can pick up an airbag for it would be? Thanks in advance.
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		|  04-30-2008, 12:43 PM | #2 |  
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			That is one of the lowest prices I have heard of for a 3-spoke wheel.  Check eBay for the airbag, I think they normally go from between $200-400.
		 
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		|  04-30-2008, 12:48 PM | #3 |  
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			Best I saw on eBay was around $500 for the airbag right now. I'm looking to spend around $500 for both if possible. If I'm paying $700-$800 I would rather pick up some used litronics.
		 
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		|  04-30-2008, 12:48 PM | #4 |  
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			Any chance it includes airbag?  Now that would be a steal!  For new its a very good bargain anyway. 
Edit -- sorry 'bout the bag, Kid.  I was answering  while you posted.    
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		|  04-30-2008, 12:50 PM | #5 |  
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				 Any chance it includes airbag?  Now that would be a steal!  For new its a very good bargain anyway. |  
No airbag but it was only taken out of the box to take a picture so it's not gonna be scuffed up.
		 
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		|  04-30-2008, 12:52 PM | #6 |  
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			Actually, I took a 2nd look and it appears to be off of a 997 and not a 996 so I'm thinking it won't work.  
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 But what is so important about driving faster than anyone else?
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		|  04-30-2008, 12:52 PM | #7 |  
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			And I was editing my post when you answered me.  Meybe I'll get this up in time.
		 
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		|  05-01-2008, 03:36 AM | #8 |  
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			That is not a 996/986 wheel.
 I tell local owners $500 for the wheel and bag is fair.  Finding the set for that price is the trick.  On ebay they go for more depending on the bidding.
 
 I paid $400 for the wheel and bag.  But that was many years ago and I bought it from a local 2000 S owner who was converting his car into a track car.
 
 Your old 4 spoker and bag is worth $50 - $100 on ebay.  Not much of a demand for a 4 spoke wheel with 996/986 owners.
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		|  05-01-2008, 06:09 AM | #9 |  
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			Looks like a 997/987/Cayenne wheel to me.
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		|  05-06-2008, 07:30 PM | #10 |  
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			Bought a used 3 spoke wheel and bag on Ebay about a year ago and the bidding went to $500 before I won it.
		 
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		|  05-06-2008, 08:22 PM | #11 |  
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			I got lucky and got both for $200 from a guy who was parting out the car before he knew what it was worth... took of my car before i sold it last week...
		 
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