Are parts going to get harder to come by

[RandallNeighbour]

Sunset Imports in Oregon sells genuine Porsche parts for 10% over hard cost to people calling in and shipping out of Oregon. Give them a call and check prices.

Walk into the dealership and go to the parts counter, however, and you'll get your head ripped off like every other stealership in the nation.

[Luv2Box]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Sunset Imports in Oregon sells genuine Porsche parts for 10% over hard cost to people calling in and shipping out of Oregon. Give them a call and check prices.

Walk into the dealership and go to the parts counter, however, and you'll get your head ripped off like every other stealership in the nation.

I think it depends on the dealership and whether or not they give a PCA discount. I routinely bought parts from Sonnen Porsche in Mill Vally because they would compete with Suncoast and Sunset on parts. When I bought my ROW suspension Suncoast wanted $1160+$50 to ship. Sonnen got it for me for $960 and with local tax I saved $80. Many Porsche owners shy away from local dealers because they think they will always gouge them but developing a good relationship with a dealer and using them as another resource for parts and maintenance is not always a bad thing, at the most it will cost you a phone call to check prices.

[desert_porsche]

Originally Posted by Luv2Box

I think it depends on the dealership and whether or not they give a PCA discount. I routinely bought parts from Sonnen Porsche in Mill Vally because they would compete with Suncoast and Sunset on parts. When I bought my ROW suspension Suncoast wanted $1160+$50 to ship. Sonnen got it for me for $960 and with local tax I saved $80. Many Porsche owners shy away from local dealers because they think they will always gouge them but developing a good relationship with a dealer and using them as another resource for parts and maintenance is not always a bad thing, at the most it will cost you a phone call to check prices.

You're lucky you have many Porsche dealerships within a small area competing with each other. Where I live, there is only one Porsche dealership within 120 miles, and they routinely charge 5-10% over full retail price for everything. No discounts, no budging on price. You don't like it, they firmly tell you to leave.

[Luv2Box]

Originally Posted by desert_porsche

You're lucky you have many Porsche dealerships within a small area competing with each other. Where I live, there is only one Porsche dealership within 120 miles, and they routinely charge 5-10% over full retail price for everything. No discounts, no budging on price. You don't like it, they firmly tell you to leave.

What is the dealership so we all know to take our business elsewhere?

[jsceash]

Originally Posted by Luv2Box

What is the dealership so we all know to take our business elsewhere?

Get to know your dealer's parts people. Why would they want to give you a break on anything if you show up once a year. They don't know you. Some portion of every repair comes from my local dealer. All my track inspections are done at the dealer. In the end I rarely pay full price for any Porsche part, and in many instances pay the same or less than aftermarket.

[Chuck W.]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Sunset Imports in Oregon sells genuine Porsche parts for 10% over hard cost to people calling in and shipping out of Oregon. Give them a call and check prices.

Walk into the dealership and go to the parts counter, however, and you'll get your head ripped off like every other stealership in the nation.

I agree, Sunset Porsche is my go to place for new OEM parts. They have just launched a web site for on line ordering. The shipping cost are high but both times I ordered through the site they shipped for substantially less and refunded money. Great place.

Genuine OEM Porsche Parts | PorschePartsHub.com

[clickman]

Those of us north of the 49th are still SOL when it comes to buying from Sunset:

"We do not ship internationally."

[Pirate50]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Sunset Imports in Oregon sells genuine Porsche parts for 10% over hard cost to people calling in and shipping out of Oregon. Give them a call and check prices.

Walk into the dealership and go to the parts counter, however, and you'll get your head ripped off like every other stealership in the nation.

Not necessarily true. I live in Portland and buy parts from Sunset occasionally. They have always given me the discount, and will mail the part to me if they don't have it in stock. I have always found the parts staff to be very helpful and friendly (the sales staff can be a different story if you're not buying NEW)