Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Boxster General Discussions

Post Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-23-2019, 05:31 PM   #1
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,492
Wheel Center caps

Stupid expensive on e_bay right now. Anyone got a current source? Doesn't have to be OEM but don't want a sticker either.....

dghii is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-24-2019, 05:16 AM   #2
1998 Boxster Silver/Red
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: 92262
Posts: 2,915
Quote:
Originally Posted by dghii View Post
Stupid expensive on e_bay right now. Anyone got a current source? Doesn't have to be OEM but don't want a sticker either.....
Go to Craigslist/Orange County, CA. In the search bar type "Boxster". You'll find the guy in Huntington Beach selling for $50 a set. OEM? No... but I've bought 3-4 sets from him. Not because they fail... but just to have spares on hand.

__________________
1998 Porsche Boxster
Starter986 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-24-2019, 05:26 AM   #3
Registered User
 
Rob175's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lincolnshire, IL
Posts: 440
I bought a set off eBay about a year and a half ago and they were CHEAP....only about $10 for 4 w/free shipping. Not OEM but they look great and have held up nicely. Tons to scroll through.....keep looking.
Rob175 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-24-2019, 07:45 AM   #4
1998 Boxster Silver/Red
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: 92262
Posts: 2,915
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob175 View Post
I bought a set off eBay about a year and a half ago and they were CHEAP....only about $10 for 4 w/free shipping. Not OEM but they look great and have held up nicely. Tons to scroll through.....keep looking.
I just queried eBay. Please... provide the link to any of those ~$10 sets. My "Porsche Boxster Center Caps" or "Porsche Boxster Wheel Caps" queries revealed nothing, none, zero, close to ~$10.

The CL caps arrived in OEM packaging, each individually sealed (I know they're not OEM). Even the center crests had that protective film. 2 years later and my caps look brand new.

Looking forward to the results you produce.

Thanks!
__________________
1998 Porsche Boxster
Starter986 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-24-2019, 05:50 PM   #5
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,182
search for porsche center cap
__________________
2000 Boxster Tiptronic
2003 Boxster
2003 996 C2 Cab
2002 996 (SOLD)
1986 944 (gone but missed)
Stl-986 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-24-2019, 06:52 PM   #6
01 Basalt Metallic 986
 
JimmyBad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 176
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stl-986 View Post
search for porsche center cap
Still don't see a $10 per set. Perhaps a link?
JimmyBad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-24-2019, 07:53 PM   #7
Racer Boy
 
Racer Boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 946
Not to pile on, but I didn't see any $10 sets either. The $50 CL set looks like the best deal.
Racer Boy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2019, 07:37 AM   #9
Custom User Title Here
 
particlewave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,163
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob175 View Post
WOW!....things have changed since I bought my set. My appologies to not have the update on their costs. Maybe I should "lock" mine on with glue!...lol.

But I did see these:
Check these out.... $9.99

https://thegzcar.com/products/4pcs-56-5mm-car-porsche-aluminum-car-wheel-center-caps-sticker-emblem-decoration?

Check these out.....$40 but will take an offer:

https://www.ebay.com/p/1122674696?
The first set is not for a 986 (our caps are 76mm, IIRC, those are way too small), and the second set is actually $70 with shipping.

They can still be found on aliexpress, though they can’t show the crest or use the name “Porsche” in the ads, so hard to say what the quality will be, but I’ve had excellent luck.
The search terms used for this screen shot were “Porsche wheel cap”:
Attached Images
 

Last edited by particlewave; 10-25-2019 at 07:42 AM.
particlewave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2019, 09:19 AM   #10
01 Basalt Metallic 986
 
JimmyBad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 176
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave View Post
The first set is not for a 986 (our caps are 76mm, IIRC, those are way too small), and the second set is actually $70 with shipping.

They can still be found on aliexpress, though they can’t show the crest or use the name “Porsche” in the ads, so hard to say what the quality will be, but I’ve had excellent luck.
The search terms used for this screen shot were “Porsche wheel cap”:
Should have gone for these when I was trying to save a few bucks rather than buying the CL guy ones.

Last edited by JimmyBad; 10-25-2019 at 09:49 AM.
JimmyBad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2019, 11:56 AM   #11
1998 Boxster Silver/Red
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: 92262
Posts: 2,915
Here's my stash...

The first 2 rows are the caps from CL, and I have two sets installed upon my 2 sets of wheels. These are my spares.

The second 2 rows are OEM. At one point I removed one emblem... ascertaining they are metal.

The last row was my first wheel cqap purchase thinking I could install 3-D stickers. Didn't like them, although the color works for me.

Those CL caps... on eBay someone is asking $89 for the set.

A new set of OEM caps, eBay... $299.

Used OEM, on eBay, are $30 each, and look real used.

Name:  wheel caps.jpg
Views: 1920
Size:  275.2 KB
__________________
1998 Porsche Boxster
Starter986 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2019, 12:55 PM   #12
01 Seal Gray 986 S
 
bg305's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 167
I just ordered 4 from ailexpress.. my total was 10.82 with shipping etc...

says shipping around 11/12.. will report back with what they look like.
bg305 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2019, 02:52 PM   #13
1998 Boxster Silver/Red
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: 92262
Posts: 2,915
Quote:
Originally Posted by bg305 View Post
I just ordered 4 from ailexpress.. my total was 10.82 with shipping etc...

says shipping around 11/12.. will report back with what they look like.
For sure!
__________________
1998 Porsche Boxster
Starter986 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2019, 05:54 PM   #14
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,492
Well at least I know I'm crazy. I appreciate the help. I'd see these caps all over ebay when I had no use for them. No I need a set, no joy!

I've seen the Huntington Beach CL crests advertised on local CL but the ad was so old I was reluctant to contact the buyer. I'll probably go with them.

This is kind of like looking for 'Porsche' stickers for calipers...used to be pages of them but no so much anymore.
dghii is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-26-2019, 02:40 PM   #15
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: florida
Posts: 487
CL
jacksonville, FL >

for sale >

auto parts - by owner

postaccount
1 hidden
◀ prev ▲ next ▶
reply
favorite

hide


flag
Posted 3 days ago

print
center caps cap rims diameter 76mm 3 inches for porsche - $50 (Huntington Beach)
image 1 of 7
1
1234567
© craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap
(google map)

Brand new Porsche rim center caps. I have them in black, gray, and silver. They are 76mm or 3 inches in diameter.

Fits Many Models of Porsches: CAYENNE CAYMAN PANAMERA BOXSTER 911 718 917 993 964 996 997 987 986 991

IF INTERESTED PLEASE CALL OR TEXT show contact info MY NAME IS BRIAN. I RARELY CHECK MY EMAIL, SO PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL IF YOU WOULD LIKE A QUICK RESPONSE.

I can ship the caps if your are not in Orange County area.

(TruYou OfferUp Link with 5 Star Feedback) https://offerup.com/item/detail/632710788/
do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
post id: 7005583210 posted: 3 days ago email to friend ♥ best of [?]
safety tips
prohibited items
product recalls
avoiding scams
Avoi
nicecar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-26-2019, 03:20 PM   #16
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: florida
Posts: 487
sorry i see u found them on cl. What about D.C. automotive?
nicecar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-27-2019, 11:29 AM   #17
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,492
Ordered from the CL guy last night but actually ordered from him on 'Offer Up" . On Offer up, the caps are $43 shipped.
dghii is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2019, 09:57 AM   #18
Will there be cake?
 
tonythetiger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: East Coast
Posts: 623
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob175 View Post
WOW!....things have changed since I bought my set. My appologies to not have the update on their costs. Maybe I should "lock" mine on with glue!...lol.

But I did see these:
Check these out.... $9.99

https://thegzcar.com/products/4pcs-56-5mm-car-porsche-aluminum-car-wheel-center-caps-sticker-emblem-decoration?variant=24551043792996&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&cmp_id=1728879070&adg_id=68076186376&kwd=&device=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI35LSsMu35QIVRdbACh0VSQReEAQYBSAB EgITN_D_BwE

Check these out.....$40 but will take an offer:

https://www.ebay.com/p/1122674696?iid=113777214439&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=113777214439&targetid=475515276861&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9021435&poi=&campaignid=6469750546&mkgroupid=77932570059&rlsatarget=pla-475515276861&abcId=1141186&merchantid=6296724&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5prbncy35QIVTL7ACh3Anw5wEAQYEyAB EgJtgfD_BwE
40 dollars AND 30 bucks shipping; no deal. I bought a 25 dollar set a couple of months ago...decent. they aren't exact, they aren't OEM but really look much better then the 20YO set I had. If you are still looking, I posted earlier on this, so search for that post and perhaps I noted source in this post?
tonythetiger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2019, 10:06 AM   #19
Will there be cake?
 
tonythetiger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: East Coast
Posts: 623
Garage
aftermarket hubcaps
tonythetiger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-30-2019, 01:06 PM   #20
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,492
Try $40 plus $3, not thirty.

dghii is offline   Reply With Quote
Post Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:38 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page