Why are 5 spd axles so damn expensive??

[Danothemano]

Originally Posted by Black Knight

Reviving this old thread, but I have a 2002 base model Boxster with the 2.7 and this is still and issue. The only option is to rebuild or pay big $$ to Porsche for OEM parts. Anybody know of a reman source ?

Actually, the passenger side is cross-referenced apparently to a VW. So, VW-8180 apparently is fully compatible with it and new aftermarket is $100. I have one on the way, but specs show it to be identical length.

The Autozone is Tiptronic only. It is poorly listed but a little run down shows it is only for Auto.

As far as the left side goes, NOTHING out there except OEM for $1000, used or rebuilt. If anyone has any source for the left, advise. So many 986's out there it's hard to believe.