[KevinH1990]

Originally Posted by 986Chick

I'd also love to do the 996 instrument cluster. That seems like it would be ridiculously expensive too, though I haven't searched that yet. Do you have a source? Or do you just try to find someone selling a used one? I don't like buying used parts because you never know what you're going to get.

I upgraded to the 996 cluster relatively inexpensively. You can read the story here:

http://http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/43017-carrera-gauge-swap.html

You are correct that buying used parts can be risky. I paid very little for my damaged 996 cluster and made it work with the help of folks on this forum. In retrospect I thoroughly enjoyed the project, but there were a few issues that made me think I might have wasted my money. Pelican (the sponsor of this forum) sells new 996 clusters for around $2500. http://https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/90-ELEC-996_Cluster/90-ELEC-996_Cluster.htm

I don’t think using a new cluster will be a viable option for most of us.