Front Bumper Choices

[rick3000]

Any 986 (97-04) bumper will fit, you can also use some 996 bumpers, but you have to make sure it is not a 996.2 bumper as the headlight cutout is different. The only difference between the base and S bumpers is the center radiator cutout, having the center radiator cutout on the base will not affect anything.

[78F350]

Another consideration is the trim pieces. If you can reuse the grill parts from your current bumper, great. Otherwise, they add a bit to the cost: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/24402-2002-2003-front-bumper-swap-done.html
If you get an S model bumper, you will probably also want the trim for the center radiator hole.
I have bought two bumper covers from APW using a discount for free shipping and 15% on one, 20% off an the other. (They send discount emails weekly.)


I can never find the part using their normal catalog, but here's the one for a base model: http://www.********************************************************************************************/sku/Replacement/Bumper_Cover/REPP010304P.html?loc=Front
I got that to my door for under $300 (primed).
It looks like their S model bumper I purchased is no longer available. Part number was: REPP010303P and it cost about the same.