Porsche parts equivalence list

[j.fro]

I'm interested, too. Somewhere on this list there's got to be a $15 160 degree thermostat.

[JAAY]

Or a 3 dollar vw oil filter.

[edc]

Originally Posted by j.fro

I'm interested, too. Somewhere on this list there's got to be a $15 160 degree thermostat.

http://bit.ly/1bGFAPi not quite that cheap and in the UK.

[BrokenLinkage]

Yes, a comprehensive equivalency list would be helpful, especially since some of the parts are "subassemblies" according to Porsche and not available separately from them. ie VW/Audi ignition switch, BMW headlight washer nozzle, etc.
OEM supplier equivalents (Bosch part # for OEM wiper blades, etc)would be helpful, too.
But a recent acrimonious online debate over trying to simply determine the oem supplier of the water pump tells me that someone will soon weigh in from the camp of "if you can't afford to pay 12 prices for parts and place blind faith in Porsche to supply the best solution at the best price, you should have bought a car from a more reasonable manufacturer." At which point the flurry of spitballs will prevent further attempts to advance the state of knowledge.
Best of luck, though, would be a useful project.

[NewArt]

Well, let's hope that that doesn't happen. From what I've seen on these forums, the active members aren't necessarily driving the latest $100k models but are enthusiasts driving (like me) 10, 12, 15 year old cars, ready and willing to get their hands dirty and help out their like.
If we can get enough information to make it worthwhile, we could make an editable chart on Excel which could be downloaded/uploaded by all members.
Just a thought.

[litespeedp]

Great thread.Well said.Ditto.