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Old 12-18-2003, 12:47 PM
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Lightbulb Porsche 968 Spoiler & Rear Glass 944 Upgrade

I found this on ebay. Opinions please!

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Old 12-18-2003, 12:51 PM
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Too rich for me, but probably worth it

I can get the glass resealed for $200 adn the wing for $420, so if my math is correct...
Old 12-18-2003, 12:57 PM
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What's it cost to ship that thing? They are huge, fragile, and heavy. That means big big big shipping cost.

In general, the PartsWerks guys don't have screaming deals on stuff.

Is there something different about the 968 hatch that keeps it from coming apart like 944 hatches? Or is it just a matter of time before they do it too?

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Old 12-18-2003, 01:03 PM
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I am not certain, but they list it must be shipped by TRUNK. I think that would really increase the cost. I am not sure where they are going to find a TRUNK that large.
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The online shipping estimator quotes $125.00 UPS Ground.
Old 12-18-2003, 01:22 PM
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I recently purchased 968 mirrors and a hatch for $1100 to my door. Great deal if ya ask me
Old 12-18-2003, 01:54 PM
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To your door in Baghdad? What company did you use for shipping?
Old 12-18-2003, 01:57 PM
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Hah, no, my mechanics door in Fl actually- where my car is currently getting taken care of while im over here through March.
Old 12-18-2003, 02:19 PM
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So if I buy the $1,000 968 hatch for my 83 it will take the $500 car and make it worth $1,500????
Old 12-18-2003, 02:21 PM
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$1K is expensive. Do you need the whole thing including the glass -- or just the spoiler. If you just want the spoiler, I think you're better off going to fiberglass.
Old 12-18-2003, 02:23 PM
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1K is about right. Call any dismantler and ask what they charge. Actually 1K is kind of on the cheap side. A few places have asked 1400, the lowest was 900 IIRC.
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Old 12-18-2003, 02:38 PM
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6G's new....howd they figure that?
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haha, $400 to ship next day air from CA to NY. Cheepest (UPS Ground) was still $100 though :-/....

Guess if ya needed a new rear window it would be worth it though...
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I'd love to have that upgrade...does anyone make an exact replica, with the 3rd brake light and all? I know there are fiberglass ones...
Old 12-18-2003, 03:18 PM
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I'm sure the $6K number came from a call to the local Porsche dealer.

I'd still like to know if the 968 hatch has something about it that keeps it from coming apart like a 944 hatch.

Or is everyone's 968 hatch going to have glass/frame separation in five years like the 944 hatches are doing now?

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