Try vendors lsited here for better rack pricing, or Vertex, etc ..... I'm sure you can do faaaaar better than that: often a refundable core deposit is required.
Here are some of the pitfalls to avoid when going DIY .... which is reasonably easy. Here's another boot installation tip that will keep your language civil , and here's how to go nutz, and stiffen the rubber mounted tie rods while you have everything apart .....


Lotsa fun, and far less than $2K.

 

there is a diy in p-car.com, but I had my mechanic handle this one. Also, I was told that you can only purchase reconditioned racks. I went to http://www.griffiths.com/porsche/steering/. Pretty good pricing.