Mike Mullins

I don't normally buy my P Car parts at RockAuto, but I do for the MB and other cars I get asked to work on.

Anyway they have a closeout parts section, buy selecting your car, then once your there, there is a little RSS feed box or HTML Box, which will sign you up for closeout parts,

I bought frunk strut for 6, but there is lot of other parts that people might want cheap, O2 Sensor, MAP Sensor, Serpentine Belts, etc.

Worth a look. Shipping is good priced also

www.rockauto.com

Mike

thurstonpowers3

They have good brands if you look closely. They had a sachs clutch kit for my 996 for $100 less than my cost through my shop.

moburki

Never knew about that. Thanks Mike!

Mike Mullins

your welcome

I see a lot of parts older 996 high mileage owners could use, Tie Rod ends, O2 sensor, Belts, etc.

808Bill

I was just exploring this site last night for the first time. Thanks for the heads up!

TexSquirrel

Thanks for the reminder.
I order lots of parts from RockAuto, but it has been a while since I looked to see what they have on clearance.
Great prices on headlight bulbs, belts, and inner tie rods.
I just ordered a bunch of parts for about $70.

Use the code 8605686777408527 under "How Did You Hear About Us?" and you'll receive an additional 5% off your order.
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SoCal911t

Not for me...

TexSquirrel

I think you have to login and click "Saved Vehicles"



Then when you click the RSS, you can choose the "Deals" RSS.



Then you'll be able to see the deals by clicking on the plus symbols.

Dharn55

About a year ago I needed a new AC Compressor for my 2000 996. From the dealer is was about $1,800. I ordered one from Rock Auto and it was about $250. When it was delivered it was the exact same Denso unit, same part number, etc. and was an exact fit. Rock had other brands but I knew the OEM was a Denso so i ordered that one. Personally I don't think having the Porsche name on the box was worth an extra $1,500+, but maybe that is just me!:-)

808Bill

Just ordered rear lower control arms...

TexSquirrel

Your car lost 15hp since it has a non-Porsche part installed.
If it doesn't come in a Porsche box, you'll be sorry!

When I bought my 996, I got a great deal mainly because the "struts" were making a creaking noise and no shop had been able to figure out what it was.
After reading about noises, I assumed it was a control arm making noise.
Porsche wanted $300+ for a control arm.
I got one from RockAuto for $65.
Now 10 months later the new control arm is still noise free.
Since I actually bought two, I have a spare one just in case, and it still cost less than half the Porsche price.
I just wish RockAuto carried more parts for the 996.
I buy lots of parts from RockAuto for my, and my customer's cars, and the coverage for the 996 is a bit lacking compared to most other cars.(Asian, Domestic, and German)

911Dreamer

Good luck if they screw up your order and you have to ship it back to them. Look at the Yelp reviews they have, bought from them before but after a mix up with an order, Id rather go elsewhere.

TexSquirrel

I haven't had them screw up any of my orders, and I was probably averaging 5 or 6 shipments from them a month until April when I took a break due to health reasons.
I've sent back unused parts before (Extras that were purchased in case they were needed to complete the job) and unfortunately you have to ship them back from where they came.
So if you have a large order from 5 different warehouses, you have to ship multiple packages.
They will provide a prepaid shipping label(at your cost) but I've always found it cheaper to print my own and pay for the postage myself.
I have a tiny post office near my shop, so it's not a big hassle.
I try not to order extra parts, but sometimes unfortunately it happens.
If it is for a BMW, or VW (and recently Porsche) I will usually keep it on-hand.
Anything else usually gets returned.

Ovaltine

After having maintained two clapped-out Range Rovers, I can vouch for the savings at RockAuto. Last week I picked up rear ceramic brake pads on closeout for $10!

Dash01

RA has a rating system for the parts they sell, and show a little red heart next to those parts of a given description which have shown good reliability and few returns. This data point may be handy determining which of Brands X, Y, or Z is more reliable regardless of price.