fpena944

One of my universal sensors has gone bad now after about six years since installation.

Figured if I'm going to go in there and swap one out I might as well do all four. So what's the best place to buy these in a set?

I think I'd rather go direct fit this time so there's no splicing or prep work needed to get these set up.

Thanks!

Ratchet1025

I got mine at Warehouse 33, a strong forum sponsor. Can't remember the prices, but were low compared to the few other sites I checked.

TexSquirrel

For 996 parts, usually I check PelicanParts, Warehouse33, and RockAuto.
I use the PCA discount at PelicanParts, the Rennlist 10% discount at Warehouse33, and my standard 5% off at RockAuto.
(I buy hundreds of dollars worth of parts for client cars each month at RockAuto)
I put what I need in the shopping cart and then start checking out so I can see shipping costs, because that can make a huge difference!
It's not worth the time to me to search any farther.

PelicanParts PCA Discount Code: Pelican-PCA2019-PCAMEMBERNUMBER
Warehouse33 Rennlist discount code: rennlist
My RockAuto discount code changes every few months, but currently is: 105797648100383248
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TexSquirrel

Luckily I've been thinking about replacing my O2 sensors when I install my Fabspeed X-Pipe setting in my garage, so I looked up the current prices.
(I'll keep the old ones with the factory cats)

For a 2002 992, here's the cost shipped to me for Bosch non-universal O2 sensors:
RockAuto: $318.99 with discount shipped
Warehouse33: $378.91 with discount shipped
PelicanParts: $494.00 No discount code (not working) shipped​

rechtien

I have moved alot of parts for my various cars to Amazon. Easy to shop. If they aren't cheaper then I buy elsewhere. I don't like rockauto shipping nonsense when they charge for each warehouse. I want an easier way to see total price and Amazon gives it.

I also use sunset Porsche regularly to include when I did my front brakes. They offered a discount over the phone be and quick shipping.

I actually bought my o2 sensors at amazon when I replaced them last fall.

Prelude Guy

FCP Euro. I've been using them since 2011 for all of my Euro cars. Lifetime warranty and 1-year return policy on ALL parts is why I am loyal to them. Prices are pretty good, too. As a business owner myself, I respect their business model.

Ahsai

808Bill

Rarely can you beat Amazon!

fpena944

Thanks everyone, I just went with RockAuto using the discount provided above.

Ahsai - for the second link with the downstream sensor, the Bosch 13564, Amazon tells me this one doesn't fit the 2002 3.6 engine?

In any case the parts should hopefully be here by next weekend and I'll install them. Hopefully I can then pass emissions again and be all set for several more years!

Ahsai

For your 996, this is the right downstream sensor



Link corrected above.

TexSquirrel

I understand.
But RockAuto doesn't "own " the individual warehouses, they're in a cooperative agreement.
I tried to get a direct buy wholesale agreement with the one nearby me that sell most of the Üro parts that I order for BMW and Porsche.
They don't want to deal directly with customers.

Sending unused client parts back to all the warehouses is a pain, and I rarely do that because of the individual shipping costs.
I don't mind stocking BMW or Porsche parts, but I can't stock every model of car that I work on.
I have more Honda and Toyota parts than I care to have already!

TexSquirrel

For you that might be correct, but in the continental US RockAuto usually beats Amazon.
In this case it beats it by over $170.
I know someone who only buys from Bap-geon.com, and a couple of others who only buy from Amazon.
Bap-geon is usually the quickest at supplying parts, and the person who I know that uses the exclusively usually wants the job done quickly.
For most makes and models, RockAuto usually wins on price, which is what my clients usually want.
Occasionally partsgeeks.com wins, but very rarely.

Want a GT3 throttle body, go with partsgeeks.com!

Ahsai

Have you clicked the amazon links I posted above?

TexSquirrel

Yes, oops my math was wrong.(not sure what I did, I'll blame it on long day of work and late night with a few IPAs)
Amazon: 2 x $91.78 + 2 x $100 = $383.56
RockAuto shipped price for 4 O2 sensors $318.99.
$64.57 difference.

I admit that I really like RockAuto, but I'm just a satisfied customer, with no real affiliation.
If you prefer to deal with Amazon, and the extra cost is alright with you, then go ahead and use them, that's not a horrible price!
I buy LOTS of stuff from Amazon, just not many car parts.
I would rather have the extra $64 to spend on gas or beers for the shop fridge.

TexSquirrel

I wish I got something for sharing my code.
But alas, it really doesn't benefit me.
They do say to feel free to share the discount code, so I usually have a code or two available.