MAF cost

[Rom]

Hey guys,

I wanna buy a new MAF (1999, 2.5i), but is it just me, or have prices doubled over the last couple of years? I was reading a thread on here that said that the MAF was about $160 from thepartsbin.com (in 2004), but looking there now it's $270.95!

Any idea where I can get one reasonably priced?

Thanks!

Shash

[Loren]

Have you tried Sunset Imports? (Porsche parts at Dealer Cost)

I think around $240 from them...

[Chris_in_NH]

you can also try www.autohausaz.com. they've always had good prices on MAFs.

but before you spend the money, are you SURE that you need a new one? it's an expensive part, especially if you don't need one. if you want to list your symptoms, we can try to help you figure it out before you spend the money. a quick cleaning is all that you may need. here's a link to instructions (look 1/2 way down the page) http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/checkeng...ssairflowsensor

and yes, MAF prices used to be a lot less than they are now. i think the retailers figured out that they could price them much higher. so, you're looking at around $300 for one now. :rolleyes:

Edited June 25, 2007 by Chris_in_NH

[Rom]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the responses... Looking at the other thread it looked like there were places cheaper than Sunset - but if they are the cheapest now I guess I have no choice... I guess companies have caught on that Boxsters have lots of MAF's that fail and have decided the increase the prices (no doubt because they think if you can afford a Porsche, you can afford overpriced parts)...

Chris - Thanks for the offer, but I've already diagnosed it, and it's definitely a MAF issue. I cleaned the MAF a while back and it helped for a while, but now it's back to MAF-related issues, including MAF-related OBD-II codes.

Thanks!

Shash

[Rom]

Actually, looks like Autohausaz has them for $196 - so I just bought it! They have free ground delivery too (although I chose a quicker method of shipping!).

Thanks Chris!

Shash

[mikefocke]

Keep in mind 70% of "MAF Problems" aren't the MAF

[Rom]

I'm pretty confident this is a MAF-related issue... It may not be, but I think it is. Cleaning it definitely made a difference, and I got no CEL's for a while. Now I am starting to get the same kind of CEL's again, in both banks (which usually eliminates the O2 sensors). I'll see what the new MAF does - doesn't hurt since it needs one anyway...

Thanks!

Shash

[Rom]

Hi all,

I received the new MAF from Autohaus, and it fit perfectly - it was identical to the old part and cost me $196.71 with free ground shipping and no sales tax. I fitted the unit last night and reset the ECU. The car seems to pull stronger and sound better. Now I'll just wait and see if I get another CEL....

Thanks!

Shash

[flyboyshell]

Keep us posted if it does. I am having CEL (MAF) problems too.