New Owner a Few Questions :)

[imolas54]

just picked up my basalt black 02 c2, so good to be back in the porsche family (last and only other porsche was a 01 boxster s) this car so far as been amazing!

Questions Questions Questions, please be gentle and not reply w/ use the search function as I already have, and i promise to answer these same questions for the next newbie owner :)

-Rear Bumper Removal - Could someone provide me with a link, best w/ install pictures.

-Keys - can i program new keys on my own or do i need to bring it to the dealership.

-2002 996 brochure - where can i get one? anyone have a PDF handy?

-Online parts - suncoast the cheapest?

-CD changer - I remember in my boxster i purchased a becker cd change that worked perfect w/ my porsche/becker radio for around $300 but i cannot remember where, does this exist for the 996?

Questions i can find out on my own monday but i would like to know right now!!!

How much would a door panel cost me?

How much would a new key cost me?

How much would the pull and storage bin top on the doros cost me?

If you are in the local Long island area, what's the best place to service the p-car?

Thank you all in advance for your help, here is a quick pic of my ride.

[Kim]

Beautiful car. I'll take a whack at a couple of your questions:

-Rear Bumper Removal - Could someone provide me with a link, best w/ install pictures.

Its really easy. Send me a PM with an email address, and I will send you the directions that have been shared with me.

-Keys - can i program new keys on my own or do i need to bring it to the dealership.

New keys can be programmed by a dealer only. You can order a key pre-cut by proving ownership to a Porsche dealer. The key head must be mated to your car's computer, and this requires a code that PCNA will share only with a dealer.

-Online parts - suncoast the cheapest?

Suncoast is very nice to work with, but I have found Sunset (Oregon) to be slightly lower in price. Depending upon where you live, and the weight of the part, then shipping from Oregon might offset the savings. Jeff at Sunset is terrific to work with. Phil at Suncoast is very helpful also. Recent example: new rear bumper for my 00 Cab. List: $812 + 6% tax.; Suncoast: $612 + $80 shipping; Sunset: $564 + $100 shipping.

-CD changer - I remember in my boxster i purchased a becker cd change that worked perfect w/ my porsche/becker radio for around $300 but i cannot remember where, does this exist for the 996?

Probably the exact same changer. Pretty pricey OEM, but often on Ebay for $300 or so. Many guys here going with an iPod running through the Becker radio instead.

How much would a new key cost me?

Cut key (metal portion) was $80 (from Sunset). I bought a key head (must have bar code tag) on ebay for $50. Local Porsche dealer charged $50 to program 2 heads for me.

Hope that helps,

[imolas54]

thank you so much! please email me at s62b50@optonline.net

:)

[djantlive]

Do you need the silver alum door pull or the black handle? If silver alum door pull, I have a new set.

[imolas54]

was looking for the handle, which i have ordered a set of the aluminum look from sunset, thanks for the offer thou :)