Additional Porsche Information Sources
With Porsche being such a prominent brand, there are a significant number of information sources that exist. Many have their own unique specialty such as used parts, owner conversations or DIY repairs etc. Below are our picks of the more helpful:
Porsche Company Contacts
Porsche Web Properties
These are the official web properties of Porsche USA.
Used Porsche Parts Suppliers
Used Porsche Parts and Dismantlers
Automotive recycling is big business. Logically, everything on the car you are driving is a used part, so replacing a failed part with a lightly used one makes sense. Caution though – if the failed part is known to have problems (see our common problems section) replacing it with the same part could result in the same issue. Manufacturers often revise the part design to eliminate issues in the same way software vendors have updates. Always check for revision levels on parts before jumping in.
Online Part Vendors
Genuine Porsche Parts
There are lots of places to buy parts online, however for genuine expertise in regards to Porsche parts we recommend the following vendors:
Owner Discussion Forums
Online Porsche Discussion Forums
The problem with forums is that for every good conversation, there are a hundred useless ones! Some information is particularly helpful and supportive – provided you can weed through the dross. Some forums include DIY solutions and excellent articles that touch on the technical aspects of maintaining your Porsche. Here are our favorites:
