[Porsche-O-Phile]

I just do not understand the logic of Porsche NA sometimes. First they discontinue half the parts for older 911s (that are obviously still in great demand, as the success of this site indicates), then they "consolidate" a lot of stock back to Germany, making it difficult and inconvenient (and expensive) for parts customers. Now they want to cut off interactive parts diagrams so that customers can make informed decisions about which part #s to get.

Are they deliberately TRYING to alienate/destroy their customer base? I understand the copyright defense thing, but perhaps an agreement could be worked out whereby they authorize certain businesses to use them or lease them. . . I'm sure Pelican would do this. Probably a few others too.

Anyone else who has tried to source parts for early or mid-year 911s will understand my frustration. I have gone to my local P-car dealership several times for parts only to be told "sorry, we can't get that". A couple of times Pelican got it, a couple of other times I had to go elsewhere but I did eventually source the parts. Gigantic waste of time.