Madness- Ebay v BMW costs

[bombur]

Im nearly ready to get the sills onto my Z3 and have been getting new clips and bolts for the job. Two of the bolts needed to be grinded off and the Prestol-cage came off on both. So need two. These are showing as minimum £7 each on Ebay, where I was originally looking for all the bolts,clips etc. I checked with Group1 BMW Lincoln (was Sopers) and they are 15p each, only problem had to buy 10 haha. So ended up getting everything I needed from them instead of Ebay (except the trim clips). Always check prices with BMW.

 

[Chad66Wick]

I've said it before and will say it again.......... don't write of BMW as a source for parts, my experience is that 90% of the time they are cheaper and if you live near Cotswold BMW you get the change to grab free coffee, pastries and perve the Modern Classics Collection they have in their upstairs gallery!!! What's not to like!!!!

 

[Andyboy]

Pantri Trading are one to avoid - absolute pisstakers.

Other sellers too - I wanted a heater control facia panel for an E36 Compact. Ebay clowns £75 plus post, BMW £42.

 

[bombur]

Im not sure if Cotswold BMW is the same but Lincoln provide free delivery on top of the forum discount

 

[Duncodin]

I've said it before and will say it again.......... don't write of BMW as a source for parts,
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Where do you think all them ebay sellers get their stock.

 

[bear2020]

I have found that quite a few times and always worth looking about!

 

[Stevo7682]

Would have to agree with what others have said the Dealership are not always the crooks with their prices that everyone would have you believe.

Dont get me wrong some stuff is truly eye-watering i priced 2 rear trailing arms for a 3.0 mot fail bare arms with no hubs bearing bushes or backplates £1400 a side which is pretty sore in my books.
Stephen.