You won't believe this... - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

PerthBMW · 01-29-2013, 03:30 AM

Hey

My 2010 E90 325i Sports has the fine brushed aluminium trim on the doors and the driver's side seat belt buckle has placed a few dents and scratches in the trim over the past years. I was at the Stealers last weekend getting the Start/Stop button replaced under warranty so I thought I would ask Parts how much the replacement aluminium trim piece would cost...a cool $295 plus 3 weeks wait as it has to come from Germany.

I did a bit of research on the web and most Suppliers overseas were selling it for between $50 and $90 so I dug deeper and found one BMW Supplier who would sell it to me for US$52 plus $30 shipping. I could not believe that I saved myself over $200 for exactly the same part that will come from the same factory in Germany that the Stealer would get it from.

Who said you can’t save by shopping on-line....the days of the Stealer's Parts department are numbered with that degree of mark-up.

I guess the proof in the pudding for me is when it arrives and in what condition – be about 3 weeks so fingers crossed.

_ink · 01-29-2013, 04:35 AM

Awesome WIN!!

Mind linking the supplier?

I'm looking into the full replacement trim.

bornadog335i · 01-29-2013, 06:58 AM

Another retailer trying to rip us Aussies off

drjekl · 01-29-2013, 07:11 AM

No offence dude but you must be the sweet innocent type to even ask for a price from a dealer here

I cant stand when people who don't know any different just cough up the crazy prices the dealers charge for servicing/parts/acessories!

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 01-29-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PerthBMW

Who said you can’t save by shopping on-line....

Actually I don't think anyone said that... ever

pavo335 · 01-29-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

Actually I don't think anyone said that... ever

mrtanz · 01-29-2013, 07:58 PM

Could you please share the supplier details
Great find and awesome savings

niiCk · 01-29-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by _ink

Awesome WIN!!

Mind linking the supplier?

I'm looking into the full replacement trim.

+1!

3234ME · 01-30-2013, 12:56 AM

mate,i bought an ipod cable from hong kong for $13 which works perfectly fine. BMW's price for the same cable practically, $130.

Scootah · 01-30-2013, 01:24 AM

It gives me the S#its when i hear the retailers crapping on about putting GST on online purchases , when are these fools going to realise placing GST on online shopping from O/S will not stop online shopping , retailers in Aust price gouge !

ill happily pay gst and still be 40-50% better off than buying locally

rant finished

pavo335 · 01-30-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Scootah

It gives me the S#its when i hear the retailers crapping on about putting GST on online purchases , when are these fools going to realise placing GST on online shopping from O/S will not stop online shopping , retailers in Aust price gouge !

ill happily pay gst and still be 40-50% better off than buying locally

rant finished

sbce90 · 01-30-2013, 07:07 AM

Think of Mr Harvey!!!

QLD · 01-30-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sbce90

Think of Mr Harvey!!!

I do... everytime I buy online... I think - fuck him!!

pavo335 · 01-30-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sbce90

Think of Mr Harvey!!!

I think he has lost the plot

insane79 · 01-30-2013, 06:11 PM

Thats why they are called stealers

PerthBMW · 01-31-2013, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by _ink

Awesome WIN!!

Mind linking the supplier?

I'm looking into the full replacement trim.

Hi

It was Schmiedmann and you can find tham at:

http://www.schmiedmann.com/

Hope that helps

bmwf109 · 02-01-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 3234ME

mate,i bought an ipod cable from hong kong for $13 which works perfectly fine. BMW's price for the same cable practically, $130.

me to i got the same cable from hong kong its great after seeing the one at stealer for $130 i was very happy with myself

cartaa100 · 02-01-2013, 08:23 PM

Awesome work!

335arctic · 02-02-2013, 11:43 PM

Way to go! I buy online stuff all the time & sometimes I cannot believe the savings.

insane79 · 02-05-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PerthBMW

Hi

It was Schmiedmann and you can find tham at:

http://www.schmiedmann.com/

Hope that helps

can you share the link for the trim? can't find it, is it me or is this site super difficult to navigate

PerthBMW · 02-05-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by insane79

can you share the link for the trim? can't find it, is it me or is this site super difficult to navigate

Hi

What I did was contact my Stealer with the car's VIN number and asked them to quote on supplying the parts. In doing so, they give you the part numbers in the quote and then use that information to search prices at Schmiedmann. Alternatively, email Schmiedmann with your car's VIN and they may provide you the information.

It worked for me...

insane79 · 02-05-2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerthBMW

Hi

What I did was contact my Stealer with the car's VIN number and asked them to quote on supplying the parts. In doing so, they give you the part numbers in the quote and then use that information to search prices at Schmiedmann. Alternatively, email Schmiedmann with your car's VIN and they may provide you the information.

It worked for me...

Thanks, are they based in germany?

01-29-2013, 03:30 AM	#1
PerthBMW Second Lieutenant Drives: 2010 325i M Sports Innovation Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 242 iTrader: (0)	You won't believe this... Hey My 2010 E90 325i Sports has the fine brushed aluminium trim on the doors and the driver's side seat belt buckle has placed a few dents and scratches in the trim over the past years. I was at the Stealers last weekend getting the Start/Stop button replaced under warranty so I thought I would ask Parts how much the replacement aluminium trim piece would cost...a cool $295 plus 3 weeks wait as it has to come from Germany. I did a bit of research on the web and most Suppliers overseas were selling it for between $50 and $90 so I dug deeper and found one BMW Supplier who would sell it to me for US$52 plus $30 shipping. I could not believe that I saved myself over $200 for exactly the same part that will come from the same factory in Germany that the Stealer would get it from. Who said you can’t save by shopping on-line....the days of the Stealer's Parts department are numbered with that degree of mark-up. I guess the proof in the pudding for me is when it arrives and in what condition – be about 3 weeks so fingers crossed.
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01-29-2013, 04:35 AM	#2
_ink Captain Drives: 335i 09' DCT M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 608 iTrader: (0)	Awesome WIN!! Mind linking the supplier? I'm looking into the full replacement trim.

01-29-2013, 06:58 AM	#3
bornadog335i First Lieutenant Drives: Black MY09 335i -Procede Rev 3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 310 iTrader: (0)	Another retailer trying to rip us Aussies off

01-29-2013, 07:11 AM	#4
drjekl First Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oz Posts: 307 iTrader: (0)	No offence dude but you must be the sweet innocent type to even ask for a price from a dealer here I cant stand when people who don't know any different just cough up the crazy prices the dealers charge for servicing/parts/acessories!

01-29-2013, 07:58 PM	#7
mrtanz Lieutenant Drives: BMW 2008 325i upgrade Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 431 iTrader: (0)	Could you please share the supplier details Great find and awesome savings

01-30-2013, 12:56 AM	#9
3234ME New Member Drives: e90 323i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: melbourne Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	mate,i bought an ipod cable from hong kong for $13 which works perfectly fine. BMW's price for the same cable practically, $130.

01-30-2013, 01:24 AM	#10
Scootah Private First Class Drives: 2009 335 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lost Posts: 140 iTrader: (0)	It gives me the S#its when i hear the retailers crapping on about putting GST on online purchases , when are these fools going to realise placing GST on online shopping from O/S will not stop online shopping , retailers in Aust price gouge ! ill happily pay gst and still be 40-50% better off than buying locally rant finished

01-30-2013, 06:11 PM	#15
insane79 Captain Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 610 iTrader: (0)	Thats why they are called stealers

02-01-2013, 08:23 PM	#18
cartaa100 Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 442 iTrader: (0)	Awesome work!