e30 tune-up kit on eBay

[matt_vo]

Hi all,
I'll probably have to change my timing belt, water pump, gaskets... and all the other doodads that are dealt with at the same time. I was wondering if the kits they sell on eBay are that good a deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E30-325i-325is-325ix-Complete-Tune-Up-Kit-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46098QQihZ007QQitemZ170044129169QQtcZphoto

Has anyone bought these in the past?

Thanks in advance,
Matt

[ldsbeaker]

I'm pretty sure that you could get that cheaper from BavAuto, even though they are typically more expensive. Also, if you order more than $150 (I think), shipping is free! I like BavAuto's service and speed in shipping.

I would add spark plug wires to that kit, btw (another ~$100)

[matt_vo]

Thanks,
I have the Bavauto catalogue and will add -up prices to compare.

[StereoInstaller1]

Looking over their fleaBay stuff and reading their site, I am impressed. Good parts, great prices, etc...I just will not deal with PayPal or eBay.

I am going to contact them monday. Looks like BimmerBum might be a great find!

Luke

[Mastrcruse]

Does anyone carry an M30 tune up kit like that?

[matt_vo]

Looking over their fleaBay stuff and reading their site, I am impressed. Good parts, great prices, etc...I just will not deal with PayPal or eBay.

I am going to contact them monday. Looks like BimmerBum might be a great find!

Luke

Well, I added-up Bavauto's prices and it came out to just over $300 for the exact same parts. Nowhere near bimmerbum's retail $470 estimate, but still $50 more than their Buy It Now price. So yea bimmerbum is a good deal than.

Might give it a try.

[e30prideTN]

I bought this same exact kit from this guy...very good business!

[DJB]

It looks like a good deal. You could save 10-20% if you shopped carefully for the same parts, but it would be easy to spend more.

Here is my estimate for the best prices

* Valve cover gasket $7
* 6 Bosch Super Spark Plugs 6@$1 $6
* Mahle Air Filter $6
* Mahle Fuel Filter $10
* Contitech Timing Belt Kit (includes tensioner) $28
* 2 Mann Oil Filters $8
* Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses $10
$10 each if BMW..
* Graf Water Pump $35
* Thermostat with seals (you choose 71, 75, or 80 degree)
$20
* Bosch Distributor Cap $50
* Bosch Distributor Rotor $20
* 3 Contitech Drive Belts 3@$5 $15

[sumyungguy]

I always get tune up parts from pelecanparts.com or bmaparts.com..

[e30prideTN]

I mean, you could save probably $20-40 buying everything seperately, but this was just an easier route.

[matt_vo]

Well, I decided to go the Bavauto way since I needed other stuff as well, like ignition wires etc... Bought a complete tune-up kit for about $400. All prices were slightly higher than what DJB listed

[Mr Deagle]

You can also use a Porsche 959 distributor rotor and cap.....

[GaryE30]

You can also use a Porsche 959 distributor rotor and cap.....

Where's the sense in that? :roll:

[viali8]

i did this same tune up about a month ago and sat down and copared prices with fap99.com and bavauto. Fap99.com was cheaper when all said and done. i think i spent like close to 200. try fap99.com

[e34 530]

I just bought this exact kit for my e. Exactly as listed, pretty good price too.