Where do you guys buy your new parts from?

[YAN-3]

patrick @ bma.

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[Hallen]

And to answer the question from earlier, Worldpac is the giant auto parts wholesaler in the US (maybe more places). It's where just about all the online distributor get their OEM type parts and a lot of local guys get parts from them too. They do have a website, but no, you can't buy from them. They only work with dealers (last time I checked).

[iwantspeed]

theres also turnermotorsport.

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I've been quite happy with them (BMPD). I was having some issues with their billing system after a move (cc address didn't match billing address, or something), and I had to manually authorize my payments for a few orders - they got to know me by name. I also like that they're nearby, so ground shipping is 1 day. Their prices aren't always competitive, but they have a 10% BMWCCA discount, and they offer a decent selection of upgraded aftermarket parts. My only real complaint is that the product descriptions on their website could use more detail, although I haven't run into a parts site yet where that isn't true. It can be hard to figure out what will fit a graymarket car and what wont... They could also use a wider selection of OEM parts and hardware.

seems like a simple error and you handled it well
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Blunt Tech = our own blunt. He sells OEM parts at a great price...

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=136996&highlight=blunt

From his sig.
WorldPac is a large scale Wholesale outfit that supplies repair shops.

thanks I like how they have an article on him.
would blunt get annoyed of everyone pm'ing him to get their parts and arguing on a better price?

I've been buying my new parts from TischerBMW here in DC (Silver Spring). Their online store has cheaper prices than any of these other places, which is really odd for a dealership. I tend to buy stuff from BavAuto to.

and links to get their stuff on line I was not able to find one.

+1, just placed a big order with them last week and there prices were great.

I've bought from quite a few vendors listed above and have always been treated well.

One other place I know people have had good service from - -http://www.rockauto.com

Very nice good rep points
I added rock auto to the front page but it seems a bit complicated to navigate to make a large order for parts.

Autohausaz.com

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Yes I phone in my orders. I usually shoot Patrick an email a few weeks before I make an order to get a price idea. Then I look around and compare prices, then call Patrick and he price matches anything I find at a lower price.

very nice
whats the turn around time for the parts through him?
seems reputable source

IMC and Wordpac, I don't think they sell to the public though.

you are correct
sir

Tim is really good at getting back with his clients. He's only one person, so it'll normally take about a day for him to get back to you, but he'll answer your questions and make sure everything goes smoothly. Overall i've been really impressed with fap99

All the more credit if he is a one man operation.
I still think I'm going to go ahead and purchase the parts through fap99

Pelican most of the time, but for some stuff the stealer is actually not too bad the the CCA discount.

I have had great luck with prices and quick shipping through pelican parts
and the stealer ship for the special order parts.

Type in "specE30" in the coupon code box when you go to checkout. I think it was a 10% discount if I recall correctly.

thanks just double checking this is for bma correct?

I marked local. A guy that runs a BMW/Porsche shop gets his stuff through WorldPac so I get things pretty cheap. It may not be as cheap as some online sources, but at least I can do the transaction in-person and he's accommodating should I have to return something. Plus, I like to give my business to the local guy whenever possible.
Jon

I'm glad to hear giving business to the little guy.
keeping the mom and pop shops open in this economy is key.

And to answer the question from earlier, Worldpac is the giant auto parts wholesaler in the US (maybe more places). It's where just about all the online distributor get their OEM type parts and a lot of local guys get parts from them too. They do have a website, but no, you can't buy from them. They only work with dealers (last time I checked).

Thanks for clearing this up.

[iwantspeed]

Someone sticky this. This is becoming a great resource for those new to the E30 world. Or the BMW world, period.

thanks A lot I mostly post on e30 tech and lurk here, I post once in a while but on all the different forums that I am on I have never posted anything that was worthy in other people's opinions to be sticked.
And even if this does not end up sticked at least some one thought it was worthy,

so thank you Beach bum

[Jean]

blunt and autohausaz for new stuff. bmaparts is alright too

[z31maniac]

BMA, if I call them before 1-2pm their time usually has my order out that day.

Sometimes its a few days before it ships because I ask for weird stuff they don't have stocked, like front subframe bolts for instance.

Jon325i, nice! I need to find a local guy to get a deal on stuff, people around here go "BMW" and parts go skyward. I used to give all my motorcycle business to a local shop and got fantastic treatment out of them because I dropped so much money there on a regular basis.

[SkinnyVT]

http://www.germanautoparts.com/

They are right down the road from me and are typically cheaper than BavAuto and Pelican.

[dannyyisntt]

All the more credit if he is a one man operation.
I still think I'm going to go ahead and purchase the parts through fap99

He use to have a store front with employees, but he was selling more online so he closed it. I'm not 100% sure if he doesn't have any employees, as i haven't talked to him in a while. If you do make your order from him, tell him Danny sent ya.

[iwantspeed]

He use to have a store front with employees, but he was selling more online so he closed it. I'm not 100% sure if he doesn't have any employees, as i haven't talked to him in a while. If you do make your order from him, tell him Danny sent ya.

i gave him a call today and he was very helpful very informative.
I put in order in today we'll see how quick the shipping is from the east coast.

[mrsleeve]

i know the guy that owns fap99.com so yeah...

Me too, Tim is a hell of a good guy

I need to call him and see whats up haven't talked to him in a while

[dannyyisntt]

He is a good guy. I was thinking about buying one of those porsche 944s off him a while ago

[atomic]

Tishcer BMW parts

http://www.trademotion.com/splash/index.cfm?siteid=214672

Mainly because their prices are very competitive and if it is in stock (which it usually is), I have it in two days since I am on the east coast. There is nothing more aggrivating than having to wait 7-10 days for west coast parts shipments.


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[Unearth078]

i also use harrison motorsports.

for anyone in eastern pa, zygmunt motors in doyestown is an awesome place to get bmw parts. his prices are often lower then the qoutes real oem gives you and almost always lower then the advanced auto.

there online store is bimmerparts.com

[iwantspeed]

I purchased an order through fap99 again great results
and today I put an order for a buddy through pelican parts.
then he decided he didnt want the stock oem parts but wanted to upgrade so i had to cancel the order.

Pelican part's customer service was very good.

[ojingoh]

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