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Originally posted by kid325e View PostCar's been sitting for a bit. Function before form my friend. This car will clean up nicely, no doubt about it. Priorities.. lol
and i'm pleased he's kept the tan carpet. With the black mats, it really makes it nice. It makes me want to keep mine tan and NOT dye it black...-Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler
Originally posted by IronJoe
Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.
Originally posted by 2mAn
Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex
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There you go, just do what you want to do bro!
So yeah, if you order one from BMW Seattle they'll sell it to you for 693.68 (50.00 core charge)
Then people bitch when you want to sell them a known good unit for like 100.00..lol Makes me regret selling the few that I have on the cheap in the past.
Another hit to the chest were iX axles. I was selling them for like 25-50.00 a pop - checked pricing and availability on brand new ones and I almost shat myself.clutchCTRL!Move with a purpose.- 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd- 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260- 2000 323i AT2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD
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Originally posted by kid325e View PostThere you go, just do what you want to do bro!
So yeah, if you order one from BMW Seattle they'll sell it to you for 693.68 (50.00 core charge)
Then people bitch when you want to sell them a known good unit for like 100.00..lol Makes me regret selling the few that I have on the cheap in the past.
Another hit to the chest were iX axles. I was selling them for like 25-50.00 a pop - checked pricing and availability on brand new ones and I almost shat myself.-Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler
Originally posted by IronJoe
Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.
Originally posted by 2mAn
Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex
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Originally posted by spiDmang View Postdamn...whats a new AFM running nowadays? this car makes me happy.
http://www.huskerparts.com/parts/199...0mass%20sensor
BMW of Seattle has retarded pricing.Originally posted by SonnyI am a meme for our community.
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I agree with you but you're comparing an online retailer based out of Nebraska to a Dealer based out of Seattle. I'm not going to say you can't get it cheaper elsewhere but I wonder what it must be like to deal with either of those places if the part is wrong, damaged during shipping, defecting, or needs to be warrantied.
I have piece of mind knowing that if this customer's car starts acting up and it's the AFM's fault, it'll get reimbursed QUICK, and the guy i'm dealing with is someone I speak to on the phone and can come see in person, etc. etc.
You're paying for much more then just the part, especially when you're dealing with a paying customer's car.
We have no problem selling stuff like this all day.clutchCTRL!Move with a purpose.- 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd- 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260- 2000 323i AT2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD
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So this is a 91 850i that we serviced 5/29/15. Keep in mind these are our list prices, marked up so we can make profit and stay in business just like we have been doing since 72. It's what it takes to stay in business and competitive out here.
We did headlights
861.70 each - 63 12 1 383 371/63 12 1 383 372
We replaced the driver side seat rail which had to be ordered from Germany. (Seat would not move forward or backward.)
52 10 8 118 128 - 1212.87!!
That's just for parts..
Car is back now for AC work. He's keeping the R12 System. I just paid 1170.00 for a 30LB tank of R12. That's wholesale. God I can't wait to be on vacation.clutchCTRL!Move with a purpose.- 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd- 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260- 2000 323i AT2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD
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Originally posted by spiDmang View Postdamn...whats a new AFM running nowadays? this car makes me happy.
and i'm pleased he's kept the tan carpet. With the black mats, it really makes it nice. It makes me want to keep mine tan and NOT dye it black...Alpha Team Inductee
2014 Icon E-Flyer
2013 Zboard San Francisco Special
2010 Buell XB9SX
2009 Harley-Davidson 883 Iron - "Xerces"
1991 BMW 362iS Touring - "Stephanie/The Death Machine 2.0"
1974 Honda CB360/CL360 Scrambler Project
1971 Honda Trail 90 - "Stephen Parish"
2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible
2002 Mazda Miata LS
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I understand why I shop would do it. They need to make money and want to pass the headache onto the dealer. But keep in mind, those "online retailers" are based out of BMW dealer parts departments spread throughout the country. They still are genuine BMW parts carrying the same BMW warranty, and since BMW of Seattle had to order theirs, there was still the risk of damage in transit.
But my point is, if it were someone like Brad, you, or I buying one, it is stupid to walk into BMW of Seattle when there are plenty of other dealers willing to beat their price. Hell, I can order it from FCP Euro (non BMW dealer retailer) and get a life time warranty on the part, for over $200 less than BMW of Seattle. BMW of Seattle wanted 180+ tax for a X5 door handle carrier where I got it from a competing dealer for 80 shipped.Originally posted by SonnyI am a meme for our community.
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Originally posted by DrJosh View Post
But my point is, if it were someone like Brad, you, or I buying one.
Lol jk, hi josh!!-Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler
Originally posted by IronJoe
Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.
Originally posted by 2mAn
Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex
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Not available through IMC or WP anymore. WP used to have them reman'ed by a company called Python (I believe) but we had a few issues with one in a PRO3 and now WP does not carry them. Not sure if they just got rid of all the old stock or what.
So really used or OEM was my option. Customer decided he wanted to an OEM one.
Yeah, Josh I see what you're saying. I'm just glad that there are people willing to pay for these parts and keep shops like us in business.
Either way, another E30 stays on the road. Another indy shop is getting paid to work on classic BMW's, as well as bread and butter services. Everyone's happy except the guy on the 'net who thinks someone is getting ripped off.clutchCTRL!Move with a purpose.- 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd- 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260- 2000 323i AT2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD
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The older I get, the more I appreciate shops doing certain jobs for me. I even turn down family members who need extensive work on their cars because I usually don't wanna tackle it on my own car anymore haha-Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler
Originally posted by IronJoe
Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.
Originally posted by 2mAn
Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex
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