BMW DEALERSHIP IS INSANE!!!!!!!
12-14-2009, 12:33 PM
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WTF! I couldn't believe it but it is true. My local BMW dealership just sent me a quote for almost USD$9,400 for the front bumper, sideskirt and back bumper.
No wonder I've only seen one E60 here with this mod.
Is it me or is this completely nuts?
No wonder I've only seen one E60 here with this mod.
Is it me or is this completely nuts?
12-14-2009, 12:37 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
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Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
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V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Rip off! Get the kit from either Frank or Garry and get it painted at a indy shop.
12-14-2009, 12:38 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
That's a lot, even ridiculous. From a dealer here in the US you could probably get all that for $3 - 4K max. I'd say shop around and see what other body shops would charge you.
12-14-2009, 12:39 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='1073585' date='Dec 14 2009, 01:37 PM
Rip off! Get the kit from either Frank or Garry and get it painted at a indy shop.
perhaps Trinity Autosport could get you a better price...they sell both OEM and replica kits...and I do believe they ship internationally (could be wrong tho)
12-14-2009, 12:48 PM
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Thanks, I wanted to quote locally before thinking of importing myself. Dealership says parts will "probably" get here in Mar '10!
Now I will definitely consider self import and installation.
Haven't talked to Frank o Garry, yet Nerweezy has PM'd already (thanks!)
Now I will definitely consider self import and installation.
Haven't talked to Frank o Garry, yet Nerweezy has PM'd already (thanks!)
12-14-2009, 12:48 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i
Aero kit = Mtec kit or something different?
Also, I was at Santa Monica BMW earlier and they have a 135i in the showroom with an Aero kit on it...
MSRP of 135i = $45k
+ Aero Kit = $13K!!!!!!!! (front bumper, sideskirts, rear bumper, and rear spoiler)
= Total for the 135i was $58k
I don't expect that car to move anytime soon, but dang that Aero kit looked AWESOME (I rarely type in caps, so this time I mean awesome).
Also, I was at Santa Monica BMW earlier and they have a 135i in the showroom with an Aero kit on it...
MSRP of 135i = $45k
+ Aero Kit = $13K!!!!!!!! (front bumper, sideskirts, rear bumper, and rear spoiler)
= Total for the 135i was $58k
I don't expect that car to move anytime soon, but dang that Aero kit looked AWESOME (I rarely type in caps, so this time I mean awesome).
12-14-2009, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TakmaN' post='1073597' date='Dec 14 2009, 01:48 PM
Aero kit = Mtec kit or something different?
Also, I was at Santa Monica BMW earlier and they have a 135i in the showroom with an Aero kit on it...
MSRP of 135i = $45k
+ Aero Kit = $13K!!!!!!!! (front bumper, sideskirts, rear bumper, and rear spoiler)
= Total for the 135i was $58k
I don't expect that car to move anytime soon, but dang that Aero kit looked AWESOME (I rarely type in caps, so this time I mean awesome).
Also, I was at Santa Monica BMW earlier and they have a 135i in the showroom with an Aero kit on it...
MSRP of 135i = $45k
+ Aero Kit = $13K!!!!!!!! (front bumper, sideskirts, rear bumper, and rear spoiler)
= Total for the 135i was $58k
I don't expect that car to move anytime soon, but dang that Aero kit looked AWESOME (I rarely type in caps, so this time I mean awesome).
12-14-2009, 01:15 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1073615' date='Dec 14 2009, 02:12 PM
you sure that did not include the bmw engine performance upgrades also?
Even if it did, anyone who pays $60K for a 1 series is a moron. Sorry, but that is approaching M3 territory, so if you're going to spend that much on a 1 series you need to have your head examined.
12-14-2009, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1073615' date='Dec 14 2009, 02:12 PM
you sure that did not include the bmw engine performance upgrades also?
There was also a 550i GT there
. Looks a lot better in person IMHO, but still seems a bit awkward to me. The new Z4's caught my eye, the hardtop convertible with the 300hp twin turbo engine seems like so much fun... drool...