M5 Mirrors!!
09-05-2009, 07:24 PM
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Hopefully this is not a re-post, but it looks like there is a source for (somewhat) reasonably priced replica M5 mirrors. I saw this on eBay, and it looks like this seller has at least about 6 sets available. From the description it sounds like they don't fold, but they have the space for the puddle lights. It says you use the oem motor and wiring, so I assume the reverse tilt down and other standard functions will still work. It says the glasses are anti-glare and anti-fog, but I doubt that means elctrochromatic, but not sure... Oh yeah, they're also carbon fibre on the bottom.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-2003-09...sQ5fAccessories
The price is $615 plus $35 shipping to the US (from China).
I haven't ordered as I'm working on some other mods first, but hopefully this is a reliable vendor for the mod that a bunch of people seem to be waiting for...
edit: by the way, I am not affiliated with this seller and have no idea if they are actually any good, just giving the heads up since I came across them on ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-2003-09...sQ5fAccessories
The price is $615 plus $35 shipping to the US (from China).
I haven't ordered as I'm working on some other mods first, but hopefully this is a reliable vendor for the mod that a bunch of people seem to be waiting for...
edit: by the way, I am not affiliated with this seller and have no idea if they are actually any good, just giving the heads up since I came across them on ebay...
09-05-2009, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FastLane' post='999824' date='Sep 5 2009, 10:24 PM
Hopefully this is not a re-post, but it looks like there is a source for (somewhat) reasonably priced replica M5 mirrors. I saw this on eBay, and it looks like this seller has at least about 6 sets available. From the description it sounds like they don't fold, but they have the space for the puddle lights. It says you use the oem motor and wiring, so I assume the reverse tilt down and other standard functions will still work. It says the glasses are anti-glare and anti-fog, but I doubt that means elctrochromatic, but not sure... Oh yeah, they're also carbon fibre on the bottom.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-2003-09...sQ5fAccessories
The price is $615 plus $35 shipping to the US (from China).
I haven't ordered as I'm working on some other mods first, but hopefully this is a reliable vendor for the mod that a bunch of people seem to be waiting for...
edit: by the way, I am not affiliated with this seller and have no idea if they are actually any good, just giving the heads up since I came across them on ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-2003-09...sQ5fAccessories
The price is $615 plus $35 shipping to the US (from China).
I haven't ordered as I'm working on some other mods first, but hopefully this is a reliable vendor for the mod that a bunch of people seem to be waiting for...
edit: by the way, I am not affiliated with this seller and have no idea if they are actually any good, just giving the heads up since I came across them on ebay...
09-05-2009, 11:42 PM
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Yeah its too much for a non-auto folding replica. I saw that too, but decided that maybe if I stalk the ebay for a while I can assemble a nice pair of used and fully functional ones from breakers.
09-06-2009, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='999902' date='Sep 6 2009, 01:34 AM
I have these same ones. And they do NOT have puddle lights, nor is there space to add them. $650 is too much. I got mine for far less.
That sucks, I could live without the folding, but no puddle lights! I thought since it said the escort light was not included, you just use your own...
How much did you get yours for?? And where from??? I think I would wait for one that has the puddle light and is cheaper...
09-06-2009, 04:17 AM
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Many BMW parts are way overpriced due to demand & affordability of buyers
This mirror is the worst among 'em.
It probably costs $10 to manufacture this in China....mark up...mark up...mark up.....Ta-da....650 SHIPPED!!!
ridiculous....
This mirror is the worst among 'em.
It probably costs $10 to manufacture this in China....mark up...mark up...mark up.....Ta-da....650 SHIPPED!!!
ridiculous....
09-06-2009, 04:35 AM
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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IMHO that's a lot for reps without functions. For that money you should be able to get some second-hand original mirrors on Ebay.
I paid 775 Euro for new original M5 mirrors with Puddle Lights and Autofold. I bought them from Schmiedmann, who ship internationally.
If I were going for the compromise of replicas, I would want to save more money than that! (I couldn't find cheap enough good replicas, which is the reason I went for OEM mirrors in the end.)
I paid 775 Euro for new original M5 mirrors with Puddle Lights and Autofold. I bought them from Schmiedmann, who ship internationally.
If I were going for the compromise of replicas, I would want to save more money than that! (I couldn't find cheap enough good replicas, which is the reason I went for OEM mirrors in the end.)
09-06-2009, 06:51 PM
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What do you guys think about this option? http://www.bmwpartswheels.com/bmw-mirrors-...mirror-532.html
09-06-2009, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kdarcia007' post='1000499' date='Sep 6 2009, 09:51 PM
What do you guys think about this option? http://www.bmwpartswheels.com/bmw-mirrors-...mirror-532.html
09-07-2009, 07:27 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BmW 545I, Titanium Gray, Black Interior with Bamboo Anthracite wood trim, Sport Package.
If you look really close there not m5 mirrors.