nomination for the 'most' overpriced 02 replacement part(s)!

[jerry]

well, i've come to terms with the fact that i shall never own a new set of aluminum grills, nor will i own a new set of beltline trim or lower molding. i can accept that, and i'm intrigued with the idea of self-adhesive trim (no fastener costs, less ingress of corrosive moisture, disposable, replaceable).

i am, however, on first name basis with my local authorized BMW parts dealer, who has provided me with prices that are very competitive with what i've found on the internet. it has cost me for that 'privilege'.

lately, i've discovered that i can seldom walk away from the parts counter with a mere handful of parts without leaving behind at least one Benjamin... such is the world we live in.

But, i think i found the greatest assault to my senses when i was confronted with the cost of the simple rubber/plastic molding that is glued to the rocker trim. we're talking about perhaps a dozen more or less small plastic 'banding'. on a mere cost/weight basis this set has to be the all time price leader (and i saw it on ePay) for around $159/set.

that, my friends, is my nomination for the all time 'most' overpriced 02 replacement part(s).

can anyone beat that???!!!!!

makes me glad i saved all those itty-bitty pieces from the rocker trim. as much as i like the rocker trim, the thought of all the water leaking into my rockers from those darn holes and the difficulty of attaching the trim with the new undersized replacement clips has me dreaming of self-adhesive rocker trim too...

[jgerock]

Stupid beltline trim pricing makes me angry. I still have to replace (5) more pieces on my car.

Other peeves:

tii fuel pump

fuel injectors

F&R glass lock/sealing strip and the little cover

[nbristow01]

Stupid beltline trim pricing makes me angry. I still have to replace (5) more pieces on my car.

Other peeves:

tii fuel pump

fuel injectors

F&R glass lock/sealing strip and the little cover

Man use the adhesive belttrim it is only 35 bucks and looks even better than original stuff

[nbristow01]

Heater control valve, heater fan, any body trim parts

[bourkeco]

Try the dashboard!!!! We have found many ingenious replacements... for things... rocker pannel moulding?? go to a home improvement store and look in the screen door section and there are to or three options for the rubber seals....

[bluedevils]

NOS seat belts. They are basically a $200-$260 item, selling for $550-$900, complete rip off. Also, tii fuel pump, tii injectors and KF pump, prices are from another universe where Dollar doesn't make any sense...

[jerry]

Heater control valve, heater fan, any body trim parts

i suppose it was the ridiculous price for new heater valve that drove up the asking prices for used ones. used to be an entire used heaterbox would sell for around $20-40, about 4 years ago.

as for heaterbox motor, there is an exact replacement available for the 1980's Porsche that sells for about $40. i discovered that tidbit right here on the FAQ. that makes the four remaining Bosch motors i had sent over from England, a fair bit overpriced. i end up rehabbing used motors anyways, so i haven't had the need to use any of my new ones. they sit on the shelf awaiting that 'garage queen' i'll never build.

i still think i've got everyone beat on the tiny plastic bits, though...

[Mike Self]

motors that interchange with the 2002's please. Don't remember that post.

cheers

mike

[jerry]

motors that interchange with the 2002's please. Don't remember that post.

cheers

mike

lookie here:

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,339944/highlight,/

[nbcbird]

How's about $98 for the toothed ratchet plate housed in the emergency brake handle. I bought a VW emergency brake repair kit for $17, but I haven't had a chance to see if it has the same parts.--Jim

[roadhog0]

I would have to say the Window/door seals are up there also! The same thing in 320i is 22 dollars or something like that.

[HarryPR]

How about the bumper joint covers for early shortie ones?

[John_in_VA]

(nt)

[eurotrash]

Trans exhaust bracket bits.. crazy money