Re: <MISC> Mobile Tradition CD and prices

["Edward R. Walker" <erwalker@xxxxxxxx>]

Chris writes:

>Just got my CD in the mail, whapped it into the PC, and WOW! it's great!
>
>Congratulations BMW! For $34 (Stephen at South Motors BMW in Florida..
> email FLBEARCUB@domain.elided) it is an awesome deal.

After having read about the good deals that people were getting below the
border, I recently inquired about the Mobile Tradition CD-Rom my local 
dealer up here in Canada.  I stood there with my mouth hanging open when
I was quoted a price of $130 Cdn (~ $84 US).  For most software, we get
prices that are usually very competitive with US mail order houses.  It
prompted me to write a somewhat nasty note to BMW Canada.

On a similar note, I was looking into getting new rotors for my 323i and
was quoted a price of $435 Cdn for four at a local auto parts place.  No 
cross drilling or gas slotting. I can get the same thing from Bav Auto or
BMP for about $235 Cdn plus shipping and minimal duty.

It seems that the only parts worth buying for my BMW's up here are small
things such as o-rings and attaching hardware.

Sorry about the WOB, but I felt the need to vent to a wider audience.

Ed Walker
'80 323i
'72 tii  

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