Re: BMWCCA Part discount

[Chris Guy <Cguy1@xxxxxxxx>]

>Speaking of getting reamed on parts, last year I went to buy a new
>distributor cap and router for my E28 M5.   Bav Auto had it for 55, the
>dealer was 70'ish, so I went to my local foreign auto parts store to try
>him.   The same Bosch part from him was 82.   I explained to him that I
>could get it at the dealer cheaper and he didn't believe me (nor would he
>lower the price).   I asked my mechanic about it later, and he said that
>the price of Bosch parts can vary greatly, depending on the phase of the
>moon and other esoteric phenomenon    I ended up getting it from another
>dealership (mail-order) for 48 or so, along with a bunch of other stuff.
>But Bav had the best price for a set of ignition wires (which are about
>$530 retail OEM, no kidding!) so it always pays to shop.
>


Same here. A clutch master cylinder - $55 from Ultimate Garage (on sale I 
think), $79 from dealer with CCA discount (in stock), $119 local import 
jobber place, and $129 from Checker (2 days and I can't price match 
because the dealer doesn't offer a lifetime warranty).


Chris Guy - BMW535i86@domain.elided
86 535i 5sp
Denver, CO

E28 Home Page - http://members.aol.com/BMW535i86

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