The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[John in VA]

Anyone know the part numbers for the 2 pieces of black trim on the left side of the car? Thinking I can get cheaper at FCP Euro or the like.
BMW wants $950 for them which is BS.

Did you check on realoem.com for the part #s? FCP Euro is usually a bit more expensive than the dealers with online parts sales (such as getbmwparts.com, mybimmerparts.com, bmwoffairfaxparts.com) possibly to cover their lifetime replacement warranty.

[///Mark_D]

Anyone know the part numbers for the 2 pieces of black trim on the left side of the car? Thinking I can get cheaper at FCP Euro or the like.
BMW wants $950 for them which is BS.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_3267

Numbers 9 and 12.

Front LH Gloss Black: 51332695283
Rear LH Gloss Black: 51342695289

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/51332695283/
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/51342695289/

You could probably find them used for a lot cheaper, but you'd have to cut and polish them to remove all the scratches and swirls you typically would find.

[John in VA]

$295 & $160 from BMW of Fairfax (VA).
https://www.bmwoffairfaxparts.com/oe...ue-51342695289

[NYRhockey]

Awesome. Thanks, folks.

I'll bookmark these and check during thanksgiving and see if there are any black friday sales.

[az3579]

Or the even cheaper route is to get a set of regular non-gloss ones and have them painted gloss black. Same result, much less cost.

[///Mark_D]

Or the even cheaper route is to get a set of regular non-gloss ones and have them painted gloss black. Same result, much less cost.

Yeah that's a good point. I plan to go this route on my wagon to convert it over from the stock matte black / polished trim to gloss shadowline. The full OEM set would be like $3,900 otherwise.

[NYRhockey]

Yeah that's a good point. I plan to go this route on my wagon to convert it over from the stock matte black / polished trim to gloss shadowline. The full OEM set would be like $3,900 otherwise.

I did a price comparison of flat vs gloss black trim for the 2 pieces i need and to my surprise flat was only $60 cheaper, which would easily be absorbed in having the shop paint them gloss black.

[az3579]

I did a price comparison of flat vs gloss black trim for the 2 pieces i need and to my surprise flat was only $60 cheaper, which would easily be absorbed in having the shop paint them gloss black.

That's why you buy used...

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[cakM3]

Or the even cheaper route is to get a set of regular non-gloss ones and have them painted gloss black. Same result, much less cost.

I'll just buy new and be done . . . no need to buy used . . .

[az3579]

I'll just buy new and be done . . . no need to buy used . . .

No need? I think the large quantities of money to be saved say otherwise. You get zero benefit going new with this part.

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