Best source for BMW parts?

[OVERKILL]

I pick the car up Thursday.

So what is the best place to buy BMW parts on the Internet? I assume dealer prices for parts are going to be obscene.

I'm looking to get:

1. TWS 10w60
2. Oil filter
3. Air filters
4. Cabin filters
5. Other parts?

 

[typ901]

10w-60...E39 M5?

bavauto.com

pelicanparts.com

autohausaz.com

 

[meangreen01]

Try Turner Motorsports.

 

[NewC6]

IIRC, there is Tischer BMW out of Maryland, I think their website was getbmwparts.com. Do some checking on that, I don't have their info available anymore. Another good reference is bimmerfest. They have a tone of forums for almost all the different models and they get a lot of traffic.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: typ901
10w-60...E39 M5?

bavauto.com

pelicanparts.com

autohausaz.com


Yes, E39 M5. Checking out bavauto.com, they look excellent! Thank you very much!

 

[OVERKILL]

Wow.... TWS is more money than Redline

 

[HTSS_TR]

Best price for all filters is Rockauto.
MANN Oil Filter HU9384X - $6.48
MANN Air Filter C26151 - $9.65.
MAHLE Air Filter LX422 - $9.83
MANN Cabin filter CUK27362(Set of 2 with Activated Charcoal) - $16.06

Shipping is not so high if you buy several items at once, if those items are shipped from the same location.

Amazon.com price is a little higher, but free shipping for orders $25 or more to 48 states in US, not sure about Canda shipping.

 

[OVERKILL]

Yes, the issue may be the shipping to Canada..... USPS is great, UPS charges brokerage and it is usually ridiculous.

 

[HTSS_TR]

Dealer price is very high, but you may want to stay with German brands if possible. MANN, MAHLE, HENGST ... are good German parts for BMW, MB and Audi.

 

[typ901]

HTSS-TR is correct about rockauto being very reasonable. They are a great resource, they just do not always have everything you need as I have experienced for my vehicles.

 

[bmwjohn]

eeuroparts in Ct.have a lot of BMW parts. I have typically bought Volvo parts, and gotten extremely fast delivery to Indiana from CT., I.E. order Weds afternoon on i-net, free friday delivery fed ex ground incl. order processing, pack, ship, etc. good web site. don't know about Canadian orders.

 

[Jim 5]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Yes, the issue may be the shipping to Canada..... USPS is great, UPS charges brokerage and it is usually ridiculous.


I have used Rockauto and Bavauto shipped to Canada. Both were reasonable. A good friend of mine has used Tischer BMW for a bunch of stuff sent to Canada and was pleased as well.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Jim 5
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Yes, the issue may be the shipping to Canada..... USPS is great, UPS charges brokerage and it is usually ridiculous.


I have used Rockauto and Bavauto shipped to Canada. Both were reasonable. A good friend of mine has used Tischer BMW for a bunch of stuff sent to Canada and was pleased as well.


Thanks Jim, I appreciate your input regarding Canadian shipping.

First thing will be oil and filters (of course).

I think I'll just stick to the TWS 10w60 for now and enjoy the car.

 

[bdcardinal]

http://www.fcpgroton.com/ is popular on the Volvo forum I am on.

 

[SkyGod]

Another vote for Rock Auto.
Pick your brand and get a great price.

 

[CivicFan]

Last time I bought Mann filters from Amazon.com

Their parts selection process is clunky and it's difficult to be certain that you are going to get the right part.

I have shopped at BavAuto.com before. There is also ECSTuning.com where I have bought parts for BMW and Audi.

 

[George7941]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Yes, the issue may be the shipping to Canada..... USPS is great, UPS charges brokerage and it is usually ridiculous.


There are NO fees to be paid to the UPS delivery guy if you buy from Rockauto because Rockauto has Canadian agents who process the Customs paperwork. Rockauto charges the UPS shipping fee and also charges the HST(13% for you and me) but there are absolutely no other charges. This way you even save the $5 USPS handling charge.

 

[OVERKILL]

That is fantastic to learn about, thank you very much George!!

 

[engineerscott]

I've had luck with Pelican Parts in the past:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/

 

[George7941]

Rockauto has great prices. I recently bought some parts for my Sierra - a six pack of Wix oil filters etc etc and a spare Delco ignition module. The Delco module cost me $92 + $12 (share of shipping charge) for a total of $104.

Canadian Tire wanted $155 for an aftermarket(not Delco)ignition module.

Rockauto shipping charges become high when they ship from different locations. That is one thing you have to watch out for.