Interesting that this came from a dealer.Got an 05 LS430 in for a radiator leak. Bought a radiator from the dealer and made in China. Original radiator made in Japan. Just thought it was interesting.
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I’ve noticed that as well, we are a primarily Euro shop and noticed a huge decline.Interesting that this came from a dealer.
Post COVID I noticed that European parts manufactures began to supply parts-houses with product made in China. This left buyers of say BMW parts with only two choices. Genuine or aftermarket. No more OE*
OE: Defined as a genuine part with the automaker label ground off.
Interesting - that said $437 is about MSPRWe just replaced the radiator on a friend's '05 LS 430 in May. Despite the low mileage (35,000 miles), it had a minor crack on the lower tank.
The part number I ordered from Amayama in Japan was 16400-50241 and it was made in Japan. Cost wise, it was $437 plus $182 shipping, making a grand total of $619.
Got an 05 LS430 in for a radiator leak. Bought a radiator from the dealer and made in China. Original radiator made in Japan. Just thought it was interesting.
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Wonder how much better it really is than a Spectra or other lower end one, for a fraction of the cost??Interesting - that said $437 is about MSPR
Likely not, I have a spectra on my XJ it's been fantastic. Ymmv but it cools fine and was dirt cheap $60Wonder how much better it really is than a Spectra or other lower end one, for a fraction of the cost??