Do bmw dealerships sell euro bumpers

DeleteAccountPlease · 12-11-2012, 03:57 AM

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Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-11-2012, 06:58 AM

I think they do, why not just give them a call. You know what they say "anything for money" well almost anything ... The mighty dollar is king.

Re the cost differance, I am sure you can work that out with your body shop, pay the differance in advance (do expect a 4 to 6 week wait those bumpers are not in stock in North America).

redline9001 · 12-11-2012, 08:31 AM

The dealers will not sell them. You need to go to places like ind or eas. They are 2-3 times more then US spec bumbers so it is unlikely insurance will cover it.

nbennettksu · 12-11-2012, 08:46 AM

No, dealers can not get Euro parts; which is a giant pain... my e46 is Euro spec.

Moxie · 12-11-2012, 09:26 AM

They are around 450 Euro here from the dealer. Bites you guys can't get them @ that price in the States.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-11-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Moxie

They are around 450 Euro here from the dealer. Bites you guys can't get them @ that price in the States.

You are a nice guy Moxie, he can send you the money and you arrange for shipping it to him

JOHN ///M · 12-11-2012, 12:36 PM

Mine was covered threw someone else's insurance. Just ask the bodyshop to order it for you.

lorinzo · 12-11-2012, 12:48 PM

My experience with insurance company is that you can get cost of replacing the original OEM bumper. If you want a more expensive part, then, you need to pay for the balance out of your pocket.

I have only seen Euro bumpers available by IND and EAS.

aus · 12-11-2012, 12:50 PM

I got quote for around $2,000 for the bumper!!!

gatorfast · 12-11-2012, 01:04 PM

Prob easier and cheaper to just order the us spec bumper and have the body shop fill in the reflector holes.

Heinz2811 · 12-11-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyM3

I need to order a new bumper since someone did a hit and run on me while I wasn't in the car. I want to get the euro bumper but I don't know if my insurance will cover it and if they do, do BMW dealerships sell it or do I have to order it online myself? Thanks for any feedback

Speedy, no Problem i send you one from Germany sent me a PM.

Heinz

M3PO · 12-11-2012, 02:28 PM

They aren't DOT legal/compliant so you won't see BMW dealerships selling them here.

DeleteAccountPlease · 12-11-2012, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3PO

They aren't DOT legal/compliant so you won't see BMW dealerships selling them here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorinzo

My experience with insurance company is that you can get cost of replacing the original OEM bumper. If you want a more expensive part, then, you need to pay for the balance out of your pocket.

I have only seen Euro bumpers available by IND and EAS.

hmm

Xcelrrate · 12-12-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by M3PO

They aren't DOT legal/compliant so you won't see BMW dealerships selling them here.

+1

and on top of that, any reputable shop dealing with an insurance fix will not repair your car to NON-D.O.T. compliant...

Ask how i know,

PINHEAD · 12-12-2012, 08:22 AM

I got mine from Simon @ Rennspec about a year ago, he sources it straight from BMW AG and you have the option to order it painted by BMW AG as well, which is what I did. Guarantee paint match.

lorinzo · 12-12-2012, 09:01 AM

Is that why the shop told me no?

I approached an insurance shop that I had used for a fix to other car... they told me that the holes were too large, might crack, look bad over time. Was that just a bogus response when DOT was the issue?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xcelrrate

+1

and on top of that, any reputable shop dealing with an insurance fix will not repair your car to NON-D.O.T. compliant...

Ask how i know,

Powerbeast · 12-12-2012, 10:09 AM

No BMW does not sell European bumpers.

TeKNiC3 · 12-13-2012, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINHEAD

I got mine from Simon @ Rennspec about a year ago, he sources it straight from BMW AG and you have the option to order it painted by BMW AG as well, which is what I did. Guarantee paint match.

How much did the painted bumper cost you?

Erie Von Otto · 12-13-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TeKNiC3

How much did the painted bumper cost you?

Yes, Id like to know for future reference...

tom @ eas · 12-13-2012, 11:39 AM

We offer EU bumpers for those interested.

Moxie · 12-13-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ottoblotto

Yes, Id like to know for future reference...

~1K Euro @ the dealer installed....or ~850 @ a body shop...w/o VAT

SchnellM3 · 12-13-2012, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorinzo

Is that why the shop told me no?

I approached an insurance shop that I had used for a fix to other car... they told me that the holes were too large, might crack, look bad over time. Was that just a bogus response when DOT was the issue?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xcelrrate

+1

and on top of that, any reputable shop dealing with an insurance fix will not repair your car to NON-D.O.T. compliant...

Ask how i know,

I'd call bs on that. If done properly you can't tell and shouldn't have any problems, mine looks great after I had them filled and haven't had any problems with cracking or them sinking in. It's seamless

Can't figure out how to post pictures on the iPhone app but the can be found here......

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63563205@N08/sets/72157628130550422/

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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I got quote for around $2,000 for the bumper!!! __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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gatorfast Major General 4995 Rep 6,862 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Prob easier and cheaper to just order the us spec bumper and have the body shop fill in the reflector holes.
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