Cheapest Throttle Value Actuators

araaadi · 08-03-2016, 06:26 PM

Looking to replace both sets of actuators for my m3, looking at $1400 cad each. So I'm thinking I could save money getting them from the states, where did you guys get yours and how much was it?

deansbimmer · 08-04-2016, 07:37 AM

There may be cheaper, but I like buying from http://thebmwminipartstore.com.

Actuators there are $880 US each, about $1150 CAD.

Cidle · 08-04-2016, 08:04 AM

Used this guy from Ebay myself 689 USD plus shipping. I see you are in Vancouver too, have shipped to Blaine WA to pick up!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-BMW-THRO...kAAOSwDk5UKOCW

fixed!

RoundelObsession · 08-04-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cidle323

Used this guy from Ebay myself 689 USD plus shipping. I see you are in Vancouver too, have shipped to Blaine WA to pick up!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-BMW-THRO...MAAOSwPe1ULY3H

The one in your link is not for the E9X M3.

Richbot · 08-04-2016, 08:32 AM

I bought all the inventory. They are now $2000 each. PM me for details.

Car addicts, so easy to exploit

Cidle · 08-04-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RoundelObsession

The one in your link is not for the E9X M3.

fixed and updated!

dkallen21 · 08-04-2016, 04:59 PM

BMW of Morristown.
They have reasonable parts pricing sometimes. I bought actuators from them last year.

kaede · 08-05-2016, 11:07 AM

If they're on their way out and haven't completely failed yet, then I will stalk the Classified on here. Once in a while someone will sell a brand new one here for cheap'ish ($700-800 per actuator).

I personally bought both of them from Ebay too (IIRC) and they were around $850usd/actuator with free shipping. I frequently purchase items from the US so i already have a healthy balance of $US in my bank account (i stocked up quite a bit during parity) so i basically got them for "cheap".

With the HORRENDOUS exchange now, and most US Based Stealership Online parts store selling at around $900+ and shipping cost, you aint really getting that good of a deal. Also, please consider that there is a HIGH chance that you will end up paying taxes when you bring it into Canada as they are quite pricey. What's worst, is if they decide to charge you Duty on top (because part is not build in NAFTA) which will bring totaling taxes (PST, GST, and Duty) to something like 18%+. By that point, you really have to consider just simply buying from our own Stealerships here.

[$900USD x 2 x 1.32 (conversion)] x 1.18 (taxes + duty) = $2803.68 which is exactly what you will be paying at Canadian Stealer. Also the sad part? If you buy from the US the part will be VOID of warranty... which is also a bummer if you do get a bad/defective part...

If i were in your situation, wait and hunt for deals on Ebay or here. Don't waste time buying used ones because they almost always fails. If you in urgent need, then simply go to the stealerships here and buy the part and take it to a reputable Indy to save yourself on some labour. Shoot me a PM, my Indy in Burnaby did mine for something around $200-300ish a year ago (dont quote me on it though if he decides to change pricing, call first and ask).

Hope you get yours replaced soon! Cheers!

oolas3 · 08-05-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by deansbimmer

There may be cheaper, but I like buying from http://thebmwminipartstore.com.

Actuators there are $880 US each, about $1150 CAD.

+1. Great service and prices.

Spoolin1 · 08-05-2016, 09:31 PM

Why hasn't someone come up with a fix for this? Like just swapping the gears to brass units or something? At least look into just replacing the plastic gears, that's what goes bad. Probably would run less than $100 for both gears.

GeorgeA · 08-06-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin1

Why hasn't someone come up with a fix for this? Like just swapping the gears to brass units or something? At least look into just replacing the plastic gears, that's what goes bad. Probably would run less than $100 for both gears.

Very true, seen some pictures of this being done.. Someone should wright up a DIY.

Spoolin1 · 08-06-2016, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeA

Very true, seen some pictures of this being done.. Someone should wright up a DIY.

Someone should contact this place and see how much to repair or get the parts to repair.

This may also help. They have the upgraded gear fix.

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dkallen21 New Member 4 Rep 24 Posts Drives: '18 F80 M3 CS & '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	BMW of Morristown. They have reasonable parts pricing sometimes. I bought actuators from them last year.
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kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	If they're on their way out and haven't completely failed yet, then I will stalk the Classified on here. Once in a while someone will sell a brand new one here for cheap'ish ($700-800 per actuator). I personally bought both of them from Ebay too (IIRC) and they were around $850usd/actuator with free shipping. I frequently purchase items from the US so i already have a healthy balance of $US in my bank account (i stocked up quite a bit during parity) so i basically got them for "cheap". With the HORRENDOUS exchange now, and most US Based Stealership Online parts store selling at around $900+ and shipping cost, you aint really getting that good of a deal. Also, please consider that there is a HIGH chance that you will end up paying taxes when you bring it into Canada as they are quite pricey. What's worst, is if they decide to charge you Duty on top (because part is not build in NAFTA) which will bring totaling taxes (PST, GST, and Duty) to something like 18%+. By that point, you really have to consider just simply buying from our own Stealerships here. [$900USD x 2 x 1.32 (conversion)] x 1.18 (taxes + duty) = $2803.68 which is exactly what you will be paying at Canadian Stealer. Also the sad part? If you buy from the US the part will be VOID of warranty... which is also a bummer if you do get a bad/defective part... If i were in your situation, wait and hunt for deals on Ebay or here. Don't waste time buying used ones because they almost always fails. If you in urgent need, then simply go to the stealerships here and buy the part and take it to a reputable Indy to save yourself on some labour. Shoot me a PM, my Indy in Burnaby did mine for something around $200-300ish a year ago (dont quote me on it though if he decides to change pricing, call first and ask). Hope you get yours replaced soon! Cheers! __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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