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[BayE30]

Both of my e90m3 had those aftermarket tags on every panel...

[SDPLV]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

Both of my e90m3 had those aftermarket tags on every panel...

I think mine might as well. Etching done by the local dealership.

[BPe90M3]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

Both of my e90m3 had those aftermarket tags on every panel...

So I guess this is a special dealership package? Neither of my e92s had this.

[deansbimmer]

Dealerships, Insurance companies, Lease companies...Some companies are required to ID components. Others simply opt to ID the panels, and then others still would sell them as an add on "security" package to buyerys. They're not OEM sourced or in any way associated with BMW. You can buy them yourself from auto industry suppliers. Most cars won't have these dopey stickers on them, it's not a big deal if you do or don't.

[Scharbag]

Originally Posted by rks68rt

I agree. I wonder who would pay for something like this at time of delivery? Seems worthless to me but interesting to know it's not very common....

The original buyer of mine had this done. Stickers all over the car...

I guess they do it for the additional insurance. If your car is stolen, and not recovered withing a reasonable time, then the dealership's insurance company will pay you out additional coverage over and above your normal insurance.

But yes, this is very similar to the $500 undercoat, $400 wax, $300 scotch-guard etc... Dealerships make very little selling you a car. Dealerships do make a ton of money selling you "value added extras" and boy can they be pushy pricks about it.

Cheers,