BMW dealer in America vs. W&N

[EJ333]

Are there parts specific to W&N that generally cannot be had from your local BMW dealership ? I just placed a small order with W&N but find that shipping can be quite pricey. For example ,I ordered euro indicator lenses. I assume that this may be unique to a place like W&N, but that the dealer probably wouldn't carry. I also ordered a few other small things to justify the minimal shipping.

 

[Nicad]

To get US pricing, go to real OEM and get the part number, then plug it into an online US dealer. I use Tisher and find their service good.
http://www.getbmwparts.com

 

[rsporsche]

EJ333

you wouldn't have received anywhere close to the W+N special price for the euro turn signal lenses. i think coupeguy had the best price at about 139 (pr) on his website, and he offered them here for less... and CN had them for 178 pr ... and rogerstii - 133 ea (BMW) - 65.95 ea (aftermarket)

 

[deQuincey]

i am in europe, and generally speaking i avoid buying from walloth&nesch, not only is the shipping costs, but the quality of their parts compared with the parts from de dealer too

and my dealer makes good discounts too !

 

[Motorhead]

I've found that W&N are willing to do free shipping if you haggle on reasonably large orders, they might not be so flexible for shipping to US though.

Jaymic are my favoured source for parts though, as generally they are a little cheaper than W&N and dealers and they are nice people.