What to buy in Germany?

stooken · 09-20-2007, 07:33 PM

Was supposed to go on a business trip the 2nd week of October but that got pushed back.

I'll just start planning my shopping list for my next trip. Are there any good parts for my E92 that I can pick up in Germany and ship back here?

!Xoible · 09-20-2007, 07:36 PM

buy a 335

ska///235i · 09-20-2007, 07:37 PM

I think is more expensive there

stooken · 09-20-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

buy a 335

:finger:

HAHA

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Originally Posted by ska

I think is more expensive there

Generally, I know things are expensive over there but I wasn't sure about car part, especially parts that aren't offered in the US?

hotrod2448 · 09-20-2007, 07:42 PM

I think you can get most EDM parts through vendors on here. I looked while I was there last week and didn't see much that I hadn't seen before. I didn't make it to any tuners like Rieger, ACS or anything like that though just OEM parts.

With the Euro dollar exchange rate you take a beating any way.

Biz · 09-21-2007, 12:08 AM

I thought someone posted a pretty sweet aluminum dead pedal that was only available in Germany a little while ago.

MOTO69JOE · 09-21-2007, 01:08 AM

no the parts are not exspensive here theyre on par with what you pay in the states if not cheaper. buy some m-sport stuff while youre here if you havent already.

voltron1011 · 09-21-2007, 10:57 AM

This morning the dollar sank to an ALL TIME LOW against the Euro...

1 Euro now costs $1.40

You will take a beating there no matter what you get. BTW, try to get a VAT form when you're there so that you don't have to pay the 18% sales tax on goods.

e90fanatic · 09-21-2007, 10:58 AM

buy a Leica M8 camera, one of the best German products...but look at the price first

stooken · 09-21-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

This morning the dollar sank to an ALL TIME LOW against the Euro...

1 Euro now costs $1.40

You will take a beating there no matter what you get. BTW, try to get a VAT form when you're there so that you don't have to pay the 18% sales tax on goods.

Damn. I almost forgot about that. I was there a few months back and taxes are crazy!

It was around 1 Euro to $1.30 before. Just getting McDonalds put me at about $7-$8 for a Big Mac meal. And it was down right NASTY too!

nmulax · 09-21-2007, 11:19 AM

a nice little hottie.

everything in life has a price (in one way or another).

raleedy · 09-21-2007, 11:39 AM

Best choice for the E90 or E92, I think, is the plug-and-play rear fog light switch. For $75 or so and a little DIY, you can make the driver behind you go blind.

stooken · 09-21-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by raleedy

Best choice for the E90 or E92, I think, is the plug-and-play rear fog light switch. For $75 or so and a little DIY, you can make the driver behind you go blind.

With this, I guess I won't be needing the license plate that says "BACKOFF"

Jobu · 09-21-2007, 02:25 PM

OK, this is an easy one, since I've planning to go to Germany soon. I'm re-creating the euro spec trunk.

I plan to call a dealer in the town I am visiting (likely Munich) the week before, so they can order the part. (I figured this out by speaking to a dealer in London)

WARNING TRIANGLE: Bracket P/N 51 47 7 131 760 and 51 47 7 131 761 Triangle P/N: 71601095457 The brackets you can get thru Crown (http://parts.crownauto.com/) in US, but not the triangle.

FIRST AID KIT P/N 51476949966 (FYI I got a quote of GBP 14.81 equiv US=$30 from a London dealer)

FIRE EXTINGUISHER (not for trunk, mounts under seat)
Extinguisher P/N 72600000335 $67.60 available in US at crown. BUT, the bracket for e92 seats is illusive here.

Find a german dealer on this website: http://www.bmwworld.com/dealers/germany.htm

Good luck!

achien · 09-21-2007, 02:43 PM

a pint of pilsner...

Brunotheboxer · 09-21-2007, 02:50 PM

buy a good time.

stooken · 09-21-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

buy a good time.

A happy ending?

pacman · 09-21-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stooken

A happy ending?

u can get that out here for much cheaper

Redadair · 09-22-2007, 01:22 AM

stooken, I have got to ask. Do you know the woman in your avatar? Nice set of panties!!!

If you haven’t done an ED you should take advantage of it. Ours was the best vacation we have ever taken. Be sure to try the Beer and if you should end up in Amsterdam as we did don’t miss the red light district!

Red

stooken · 09-22-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Redadair

stooken, I have got to ask. Do you know the woman in your avatar? Nice set of panties!!!

If you haven’t done an ED you should take advantage of it. Ours was the best vacation we have ever taken. Be sure to try the Beer and if you should end up in Amsterdam as we did don’t miss the red light district!

Red

Haha it was a random photo I found. It looks like it was taken at Nikki Beach in South Beach. Maybe during the Winter Music Conference? But then again, there's a lot of beach parties so I could be wrong.

No need for ED. I already have my car. Been to Germany a few months back for 3 weeks for work. Beer is awesome!

koreez88 · 09-22-2007, 04:28 PM

Lots of euro headlights!!!

stooken · 09-22-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

Lots of euro headlights!!!

And then resell it on here? Haha..

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MOTO69JOE Captain 27 Rep 876 Posts Drives: E46, E90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The South iTrader: (3)	no the parts are not exspensive here theyre on par with what you pay in the states if not cheaper. buy some m-sport stuff while youre here if you havent already.
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Best choice for the E90 or E92, I think, is the plug-and-play rear fog light switch. For $75 or so and a little DIY, you can make the driver behind you go blind.
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Jobu Private First Class 5 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2006 911 Carrera S Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 911 Carrera S [0.00] 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 530i [0.00]	OK, this is an easy one, since I've planning to go to Germany soon. I'm re-creating the euro spec trunk. I plan to call a dealer in the town I am visiting (likely Munich) the week before, so they can order the part. (I figured this out by speaking to a dealer in London) WARNING TRIANGLE: Bracket P/N 51 47 7 131 760 and 51 47 7 131 761 Triangle P/N: 71601095457 The brackets you can get thru Crown (http://parts.crownauto.com/) in US, but not the triangle. FIRST AID KIT P/N 51476949966 (FYI I got a quote of GBP 14.81 equiv US=$30 from a London dealer) FIRE EXTINGUISHER (not for trunk, mounts under seat) Extinguisher P/N 72600000335 $67.60 available in US at crown. BUT, the bracket for e92 seats is illusive here. Find a german dealer on this website: http://www.bmwworld.com/dealers/germany.htm Good luck! __________________ 2011 X5d Platinum Grey/Oyster/Bamboo/+lots of stuff 2006 911 Carrera S - 6MT - Seal Grey/Black/Sport Seats/Sport Exhaust/Sport Chrono/Nav Gone: 2007 E92 335i - 6spd - MontegoBlue/Black 2003 E39 530i - Auto - Black Sapphire on Black Gone: 2001 325Ci - 5MT- TopazBlue/Black Trackday Count: 10
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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 146 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Lots of euro headlights!!!
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