No, you said 'eBay parts' not 'parts purchased on eBay.' I assume you purchased specific parts manufactured by specific companies purchased from specific vendors.

Instead of being specific you merely stated 'eBay parts,' compared them directly to BMW parts. By not being specific, you implied all parts available for purchase on eBay are as good as parts available from BMW. The basis for your argument seems to be that they're cheaper and that they worked for at least 10000 miles. You then plainly stated that anyone who thinks otherwise is full of shit.

Your input provided zero value to the forum because it was too vague, subjective at best and insulted forum members who have differing opinions and/or experiences.

I didn't say no one cares about saving money. I said that no one cares about you saving money. That fact alone is not enough to be interesting. I am interested in quality parts and paying as little as possible.

Sometimes that means buying from eBay, parts houses or the dealer. Sometimes that means buying aftermarket, OEM or OE. Sometimes that means getting a great deal and other times spending more.

If you think just because I'm in the military that I'm suddenly going to head to eBay to buy my parts because you've had a good run, you're mistaken, sir. My experience and the experience of others have shown that some of the parts available on eBay are not any good at any price. Some are counterfeit, especially Bosch-branded components. Of course, there is no catalog of these items so it is a bit of a minefield. The best service you can provide is by way of a specific list of components you purchased, their manufacturer and the vendor you used. That's the best that any of us can do.

But, I guess I'm not very bright.

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