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Originally Posted by bcredliner
This is the first time you have mentioned Classic parts as the issue. E53 parts, according to you, are not considered classic parts so it isn't applicable to the E53.
It is not unusual the new old parts are redesigns of the original part. Sometimes it is due to new technology, sourced from a new vendor or to keep the cost in line. One reason a classic part might cost more is the production runs are often smaller. Smaller production runs often increase the cost of a part dramatically. Again, finding parts that don't meet your standards does not mean "EVERYTHING went downhill from there". Regardless, the same standards for quality apply.
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You've literally said in this thread that you doubt that BMW would redesign an old part. Now you're saying the exact opposite?
And Classic is VERY relevant to the E53. Why? Because the E53 is likely to end up in the Classic catalog within the next few years. Under the Mobile Tradition regime, BMW did a much better job of maintaining parts availability at original quality levels (or at least close). Under Mobile Tradition, I could trust that a part that came over the BMW counter was as likely to be decent as any other Genuine part. Under Classic, I can't.