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Originally Posted by nick325xit 5spd
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.
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No, I said MFGs don't redesign old parts. When volumes get low MFGs often put the part out for bid to several new potential vendors. They may require a quote as per original design or leave that open for vendor to determine what the design will be. MFGs will test sample parts to see if it meets their standards before they place an order.
We have gone from quality issues with all BMW parts, to specifically classic parts to speculation that the quality will decline when the E53 parts become classic parts. Nevertheless, I respect your opinion.