Cup holder replacement for X3?

[ngcreese]

Here's the parts diagram from www.realoem.com


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=PC93&mospid=49511&btnr=51_5158& hg=51&fg=30

I think you're looking for part #10...

10 Cup holder instum. panel, passenger SCHWARZ - 5116342069 - $82.94
10 Cup holder instum. panel, passenger GRAU - 51163420691 - $82.94
10 Cup holder instum. panel, passenger SANDBEIGE - 51163420692 - $82.94

According to the Google currency converter, Swedish Krona $82.94 = 611.7447 SEK
At www.getbmwparts.com part# 51163420690 is $70.02, or 516.45 SEK

Dunno what it would cost to ship to Sweden... but there's some cost info and parts sourcing info for you.
Hope this helps!

[Flyer1]

$600 to replace a passenger cupholder??? How much does BMW want for that part? I think it just pops out so the labor charge should be minimal - or just do it yourself. You might have to pop out the air vent first. I think it overlaps the top of the cupholder.

There *might* be a screw securing the back of the cupholder to the body, but even that shouldn't add too much to the labor. At worst you would have to remove the glovebox.

Edit: OK, I see the 600 isn't dollars but in sweedish currency after the exchange rate.

[ngcreese]

Originally Posted by Flyer1

$600 to replace a passenger cupholder??? How much does BMW want for that part? I think it just pops out so the labor charge should be minimal - or just do it yourself. You might have to pop out the air vent first. I think it overlaps the top of the cupholder.

There *might* be a screw securing the back of the cupholder to the body, but even that shouldn't add too much to the labor. At worst you would have to remove the glovebox.

Edit: OK, I see the 600 isn't dollars but in sweedish currency after the exchange rate.

Yep, also it looks like www.getbmwparts.com (Tischer BMW, MD) sells at or close to the BMWCCA parts discount rate of 20%.

[nikasp]

Thanks for the replies. I am sad to say I live in Sweden, when it comes to ridiculous priced car parts. The part itself is maybe $120 and definitely a simple DIY for me. Will see if it is glue-able, the broken plastic is a very thin part.

[dasher108]

Thanks for the help everyone!