Replacement CV-Axle options

[E53Envyy]

Hi guys,

I'm about to replace both front CV-axles and I'm looking for advice on the best option/brand.

(pricing in CAD)

From RockAuto:
- Trakmotive Axles ($100)
- Cardone Axles ($120)
- remanufactured Cardone Axles ($130 excluding core charge)
- APWI Axles ($160)
- VAICO CV Axle joint ($160)

FCPEuro (Note: high shipping fees to Canada):
- Meyle CV axle joint ($180)
- GKN Axles ($630)

GermanParts.ca:
- Trakmotive Axles ($170)
- GKN Axles ($800)


A couple notes: I'm not looking to spend $800 on axles so GKN isn't an option. According to RockAuto the Trackmotive axles don't have the reluctor ring... sketchyyyy so I'll pass on those as well.

Anyone have experience with the rest? I usually pay the extra bucks for OEM quality and would get the GKNs but funds are a little low and after the valve and timing cover gaskets I'm not exactly thrilled with the X5

Oh, I'm also doing the kingpin balljoints and dif output seals while I'm in there.


Cheers