Prices on OEM Parts vs Aftermarket.

[Piston]

So my car has a lot of crap that needs to be done. I tend to buy OEM crap but at times it's just a bit much for simple things. So I got a relationship with a dealer that gets me Wholesale prices (through a mechanic friend).

Oh while my mechanic is already replacing the water pump and such anything else worth mentioning to get it done to save on labor in the long run? Just thought about the belts will get that quoted next. Any of the pulleys need replacement? Tensioner?

So the parts/prices I need are.

Intake Gasket $57.36
Trans Filter $90
Trans Oil --Didn't want to sell $8 bucks a quart said to just buy DEXRON6. Where do you guys get your Trans OIL?

Water Pump - $104 (Preventative maintenance 103k miles).

Thermostat -$77 (SERIOUSLY? $77 that just sounds like a crap load?) Should I even replace it? Same deal as water pump.
Intake Hose -$15 ---whistle sound
Oil Filter - $15


What if any of those parts can i get an aftermarket version of it with good quality. I found some stuff at Bav Auto since a lot of members like this site and I've had good experience with them before.

Thermostat/Gasket $67.95
Water Pump and Seal - with upgraded metal impeller
Part # : 11 51 1 744 243 $57

24 11 7 557 070
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit $98.95



I got a2002 x5 103k.

Thanks Guys,
Piston

[killcrap]

Originally Posted by Piston

So my car has a lot of crap that needs to be done. I tend to buy OEM crap but at times it's just a bit much for simple things. So I got a relationship with a dealer that gets me Wholesale prices (through a mechanic friend).

Oh while my mechanic is already replacing the water pump and such anything else worth mentioning to get it done to save on labor in the long run? Just thought about the belts will get that quoted next. Any of the pulleys need replacement? Tensioner?

So the parts/prices I need are.

Intake Gasket $57.36
Trans Filter $90
Trans Oil --Didn't want to sell $8 bucks a quart said to just buy DEXRON6. Where do you guys get your Trans OIL?

Water Pump - $104 (Preventative maintenance 103k miles).

Thermostat -$77 (SERIOUSLY? $77 that just sounds like a crap load?) Should I even replace it? Same deal as water pump.
Intake Hose -$15 ---whistle sound
Oil Filter - $15


What if any of those parts can i get an aftermarket version of it with good quality. I found some stuff at Bav Auto since a lot of members like this site and I've had good experience with them before.

Thermostat/Gasket $67.95
Water Pump and Seal - with upgraded metal impeller
Part # : 11 51 1 744 243 $57

24 11 7 557 070
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit $98.95



I got a2002 x5 103k.

Thanks Guys,
Piston

only go with OEM parts. if your really in chicago, if you want me to perform the work, i will do so at the Employee parts cost which is 10% above dealercost. your wholesale parts is only 20% off list price.

and what engine is this model? the water pump part number you list has been superceded 5 times since. and the newest part number is

11 51 7 527 799, and it doesnt even fit an x5.

the correct part number for the water pump for a 3.0 is

11 51 7 527 910. and the cost with tax is $76.55. this part is a composite style impeller.

[masterjohnson]

Originally Posted by killcrap

only go with OEM parts. if your really in chicago, if you want me to perform the work, i will do so at the Employee parts cost which is 10% above dealercost. your wholesale parts is only 20% off list price.

and what engine is this model? the water pump part number you list has been superceded 5 times since. and the newest part number is

11 51 7 527 799, and it doesnt even fit an x5.

the correct part number for the water pump for a 3.0 is

11 51 7 527 910. and the cost with tax is $76.55. this part is a composite style impeller.

Looks like i will just follow a veterans advice regarding choosing oem parts than aftermarket. I think you are right about that. It is really tempting to get aftermarket because it is a lot cheaper than OEM. But in the end OEM is still the best bang for the buck. So i will just go for bmw oem parts.

[c4racer]

well - there are some things where aftermarket may be OK.

HID lamps
brake pads and rotors - buy from OEM supplier and save some $$
hmm - maybe it's a pretty short list, not coming up with much else!
For the types of stuff you are replacing, OEM is really the way to go.