bumper grill inserts

[mcurcio1989]

After taking a large rock to my front end the two upper inserts were toast on my car. They already had holes in the mesh but now the plastic behind the mesh broke out as well. So I notice the replacements in titanium (what I have) are $42 while the standard black is $24. personally I really couldn't care less about the color on these. How is bmw charging over 40% more just for a different color!!?

Second - I don't even know if I even want to replace these. The plastic was so flimsy on mine they broke out of a pebble hit them even The only thing I don't like is that this leaves some of the metal of the bumper exposed. It is hardly noticeable though. What are your guys thoughts on these things, Is it just something that needs replacing periodically if you want them to look good?