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epdarks 10-03-2012 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 900360)
They look legit, but I highly doubt that they are. That guy does not sell legit stuff.

Part number posted in this thread is an OE BMW part number?

SlickGT1 10-03-2012 11:21 AM

Read my post number 8, in case you missed it.

Posting a part number does not mean anything at all. Search it. You will see that multiple people, who are not dealers, are selling the same shit, at the same exact price.

Craigs Add. Clearly states OEM, which is weird, because they are clearly OE, as I picked them up from his dealership. Made in USA by the way.
BMW X5 RUNNING BOARDS X5 STEP E53 UP TO 06 4.4,4.6,4.8 | eBay

TwinsPoppa 10-03-2012 11:28 AM

I'm gonna call this place and see what's up. If they are the real deal, then I'm guessing he has a dealer connection.

SlickGT1 10-03-2012 11:42 AM

Thats a good idea. Let us know.

davintosh 10-03-2012 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tmv (Post 900261)

This part of the auction ad made me chuckle a little:
Quote:

- Direct Bolt-On
- 100% Brand New
- Hardware Included
- Installation Instruction Not Included
- Guaranteed to fit like original equipment
- Package Include: One Pair of Aluminum Running Board
Probably some cheap Chinese knockoff of the original, reverse engineered from the real thing. Amazing that anyone would go to the trouble for something like that, with such a small market.

mrbmwx5 10-03-2012 02:38 PM

- Direct Bolt-On
- 100% Brand New
- Hardware Included
- Installation Instruction Not Included
- Guaranteed to fit like original equipment
- Package Include: One Pair of Aluminum Running Board

That's why i said it not OE.

TwinsPoppa 10-03-2012 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by davintosh (Post 900387)
This part of the auction ad made me chuckle a little:


Probably some cheap Chinese knockoff of the original, reverse engineered from the real thing. Amazing that anyone would go to the trouble for something like that, with such a small market.

FYI - Factory retrofit kit does NOT come with instructions either. ;)

TwinsPoppa 10-03-2012 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbmwx5 (Post 900395)
- Direct Bolt-On
- 100% Brand New
- Hardware Included
- Installation Instruction Not Included
- Guaranteed to fit like original equipment
- Package Include: One Pair of Aluminum Running Board

That's why i said it not OE.

Saw that too but its not the first time I've seen conflicting info in an ebay listing.

tmv 10-03-2012 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davintosh (Post 900387)
This part of the auction ad made me chuckle a little:


Probably some cheap Chinese knockoff of the original, reverse engineered from the real thing. Amazing that anyone would go to the trouble for something like that, with such a small market.

No worry, I have PDF instruction from BMW. I emailed a few buyers asking for their feedback on the quality and fitment, awaiting answer.
The seller did have some good feedback from Cayene and MB owners though.

davintosh 10-03-2012 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa (Post 900398)
FYI - Factory retrofit kit does NOT come with instructions either. ;)

Not too long after posting that I saw this on the other auction for the authentic BMW part:
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This broadened step surface made of brushed and anodized aluminum is the perfect accent for your 1999-2006 X5 .
WE ARE A BMW DEALER ALL PARTS ARE OEM WilL EMAIL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UPON REQUEST
3.0L, 4.4L,4.6L,4.8L
#5171
BE SURE TO CONTACT US WITH ALL YOUR BMW NEEDS
:doh:


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