I'd like to share my source for OEM only parts
 

Obviously we all know about the few good aftermarket parts suppliers out there but it's getting difficult to find a dealer who doesn't want arm and leg when you purchase parts.

I've been using Tomkinsonbmwparts.com for a few years now and I'm very impressed with their prices, customer service and reasonable shipping.

One example, OEM aluminum running boards are $657 (still under or around $700 with shipping).

It seems that I'm about to use their service soon as I'm learning the about the huge leap engineering that went into designing door handle assembly, lol. Driver side has been fixed by previous owner, passenger side is getting very difficult to open.

Are they the cheapest solution out there for OEM parts, not all the time. But they are most of time and I'm happy to give them my business.

I have no interest in advertising them here other than to help me and other enthusiast here to get most for their buck.

Thank you.

Good price on OE running boards!

:thumbup:Thanks for the post and link.