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Originally Posted by Billup
Yeah Mann filters are really good build quality, and of course there are going to be competitors in the high end market, but they are less prevalent. I mean that in a sense that there are about 20 "value" brands for every 1 or 2 high quality brand.
I suppose what I was relating mostly to, is someone who tries to compare the build quality and performance of a $8.99 China filter, compared to a $24.99 Mann/BMW/Bosch filter.
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Mann 816X is less than $10 from Amazon. Price can be an indicator of quality but a higher price certainly doesn't guarantee higher quality. When the price is too low, however, it can be a warning sign. The oil filters I buy for other vehicles are usually closer to $5 and have a can and bleed back valve. $10 for just the paper element and a couple O-rings seems plenty adequate to get a quality part.
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