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Originally Posted by flinchy
No, the N54 for example..:
The OEM water pump is a mere $3 cheaper than the BMW one...
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E82-135...ump/ES2598223/
vs
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E82-135...ump/ES2622808/
there is absolutely zero difference in getting the VDO one.
it is physically impossible to go 'nah OEM is worse than OEBMW' when they are THE SAME PART... anything that's thought about them bein worse is simply bad luck, you can get bad OEBMW parts just as often as bad 'genuine' ones....
the only reason you think you're getting a better part is you're paying more, because you're a sucker for a branding...
as below, manufacturers have certain standards they MUST MAINTAIN for certifications... selling potentially defective parts could cost these companies tens or hundreds of millions of dollars, for a few million in profit at best.
Assuming that business is as stupid as you seem to be implying is ridiculous. |
You're certainly welcome to think whatever you'd like. Based on some of the things you've done to your car... I won't be putting any stock in it
Plus, direct experience to the contrary of what you're saying.
