BMW NA Stops All Euro Parts Sales

S54dan · 05-27-2010, 09:06 AM

Just as an FYI

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Originally Posted by bimmerfile

We’ve heard from several sources that BMW North American has ceased all sales of European parts within the US through dealers. Primarily that means things like euro rotors (for the E46), rear foglight switches and the like. The reason? Our sources are telling us that another automaker had an issue with some European parts failing on cars in the US and that BMW NA’s legal department made the move to quash all sales of non-US parts at US dealers.
What this means is that savvy parts departments (you know, the ones we all love) are frankly going to be hurting as sales of several key Euro pieces will be no more. It also means that those of us in the US who want these parts will have to rely on 3rd party companies and individuals selling often times over the web.
We’re hoping that someone at BMW NA legal comes to their senses but we’re not holding our breath.

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GaryS · 05-27-2010, 09:10 AM

I guess that means my back-ordered Euro light switch will never arrive. Does anyone know where I can order one now?

jkp1187 · 05-27-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GaryS

I guess that means my back-ordered Euro light switch will never arrive. Does anyone know where I can order one now?

Damn. That sucks.

AndyM · 05-27-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GaryS

I guess that means my back-ordered Euro light switch will never arrive. Does anyone know where I can order one now?

I do!!

GaryS · 05-27-2010, 12:14 PM

Thanks AndyM. If my back-order is canceled, I will order it from LeatherZ.

escobar929 · 05-27-2010, 12:20 PM

why not just cancel it and order thru Andy?

sux they are doing this, dumb move

Little1er · 05-27-2010, 12:41 PM

If anyone is interested, I wrote up a DIY for activating the rear fog lights, the button is there, all you have to do is cut the tabs. Check it out.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376850

BBBluey · 05-27-2010, 12:50 PM

Good thing we have a European link where we can make friends and get the hook ups for simple items such as the fog light switch u all r talking about.

///M1 · 05-27-2010, 04:57 PM

www.Ebay.de will always be your friend ;-o)

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GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	Thanks AndyM. If my back-order is canceled, I will order it from LeatherZ.
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Little1er Private First Class 35 Rep 196 Posts Drives: '08 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moraga, CA iTrader: (1)	If anyone is interested, I wrote up a DIY for activating the rear fog lights, the button is there, all you have to do is cut the tabs. Check it out. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376850
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