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      04-08-2019, 10:54 PM   #1
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328i differential source?

Anyone ever heard of or used LKQ auto parts? Seems like they’ve got quite a bit of inventory on eBay, but figured I would ask around here first before taking a gamble. The diffs pictured in their listings appear to have been cleaned up/bead blasted at a minimum, but it also says “pics are representative of actual product”, so no guarantees the diff you order will be that clean I guess?

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      04-09-2019, 05:48 AM   #2
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Anyone ever heard of or used LKQ auto parts? Seems like they’ve got quite a bit of inventory on eBay, but figured I would ask around here first before taking a gamble. The diffs pictured in their listings appear to have been cleaned up/bead blasted at a minimum, but it also says “pics are representative of actual product”, so no guarantees the diff you order will be that clean I guess?

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I haven't bought anything online, but they have several locations around my area where my friends and I have been to and bought stuff before. Never had any issues with them.

For what it's worth, I bought my rear diff from Car-Part. Just do a search and you will see their website. I found one out of a wrecked (front end damage) car that had around 20K miles on it. I think I got it shipped to me for around $185. It arrived in great condition, but I still replaced the fluid in it.
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LKQ is a major parts supplier from wrecking yards in many places in Canada & USA.
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