by "Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
Published 08/23/2017 at 15:26
by "Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
Published 08/23/2017 at 15:26
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STARS: 3
Today, while doing a tad over 230 kph, the roundel decided to leave. I have no idea what I did to deserve this. I just changed the oil ahead of schedule on Monday. I was being a good boy. We had so little time together! We could have become besties, had beer together, shared secrets, but no instead it abandoned ship and made me think I had hit a bird. Well, guess how much a new one is at the dealership (incl. tax and installation).
"promoted by the color red" (whenindoubtflatout)
08/23/2017 at 15:29, STARS: 0
150 Euros
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
08/23/2017 at 15:30, STARS: 0
I watched my last badge arc gracefully up over my windshield at 75mph. The replacement got epoxied on.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
08/23/2017 at 15:33, STARS: 0
Time for a Lexus badge.
"Twinpowermeansoneturbo" (twinpower)
08/23/2017 at 15:33, STARS: 1
Don’t get it at the dealer. But one online for 25 Euro.
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
08/23/2017 at 15:35, STARS: 0
I found some genuine ones for $60 (€50) locally (Arizona) when I replaced then on my E30. Not sure if they’re the same on the newer cars.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
08/23/2017 at 15:35, STARS: 0
I’m going to guess around $100. It’s around $75 for a C5 Corvette.
"Shamoononon drives like a farmer" (shamoononon)
08/23/2017 at 15:36, STARS: 0
Five dolla.
"E92M3" (E46M3)
08/23/2017 at 15:37, STARS: 0
Installation is going to be rounded up to 1 hour of labor. So at least $200 after the markup on the part itself.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
08/23/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 0
Forget it. Just order a new car. That’ll be the only part that comes standard.
"shpuker" (shpuker)
08/23/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 0
We used to install them for customers all the time (takes like 10 seconds if you have a piece of string). Think they were like $110 from the parts store.
"Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
08/23/2017 at 15:43, STARS: 0
On the bright side (semi-intentional pun, as that’s the part of the badge thats still there), you only lost half of it.
Literally just had a front emblem delivered for a 2016 228i when you posted this.
Granted it’s a different model, but a US/EU 2/5 series comparison could be fun. The 2 series badge lists for $37.89, with $9.60 in labor to install (granted, thats bodyshop rates, dealer service rates would probably be $24). 5.3% Virginia sales tax on the part, no tax on labor, final cost @ $49.50.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
08/23/2017 at 15:44, STARS: 1
€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation) You are the closest!
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
08/23/2017 at 15:44, STARS: 0
€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
08/23/2017 at 15:44, STARS: 0
€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
08/23/2017 at 15:45, STARS: 0
€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
08/23/2017 at 15:45, STARS: 0
€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
08/23/2017 at 15:46, STARS: 0
€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)
"FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem" (fuelstratifiedinjection)
08/23/2017 at 15:46, STARS: 0
154,28€ netto for the badge plus another 12,62€ in labour.
"shpuker" (shpuker)
08/23/2017 at 15:47, STARS: 0
Oh that’s not too terrible
"unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)" (unclevanos)
08/23/2017 at 15:47, STARS: 0
I think they changed in diameter when the e9x showed up. I glued a roundel that came off in my driveway but only lasted a year until it decided to takeoff.
"promoted by the color red" (whenindoubtflatout)
08/23/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 0
Oh wow, that’s a good price.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
08/23/2017 at 15:49, STARS: 0
The weird thing is that seconds before reading your initial reply, I had a panda-clap-resulting-in-a-bomb-explosion gif open in another tab.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
08/23/2017 at 15:49, STARS: 0
Damn Corvette Tax...
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
08/23/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 0
€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)
"Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
08/23/2017 at 15:52, STARS: 0
For a manufacturer that has a somewhat undeserved reputation of being overpriced here in the US, that’s really not bad.
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
08/23/2017 at 15:55, STARS: 0
The old one’s aren’t glued on, either. They press in and have little nubs that keep them secure.
"FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem" (fuelstratifiedinjection)
08/23/2017 at 15:57, STARS: 0
That’s not too bad I guess. At least for a BMW dealership.
"unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)" (unclevanos)
08/23/2017 at 16:01, STARS: 0
I know its the adhesive backing on the roundel base that detaches itself from the roundel.
"shpuker" (shpuker)
08/23/2017 at 16:06, STARS: 0
That’s too perfect
"Shamoononon drives like a farmer" (shamoononon)
08/23/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 0
Five.... dolla.