Guess the price!

"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
08/23/2017 at 15:26 • Filed to: None

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).

DISCUSSION (30)

promoted by the color red > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:29

150 Euros

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:30

I watched my last badge arc gracefully up over my windshield at 75mph. The replacement got epoxied on.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:33

Time for a Lexus badge.

Twinpowermeansoneturbo > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:33

Don’t get it at the dealer. But one online for 25 Euro.

DipodomysDeserti > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:35

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.

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=jwok5cm0bjxeow55lyuvqbru&makeid=800003@BMW&modelid=1011542@320I&year=1983&cid=13@Body,%20Trim%20%26%20Lighting&gid=16075@Deck%20Lid%20Emblem

BeaterGT > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:35

I’m going to guess around $100. It’s around $75 for a C5 Corvette.

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:36

Five dolla.

E92M3 > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:37

Installation is going to be rounded up to 1 hour of labor. So at least $200 after the markup on the part itself.

Chariotoflove > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:41

Forget it. Just order a new car. That’ll be the only part that comes standard.

shpuker > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:42

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 > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:43

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 > DipodomysDeserti
08/23/2017 at 15:44

€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation) You are the closest!

Klaus Schmoll > E92M3
08/23/2017 at 15:44

€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)

Klaus Schmoll > BeaterGT
08/23/2017 at 15:44

€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)

Klaus Schmoll > Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever
08/23/2017 at 15:45

€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)

Klaus Schmoll > shpuker
08/23/2017 at 15:45

€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)

Klaus Schmoll > promoted by the color red
08/23/2017 at 15:46

€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:46

154,28€ netto for the badge plus another 12,62€ in labour.

shpuker > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:47

Oh that’s not too terrible

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > DipodomysDeserti
08/23/2017 at 15:47

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 > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:48

Oh wow, that’s a good price.

Klaus Schmoll > shpuker
08/23/2017 at 15:49

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 > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:49

Damn Corvette Tax...

Klaus Schmoll > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem
08/23/2017 at 15:50

€46.50 = $55 (incl. tax and installation)

Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:52

For a manufacturer that has a somewhat undeserved reputation of being overpriced here in the US, that’s really not bad.

DipodomysDeserti > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)
08/23/2017 at 15:55

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 > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 15:57

That’s not too bad I guess. At least for a BMW dealership.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > DipodomysDeserti
08/23/2017 at 16:01

I know its the adhesive backing on the roundel base that detaches itself from the roundel.

shpuker > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 16:06

That’s too perfect

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > Klaus Schmoll
08/23/2017 at 16:26

Five.... dolla.