BMWNA ceases sales of all BMW Euro Parts

shuarma · 05-27-2010, 02:20 PM

great, now 3rd party sellers will charge double for their euro-spec parts.

Stronie · 05-27-2010, 03:01 PM

F...U

MOTO69JOE · 05-27-2010, 03:36 PM

What parts will we really miss? The fog switch is the only thing I can think of? Maybe pre lci euro headlights but that's all I can think of?

06E90Rostik · 05-27-2010, 04:42 PM

^ Bumpers with no holes for orange reflectors can be added to the list

JonnyBoost · 05-27-2010, 04:49 PM

Rustler · 05-27-2010, 05:03 PM

Whew, lawyers are taking some heat. Just remember, when our representatives in government climbed into bed with corporate america long ago, they lost all objectivity. If the government is too closely tied to a company to hold it to task, people's only recourse becomes a private one, and that's our tort system. If it weren't for motivated and industrious plaintiff's lawyers your brake pads would still be full of asbestos and your parts washer/degreaser would be brimming with Benzene. Our ability to hold companies responsible for their actions privately is something we should be proud of.

cotmfk · 05-27-2010, 05:37 PM

Time to buy all that sh*t up!

Hasek9339 · 05-27-2010, 05:39 PM

liberal trial lawyers what assholes!!!

billspreston · 05-27-2010, 06:40 PM

fuuuuuuuu

chemgeek · 05-27-2010, 06:40 PM

I am with others, what do you need for your BMW that is Euro only?

Cuz5150 · 05-27-2010, 07:43 PM

This absolutely sucks

However, i see lots of people being angry and bitching...........I'm gonna send a nice e-mail and a hand written letter to BMWNA.
Part of the massage will have a line "if you don't reverse the Euro sales this will be my last BMW that i purchase.
Now, that would get their attention!
So, everyone take a few minutes and send them an e-mail.....they will listen!

Imola.ZHP · 05-27-2010, 07:48 PM

Just be sure to run by a dealership and buy WTF ever you think you need when you do your Euro Delivery, have them ship it to you when they receive it...

audioMeth · 05-27-2010, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasillalov

Audi and VW realized this LOOONG time ago. It created a fantastic opportunity for companies to supply european parts for VAG cars in USA.

Anything from bumpers, door rub strips, euroswitches, head units, headlights, suspension components that is Euro specific is a hot-selling product in the North American market.

Vendors and forums sponsors should be jumping in joy because now they have a market niche to fill with products that are will no longer be available in the NA market!

100% spot on

scollins · 05-27-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chemgeek

I am with others, what do you need for your BMW that is Euro only?

I thought E90/E91 pre-lci blacklines were Euro-spec parts....

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jmunro · 05-27-2010, 09:59 PM

Yeah, we should blame ourselves for that. Litigation is a bitch!

henryyxyu · 05-27-2010, 11:30 PM

I wonder what happens to those that just ordered euro parts...hopefully they'll still fulfill those orders

Bora20 · 05-28-2010, 12:26 AM

Phone your closest Canadian BMW dealer, problem solved.

Also, if BMW installed the proper headlight switch in the first place, this would also help. Mercedes, Audi, Rover, and Volvo all give us rear fogs, why can't BMW do it too?

yamazaho · 05-28-2010, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuarma

great, now 3rd party sellers will charge double for their euro-spec parts.

This is the first thing that came to my mind too when I saw the news...

balance · 05-28-2010, 03:00 AM

what's going to happen with tischer?

footie · 05-28-2010, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VintageBMW

lawyers can be bad but this change would only be directed by lawyers if people in the US that bought the Euro parts filed a lawsuit - lawsuits cause changes in policy

Correct. In fact if you want to blame anyone then blame your justice system. It's laughable to think that your crash regulations need to be any more strict than what is in place in Europe.

Rustler · 05-28-2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hasek9339

liberal trial lawyers what assholes!!!

I'd like to hear you say that 10 times in a row while on oxygen.

MMAJNKE · 05-28-2010, 12:32 PM

sucks!

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