[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by GCinFLA

But stranger is the fact that replacement parts MSRP are somewhere around 25-33% less in Germany (excluding VAT) in my experiences.

Even more so when you need a nut or bolt from BMW. Only problem is... BMW AG won't just sell you one nut or bolt... you usually have to 10 fasteners unless your dealer is willing to keep some on hand for future parts sales. Even so... nuts and bolts parts prices are dirt cheap over here compared to in the states.

[GCinFLA]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Even more so when you need a nut or bolt from BMW. Only problem is... BMW AG won't just sell you one nut or bolt... you usually have to 10 fasteners unless your dealer is willing to keep some on hand for future parts sales. Even so... nuts and bolts parts prices are dirt cheap over here compared to in the states.

Dealer markup in USA is ridiculous....nut and bolts...and other parts.

And I suspect BMW markup is just as bad on parts.

[evolution80]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

Imagine these prices and then pay €1,50+ per liter of fuel and you have dutch prices.
M4 base price is over €112k in NL, so thats €39k more than in Germany (and also €20k more as in Austria...)

For fun, look up some m4 prices in scandinavian countries like denmark or norway

ok - but you guys probably make twice as much money