Price explosion for BMW spare parts

RobbiZ4

RobbiZ4

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 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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I'd imagine its down to limited availability of parts for the older cars. Quite a few are no longer available - like E85 handbrake assemblies.
 
Rockhopper said:
I'd imagine its down to limited availability of parts for the older cars.
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No, imho not. As I'm tracking these prices since years, I see a strategy behind it.

There are never price changes according to the inflation, but continously extrem price jumps between 2x or even 10x for single parts. Following this strategy over years, the revenue is much higher than only following any inflation rates.

Can be seen on the 3-series and 4-series with same parts used in both convertible roofs.
 
RobbiZ4 said:

Microswitch Coupling Lock Left/Right​

BMW 54377228585 Microswitch coupling lock left - LEEBMANN24

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BMW 54377228586 Microswitch coupling lock right - LEEBMANN24

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12/2023: 17€
01/2026: 68€
03/2026: 144€

Same with other roof related parts for the different convertibles and roadsters.
I'm tracking prices since years on ZRoadster.com, but the current situation is really strange.
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They will blame it on the war(s) in the middle east. Good excuse for everything else to go up, so why not?
 
Lack of parts is bonkers too, just tried to get a rear light seal, managed to get a drivers side one, but not a passenger side. No UK or German stock. So I've asked a company how much they'd charge to cut me some.
 
Pondy said:
They will blame it on the war(s) in the middle east. Good excuse for everything else to go up, so why not?
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Another nice excuse might be, they are following my recommendations and suggested replacements. :D
 
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