I may be exporting European spec BMW parts to the US to sell

Prevost87 · 01-26-2019, 04:11 PM

Curiosity. Is there any parts from the European market that anyone desires to have? I'm in Germany for another year and I'm thinking about doing some exporting before I leave out.

FeraeM3 · 01-26-2019, 05:32 PM

Maybe reasonably priced, euro side mirrors for e92 m3.

Prevost87 · 01-26-2019, 05:58 PM

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Maybe reasonably priced, euro side mirrors for e92 m3.

Noted. I'll ask around.

BeEmVe · 01-27-2019, 09:40 AM

I have bought several light modules so to have rear fog lights. Rarely use them, except to confuse tailgaters.

One can jury-rig the original switch to work but it is nice to have the graphics on the button.

BEM-S4 · 01-27-2019, 09:41 AM

No warning label visors are a popular purchase here. Lots of folks are interested in these.

Another would be the knee pad from a RHD car to modify and retrofit for passenger side. I may be the only person who has done that though.

Prevost87 · 01-27-2019, 05:13 PM

Looks like I'll be visit several junkyards to see what I can find. Appreciate the input.

Mach550 · 01-27-2019, 06:57 PM

Looking for the light switch with night vision and rear fog (61-31-9-493-736). Keeping my fingers crossed that someone figures out the coding.

"No warning label visors" could be interesting if you find a black interior G30 5 series set.

Huz-Z · 01-27-2019, 07:22 PM

No warning label visors for an E85 Z4 2006 model year are of interest to me.

Steeler · 01-27-2019, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Prevost87

Curiosity. Is there any parts from the European market that anyone desires to have? I'm in Germany for another year and I'm thinking about doing some exporting before I leave out.

E85/86 aero side skirts

eleven11 · 01-27-2019, 09:01 PM

I'd like an Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring. Thanks.

david in germany · 01-28-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by eleven11

I'd like an Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring. Thanks.

Good luck with that one!

floydarogers · 01-28-2019, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Prevost87

Curiosity. Is there any parts from the European market that anyone desires to have? I'm in Germany for another year and I'm thinking about doing some exporting before I leave out.

I don't know you, can't trust you (just saying.) Smiedmann's is inexpensive, extensive catalog and ships to USA. Better option IMO.

Prevost87 · 01-28-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eleven11

I'd like an Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring. Thanks.

I'll ask my contacts lol.

Prevost87 · 01-28-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by floydarogers

I don't know you, can't trust you (just saying.) Smiedmann's is inexpensive, extensive catalog and ships to USA. Better option IMO.

Definitely understandable. I think earning that trust is important so let me know how we can bridge that gap. Honestly Im new to the BMW scene and love to see other car guys win.

tracer bullet · 01-28-2019, 12:44 PM

The Euro headlights w/out the amber inserts are intriguing. But are simply expensive, might not be able to sell many. Many would want them (i.e. me), few would think they were "worth it" (i.e. me).

Prevost87 · 01-28-2019, 04:17 PM

I have a local friend who owns a garage that can possibly help with translating and sourcing. I just have to give into his request to work some hours at the shop but I'm already struggling for time as it is. He would be an amazing teacher for all things BMW.

gabriel.psd · 01-28-2019, 04:25 PM

Label visor, front bumper, GTS seats,

Havy · 01-31-2019, 04:02 PM

We import a lot of stuff from the US. We have about 12 container per year. I can check if we could do it the other way around. The procedure is quite simple.
1. You register and you receive a personal number.
2. You order and pay the stuff you want and the seller send it to a destination/ address which includes your personal number.
3. Than you make a down payment for the shipping and we ship the container.
4. After the container arrived in the US and the packages are ready for shipping to you home you make the final payment.
We have to figure out how it works with the import tax and Customs but all this is manageable.

freakystyly · 02-01-2019, 02:06 PM

Not sure how readily available those split arm rests are in EU, especially in pre-lci terra dakota. One can dream tho.

Tuxedo · 02-01-2019, 02:24 PM

set of 36111182465 Two-piece light alloy rim 7.5JX17 ET:41

E91WAG3N · 02-01-2019, 03:49 PM

Schmiedmann is a good source for ROW parts and ships via DHL in under a week. They sell new and used. I'm sure you can make a few bucks on a smaller scale, though. Good luck.

Prevost87 · 02-01-2019, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Havy

We import a lot of stuff from the US. We have about 12 container per year. I can check if we could do it the other way around. The procedure is quite simple.
1. You register and you receive a personal number.
2. You order and pay the stuff you want and the seller send it to a destination/ address which includes your personal number.
3. Than you make a down payment for the shipping and we ship the container.
4. After the container arrived in the US and the packages are ready for shipping to you home you make the final payment.
We have to figure out how it works with the import tax and Customs but all this is manageable.

I would definitely be interested and thank you for information.

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Huz-Z Brigadier General 888 Rep 4,109 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	No warning label visors for an E85 Z4 2006 model year are of interest to me.
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 3817 Rep 4,315 Posts Drives: '25 Z4, '15 X3 35i (135i sold) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	The Euro headlights w/out the amber inserts are intriguing. But are simply expensive, might not be able to sell many. Many would want them (i.e. me), few would think they were "worth it" (i.e. me).
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Prevost87 Enlisted Member 19 Rep 37 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I have a local friend who owns a garage that can possibly help with translating and sourcing. I just have to give into his request to work some hours at the shop but I'm already struggling for time as it is. He would be an amazing teacher for all things BMW.
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gabriel.psd Lieutenant 516 Rep 473 Posts Drives: F80 AW 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 330ci [0.00]	Label visor, front bumper, GTS seats, __________________ Gabe - F80 AW Cloth 6MT - HRE 520 - OEM GTS Hood - Recaro Pole Position - CS lip/spoiler/diffuser - Status Gruppe SRS Coilovers - Nose Lift - Full Suspension - OEM Alcantara & Carbon interior - BM3 - IKON
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Havy Captain 304 Rep 709 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M50i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	We import a lot of stuff from the US. We have about 12 container per year. I can check if we could do it the other way around. The procedure is quite simple. 1. You register and you receive a personal number. 2. You order and pay the stuff you want and the seller send it to a destination/ address which includes your personal number. 3. Than you make a down payment for the shipping and we ship the container. 4. After the container arrived in the US and the packages are ready for shipping to you home you make the final payment. We have to figure out how it works with the import tax and Customs but all this is manageable.
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E91WAG3N Wagon Addict 1249 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: E39, E91, E91 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (2)	Schmiedmann is a good source for ROW parts and ships via DHL in under a week. They sell new and used. I'm sure you can make a few bucks on a smaller scale, though. Good luck.
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