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[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

I can still pull about $500-600 for the B&B on the E46. The stock one is worth about $50. When I go to sell the car, the stock one is going back on. I'm not leaving $450-550 on the table. And my car is 12 years old. Lol

Last E46 M3, i pulled the CSL boot (authentic), Ground Control Coil overs, 3 section exhaust, cold air intake, CLS rep wheels and a few other cosmetic items off and sold them. By buying some of that stuff second hand, taking good care of it and cleaning everything up well before selling, i actually made $1700 on the parts i sold.

Results may vary.

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Last E46 M3, i pulled the CSL boot (authentic), Ground Control Coil overs, 3 section exhaust, cold air intake, CLS rep wheels and a few other cosmetic items off and sold them. By buying some of that stuff second hand, taking good care of it and cleaning everything up well before selling, i actually made $1700 on the parts i sold.

Results may vary.

CLS wheels #exclusive.

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

Well, it's a major selling point for the M2, in particular. Many folks seem to be optioning performance parts for their cars, on this car.

I get it, i'm just saying that BMW wouldn't enter that market unless there was a boat load of cash to be made from those performance parts. That means the average aftermarket exhaust prices have gotten high enough for BMW to see it being worth their while.

It's an easy solution for those enthusiasts who don't want to throw down 80 hours of research on the best exhaust for the dollar as well as those enthusiasts who don't want to just blindly trust their internet forum buddies' research. But BMW isn't out to do anyone any favors, they're here to make money and aftermarket exhausts have gotten so ridiculously expensive, they see opportunity to make more money.

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

CLS wheels #exclusive.

You've owed me for a while!

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

I get it, i'm just saying that BMW wouldn't enter that market unless there was a boat load of cash to be made from those performance parts. That means the average aftermarket exhaust prices have gotten high enough for BMW to see it being worth their while.

It's an easy solution for those enthusiasts who don't want to throw down 80 hours of research on the best exhaust for the dollar as well as those enthusiasts who don't want to just blindly trust their internet forum buddies' research. But BMW isn't out to do anyone any favors, they're here to make money and aftermarket exhausts have gotten so ridiculously expensive, they see opportunity to make more money.

I think they are basically remarketing an Akrapovic setup. Not sure if it is the same as one you can get with Akrapovic branding or not, but this one worked out well for me. Had the car in anyway, so saved on some labor and hit a "promotion".

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

I get it, i'm just saying that BMW wouldn't enter that market unless there was a boat load of cash to be made from those performance parts. That means the average aftermarket exhaust prices have gotten high enough for BMW to see it being worth their while.

It's an easy solution for those enthusiasts who don't want to throw down 80 hours of research on the best exhaust for the dollar as well as those enthusiasts who don't want to just blindly trust their internet forum buddies' research. But BMW isn't out to do anyone any favors, they're here to make money and aftermarket exhausts have gotten so ridiculously expensive, they see opportunity to make more money.

You're absolutely right! I couldn't agree more. The quality seems relatively high, but of course there are companies like Akra, RPI, and Innotech who make absolutely beautiful pieces of art, which are similarly priced (or cheaper...not Innotech though ).

I just threw everything out and had something made from scratch, but I can appreciate the quality of a great manufacturer in the aftermarket.

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

You've owed me for a while!

The opportunities just aren't as plentiful anymore!

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

I think they are basically remarketing an Akrapovic setup. Not sure if it is the same as one you can get with Akrapovic branding or not, but this one worked out well for me. Had the car in anyway, so saved on some labor and hit a "promotion".

I don't doubt that it'll sound good or that it's a quality performance part.

I'm just bitching about the over all excessive price of aftermarket exhaust systems. The proof of excessive pricing is that BMW is gaining some of that market share.

I still love you, even though you're not getting the Major Penis Enlargement.

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Last E46 M3, i pulled the CSL boot (authentic), Ground Control Coil overs, 3 section exhaust, cold air intake, CLS rep wheels and a few other cosmetic items off and sold them. By buying some of that stuff second hand, taking good care of it and cleaning everything up well before selling, i actually made $1700 on the parts i sold.

Results may vary.

Anytime I mod a car, I always keep the OEM parts I pull off. I'm not giving the parts away to the next owner. And you'll really lose your ass on them if you sell them with the car. People like to play the "If you mod a car, it's actually worth less" game. The right way to play the game is mod the car, enjoy it, put it back to stock and sell it.

Side note, I'm about to pull the trigger on a CSL boot and diffuser from Status Gruppe. My buddy and I are authorized retailers. Thinking about the one piece lip too. Can't decide.

[Verbiage]

+1 for lip.

[bimmette]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

Anytime I mod a car, I always keep the OEM parts I pull off. I'm not giving the parts away to the next owner. And you'll really lose your ass on them if you sell them with the car. People like to play the "If you mod a car, it's actually worth less" game. The right way to play the game is mod the car, enjoy it, put it back to stock and sell it.

Side note, I'm about to pull the trigger on a CSL boot and diffuser from Status Gruppe. My buddy and I are authorized retailers. Thinking about the one piece lip too. Can't decide.

Get it all.

Unfortunately some people, like me, don't have space to keep OEM parts.

[Axius]

I usually break the OEM parts and THEN upgrade..., that's how it works right?


One mirror with the new style glass, one with the old. #rektmailbox

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

+1 for lip.

I'm just hoping it doesn't look too bro-ish.

Originally Posted by bimmette

Get it all.

Unfortunately some people, like me, don't have space to keep OEM parts.

When you've got enough money in mods to purchase another E46 M3, you'll find room to keep the spare parts. Lol

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

I'm just hoping it doesn't look too bro-ish.

Dude it'll be functional. Aren't they really for downforce, or something? I think I read that somewhere.

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by Axius

I usually break the OEM parts and THEN upgrade..., that's how it works right?


One mirror with the new style glass, one with the old. #rektmailbox

Shit. Nobody told me this.

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

Dude it'll be functional. Aren't they really for downforce, or something? I think I read that somewhere.

I don't know if a lip held on my 3M tape would be very good for downforce.

[Axius]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

Shit. Nobody told me this.

Look at all the Mustang guys, they just crash the entire car and replace it with a different one. It's the new thing!

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by Axius

Look at all the Mustang guys, they just crash the entire car and replace it with a different one. It's the new thing!

Brb. Buying Mustang.

[Verbiage]

InB4 the Mustang memes.

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

InB4 the Mustang memes.

Damn you Verb!!!

[Axius]

... NOOO O O O O O O O O O!!!! NOT A SHITSTANG!


Maybe a GT350. That's what they're called right?

[silvergray545]

GT350R

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

Paying way above MSRP

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