Seek Opinion - lights ...

[na993]

Guys, are the below prices ok ?M40 fog lights + mounting = RM 400M40 rear light cluster (L&R side)= RM 300

 

[Strider]

I guess it is ok eventhough it is on the high side

 

[na993]

Strider - tks, when you say high side - @ rm50 higher ? cuz if not so much - worth it but if its too much higher..bole cary lain...

 

[Strider]

na993,

This is my experienced;

Head lamp - I bought all this as a set, meaning both side left and right as a complete assembly.
Hella - RM200/pair
Hella - RM400/pair
Bosch - RM300/pair
Bosch - RM200/pair
All 4 set doesn't mean the cheapest are the lousiest. The last Bosch i bought for RM200/pair amongst the best of all.
Some pairs are from forumer here and some from chop shop.

Tail light - only one pair i bought from forumer. It cost me RM180 per pair. one chop shop did quote me RM150 per SIDE.

I think with this information, you can judge how much it should be. After all selling and buying are about supply and demand (willing seller, willing buyer)

 

[na993]

Tks bro.. you 're rite, i wonder though whether , for bmw whether there is ori lites and OEM lites ? can someone shed some light....

 

[Strider]

Doesn't OEM stand for ORIGINAL Equipment Manufacturer.

What i understand, normally main manufacturer will have more than one vendor to supply same item. In this case BMW will have Bosch and Hella to make headlight for them.

Hope this explanation right. Sifus .......

 

[fabianyee]

there's not RRP for used parts especially from the chop shop... Sometimes depends how you chat up with the guy... If he like you, more discount loh...

 

[cempaka]

Yeah you are right Strider.

Here's a good writeup on the topic:
http://www.autohausaz.com/html/auto_parts_shopping.html

 

[na993]

strider -your rite- i was thinking of copies ie cheaper type- the ones that colour fade after few months. So can i assume Bosch / Hella also produce the rear lights?
cempaka - thanks for the web link -very informative
fabian - have to sweet talk aledy like dat...