Reply With QuoteMore spendy than vendors like RockAuto for everyday items, but knowledgeable and the service is awesome! I like the fact you can still call and ask for Patrick or Yves and ask their opinions on parts.
Hope they stick around a long time.
Dave
Major Contributor
GREAT service from BMA Parts!
I placed an order for a few misc. items on Monday afternoon from work. Hoses, water pump, thermostat, some bottles of Jectron, and an air filter. The order arrived at my house Tuesday via UPS Next Day Air Saver, no additional fees! I was amazed at how quickly it arrived. Shipped out of their Pennsylvania warehouse, but still, that's awesome! Now I can go forward with coolant flush and preemptive water pump swap this weekend when I do the oil change instead of having to take it out of service 2 weekends in a row.
Bill B.
95 525i
2 Grand Master
More spendy than vendors like RockAuto for everyday items, but knowledgeable and the service is awesome! I like the fact you can still call and ask for Patrick or Yves and ask their opinions on parts.
Hope they stick around a long time.
Dave
10/90 Build 525im, 630,000+km, Eibach/Sachs, Engine Rebuild
*RIP Oskar the DOG*
Grand Master
Hi Bill ....
Major Contributor
Howdy Jr! Sorry, it's been a bit since I've been on here. Lost my job last August, and just got back in the swing of things lately. Now I'm spending a LOT of quality time in the E34, 45 miles/day commuting. Gotta say, it's a nice way to start and end the day! How are y'all?
Bill B.
95 525i
4 Grand Master
BMA got some parts that are far cheaper than Rockauto or any other places... like brake discs. I saved my friend a ton of money through BMA and also with Rockauto.
2 Grand Master
Patrick at BMA has been my go-to-guy for years. My first choice for parts.
Thanks,
1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment
2 Grand Master
Its interesting, BMA can sometimes blowout some items and generally have the higher quality stuff, but things like oil filters are dirt cheap at Rockauto. I just bought 15 MANN filters for 5 different cars and spent $50.Originally Posted by Tiger
Dave
10/90 Build 525im, 630,000+km, Eibach/Sachs, Engine Rebuild
*RIP Oskar the DOG
Major Contributor
I looked at Rockauto, but their shipping fees are atrocious, compared to the free over $50, and 5% discount I get through BMA.
Bill B.
95 525i
Major Contributor
Agree with that about BMA. Just did my brakes again, got everything from them. The first shipment ended up being lost somehow, Patrick sent out another shipment - no problem. Of course I've probably spent enough at BMA to build an E34 over the last 13 years I've had it.... Great customer service goes a long way in making my purchasing decisions. And they always even seem to have the little piddly items that you don't think you'll ever find too.
Bill, I still have you beat - 49 mile round-trip commute for me with my new job.
Scott
'93 525iT 245k miles (sold, but not forgotten)
'11 TSX Sport Wagon
'00 328i
'78 MGB
'08 Saab Aero
4 Grand Master
It all depends on how you see it... those 'free' shipping already got packaging and freight cost built into the price... Rockauto is honest on shipping cost and reveal the acutal cost of parts that you pay at their best price they can get for you.
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