BMW X3 Forum
BMW X3 Forum
Welcome to the ultimate BMW X3 community.
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      12-30-2014, 05:48 AM   #1
RUQRU
Registered
1
Rep
2
Posts

Drives: 2013 MBW X1 35i
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

How Much to Invest in 2005 E83 Repairs and Cosmetic Fixes

Hi guys,

Opinions requested...

I have a 2005 E83 3.0 liter with 6 speed manual in Flamingo Red.
Right now it has about 53,000 miles and I plan on keeping the bimmer for a long time. Had it since new. The paint and body are very good to excellent.

On the interior the "A" pillar fabric is all loose and the bottom of the "B" pillars are faded/worn looking.

I want my bimmer looking great. The B pillar bottoms go for about $325 a piece and the A's are about $150

Q: Would you invest about $1,000 in cosmetic fixes with the understanding you were keeping the vehicle for many more years?
Appreciate 0
      12-30-2014, 08:35 PM   #2
bimmernut2
New Member
9
Rep
11
Posts

Drives: '15 X5 3.5i xdrive
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Asheville, NC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by RUQRU View Post
Hi guys,

Opinions requested...

I have a 2005 E83 3.0 liter with 6 speed manual in Flamingo Red.
Right now it has about 53,000 miles and I plan on keeping the bimmer for a long time. Had it since new. The paint and body are very good to excellent.

On the interior the "A" pillar fabric is all loose and the bottom of the "B" pillars are faded/worn looking.

I want my bimmer looking great. The B pillar bottoms go for about $325 a piece and the A's are about $150

Q: Would you invest about $1,000 in cosmetic fixes with the understanding you were keeping the vehicle for many more years?
RUQRU; Why don't you go to an interior auto upholstery place & get an estimate on them fixing your issue(s) I believe they will be able to fix this MUCH cheaper than trying to buy these replacement parts from BMW.
Appreciate 0
      01-06-2015, 01:16 PM   #3
RUQRU
Registered
1
Rep
2
Posts

Drives: 2013 MBW X1 35i
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Great idea. You are right the BMW parts are insanely expensive.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
cosmetic, pillar, repairs, replace

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:47 AM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST