Dealer pricing for 5 bolts and 3 O-rings

[6speedS54]

No words, I didn’t pay it, walked out.

[Ramage]

Wow that is insane that would be $160 CAD at the current exchange rate. Glad you walked out!

07119905548 = $3.78 CAD (Yep Canadian)
11537830712 = $2.72 CAD
07119905395 = $3.31 CAD

[Obioban]

In USD:

[D-O]

We are not the Dealer's customers.

[Obioban]

We are not the Dealer's customers.

My local dealer (Otto's BMW) has always been cheaper than any online part source. I was informed by a friend of mine that worked there that the sales people were told not to bother me, which made me laugh.

I don't really use them anymore, because FCP, but not all dealers are huge jerks.

... and the screen shot above is from a dealer about ~1 hour from me (Faulkner BMW, which is also where FCP sources their OE BMW parts).

[Slideways]

You should have asked for that whopping 10% CCA member discount

Around 2015, it was no longer worth it to pick up parts at a local dealership. It was always 2-3x more.

[D-O]

My local dealer (Otto's BMW) has always been cheaper than any online part source. I was informed by a friend of mine that worked there that the sales people were told not to bother me, which made me laugh.

I don't really use them anymore, because FCP, but not all dealers are huge jerks.

... and the screen shot above is from a dealer about ~1 hour from me (Faulkner BMW, which is also where FCP sources their OE BMW parts).

I am going to guess that you have built a long standing relationship with the guys at Otto's. They know that you are extremely knowledgeable, and that you know exactly what you want and how to ask for it. They know you won't waste their time, and that when you buy something it stays bought.

In any case, I agree that not all dealers are jerks, and that asking a premium price for whatever you sell does not make you a jerk either. There are some people who see value in what dealers offer at the price they offer it at, but we are generally not those people.

[6speedS54]

You should have asked for that whopping 10% CCA member discount

Around 2015, it was no longer worth it to pick up parts at a local dealership. It was always 2-3x more.

Hahahaha, it was morning I wasn’t that quick 😂

[6speedS54]

We are not the Dealer's customers.

For sure, I am waiting for the water pump, I figured how much could these bolts be at the dealer, guess I found out, this is a dealer in Calabasas, CA

[Ramage]

My local dealer (Otto's BMW) has always been cheaper than any online part source. I was informed by a friend of mine that worked there that the sales people were told not to bother me, which made me laugh.

I don't really use them anymore, because FCP, but not all dealers are huge jerks.

... and the screen shot above is from a dealer about ~1 hour from me (Faulkner BMW, which is also where FCP sources their OE BMW parts).

I've built a good rapport with the parts team at my dealership—they're always friendly and provide excellent service.

However, the sales staff completely overlook me. I could walk in there screaming, head ablaze, and they’d still ignore me. A few weeks ago, while checking out a new G87 M2, a salesperson approached, and I braced myself to say, “Just looking,” only for him to walk past me and lock the car without a word. My wife burst out laughing. I’ve concluded the sales team there is clueless. Sure, I’m in shorts and a t-shirt, but they’d notice my $10,000 watch, $1,000 sunglasses, and $2,400 phone if they paid any attention.

To be fair, back in 2018, I practically had to chase down a salesperson at a Land Rover dealership to place an order for our Range Rover Velar.

Not a big fan of the dealerships in my area.

[Obioban]

I've built a good rapport with the parts team at my dealership—they're always friendly and provide excellent service.

However, the sales staff completely overlook me. I could walk in there screaming, head ablaze, and they’d still ignore me. A few weeks ago, while checking out a new G87 M2, a salesperson approached, and I braced myself to say, “Just looking,” only for him to walk past me and lock the car without a word. My wife burst out laughing. I’ve concluded the sales team there is clueless. Sure, I’m in shorts and a t-shirt, but they’d notice my $10,000 watch, $1,000 sunglasses, and $2,400 phone if they paid any attention.

To be fair, back in 2018, I practically had to chase down a salesperson at a Land Rover dealership to place an order for our Range Rover Velar.

Not a big fan of the dealerships in my area.

Ha.

Ignoring me is fully justified/desired. I have zero interest/desire for any BMWs of turbo/EPS era.

[oceansize]

I’m always dressed like a slob when I’m car shopping. Definitely keeps the salesman away.

[fattycharged]

That $10k watch next to your $1k sunglasses told him what he needed to know 😂


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[bigjae46]

Here is how dealership parts pricing works...

Cost is what the dealer pays.
Warranty cost is what BMWNA pays for a factory warranty claim - which I believe is changing or has changed since I believe BMWNA is contracting warranty claims out?
MSRP which is what you see online.
Wholesale is usually MSRP minus some % or cost plus.

Then what the OP got...that's called grid, matrix or retail. That is a markup above and beyond MSRP. It is pure dealership profit.

So a $10 part at MSRP will be about $6 to $7 at cost. Retail will be $15 or whatever that dealer wants to charge.

There is a similar cost structure for labor, financing, and everything else the dealer sells. A massive markup on the markup. I saw salespeople sell $130 window tinting for $500.

[supadupaj2875]

bigjae46 is right on the money and it goes for all manufacturers. I work in service at a GM auto mall and part pricing is crazy. I've seen bolts for $50.. One bolt, $50!!