Radiator Cost - Wow... prices are up... (m)

[ultamte]

I have to do a few maintenance items to my 1997 540/6 which I hope to do 12/27-12/28 (valve cover gaskets, pan gaskets, water pump & thermostat), and was thinking of changing out my radiator again, since it has been 70k since I last changed it (and it blew at 80k).

I checked the price, and it is now $325 online... Does that seem high? I seem to remember only a few years ago it was about $180.... Has time gone by that fast?

:o)
chad aka ultamte.

[E39_Silver]

[Ed CT]

[JYGy2k5285spCT]

The filters looked cheap, no longer plastic frames, made by German Manufacturer. I almost want to return them, UNTIL I saw the new ones at dealer from $150/ pair, were also as cheaply made. Cardboard frame , just like those I paid $22.73 for set of two. Actually they looked the same, just a differeent color box they came in. That is some saving

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[ultamte]

[Eurodavid]

Jay,

Even on this continent of high prices and value-added taxes, they are only about 45 euros a pair (about $55-60) from the dealer. I still order mine online, and, a few years ago, I did like e39silver and ordered some from autohausaz. This spring I am going to get a new pair, probably this time from RMEuropean:

Cabin Air Filters

I have had really good luck not using the $21-25 charcoal ones and instead going with the $15 ones. I notice no difference, but then again, the number of times I ever have my a/c on is about the same number of times BMW540san uses a hydraulic jack to lift his rides. As in never ;-0

Eurodavid

[Eurodavid]

This 540 rad, I believe, is JimLev's favorite!!!

Eurodavid

[JYGy2k5285spCT]

look exactly like one from dealer. STEALER

Jay Gans 2000 528 MT Non-sport.Titanium Silver, Grey Leather. Premium Package, Cold Weather, Fold down seats. Oct 99 production.ash try mod so not bone stock. CD changer. Garmin C510 Nav..Honda CH150D scooter

[JYGy2k5285spCT]

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=oiij0p2eyzjyf045phs2e3ri&makeid=800003@BMW&modelid=1358287@528I&year=2000&cid=24@AC%20%26%20Heat%20-%20Climate%20Control&gid=6832@Cabin%20Air%20Filter/Pollen%20Filter


Jay Gans 2000 528 MT Non-sport.Titanium Silver, Grey Leather. Premium Package, Cold Weather, Fold down seats. Oct 99 production.ash try mod so not bone stock. CD changer. Garmin C510 Nav..Honda CH150D scooter

[Eurodavid]

rubber frame Bosch ones? When I first had the car, I had a pair of those soft Bosch ones, and they sealed really tightly with the rubber squeezed in the filter housing as it closed.

Eurodavid

[JimLev]

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[Craig in Canada]

I think I've had the best seal from some which were basically heavy cardboard/fiber frame with open cell foam along the edges. I'm not sure what exact brand I last purchased, whether Bosch, Mann or ACM, but I always get the ones with charcoal via an OEM supplier like autohausaz.

While plastic may seem better and cardboard seems "cheap", I only really care how the end result works. The seal was good from these and the filter media still looked top notch.

[JYGy2k5285spCT]

same thing

Jay Gans 2000 528 MT Non-sport.Titanium Silver, Grey Leather. Premium Package, Cold Weather, Fold down seats. Oct 99 production.ash try mod so not bone stock. CD changer. Garmin C510 Nav..Honda CH150D scooter

[JYGy2k5285spCT]

Jay Gans 2000 528 MT Non-sport.Titanium Silver, Grey Leather. Premium Package, Cold Weather, Fold down seats. Oct 99 production.ash try mod so not bone stock. CD changer. Garmin C510 Nav..Honda CH150D scooter

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