Vorsteiner or OEM CF lip for X5M

airshaq20 · 02-12-2015, 11:37 AM

I'm almost ready to purchase one but now I can't decide which one to get.
I wanted to get the Vorsteiner but decided to take my family to a fancy vacation so I decided to postpone the mod (its winter anyway). Then I started to drool on the OEM lip for about 2 months now.

About a week ago, I asked my friend which one would he get - he said the Vorsteiner look more aggressive, which after looking at pictures the past few days, I realized, yeah, it does look better.

Now, my dilemna...I can get the OEM in 2 weeks from a BMW dealership, the Vorsteiner in 5 weeks from a vendor. I know the OEM will fit better and looking at ebay, there are a lot of Vorsteiner lookalike and I'm scared I might get a fake one.

Which would you get?
For forum vendors, feel free to PM me your best price and ETA. Thank you.

X5M_DA · 02-12-2015, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airshaq20

I'm almost ready to purchase one but now I can't decide which one to get.
I wanted to get the Vorsteiner but decided to take my family to a fancy vacation so I decided to postpone the mod (its winter anyway). Then I started to drool on the OEM lip for about 2 months now.

About a week ago, I asked my friend which one would he get - he said the Vorsteiner look more aggressive, which after looking at pictures the past few days, I realized, yeah, it does look better.

Now, my dilemna...I can get the OEM in 2 weeks from a BMW dealership, the Vorsteiner in 5 weeks from a vendor. I know the OEM will fit better and looking at ebay, there are a lot of Vorsteiner lookalike and I'm scared I might get a fake one.

Which would you get?
For forum vendors, feel free to PM me your best price and ETA. Thank you.

Vornsteiner .. I have an fittment is great .:. Plus there is more of a lip to show vs OEM one

JupiterBMW · 02-13-2015, 03:02 AM

I'll contradict and say get the OEM one. I have it, I think its more classy. The Vorsteiner looks kind of bulky to me.

theonesupreme · 02-13-2015, 02:57 PM

i have Vorsteiner front and rear.
I didn't know how the oem fitment but, Vorsteiner is over price to me lol.

m5 guy · 02-13-2015, 03:22 PM

Nothing fits like oem...

airshaq20 · 02-13-2015, 03:49 PM

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I was ready to buy the OEM as I know I will have perfect fit and (possibly) better quality but I wanted to check if the Vorsteiner will be relatively cheaper.

I've heard from a few vendors and still waiting for a couple more but at the moment, the price difference is $100. Its a no-brainer, the OEM is a better buy. But we'll see in a couple of days if a better deal pops up.

Thanks again for all the inputs.

supremepower · 02-13-2015, 04:11 PM

Vorsteiner is actually available immediately

we have a few in stock that are ready for install or delivery.

mitch808 · 02-13-2015, 04:56 PM

Is the question posed to all about fitment? Well there is no doubt OEM is almost 99.999% guaranteed to fit the first time.

However, if you're looking at looks, who are you trying to impress, you or people looking at you? Looks are subjective, get what YOU like.

theonesupreme · 02-13-2015, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airshaq20

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I was ready to buy the OEM as I know I will have perfect fit and (possibly) better quality but I wanted to check if the Vorsteiner will be relatively cheaper.

I've heard from a few vendors and still waiting for a couple more but at the moment, the price difference is $100. Its a no-brainer, the OEM is a better buy. But we'll see in a couple of days if a better deal pops up.

Thanks again for all the inputs.

Can you you post the oem lip here? Lol

windtendo · 02-14-2015, 02:11 AM

What about an OEM lip group buy?

supremepower · 02-14-2015, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by windtendo

What about an OEM lip group buy?

We can do this! How many people are interested? 10+ for OEM? Or 10+ for Vorsteiner? Let us know

Cattivo · 02-14-2015, 04:56 AM

I bought a Vorsteiner lookalike hood for my M3 and even as meticulous as I am with having a clean car...within 6 months the hood began to pit and peel...a total pos and waste of money...I bought a real Vorsteiner hood and couldn't be happier with the looks and QUALITY...whichever direction you decide to go should look great as long as you don't buy a lookalike...trust me

airshaq20 · 02-14-2015, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremepower

We can do this! How many people are interested? 10+ for OEM? Or 10+ for Vorsteiner? Let us know

I'm in for either.

mrmomo313 · 02-14-2015, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremepower

We can do this! How many people are interested? 10+ for OEM? Or 10+ for Vorsteiner? Let us know

Id be in for oem

mrmomo313 · 02-14-2015, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theonesupreme

Can you you post the oem lip here? Lol

I believe m3guy has the oem lip, his M looks so good with it

theaudir8fan · 02-14-2015, 10:16 PM

I may join for either, providing the price is right

windtendo · 02-15-2015, 02:33 AM

I'd be in if the price was right as well

theonesupreme · 02-15-2015, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremepower

We can do this! How many people are interested? 10+ for OEM? Or 10+ for Vorsteiner? Let us know

pm for oem lip price

theonesupreme · 02-16-2015, 01:43 PM

http://europeanautosource.com/bmw-m-...w-e70-x5m.html

that's the oem?

airshaq20 · 02-16-2015, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theonesupreme

http://europeanautosource.com/bmw-m-...w-e70-x5m.html

that's the oem?

Yup.

gixxerboy63 · 02-17-2015, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by theaudir8fan

I may join for either, providing the price is right

Add me here.

supremepower · 02-17-2015, 08:23 PM

Our European Contact was not in his office. I should hear about the OEM lip price tomorrow hopefully!

We do have 6 Vorsteiner Front Lips in stock if anybody is looking for a deal

02-12-2015, 11:37 AM	#1
airshaq20 Private First Class 16 Rep 168 Posts Drives: X5M, E60 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Vorsteiner or OEM CF lip for X5M I'm almost ready to purchase one but now I can't decide which one to get. I wanted to get the Vorsteiner but decided to take my family to a fancy vacation so I decided to postpone the mod (its winter anyway). Then I started to drool on the OEM lip for about 2 months now. About a week ago, I asked my friend which one would he get - he said the Vorsteiner look more aggressive, which after looking at pictures the past few days, I realized, yeah, it does look better. Now, my dilemna...I can get the OEM in 2 weeks from a BMW dealership, the Vorsteiner in 5 weeks from a vendor. I know the OEM will fit better and looking at ebay, there are a lot of Vorsteiner lookalike and I'm scared I might get a fake one. Which would you get? For forum vendors, feel free to PM me your best price and ETA. Thank you.
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JupiterBMW Self Proclaimed Roundel Junkie 627 Rep 1,593 Posts Drives: '11 E90 M3 & '13 F25 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (6)	I'll contradict and say get the OEM one. I have it, I think its more classy. The Vorsteiner looks kind of bulky to me. __________________ 2018 F15 X5d Carbon Black/Nutmeg Individual- Oil Burner Tow Rig 2013 E82 1M3 Carbon Black/Black- S65/DCT Track Toy 2013 F25 X3 35i Alpine White/Chestnut- German American Family Hauler Past: '11 E91 335is, '11 E90 M3, '10 X5M, '14 328d, '03 330i Dinan3 ZHP, '04 330i ZHP, '12 X3 35i
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02-13-2015, 03:49 PM	#6
airshaq20 Private First Class 16 Rep 168 Posts Drives: X5M, E60 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Thanks everyone for the feedback. I was ready to buy the OEM as I know I will have perfect fit and (possibly) better quality but I wanted to check if the Vorsteiner will be relatively cheaper. I've heard from a few vendors and still waiting for a couple more but at the moment, the price difference is $100. Its a no-brainer, the OEM is a better buy. But we'll see in a couple of days if a better deal pops up. Thanks again for all the inputs.
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supremepower Supreme Leader 2283 Rep 6,548 Posts Drives: G80, 996GT2, 996TT, 991RS 356b Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fullerton, CA So.Cal. iTrader: (15)	Vorsteiner is actually available immediately we have a few in stock that are ready for install or delivery.
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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Is the question posed to all about fitment? Well there is no doubt OEM is almost 99.999% guaranteed to fit the first time. However, if you're looking at looks, who are you trying to impress, you or people looking at you? Looks are subjective, get what YOU like.
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02-14-2015, 02:11 AM	#10
windtendo Lieutenant Colonel 1716 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 2023 M5C Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW M5C [0.00] 1989 BMW M3 [0.00]	What about an OEM lip group buy?
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Cattivo FDNY Engine 55 681 Rep 2,115 Posts Drives: X5M, X5 50i Msport, EscaHoe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: The Concrete Jungle iTrader: (1)	I bought a Vorsteiner lookalike hood for my M3 and even as meticulous as I am with having a clean car...within 6 months the hood began to pit and peel...a total pos and waste of money...I bought a real Vorsteiner hood and couldn't be happier with the looks and QUALITY...whichever direction you decide to go should look great as long as you don't buy a lookalike...trust me
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theonesupreme Private First Class 11 Rep 175 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	http://europeanautosource.com/bmw-m-...w-e70-x5m.html that's the oem? __________________ X5///M WHITE, VELOS STAGE 2, AKRAPOVIC DOWNPIPE + FULL EXHAUST, KW V3 , VORSTEINER FRONT LIP + REAR DIFFUSER.......ETC
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supremepower Supreme Leader 2283 Rep 6,548 Posts Drives: G80, 996GT2, 996TT, 991RS 356b Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fullerton, CA So.Cal. iTrader: (15)	Our European Contact was not in his office. I should hear about the OEM lip price tomorrow hopefully! We do have 6 Vorsteiner Front Lips in stock if anybody is looking for a deal
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