Are people delusional?

[Draper]

So I'm casually looking for a spare set of 20s for my X5 and I come across this beauty on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-BMW-20-3...-/151094263965

"It's in good condition with only a few kerb marks."

Seriously? Do people think X5 wheels are made out of gold? Maybe I just got spoiled on the M3 side where you can pickup a brand new set of takeoffs (with tires and TPMS) any day of the week for under $2k.

/rant

[jspdr]

Dumb, they think someone out there will pay.

[rennis]

Agreed. OEM wheels are nice but BMW owners seem to think the "replacement cost" of the wheels sold by the dealer should somehow influence the FMV of a used wheel.

1. Used OEM cast one-piece wheels are not worth a whole lot unless they are super rare

2. Dealer prices for OEM wheels are re-fucking-tarded.

3. I can tell you from experience this phenomena is exclusive to BMW. Audi, Mercedes, Japanese...nothing else comes close. Used wheel markets are very reasonable for the other brands.

[Draper]

Originally Posted by rennis

Agreed. OEM wheels are nice but BMW owners seem to think the "replacement cost" of the wheels sold by the dealer should somehow influence the FMV of a used wheel.

1. Used OEM cast one-piece wheels are not worth a whole lot unless they are super rare

2. Dealer prices for OEM wheels are re-fucking-tarded.

3. I can tell you from experience this phenomena is exclusive to BMW. Audi, Mercedes, Japanese...nothing else comes close. Used wheel markets are very reasonable for the other brands.

Well said. I hate the logic of "well the dealer charges $XXXX, so this is a great deal."

Here's another fantastic example of craziness.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Genuine-OE...-/200954646229

$4,200 for refinished wheels, with "OK" tires. They've got a few sets like these listed (none of which have sold in the last few months) and they still won't budge on their price.

[MileHiGolfer]

OP, do you run snows in the winter here in Denver? I'm highly considering a 2011 or 2012 50i, and by far my favorite wheels are the 20" sport activity (336?), but I'm not crazy about the idea of having to switch out wheels twice a year. Suppose I got a nice set, what would be a fair price? Or are you looking only for the m-sport version only?

BTW, that wheel you linked to is in the UK...

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by jzbm3

So I'm casually looking for a spare set of 20s for my X5 and I come across this beauty on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-BMW-20-3...-/151094263965

"It's in good condition with only a few kerb marks."

Seriously? Do people think X5 wheels are made out of gold? Maybe I just got spoiled on the M3 side where you can pickup a brand new set of takeoffs (with tires and TPMS) any day of the week for under $2k.

/rant

For starters - this wheel is in awful shape. Nearly the entire lip is curbed - lol at the seller calling it 'good condition'

I've noticed OEM wheels are pretty expensive on here as well - I always figured it was due to how rare they are, meaning there aren't many wheel FS threads around here at all. Versus a 3 series/M3 forum where you've got a lot more traffic, and a lot more FS threads, wheels especially.

[Draper]

Originally Posted by MileHiGolfer

OP, do you run snows in the winter here in Denver? I'm highly considering a 2011 or 2012 50i, and by far my favorite wheels are the 20" sport activity (336?), but I'm not crazy about the idea of having to switch out wheels twice a year. Suppose I got a nice set, what would be a fair price? Or are you looking only for the m-sport version only?

BTW, that wheel you linked to is in the UK...

I've been running all seasons and have been pretty happy with the dry/wet/snow performance. Never had any issues with snow, even with multiple trips to Breck and their crazy snowfall numbers this year. I swapped summer/winter tires when I had my M3 (for obvious reasons) but I think thats overkill for the X5...especially in Denver.

BTW, which wheel you choose will depend on which X5 you buy. The staggered wheels (300, 333, 336, 223, 214, 215, etc...) will require an X5 that has fender flares (or you'll need to add them). The normal 19s are non-staggered, and can be used on any X5...the rears will just appear to be inset a bit on X5s with flares.

[Draper]

Originally Posted by jiggz

For starters - this wheel is in awful shape. Nearly the entire lip is curbed - lol at the seller calling it 'good condition'

That's exactly my point.

[1HOT BMR]

There is always someone, somewhere who will think this is a good deal and will pay the price. It takes longer to sell things that way but there is always someone. Once I made a mistake in advertising the sale price for a sound processor - the amount was $25 less than one could get a new one for. This was a two year old unit and believe it or not it sold for the asking price.

It looks like he knows what he is doing with 740 and 99.7 positive feedback. Heck, he even ships to the US

[P1]

It's indeed a bit mental. But there are a lot of X5 owners who didn't get a the Sport or M Sport package who want their SUVs to look upgraded. Aftermarket wheels on the X5 are more hit than miss and if you want good looking wheels, you'll end up spending bit bucks. The OEM wheels are still your best bet, and yes, they are stupid expensive. Might as well get some reps from eBay.

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by P1et

It's indeed a bit mental. But there are a lot of X5 owners who didn't get a the Sport or M Sport package who want their SUVs to look upgraded. Aftermarket wheels on the X5 are more hit than miss and if you want good looking wheels, you'll end up spending bit bucks. The OEM wheels are still your best bet, and yes, they are stupid expensive. Might as well get some reps from eBay.

Or buy a reasonably priced set of used OEM 299M wheels all ready to be refinished in the color of your choice, with nearly new tires and TPMS!

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...7#post15687957

[Draper]

Another good one.

"What you see is what you get" - meaning 1 silver wheel and 3 black ones?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E70-X5-E...-/261451028748

And that price...