Dealer Exchange window trim ?

Laurent · 10-19-2008, 07:00 PM

Called the dealer.. The cost for the chrome trim for both sides is $1,200...(will be less if part of the buying deal)...+ some labor...

Not too bad , I thought....

Question:

would you trust the dealer to exchange the shadowline trim and replace it with the chrome? (snaps on ??) what about possible scratches or not adhering as well...

I am always worried when things are not from the factory...

I guess the B pilar will remain with the glossy black trim... probably better that way ..no ?

Thoughts?

chuck92103 · 10-19-2008, 07:11 PM

$1200 + labor?

Call the option police. There is something wrong in trim land.

The trim for both sides is worth about $50. I could see the dealer charging $150 per side for $300 total.

And then 2 hours per side for labor @$125 per hour.

I come up with $800 installed. even than too much for me to even consider the switch.

I say save the loot for something else or get a quote at a body shop. The dealer is clearly marking up the trim which should not cost more than a couple hundred dollars.

bak · 10-19-2008, 07:36 PM

If it helps, I will buy the black (take-off) trim as long as it will fit my non-sport model. I am right across the border in S.E. Michigan.
Best,
Brian

xDrive50i · 10-19-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bak

If it helps, I will buy the black (take-off) trim as long as it will fit my non-sport model. I am right across the border in S.E. Michigan.
Best,
Brian

You guys should arrange a swap

Laurent · 10-19-2008, 09:01 PM

I would not mind a swap but I am now pretty sure i am waiting for the March 09 model with new i drive...so it will be a while.....

What about the actual work to do it ? you think a dealer or good body shop won't screw it up ?

Deda · 10-20-2008, 04:23 AM

change it at dealer..dont worry!

Deda · 10-20-2008, 04:24 AM

But i have to admit, it is a little bit to much money!

BMW-007 · 10-12-2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bak

If it helps, I will buy the black (take-off) trim as long as it will fit my non-sport model. I am right across the border in S.E. Michigan.
Best,
Brian

I have a 2007 X5 with shadowline (black) window trim and am looking to swap with chrome trim. Anyone interested?

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Laurent New Member 4 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 Range Rover sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Dealer Exchange window trim ? Called the dealer.. The cost for the chrome trim for both sides is $1,200...(will be less if part of the buying deal)...+ some labor... Not too bad , I thought.... Question: would you trust the dealer to exchange the shadowline trim and replace it with the chrome? (snaps on ??) what about possible scratches or not adhering as well... I am always worried when things are not from the factory... I guess the B pilar will remain with the glossy black trim... probably better that way ..no ? Thoughts?
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chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	$1200 + labor? Call the option police. There is something wrong in trim land. The trim for both sides is worth about $50. I could see the dealer charging $150 per side for $300 total. And then 2 hours per side for labor @$125 per hour. I come up with $800 installed. even than too much for me to even consider the switch. I say save the loot for something else or get a quote at a body shop. The dealer is clearly marking up the trim which should not cost more than a couple hundred dollars. __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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bak Private First Class 23 Rep 154 Posts Drives: X6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Novi, MI iTrader: (0)	If it helps, I will buy the black (take-off) trim as long as it will fit my non-sport model. I am right across the border in S.E. Michigan. Best, Brian
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Laurent New Member 4 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 Range Rover sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I would not mind a swap but I am now pretty sure i am waiting for the March 09 model with new i drive...so it will be a while..... What about the actual work to do it ? you think a dealer or good body shop won't screw it up ?
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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	change it at dealer..dont worry!
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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	But i have to admit, it is a little bit to much money!
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