[micky1407]

Hey everyone, I need to change my Vanos solenoid exhaust side, so I found a guide which looks pretty easy, and decided might as well do both at the same time if I'm gonna be in there. I'm just wondering where the best place currently is to buy them?

[alfazrus]

What do you mean by best place?

[W37V]

Sold by BMW dealership, Cheapest price is at http://www.bmwoffairfax.com/order-parts-online.htm

[alfazrus]

If it's going to make you mentally comfortable, sure you can get them from the dealer but seen them going for anywhere from $ 30.00 each to $ 180.00 each.

[mlifxs]

google the part number

[micky1407]

found some for $75 shipped.

[TheBingoBalls]

Unless you were really on a budget, I would just buy from dealer. Something like the solenoids don't really fail (although it does happen) but it's not something you readily have to replace so even if you had to pay $200 for both, what's $200 over the life of the car?

For me, maintenance items I look for deals or go buy non-branded OEM parts to save money. Everything I else I get from the dealer (usually at a discount) because you're likely to only replace it that one time and no point of finding a cheaper alternative.

[Dan Bilzerian]

Originally Posted by micky1407

found some for $75 shipped.

Where?

[alfazrus]

example
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Variable-Val...9WRt10&vxp=mtr
vs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OEM-06-1...xW6lAH&vxp=mtr

[micky1407]

Originally Posted by Dan Bilzerian

Where?

Amazon

[7786]

If you bought the $70 dollar Dorman brand from Amazon, you can also buy them from ebay for half that price (same brand):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191735261496...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Just installed these 2 weeks ago, running great so far.

[jmdew]

Originally Posted by 7786

If you bought the $70 dollar Dorman brand from Amazon, you can also buy them from ebay for half that price (same brand):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191735261496...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Just installed these 2 weeks ago, running great so far.

Did they cause any issues for you 7 years later?

[7786]

Originally Posted by jmdew

Did they cause any issues for you 7 years later?

I sold the car 2 years later but I had no issues with the vanos solenoids during that time.

[crashoverride]

Lots of reports of ebay and Amazon selling knock off's that fail prematurely. I bought mine from ECS or FCP, Turner is another good place to buy from as well. Pelican too and Pelican has the bonus of DIY guides.