[TomF32]

Alright guys, was thinking of buying a m3 boot lip spoiler from ebay for the 3er. It says its coming from taiwan, but would I would be right in thinking there's a custom charge normally added to the normal delivery charge? I could be just making this up, but I think I read it somewhere and would be great if someone could confirm it?!
Thanks!

[Tucker]

Depends if they post it and mark it as gift or ebay item etc. if they mark it as gift you won't be charged a customs charge

[TomF32]

Ahh i see!Good man tucker!Whats the chances of getting him to put it down as a gift as opposed to a purchased item?Also, how much of a customs charge are we talking here?

[ed335d]

You could try PM'ing a chap called Derek under the username cyba - not sure if he does lips, but I got gloss grills from him - very good service (he's in Taiwan)

[MIKEYBMW1]

I did this and ended up paying an extra £50 in customs duty fees

[TomF32]

Originally Posted by MIKEYBMW1

I did this and ended up paying an extra £50 in customs duty fees

EXACTLY what I want to avoid!
The spoiler is around £90 orso, and an extra £50 on top would make me reconsider!
Thanks ed, il try and find yer man and get onto him!

[willhollin]

Just use a UK supplier like SSDD Motorsport.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PAINTED-E90-Ae...1|293:1|294:50

[MIKEYBMW1]

what he said

[ed335d]

Originally Posted by willhollin

Just use a UK supplier like SSDD Motorsport.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PAINTED-E90-Ae...1|293:1|294:50

Got mine from there - very happy with quality and service

[M3-FAST]

Originally Posted by wolfetone

Alright guys, was thinking of buying a m3 boot lip spoiler from ebay for the 3er. It says its coming from taiwan, but would I would be right in thinking there's a custom charge normally added to the normal delivery charge? I could be just making this up, but I think I read it somewhere and would be great if someone could confirm it?!
Thanks!

I have had a lip spolier from Taiwan and paid no charges - also just had a painted roof spoiler for the M3, as well as a set of carbon badges and also paid no charges. US imports are by far the worse as they won't put down as a gift or lower the value.

Ask the company you are buying it from to mark it as a very low value and a gift or 'marketing sample'

Never had a taiwan import charge yet (order quite a few things for work - AA nimh batteries in bulk etc) but had a US charge EVERY time

As others said, if you want to be sure, use a UK supplier but will be more expensive.

[kceire]

got mine from these guys last month : http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=260348274470

no customs and got them to paint it too in Monaco Blue, it came undamaged, very very very well packaged i might add and the colour match was perfect!

worked out at 120e all in, and just fitted it with the already stuck on 3M tape.

[greatbm]

Originally Posted by M3-FAST

I have had a lip spolier from Taiwan and paid no charges - also just had a painted roof spoiler for the M3, as well as a set of carbon badges and also paid no charges. US imports are by far the worse as they won't put down as a gift or lower the value.

Ask the company you are buying it from to mark it as a very low value and a gift or 'marketing sample'

Never had a taiwan import charge yet (order quite a few things for work - AA nimh batteries in bulk etc) but had a US charge EVERY time

As others said, if you want to be sure, use a UK supplier but will be more expensive.

Can agree with this, very expensive from America every time, been caught.

[Dannyrado]

The SSDD one is cheaper than the one's from taiwan (E92.) However i have seen pics with orange peel on the SSDDs, Taiwan one's seem better sprayed. Anyone got any thoughts before i purchase?

[M3-FAST]

As I said previously I have purchased a Crimson Red lip spoiler and an Alpine white roof spoiler - both from Taiwan

Both came VERY well packed, Very well sprayed and a perfect colour match on both occasions.

I would buy from Taiwan again without hesitation as I have never had a customs charge applied to any goods.

A lot of the 'UK' products are just re-sold Taiwan goods anyway - I am not saying the SSDD ones are tho before I get flamed, I am talking in general.

[G82Dude]

Had an SSDD one and one from Germany (said OEM) but was Taiwan - both rubbish!

Buy an original! Do it properly! Your car is worth it, surely? Spend £30-40K on a car but can't spend £160 on an OEM painted spoiler?!! Go on, you know it makes sense!!!

[Dannyrado]

Originally Posted by uke92dude

Had an SSDD one and one from Germany (said OEM) but was Taiwan - both rubbish!

Buy an original! Do it properly! Your car is worth it, surely? Spend £30-40K on a car but can't spend £160 on an OEM painted spoiler?!! Go on, you know it makes sense!!!

I was quoted £215 for an original, plus delivery, DIY fitment, pray tell where i can get em for £160! Done and done at that price!

[Andrew@DTUK]

I managed to pick up an OE rear lip spoiler for just shy of £300 from the supplying dealer including painting/fitting...

Didnt think that was too bad?

[Dannyrado]

Originally Posted by ABYSSDTE

I managed to pick up an OE rear lip spoiler for just shy of £300 from the supplying dealer including painting/fitting...

Didnt think that was too bad?

Well i'll just have to wait and see what that looks like then won't i?? Ha ha, it's great having a clone car!!

[Andrew@DTUK]

Originally Posted by Dannyrado

Well i'll just have to wait and see what that looks like then won't i?? Ha ha, it's great having a clone car!!

Theyre twins not clones lol

and as with twins there's always one little different between the 2 (a sunroof)

[MOB]

Mine came from Taiwan - very happy with the quality and paid no extra charges.

[G82Dude]

I paid around £115 + V for mine (did get a discount!)

[daztheoneclaw]

Personally ill be getting a genuine one from a dealer at around £160 and getting my local 'dent master' type fellow to spray it. I reckon £220 ish should see it ready to fit.