Why the trend towards replica/fake parts?

MuchMoore · 07-18-2009, 02:44 AM

It appears like there has been a growing trend away from authentic aftermarket parts for our cars. I remember "back" in the E46 days when it was about 50/50 as far as people who purchased the "real thing" vs brand x. I dont even think I could buy an authentic ACS piece on this forum if I wanted to, haha. Why has it now become 90/10?

Discuss.

eazydoezit · 07-18-2009, 02:45 AM

Price.

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Duhst · 07-18-2009, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eazydoezit

Price.

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^ this....

JDLM · 07-18-2009, 02:49 AM

I would pay money for a great replica

Addicted2Boost · 07-18-2009, 03:15 AM

NaTuReB0Y · 07-18-2009, 03:15 AM

i thought selling fake/replica stuff was illegal......i guess it doesn't apply to car products.

i have a fake acs roof spoiler......

BudVlad · 07-18-2009, 03:31 AM

I got a fake ACS roof spoiler from China and it has ACS logo and ACS part No.

goowatchi · 07-18-2009, 03:35 AM

i have an oem front aero lip, but also a replica m3 spoiler... other than pricing reasons, i think some oem parts that forum members want do not fit on the car, so replica's are needed/maded.

Yvette · 07-18-2009, 03:41 AM

these days replica products quality are great....
also great way to support the replica company,
more support we give, better product they can supply.

ChrisTKHarris · 07-18-2009, 07:14 AM

Cost Benefit Analysis

Spydeputy · 07-18-2009, 07:51 AM

$$$

roadkillrob · 07-18-2009, 09:37 AM

The real stuff has gotten out of control pricewise, it doesn't cost the manufacturer any more to make it than a product for a Honda, but because it is going on a BMW, they charge 3 times more than if it is going on a Honda. 15 or 20 years ago, this wasn't so much the case, but once the major producers of aftermarket parts got a good name for themselves, the prices started to go up.

Also, the rep quality has gone up - it used to be a rep was alway 100% junk, but there are a lot of vendors now making some quality pieces that actual fit (not all of them though), so if they make it out of the same material, it fits perfectly and is high quality then they sell - maybe it will eventually make an impact and the real manufacturers will have to adjust their price.

I would honestly like to buy the real thing most of the time and typically do for a lot of stuff, but there are times when it isn't worth 3 or 4 times more money !

bimmer01 · 07-18-2009, 09:46 AM

That last post pretty well sums it up

In terms of cosmetic parts like the ACS roof spoiler, as mentioned if its made of the same material using the same mold and has a high quality paint job how could you really justify buying authentic? Now when it comes to mechanical parts that is obviously different.

E92-Lighting · 07-18-2009, 10:12 AM

Price talks

adamaster · 07-18-2009, 10:13 AM

Price.

iheartsole · 07-18-2009, 03:10 PM

Price/ material its made from. you pay to play!

choicez · 07-18-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

The real stuff has gotten out of control pricewise, it doesn't cost the manufacturer any more to make it than a product for a Honda, but because it is going on a BMW, they charge 3 times more than if it is going on a Honda. 15 or 20 years ago, this wasn't so much the case, but once the major producers of aftermarket parts got a good name for themselves, the prices started to go up.

Also, the rep quality has gone up - it used to be a rep was alway 100% junk, but there are a lot of vendors now making some quality pieces that actual fit (not all of them though), so if they make it out of the same material, it fits perfectly and is high quality then they sell - maybe it will eventually make an impact and the real manufacturers will have to adjust their price.

I would honestly like to buy the real thing most of the time and typically do for a lot of stuff, but there are times when it isn't worth 3 or 4 times more money !

SV Concepts III · 07-18-2009, 05:46 PM

I have found that as the cars age, they become more affordable so people can't really justify spending $1500 on a lip for a 3-4 year old car.

roozie2001 · 07-18-2009, 07:33 PM

The only thing i can see myself buying OEM other than necessary parts such as spark plugs is a MTECH body kit. As far as i know no one makes a good replica. If im wrong please someone send me a link for a replica mtech kit thats considerably cheaper

Craig@SupremePower · 07-18-2009, 10:38 PM

$$$$

CollinsE90 · 07-18-2009, 11:14 PM

OEM rapes people...just look at price difference of Tischer.. and they still make profit...BMW are con artists IMO

oncastillo · 07-19-2009, 12:11 AM

$$$ is the major thing. If you can afford to pay for original then do it, but for less you can get a good replica piece, as stated by others, only when it comes to mechanical parts then it pays to get OEM. I'm happy w/ the goodies I got, cosmetic ones, and it was way less then I expected, fitment wise they fit right in w/o issues.

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goowatchi Chairman of the Board. 16 Rep 452 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	i have an oem front aero lip, but also a replica m3 spoiler... other than pricing reasons, i think some oem parts that forum members want do not fit on the car, so replica's are needed/maded.
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Yvette Major General 780 Rep 7,409 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	these days replica products quality are great.... also great way to support the replica company, more support we give, better product they can supply.
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roadkillrob Major General 895 Rep 5,476 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NH iTrader: (15)	The real stuff has gotten out of control pricewise, it doesn't cost the manufacturer any more to make it than a product for a Honda, but because it is going on a BMW, they charge 3 times more than if it is going on a Honda. 15 or 20 years ago, this wasn't so much the case, but once the major producers of aftermarket parts got a good name for themselves, the prices started to go up. Also, the rep quality has gone up - it used to be a rep was alway 100% junk, but there are a lot of vendors now making some quality pieces that actual fit (not all of them though), so if they make it out of the same material, it fits perfectly and is high quality then they sell - maybe it will eventually make an impact and the real manufacturers will have to adjust their price. I would honestly like to buy the real thing most of the time and typically do for a lot of stuff, but there are times when it isn't worth 3 or 4 times more money ! __________________ 2025 X5 Msport 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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bimmer01 Private First Class 16 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: myrtle beach, sc iTrader: (4)	That last post pretty well sums it up In terms of cosmetic parts like the ACS roof spoiler, as mentioned if its made of the same material using the same mold and has a high quality paint job how could you really justify buying authentic? Now when it comes to mechanical parts that is obviously different. __________________
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I have found that as the cars age, they become more affordable so people can't really justify spending $1500 on a lip for a 3-4 year old car.
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roozie2001 Just some guy 52 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	The only thing i can see myself buying OEM other than necessary parts such as spark plugs is a MTECH body kit. As far as i know no one makes a good replica. If im wrong please someone send me a link for a replica mtech kit thats considerably cheaper __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
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oncastillo Private First Class 3 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E90 330Xi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	$$$ is the major thing. If you can afford to pay for original then do it, but for less you can get a good replica piece, as stated by others, only when it comes to mechanical parts then it pays to get OEM. I'm happy w/ the goodies I got, cosmetic ones, and it was way less then I expected, fitment wise they fit right in w/o issues.
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