Bushes/Suspension refresh - Prices!

[Warrenjuk]

Hi guys

So I have pulled my e30 318i lux vert out of storage this week with the intention of refreshing some of the bushes and suspension components.

First of all a big thank you to the Guru that wrote the WIKI, superb piece and very helpful

It looks like it was last revised in 2014 by Grrrmachine.

2014 - Hence why I probably had a big shock when I got a quote this week. Its a good BMW Main dealer that I often use for parts, they provide an excellent service and usually thown in around 15-20% discount.

The parts total from the WIKI was £496.16. to pick the highest price alternatives from the list. The quote I received from BMW was just over £1500

https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.php?title=Bushes

I am now having a re-think and buying Lemforder where I can. Does anyone know a good place to source the M3 top mounts now £284+ VAT and the Z3M diff mounting now £169.22 +VAT - please?

[AlexD911]

Have you tried AutoDoc?

Also worth asking Costwold in their section here on the forum. Always got really good prices from them, not sure if they can match AutoDoc for items like bushes though.

If you arent set on lemforder it might be worth checking C3BMW.co.uk

[rix313]

I rebuilt my car recently using mostly Mayle and Febi parts from the likes of trusted ebay sellers and Autodoc.

Side note; the Wiki is VERY out of date and hoping to be able to update it soon, it's helpful to know where to start.

[DanThe]

Nothing wrong with a standard Z3 diff bush