Mats ( warning - boredom alert! )

[dibbly dobbler]

Chaps - sorry, a dull one here - I need some new mats for my E90 (would prefer OEM), does anybody know a decent online supplier or should I just go to my local BMW dealer?

Thanks in advance, DD.

[E21_Ross]

i'd just try the dealer. might be tricky finding OEM ones elsewhere?

[dibbly dobbler]

Thanks for the reply Ross

You may well be right but as a tight Scotsman it's my duty to find the cheapest possible option !

[5678]

Let us know if you do find a good source for OEM. I have cream mats in the car and winter is going to ruin them!

[TX1]

Hi dibbly, these might be of interest to you if your original ones are getting worn out.
Bought these a couple of months back and am very pleased with the quality and they fit very nicely on top of the originals ones and save them from getting worn out and wet.
http://www.cannoncarmats.com/VSVehicleSpecificShap...

[BalhamBadger]

Do BMW offer any kind of offical online shop for OEM stuff (esp for older cars) or is a visit to a dealer a necessity?

[dibbly dobbler]

Gentlemen - thankyou for your input!

I have had a quick Google and can't find anything so far but rest assured I will report back in due course

[E21_Ross]

BalhamBadger said:

Do BMW offer any kind of offical online shop for OEM stuff (esp for older cars) or is a visit to a dealer a necessity?

i'd be interested to know this, but i'm 99.9% sure it's a visit to the dealers. just phone them up if you're not sure about them stocking it. but even on my late example 1982 E21, BMW still stock just about any part you could want, so i'm sure if your car is younger, they'd at least stock it

[custardkid]

Cotswold BMW are on Ebay, and prices seem keen.

drop them an email via ebay

custard

[BalhamBadger]

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

Do BMW offer any kind of offical online shop for OEM stuff (esp for older cars) or is a visit to a dealer a necessity?

i'd be interested to know this, but i'm 99.9% sure it's a visit to the dealers. just phone them up if you're not sure about them stocking it. but even on my late example 1982 E21, BMW still stock just about any part you could want, so i'm sure if your car is younger, they'd at least stock it

Thanks Ross. I think I'm going to need a new boot wiring loom in the near future so it looks as if a trip to the dealers is on the cards. Curse the poor design on the e36.

[E21_Ross]

BalhamBadger said:

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

Do BMW offer any kind of offical online shop for OEM stuff (esp for older cars) or is a visit to a dealer a necessity?

i'd be interested to know this, but i'm 99.9% sure it's a visit to the dealers. just phone them up if you're not sure about them stocking it. but even on my late example 1982 E21, BMW still stock just about any part you could want, so i'm sure if your car is younger, they'd at least stock it

Thanks Ross. I think I'm going to need a new boot wiring loom in the near future so it looks as if a trip to the dealers is on the cards. Curse the poor design on the e36.

phone up fritz's bits, ask to speak to richard junior and say ross with the green E21 sent you

01823 674459

pretty sure he could help you out mate and they should post it to you, where ever you are. seriously knows his stuff on all things BMW. i take my E21 there for it's servicing if it needs anything big, he always seems to find bits for it no worries.

Edited by E21_Ross on Thursday 2nd September 10:01

[BalhamBadger]

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

Do BMW offer any kind of offical online shop for OEM stuff (esp for older cars) or is a visit to a dealer a necessity?

i'd be interested to know this, but i'm 99.9% sure it's a visit to the dealers. just phone them up if you're not sure about them stocking it. but even on my late example 1982 E21, BMW still stock just about any part you could want, so i'm sure if your car is younger, they'd at least stock it

Thanks Ross. I think I'm going to need a new boot wiring loom in the near future so it looks as if a trip to the dealers is on the cards. Curse the poor design on the e36.

phone up fritz's bits, ask to speak to richard junior and say ross with the green E21 sent you

01823 674459

pretty sure he could help you out mate and they should post it to you, where ever you are. seriously knows his stuff on all things BMW. i take my E21 there for it's servicing if it needs anything big, he always seems to find bits for it no worries.

Edited by E21_Ross on Thursday 2nd September 10:01

Cheers Ross, I gave them a call but my e36 is too late for those guys; they only deal with 1992 and prior! Anyway, I gave you a name check so they know you're throwing business their way. Thanks again though, I appreciate it.

[E21_Ross]

BalhamBadger said:

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

Do BMW offer any kind of offical online shop for OEM stuff (esp for older cars) or is a visit to a dealer a necessity?

i'd be interested to know this, but i'm 99.9% sure it's a visit to the dealers. just phone them up if you're not sure about them stocking it. but even on my late example 1982 E21, BMW still stock just about any part you could want, so i'm sure if your car is younger, they'd at least stock it

Thanks Ross. I think I'm going to need a new boot wiring loom in the near future so it looks as if a trip to the dealers is on the cards. Curse the poor design on the e36.

phone up fritz's bits, ask to speak to richard junior and say ross with the green E21 sent you

01823 674459

pretty sure he could help you out mate and they should post it to you, where ever you are. seriously knows his stuff on all things BMW. i take my E21 there for it's servicing if it needs anything big, he always seems to find bits for it no worries.

Edited by E21_Ross on Thursday 2nd September 10:01

Cheers Ross, I gave them a call but my e36 is too late for those guys; they only deal with 1992 and prior! Anyway, I gave you a name check so they know you're throwing business their way. Thanks again though, I appreciate it.

ah never mind! i thought they dealt with E36's also, i guess not! absolutely brilliant for my '82 though thanks for the name check though

hope you get it sorted and it's not too costly!

[BalhamBadger]

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

Do BMW offer any kind of offical online shop for OEM stuff (esp for older cars) or is a visit to a dealer a necessity?

i'd be interested to know this, but i'm 99.9% sure it's a visit to the dealers. just phone them up if you're not sure about them stocking it. but even on my late example 1982 E21, BMW still stock just about any part you could want, so i'm sure if your car is younger, they'd at least stock it

Thanks Ross. I think I'm going to need a new boot wiring loom in the near future so it looks as if a trip to the dealers is on the cards. Curse the poor design on the e36.

phone up fritz's bits, ask to speak to richard junior and say ross with the green E21 sent you

01823 674459

pretty sure he could help you out mate and they should post it to you, where ever you are. seriously knows his stuff on all things BMW. i take my E21 there for it's servicing if it needs anything big, he always seems to find bits for it no worries.

Edited by E21_Ross on Thursday 2nd September 10:01

Cheers Ross, I gave them a call but my e36 is too late for those guys; they only deal with 1992 and prior! Anyway, I gave you a name check so they know you're throwing business their way. Thanks again though, I appreciate it.

ah never mind! i thought they dealt with E36's also, i guess not! absolutely brilliant for my '82 though thanks for the name check though

hope you get it sorted and it's not too costly!

If anyone has a spare boot wiring loom for an e36 please let me know! Good price paid!

[E21_Ross]

BalhamBadger said:

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

E21_Ross said:

BalhamBadger said:

Do BMW offer any kind of offical online shop for OEM stuff (esp for older cars) or is a visit to a dealer a necessity?

i'd be interested to know this, but i'm 99.9% sure it's a visit to the dealers. just phone them up if you're not sure about them stocking it. but even on my late example 1982 E21, BMW still stock just about any part you could want, so i'm sure if your car is younger, they'd at least stock it

Thanks Ross. I think I'm going to need a new boot wiring loom in the near future so it looks as if a trip to the dealers is on the cards. Curse the poor design on the e36.

phone up fritz's bits, ask to speak to richard junior and say ross with the green E21 sent you

01823 674459

pretty sure he could help you out mate and they should post it to you, where ever you are. seriously knows his stuff on all things BMW. i take my E21 there for it's servicing if it needs anything big, he always seems to find bits for it no worries.

Edited by E21_Ross on Thursday 2nd September 10:01

Cheers Ross, I gave them a call but my e36 is too late for those guys; they only deal with 1992 and prior! Anyway, I gave you a name check so they know you're throwing business their way. Thanks again though, I appreciate it.

ah never mind! i thought they dealt with E36's also, i guess not! absolutely brilliant for my '82 though thanks for the name check though

hope you get it sorted and it's not too costly!

If anyone has a spare boot wiring loom for an e36 please let me know! Good price paid!

what about a local scrappy?

[andy665]

Try giving Shropshire BMW parts a call for the loom - 01952 461462

[JJM]

dibbly dobbler said:

Thanks for the reply Ross

You may well be right but as a tight Scotsman it's my duty to find the cheapest possible option !

Try either of these guys...

http://www.motormec.co.uk/default.htm

Or

http://www.bmspares.co.uk/

I got a OEM set for my E39 from BM Spares for £50.

Cheers,

Jon

Edited by JJM on Tuesday 7th September 23:01

[dibbly dobbler]

JJM said:

dibbly dobbler said:

Thanks for the reply Ross

You may well be right but as a tight Scotsman it's my duty to find the cheapest possible option !

Try either of these guys...

http://www.motormec.co.uk/default.htm

Or

http://www.bmspares.co.uk/

I got a OEM set for my E39 from BM Spares for £50.

Cheers,

Jon

Excellent Jon - thanks very much

[JimexPL]

The diff will still be turning wether you're in neutral or in gear, and at 160k is likely to be noisy regardless of how regularly the oil has been changed (every inspection 2 I seem to recall).
I'd flush it and fill with the recommended oil. It's unlikely that the noise will disappear completely though.
I've got 3 e36. The lowest mileage is silent (now on 125k), thr 150k car whines a little bit but it's drowned out by the suspension noise and stripped interior. My current daily, at 165k whines on a constant throttle, despite a very thorough fsh from new.

[Matt UK]

OP, where did you get your OEM mats from in the end?