What sparks and coils for Z4MR?

Ascanio · 02-01-2022, 12:29 PM

I am confused about what coils to get especially.

Pelican Parts has two options:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...=674&DID=12987

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...=674&DID=12987

For 30 and 67 dollars respectively. BMW dealer quoted me 170 dollars a piece.

tomjonesBT33 · 02-01-2022, 03:20 PM

Looks to be a difference in OEM versus name brand. The $68 ones says BMW (though made by Bosch) whereas the $30 are Bosch without BMW logo

If you buy the BMW branded ones, and have any issues, you can get warranty issues taken care of at a BMW dealer.

For the Bosch ones you would need to go through Bosch with any warranty issues.

grannyknot · 02-01-2022, 03:42 PM

That $170.00 covers $30 for the same coil and $140.00 BMW tax.

bwright657 · 02-02-2022, 09:48 AM

Get the cheaper OE Bosch parts from FCP Euro. You get the savings and lifetime replacement.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...sch-0221504470

Ascanio · 02-03-2022, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the replies, 140 dollar premium for getting them at BMW dealership is nuts.

Reminds me of my experience with Harley in Italy: the starter motor for my Buell was 550 at HD, but same part number used on the Fiat Stilo, for some 60. About 500 difference just for where you buy it!

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tomjonesBT33 Second Lieutenant 177 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X5M [0.00] 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	Looks to be a difference in OEM versus name brand. The $68 ones says BMW (though made by Bosch) whereas the $30 are Bosch without BMW logo If you buy the BMW branded ones, and have any issues, you can get warranty issues taken care of at a BMW dealer. For the Bosch ones you would need to go through Bosch with any warranty issues. __________________ 2006 Z4 M Roadster - Silver Grey Metallic 2011 X3 xDrive28i - Deep Sea Blue Metallic 2012 X5 M - Monte Carlo Blue Metallic 2017 X1 xDrive28i - Alpine White
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grannyknot Captain 952 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4M coupe Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	That $170.00 covers $30 for the same coil and $140.00 BMW tax. __________________ 2008 E86 M coupe
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Ascanio Private 13 Rep 69 Posts Drives: Mazda MX-5, BMW Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies, 140 dollar premium for getting them at BMW dealership is nuts. Reminds me of my experience with Harley in Italy: the starter motor for my Buell was 550 at HD, but same part number used on the Fiat Stilo, for some 60. About 500 difference just for where you buy it!
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