WTB: Softlines for E38

[Stirling]

Originally Posted by Scooter

Even if it was "free shipping?" It's only a matter of time before I import something LOL!

But surely you wouldn't sell the rims off the car?

[Scooter]

No, but we could always buy another set and have them sent over in the car I almost always bring in a set of rims along with some other stuff when I bring a car in.

Of course, timing can be a bit tricky. If I have to wait for shipping it's not a problem, but if it's a short amount of time it can be hard to find what you're looking for.

[Stirling]

Ah, I see! Though they would need to be transported within Japan.

I'll keep an eye out.

[Scooter]

Yeah, no biggie though.

Actually, I've used Jcruisers in Armstrong, BC to bring in wheels before. Their cost usually works out to item cost + $250 to get them to Armstrong which I think is pretty cheap. Of course you then have to pay BC taxes and get them shipped out to ON. Greyhound shipping is pretty reasonable though I think.

I did a big haul about a year and a half ago where I got them to bring in three sets of rims and exhaust and some smaller stuff. Then I just did a day trip out there to pick the stuff up

[Scooter]

I got excited when I saw this:

http://alpina-usa.com/pdf/closeout_sale.pdf

but then I realized it says only one of each I'm not sure if that link is even current though anyway.

[Stirling]

The best prices I've seen on older Alpina rims seems to be in classifieds in the U.K.

Problem is getting those sellers to ship to you.

[Scooter]

I'd imagine it's expensive as well. I sent a package that was something like 150mm all around a couple of years ago and the cheapest I could send it was $30. Didn't even have a tracking number for that price.

[jrsmitchell]

I bought a set of 18x8" Softlines from the UK a while back. I was quoted

[Scooter]

Exchange rate on the GBP is pretty terrible right now too. Basically 2:1 I think.

[testdriver]

shipping from europe is not cheap for big items. it usually costs me around $250 to bring a set of 18 inch alloys. i can probably source a set from germany - send me a PM if interested.