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      11-30-2014, 05:07 PM   #1
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Are these wheels worth it ? ( 500 euro shipping )

Hey guys ! I currently own a e90 2011 335 x-drive black sapphire sedan. These wheels ( z- performance wheels ) are from europe and im from canada. So they is a 500 euros shipping fee for a home delivery. plus the wheels ( 1200 euros for 4 wheels )

So here is a video of the wheels i wanna order. i want the polished face ones. Id like to get your advice and if you think they would look good on a e90 sedan. or i should stick with my 193 m sport wheels ?




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      11-30-2014, 05:15 PM   #2
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They look better than the 193's but still not my style and that's roughly $2100 usd, so, do they come with tires? What's the catch cause that's alot to pony up IMO ..
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nope they dont come with tires.. they are 300 euros for each wheels and 500 euro for hoem delivery to canada....i didnt find an alternative either i really want this style of wheels but cant find a replica or similar ones, so im going to make the move whats u guys think ?
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I think that's really freaking expensive for some rims
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I think that's really freaking expensive for some rims
yea i think so too but i want something that stands out not the rims that you see everyday you know
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I think that's really freaking expensive for some rims
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yea i think so too but i want something that stands out not the rims that you see everyday you know
I get what you're saying man.. I'm in the same boat.. Seems like everyone around here has the M3's and I don't want to be just another 'me too'.. They look good man but you can find something out there for less that not a ton of people have.. I personally like the 740/750 series wheels but they are becoming trendy now..
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I get what you're saying man.. I'm in the same boat.. Seems like everyone around here has the M3's and I don't want to be just another 'me too'.. They look good man but you can find something out there for less that not a ton of people have.. I personally like the 740/750 series wheels but they are becoming trendy now..
oh ok never saw those...im going to check em out. i dont know if other companies make these 8 spoke type of wheel i never found one with that nice design....anyway the company is trying to give me a discount on shipping so ill see...but yea its freaking expensive !
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If you can talk them down maybe it's worth a shot..
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If you can talk them down maybe it's worth a shot..
yea im trying ! i just checked for the 7 series wheels haha they look nice. what about your wheels what you got on ?
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ive got 162's.. Hang on I'll postem up
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oh ok too conservative for me but i have to admit they are classy
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its only worth it if you are willing to pay that much. do i think they are worth it? hell no. id never spend that much money on wheels. id pay like $1k max for a set of wheels and tires. there are other things id spend my money on when it comes to cars.
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Hey guys ! I currently own a e90 2011 335 x-drive black sapphire sedan. These wheels ( z- performance wheels ) are from europe and im from canada. So they is a 500 euros shipping fee for a home delivery. plus the wheels ( 1200 euros for 4 wheels )
Those are great looking wheels, but keep in mind if these are manufactured in Germany or Romania or anywhere else in EU you are going to get dinged for both GST, PST/HST and duty. Not 100% sure about Quebec, but I'd guess you'd be looking at something like CAD$3,000 all in for your set of wheels. (approx $2,500 for your EUR1,700 purchase then another $250 for 15% GST/QST on EUR1200 then another $100 min for your duty based on 6% of EUR1200 + whatever the broker charges on top which may not be included in your shipping).

Even worse, there's a good chance CBSA will overcharge you on duty not understanding exactly what you are importing. Depending on how it's shipped and how your vendor declares it you'll have to pay the higher amount and and spend months fighting CBSA to get your money back (I went through this with some bike parts ordered from the UK a few years back).

If you can, better to buy the wheels locally or maybe try to convince a local wheel shop to import them for you as a special order?
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Those are great looking wheels, but keep in mind if these are manufactured in Germany or Romania or anywhere else in EU you are going to get dinged for both GST, PST/HST and duty. Not 100% sure about Quebec, but I'd guess you'd be looking at something like CAD$3,000 all in for your set of wheels. (approx $2,500 for your EUR1,700 purchase then another $250 for 15% GST/QST on EUR1200 then another $100 min for your duty based on 6% of EUR1200 + whatever the broker charges on top which may not be included in your shipping).

Even worse, there's a good chance CBSA will overcharge you on duty not understanding exactly what you are importing. Depending on how it's shipped and how your vendor declares it you'll have to pay the higher amount and and spend months fighting CBSA to get your money back (I went through this with some bike parts ordered from the UK a few years back).

If you can, better to buy the wheels locally or maybe try to convince a local wheel shop to import them for you as a special order?

Yeah they are from romania.... Oh man i didnt know that.... I might have to convince my local shop to import them but how will it benefit me if i do this ? Im getting iritated by all these shipping costs i wished the wheels were free shipping or i could fine similiar design and quality wheels around in my area ,! So what do you think ?
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I think you've already made up your mind to get these wheels even before posting this thread.

I think they're too expensive, but that's just me. Also, if one of the wheels bends, gets a crack, etc and needs replacing that could be a pita the deal with getting another one.
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I think you've already made up your mind to get these wheels even before posting this thread.

I think they're too expensive, but that's just me. Also, if one of the wheels bends, gets a crack, etc and needs replacing that could be a pita the deal with getting another one.
oh hell no sir. i changed my mind ! i found out the are hs 509 AVANT GARDE wheels. THEY ARE THE SAME !!! all their wheels design are the same ! its just a seller from romania that is selling the same wheels with higher prices and a different badge ! oh god im glad i did some research ! let me know what you gus think of all of this !
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I think you've already made up your mind to get these wheels even before posting this thread.

I think they're too expensive, but that's just me. Also, if one of the wheels bends, gets a crack, etc and needs replacing that could be a pita the deal with getting another one.
oh hell no sir. i changed my mind ! i found out the are hs 509 AVANT GARDE wheels. THEY ARE THE SAME !!! all their wheels design are the same ! its just a seller from romania that is selling the same wheels with higher prices and a different badge ! oh god im glad i did some research ! let me know what you gus think of all of this !
Haha shows what I know! I'm glad you were able to find some wheels you like.
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My wheels look very similar to what you're interested in, and I'm local. lol! Not to mention they come with tires and tpms for way less $$$ than what you are looking at.
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