javlin 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2009 Hi all, I been comparing prices for a new head gasket set for my 89 535iA and have found a headset in the US for a very reasonable price. The manufacturer is Elring Klinger. Has anyone any knowledge of the quality of these? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted July 16, 2009 I understand Elring are good, but are you sure you can get a headgasket safely shipped to NZ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1265 Report post Posted July 16, 2009 elring is a good brand. have you tried euro marketing ltd or euro-italia for pricing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melowpuf 19 Report post Posted July 16, 2009 I understand Elring are good, but are you sure you can get a headgasket safely shipped to NZ? I have had no trouble with the ones I have shipped in. Most places package them in huge oversized boxes with lots of air cushions or foam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
javlin 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2009 I got a quote from Euro Italian for $465 plus GST less BS discount of 15% which I work out as $523.13 minus $78.47 discount equals $444.66. The Elring Klinger headset in the US is US$135.00 plus US$35.00 postage equals US$170 divided by 68 x 100 equals $250.00 NZ. Even if we round up the NZ quote to $450.00 to allow for postage, the US one come out at $200 NZ cheaper! The cheapest head set I have discovered here is $280.00 from Supercheap. I have no idea which brand that is ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1265 Report post Posted July 17, 2009 I got a quote from Euro Italian for $465 plus GST less BS discount of 15% which I work out as $523.13 minus $78.47 discount equals $444.66. The Elring Klinger headset in the US is US$135.00 plus US$35.00 postage equals US$170 divided by 68 x 100 equals $250.00 NZ. Even if we round up the NZ quote to $450.00 to allow for postage, the US one come out at $200 NZ cheaper! The cheapest head set I have discovered here is $280.00 from Supercheap. I have no idea which brand that is ...try barry at euro marketing ltd in mangere , saw you where talking to brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlowMyWhistle 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2009 $300 here in WA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
javlin 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Got hold of Barry at Euro Marketing this morning. He said that customs would add GST to the US one which I hadn't taken into account. When this and the paypal costs were added to the US one, Barry's price seemed pretty good. So we accepted it. Thanks for the lead Brent. Appreciate it. Cheers. (oh and the US dollar is 64c now which added to the US one.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 You don't get charged GST by customs on anything worth less than $400 (incl shipping), but I reckon you are better to support local suppliers once the price gets close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
