Aussie dollar

MFKN3 · 10-06-2010, 08:46 PM

...just hit 98.3 US

Wish I was buying all my mods now instead of 78 cents

cruvon · 10-06-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by xsboost

...just hit 98.3 US

Wish I was buying all my mods now instead of 78 cents

I would just say keep some money for mods and other purchases in a USD currency account, checked at Citibank, they have a curency account you can transfer money to, so can switch between any currency, the only catch is the min deposit is 10K.

samchuang33 · 10-06-2010, 09:55 PM

Jarrad,

It is a sign to buy more stuff. LOL

Sam

The__J__Factor · 10-06-2010, 10:32 PM

Wishing i had some spare money right about now to take advantage.
At least it looks like it should stay strong for at least a few months.

chappy · 10-06-2010, 10:46 PM

Love that dollar getting high at the moment waiting on my m3 rear sway bar but likes like they have to lower the sub frame on my 335 i have done the front arms so while the dollar is high and the sub frame is lowered to install the bar might replace the sub frame bushings with m3 ones which i can get them from http://www.ddmtuning.com/ just under $300 for the lot delivered.
Proceed on order.

BilLYtheKiD325i · 10-07-2010, 12:45 PM

i thought it was a good time to buy bmw performance seats

samchuang33 · 10-07-2010, 05:10 PM

Time for the quaife LSD perhaps?

The__J__Factor · 10-07-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BilLYtheKiD325i

i thought it was a good time to buy bmw performance seats

I would just get the recaro sportster cs, would be like half the price and its the same seat. Can also be ordered in same materials ect - obviously with out the bmw logo though.

BilLYtheKiD325i · 10-12-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The__J__Factor

I would just get the recaro sportster cs, would be like half the price and its the same seat. Can also be ordered in same materials ect - obviously with out the bmw logo though.

local bmw dealership price for bmw performance seats was about $4050 AU per seat.

i just bought bmw pefrormance seats from an online store called schmiedmann in denmark for $4180 AU for both seats (shipping costs included and i have to collect from local airport)

i will have to pay customs import tax also. not sure exactly how much yet but was guessing about another $1000 maximum ???

recaro sportster cs are probably still cheaper than that.. are they? i have no idea. but i basically did get bmw performance seats for like half the price. with bmw logo on them too

V1_R · 10-12-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BilLYtheKiD325i

i just bought bmw pefrormance seats from an online store called schmiedmann in denmark for $4180 AU for both seats (shipping costs included and i have to collect from local airport)

i will have to pay customs import tax also. not sure exactly how much yet but was guessing about another $1000 maximum ???

i would estimate:

$4180
+5% Import Duties - $4389
+10% GST - $4827
+Customs Agency fee of $150 - $4977
+Airline Terminal fee min $45 (depending on weight) - $5022
+Customs Fee $55 -$5077
+Customs duties $100 - $5177

Still a great deal

euG3 · 10-20-2010, 07:48 AM

Do you think we could expect the 3 series to come down in price at all with this strong aussie dollar?

Nice dream huh?

V1_R · 10-20-2010, 08:08 AM

All the more reason to increase taxes!!

cruvon · 11-04-2010, 12:17 AM

it's done a new high today, more mods?

The__J__Factor · 11-04-2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BilLYtheKiD325i

local bmw dealership price for bmw performance seats was about $4050 AU per seat.

i just bought bmw pefrormance seats from an online store called schmiedmann in denmark for $4180 AU for both seats (shipping costs included and i have to collect from local airport)

i will have to pay customs import tax also. not sure exactly how much yet but was guessing about another $1000 maximum ???

recaro sportster cs are probably still cheaper than that.. are they? i have no idea. but i basically did get bmw performance seats for like half the price. with bmw logo on them too

I think sportster CS are about US$1700 each. Congrats on the performance seats though they are pretty fantastic.

Jeef Beef · 11-05-2010, 11:06 AM

Since the RBA made the ridiculously stupid decision of hiking up the interest rate, looks like we'll be sitting at parity for the time being.

Time for some new tyres I guess

MFKN3 · 04-20-2011, 04:33 PM

$1.07 today

Hello Vegas!!!

Jeef Beef · 04-20-2011, 05:52 PM

I ordered 1,400 worth of tyres yesterday. SHIT.

cruvon · 04-20-2011, 06:29 PM

lol, amazing value for money..they other day I went to a watch shop in QVB (Chris, the same place you recommended on the ground floor

and asked if they could match prices or atleast offer me something close to US prices for a watch I saw and the old woman at the counter was all upset and like "No, Australia is not a US state yet. You will ask me if I can match prices of goods made in China, etc, no I can't",lol and she said it in front of a few other customers who am sure must have run and checked US prices.
Not sure what the connection between China and the US was when she's selling the same Swiss watches but thought no use arguing with her since she was my grannies age and she most probably isn't globalised enough or internet savvy and isn't pulling off enough sales, so didn't want to make her day any worse.
I can only imagine how local sales would have been affected by the surging Oz dollar.

Jeef Beef · 04-20-2011, 08:20 PM

It means our exports and local sales get smashed. Not good for the GDP.

suff · 04-20-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

It means our exports and local sales get smashed. Not good for the GDP.

Or Harvey Norman

sbce90 · 04-20-2011, 08:48 PM

Sound like she needs a good root

suff · 04-20-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

Sound like she needs a good root

you offering?

10-06-2010, 08:46 PM	#1
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chappy Captain 102 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 335 M-SPORT COUPE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia iTrader: (0)	Love that dollar getting high at the moment waiting on my m3 rear sway bar but likes like they have to lower the sub frame on my 335 i have done the front arms so while the dollar is high and the sub frame is lowered to install the bar might replace the sub frame bushings with m3 ones which i can get them from http://www.ddmtuning.com/ just under $300 for the lot delivered. Proceed on order. __________________ THE BEAST MHD Flash Tune /M3 suspension/Forge Intercooler/Alpina B3 AT Flash/Bilstein B4 Suspension/BMW OEM M3 Steering Wheel and DCT Paddles/LUX V4 Angel Eyes/CIC Retrofitted
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	lol, amazing value for money..they other day I went to a watch shop in QVB (Chris, the same place you recommended on the ground floor and asked if they could match prices or atleast offer me something close to US prices for a watch I saw and the old woman at the counter was all upset and like "No, Australia is not a US state yet. You will ask me if I can match prices of goods made in China, etc, no I can't",lol and she said it in front of a few other customers who am sure must have run and checked US prices. Not sure what the connection between China and the US was when she's selling the same Swiss watches but thought no use arguing with her since she was my grannies age and she most probably isn't globalised enough or internet savvy and isn't pulling off enough sales, so didn't want to make her day any worse. I can only imagine how local sales would have been affected by the surging Oz dollar. __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \| Last edited by cruvon; 04-20-2011 at 06:43 PM..
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