If this is the right type of part, you still have a choice:
Used vs. New (and pricey)
Genuine vs. aftermarket
Guaranteed vs. "ya get what ya get"
These are three good reasons to buy from us. But other vendors also offer used, genuine, guaranteed BMW parts.
So ... why buy from us, specifically?
Six Reasons
1. If you are a US-based customer:
You get to change your mind because returns are OK
You get your money back because refunds cover 100% of the purchase price
2. Enjoy the anticipation because your part:
Arrives safely
Impresses you with how carefully it was packed
Arrives quickly
How do we manage to ship so fast?
We make a point of shipping your part within one business day
Sometimes we manage to ship it on the same day
Our location benefits you too: near Reno, Nevada
Central to the West-of-the-Rockies US
Near major transportation hubs
3. Join the ranks of our happy customers. Here is what some of them said:
"Fast shipping! Packaged very well and safely."
"Fast shipping."
"Fast and safe shipping. Very happy camper."
"Item was delivered fast and in good condition."
"Packaged the items nicely for safe delivery."
There are hundreds more like them. Please go check out our feedback page.
4. Expect a clean used part
Remember the "white glove test" from old TV commercials?
The part you get from us should pass the same test
Experience delight that a used part several years old gets to be so clean
5. Expect better-quality used parts
Our senior techs are classic car nerds, so parts get dismantled and tested lovingly
We strive to deeply understand what we sell
We are located in a dry climate: the Northern Nevada desert with less risk of
Rust
Mold
High-humidity problems
Insects
Road salt damage
6. Buy from someone who relates. We know what it feels like to:
Own, fix and drive classic cars (and trucks)
Cringe at dealer parts prices
Break or lose parts while trying to fix something else
Q&A
Q: Are we the cheapest?
A: Only sometimes. We are OK with that.
Q: Are we the best deal?
A: That is what we are going for!
Bottom Line
If this is the right type of part for your car, you have a choice of vendors. Buy from us to get:
A better-quality part
A better-quality experience
This Part
Let`s make sure you are clear on what this listing offers, exactly.
Basically
This listing offers an exterior handle base green cable end.
Driver or Passenger Side
The part being offered here is for the passenger side in the context of the US market.
Front or Rear
The part being offered here is for the rear of the vehicle.
Fitment
The part being offered here is expected to fit
a BMW 3 Series, 4th generation. Another name for this model series or body style is E46.
For the US market, the part being offered here does not fit the entire model series range. Please see the fitment chart.
This part does not fit all of the years for this model series. It only fits: 2003, 2004, and 2005.
This part does not fit all of the body styles for this model series. It only fits the 4-Door, and Touring and only for the years indicated.
This part does not fit all of the model names for this model series. It only fits the 320i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi and only for the years indicated.
Part Number
The part number officially assigned for this part is 51227044842. The parts literature sometimes shows the first four digits of the part number separate from the last seven digits, like this: 5122 7044842. Sometimes they use periods and dashes in the part number; sometimes they do not.
Although it is not the official part number formally assigned to this part, the part number 8253454 is sometimes legible on the physical part.
Pictures
The pictures you see on this listing are of the actual part you would be buying.
Specifically Included
Sometimes it is not clear what is included in the listing, so we are mentioning what we specifically include: Cable
Not Included
The listing specifically does not include: Trim
Tech Notes
Through 2000, the design of the exterior handle and related parts is different than 2001 and on.
However, the exterior handle base from 2001 and on has some design differences too. On this type of part, the cables on 2001 vehicles are blue with yellow tips, whereas for vehicles made in 2003 and on, the cables are green with green tips. For 2002, it seems more likely than not that they are like 2001, but we are not certain.
The two types of parts are not interchangeable. The cable lengths are different. The green cables are shorter.
Quality
The part we are offering here is a used but genuine BMW part. It was most likely original equipment (OE) installed at the factory when the car was manufactured. The company who supplied this part is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Part Condition
We did not find any flaws worth mentioning.
Donor Vehicle
2005 330xi 4-Door. If you need the VIN, please ask.