WTB: Black cube *coupe* shifter surround trim

[2004_blue_zhp]

Anyone have one of these they're looking to sell? What's the right amount to plan to pay for this?

Or suggestions about where the best place might be to buy/look?

Thanks.

[BavarianZHP]

A single piece will be difficult to obtain. Is your's scratched or broken? There are a couple of DIYs to "repair" scratches here on the forums.

Other than the forums (e46f, bimmerforums,..) I would look on ebay (international is usually cheaper but keep in mind shipping prices and possibility of right-hand drive sets) and craigslist. I wish you good luck in finding one.

[Lanister]

You can pretty easily take care of the mild scratches with a permanent black marker. I touched mine up and am very impressed with results.

[johnrando]

Yeah, I gave up looking and just bought mine new.

[WOLFN8TR]

FYI- There is a complete set on eBay for $200.

[2004_blue_zhp]

Mine is broken, not scratched. The previous owner broke off the "tabs" at the front edge of the trim that hold it in place underneath the ashtray. So every time I raise my windows (lifting up on a switch) the whole trim piece raises up slightly along the front edge.

Not a huge issue, but annoying. Wolf, link to the ebay sale? Anyone interested in the other parts if I buy it and keep the shifter trim?

Rando, do you happen to have the part number handy? And is it hard to specify the black cube when ordering?

[Lanister]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/E46-Bmw-Zhp-Black-Cube-Trim-For-A-Sedan-/231072661792?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35cd010120&vxp=mtr

[johnrando]

No it's not hard to specify. I'll look for the part #. You can have my old one for free (just pay shipping) if you want. It's in great condition, it's just a little faded and looks slightly purple-ish than black, but at least you wouldn't have to deal with the part lifting. BTW, that craigslist is for a sedan, I don't know if the center piece is the same.