Talked to a couple of vendors re: euro parcel shelf and my conclusion is that the best price is found at our very own MINI of Hawaii!

If we order through a “Hawaii MINI Hui group buy,” we can get a 15% discount off the retail price. (Members in the BMWCCA can also get a 15% discount if they order the parts).

There are 6 people on the list so far. I would like to place the order by Wednesday, August 06. If you are interested in ordering the shelf at this discounted price, please respond to this thread or PM me.

Perhaps as much as possible, we should try to order the parts as a group to help the Parts Dept staff out and to help them save on shipping costs, also.

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The parts w/ prices are:

51-16-1-186-417 shelf - $38.25
51-16-7-057-375 rubber shelf mat - $37.50 (some people have opted not to purchase this and make their own rubber gripping mat)
51-45-7-072-009 blind plate - $3.83
07-13-1-472-727 nut x 3 - $1.59 per 3 ($.53/each)
51-41-0-141-057 bolt x 2 - $.76 per 2 ($.38/each)
07-13-6-800-957 1 bolt - $.60

Retail price: $82.53
less 15% Hawaii MINI Hui Discount (-12.38)
plus 4.167% tax (+2.92)

OUR TOTAL: $73.07

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For reference, Classic Auto Campus seems to be the other “cheap” place but their price is $74.24 including shipping to the continental U.S. only. We’re getting a better deal than this! WOW! When do we ever get things cheaper here than the mainland? Heh.

thanks!
mini-t

 

mini-t,
your MINI has it's headlights on!

 

the first batch of euro parcel shelves has arrived! if you ordered one, please contact me to finalize payment, picking up, etc.

thanks!!
t

 

--Does anyone have pictures of the $38 rubber mat thing? Is it worth it? Thanks everyone.

--pyratio

 

Hey pyratio!

Ya dug this thread from the vault
My '03 VR MC has the Euro Parcel Shelf without the rubber mat and my wife's '05 SG MCCa has the rubber mat.

Simply put...my stuff slides around during "spirited" motoring and the wife's stuff stays put.
For some, the $38 is well worth it, but you can save $$ by using non-slip drawer/cabinet liner mats.

 

yah, pyratio, save your money. I have a brand new roll of the rubber mat grip thing. if you buy the parcel shelf let me know and I'll custom cut you a peice to fit....FOR FREE!

<=== gosh, I just love that smiley!

 

--Thanks Keiki! I'll let you know when I get it. Unless our group buy thing goes through, then I'll wait for the group. Hmm what IS happening with that anyway?

--pyratio

 

I believe blown-lone-star is working on the group buys. Last I heard, he was working hard checking with vendors. I'm sure more will follow soon!

 

I will have word on what BMW can do for a group buy by monday evening. I work nights and its hard to keep up sometimes. I promise i will let u guys know by late monday night.


It seems the best way to go is to stay on the islands with this product at this time.

casey.
treasurer.

 

Ok Yall, as promised here is the update for the euro parcel shelf under the steering wheel thingy........


BMW will give us a great group buy. the regular price is $38
If we have 5 or more buyers they can give it to us for $28.
If we have 10 or more, then we can get them for $26.

Its a pretty good savings. there will be an announcement about it at Mini to the Max on November 20.

casey.
treasurer.

 

--What a deal!

Good job Casey! You ROCK!!!!

Put me down for 1 fer sure!

--pyratio

 

hey if it's 20 something bucks, i can swing that...i'll grab one too!

 

I'll buy in too!

Hey, CW you going to the GMM at Ward warehouse tonight?

Aloha!

JCW04

 

I'll order one, please.

Thanks for your efforts in putting this together.

 

let's make sure to keep this 'group-buy' for members-only unless we are desperate for orders.

 

great sseing last night.. wish i can attend the sunday gig.. still no MCS

 

--How many people do we have so far? People were posting on the other thread too so...

Who do we give the money to?
When do we need to give it by?

etc..etc...???

Mucho Mahalos for everyone that's making this happen.

--pyratio

 

i count six so far. if we can get a few more we can get it a few dollars cheaper. I say we wait a week for people to make decisions and to see the post. I will make the final decision next week. then talk to BMW and go from there.

casey

 

I think I posted in the other thread, but I'd love a euro shelf thingy!

without the expensive rubber mat..

 

Yo Blown!

Howzit bro, put me down for two. I need a Christmas present for a friend of mine.

Aloha!

JCW04

 

not sure if you have me down for one... but i want one please!

 

gotcha on the list.........brihyanna, cwlouis, and jcwo4.