For those of you with a 2007 or 2008 R52, do you often search or buy parts for a 2006, just to make sure they fit? I'm worried that when I punch in 2008 to some of the websites, they will give me a 2nd gen R57 part. Just for window shopping, I've done 2006. I'm now ready to stock up on parts for a few big maintenance weekends and want to make sure I get the right parts. If I do use 2006, are there any significant differences to worry about between 2006 and 2008?

 

That's not a bad way to make sure you get the right thing.
But we actually have a specific R52 section to help with Cabrios as there are some things different from hardtops.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/05-08-...-cabrio-s-r52/

 

@WayMotorWorks that makes it easy and certain. Plus, you've got a great sale going on now with the Koni FSD's. In my shopping cart! Thanks.

 

Thanks, we were trying to make it easy.

Yes the Konis are on sale right now, not to push but I would order soon as they have been selling fast and we are a little concerned that shipping may become delayed with all the closings happening.

 

I use this to check proper part numbers and replacements part numbers. Just enter the last 7 characters of your VIN to search for correct parts, then click on "browse parts".

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/