The €200 part: What a car mod can really cost

The shopping cart shows you the price of the part. Your actual budget might still need shipping, mounting hardware, paint, and labour. Find out what’s included before you order. If paperwork or an inspection needs to be sorted out, leave the decision open until you’ve checked it.

Start by describing what you want finished on the car. Ask both suppliers to price the same scope. If one quote includes paint and the other doesn’t, comparing just the part prices won’t tell you much.

These are illustrative figures. They exclude any additional inspection costs and contingency. Put your contingency in the budget, but keep it out of actual spending. Once the work is done, record what you paid next to the original estimate. That difference will help you price the next job.

Before buying, write down what’s included, what’s confirmed for your exact vehicle, and the total at which you’d rather wait.

Add your own numbers in the upgrade calculator in the E90 diary. Use the Project Car Planner when you’re ready to make a parts and tasks list.