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    330xi Dorman Control Arms

    Just picked up a 2002 330xi for $2k to use as a daily driver/winter beater for a while. Based on the purchase price I'm having a hard time justifying the cost of Lemforder control arms.

    Has anyone with an xi tried the Dorman control arms on rockauto? From what I can find there seems to be mixed reviews. Anyone had these on their car for more than 20-30k miles?

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    I would also look at the Meyle HD parts too, for they are very durable IMO. I have a set on my winter beater, and it has been there for the past 5 years, and 40k miles without any problems.

    As for Dorman, I cannot say as it has been years since I owned a Nissan which I installed part like that.
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