eBay "Hella" oil level sensor

[PranK]

Couldn't help but share the pics of my $350 "Hella" oil level sensor that arrived from totalengines via eBay today.

It's like they're not even trying anymore ... And I think that's sad. 

[soviet_merlin]

I don't know what it is supposed to look like, but I'd suggest confirming with Hella whether it is genuine.

Some of the photos online do show parts with a Hella stamp on them. This looks sus.

[PranK]

So, they admitted via message that they accidentally sent me a non Hella product.

Then, hilariously, out of nowhere I get questioned about the legitimacy of my BMW intercooler for sale. This is the first *ever* enquiry in over 18 months. WIthin 8 mins of me telling "Total Engines" that I'd be reporting them for selling knock off's.

[PranK]

Looks like I lost another friend.

[PranK]

So this fella danbelkita is clearly connected to total engines. This is getting quite entertaining though. 

It's worth losing the $50 sale, thats for sure!!

[soviet_merlin]

2 hours ago, PranK said:

It's like they're not even trying anymore ... And I think that's sad. 

Oooh, you mean the people sending knockoff products aren't even trying anymore. I thought you meant companies 🤦‍♂️

[PranK]

15 minutes ago, soviet_merlin said:

Oooh, you mean the people sending knockoff products aren't even trying anymore. I thought you meant companies 🤦‍♂️

Both.

[Duncan]

Actually, the equivalent skyline part is both cheaper and simpler, maybe you should come back from the dark side?

[MBS206]

They kept the product number the same, so we "didn't pick it up when packing your order".

If you packed the order, you clearly saw the box wasn't Hella...

[MBS206]

Was that also a typo? $350?!

Just typing "BMW oil level sensor" and prices start out a lot more sanely than $350. I'm guessing it's a sensor used in one low volume model only or something?

[PranK]

2 hours ago, MBS206 said:

Was that also a typo? $350?!

Just typing "BMW oil level sensor" and prices start out a lot more sanely than $350. I'm guessing it's a sensor used in one low volume model only or something?

Yep. In the E39 it's slightly different than the others.

Honestly I'd just leave it but every time I drive the car it tells me oil is low and that just makes me check the dipstick. It is a BMW Afterall and it tries to expel it's own oil regularly. 

Thankfully it's not like my E90 that has no dipstick at all so you just gotta trust it.