"Facelift" Pre-facelift??

[NotplayN]

Ive seen a few posts referencing facelifts on the X5. What does that mean. Can someone post a before and after is I can understand, thanks

[TiAgX5]

front...

[wpoll]

Part way thought the model life, the manufacturers often make a few changes to either improve the car or improve sales - usually both.

In late 2003, BMW started building facelift E53 models. New headlights and taillights, grills, bumpers, engine updates, new XDrive system and a few other things.

Have a read of this...

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ges&p=21403324

[O3X5]

the grill's much better. i wonder if they make that in a matte black?

[wpoll]

Originally Posted by O3X5

the grill's much better. i wonder if they make that in a matte black?

ECS do...



https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...k/bm01-5301-b/

The one above is for pre-facelift - they make a version for the facelift models (10/03-06) also.



https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E53-X5...ille/ES518035/

[g300d]

^plastidip makes them too, for any car.

[jljljl]

Originally Posted by g300d

^plastidip makes them too, for any car.

+1

but in all seriousness, I would rather dip than buy another set for $80+ when dip costs about $5 (in the states ($20 in canada ) )

[g300d]

^$20 is still better than $80

Also, there have been reports of bad fit on some aftermarket grills. I would check the reviews before getting an aftermarket set.

[boostedX5SAV]

Originally Posted by jljljl

+1

but in all seriousness, I would rather dip than buy another set for $80+ when dip costs about $5 (in the states ($20 in canada ) )

Yup, same here. One can of dip has enough for other trim pieces too and emblems. I dipped mine and along with the other grey trim and rear emblems.

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[O3X5]

wait to see what grill i'll be getting soon