From 03 face to 04 and up face...

[Kirill.E53]

Hi I'm new to this post just recently purchase a 03 X5 4.4 black on black. Will have pics soon 😊.
I was considering changing the front to the 04 and up face lift is that possible? I know the bumpers their friend I believe side friend there's a difference and headlights is the hood different is it possible to just bolt on? Or should I just leave the 03 face and call it a day?..

[Joshdub]

Unless you get the parts already painted for super cheap it would be easier to just buy a facelift.

[Anhelenuk]

Zabey u neparsya

[wpoll]

The "facelift" was actually much more than just a facelift. BMW call it a "Life Cycle Impulse" or LCI and while the cosmetic changes are the obvious differences, there are many mechanical differences too.

Cosmetically, the updated front end includes the hood (bonnet), the grills, the headlights, the bumper, the left and right fender and a few other minor parts.

There's also likely to be a few changes in the air ducts etc. behind the bumper.

Quite a project!

[g300d]

Yeah paint is gonna be pricey even if you get the parts cheap.

But yeah, it'll all bolt on if you really want to.

Dont forget the tail lights!

[Kirill.E53]

Yeah never mind lol.

[tmv]

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...ed-bmw-x5.html

[StephenVA]

Down in flames goes this dream........

[Kirill.E53]

Yeah. Idk if I'm gonna do that anytime soon. But I'll definitely keep all the info you guys gave me in mind. Thanks again guys...
List of what needs to be done asap.
Front end suspension Springs and struts are good.
Valve cover gasket leak. (small leak)
Passenger internal door handle.
Rear driver door window regulator.
Change transmission and motor oil.
And tune up

[TiAgX5]

"Change transmission and motor oil".........and trans filter, and brake fluid, and T'case fluid, and diff fluid, and power steering fluid, and coolant.

I spent a whole weekend (post-purchase) with the X on jackstands, swapping fluids/filters.