can i use the 2006 x5 front grills on a 2003 x5

[Blue Mountain Raider]

hi i noticed that 2004-2006 x5 models have slightly different front grills than a 2003 x5. is possible for me to use the newer front grills on my 03 x5? thnx

ps - if i can then where can i get them? internet or dealer?

[Sudesh]

No the hood is a different shape and the nose smaller so the facelifted grills will not fit.

[Blue Mountain Raider]

hi i found these on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.ca/BMW-03-06-E53-X5-...QQcmdZViewItem

they look kinda like the 04-06 grills but seller says it works on 03 models. what do u guys think? thnx again

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by Blue Mountain Raider

hi i noticed that 2004-2006 x5 models have slightly different front grills than a 2003 x5. is possible for me to use the newer front grills on my 03 x5? thnx

ps - if i can then where can i get them? internet or dealer?

I think you would have to get them custom made. I would LOVE to have the 04-06 grills on my 01, but they don't exist.

[Sudesh]

Those are still facelifted grills as some facelifted X's came out in 03 so the wont fit a NON facelifted X.

[Blue Mountain Raider]

sry im a noob at the moment, what do u mean by facelifted x? i assume it means older model x with newer model hood?

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by Sudesh

Those are still facelifted grills as some facelifted X's came out in 03 so the wont fit a NON facelifted X.

[Sudesh]

Yeah the facelifted X is the one with the updated front end, and bits on the interior. There are some who got a facelifted X late 03 so it can be a bit confusing when looking at parts. If you read the add for the grills on ebay, that Blue Mountain Raider posted, the guy clearly says for 03 to 06 facelifted X!!

[Blue Mountain Raider]

so if i want to install facelifted grills on a pre-facelift x5 i only need to get a new hood right? thnx

[China Man]

unfortunately not, you need a new hood, fenders, bumper, and a new set of lights to go with that, as well ...