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Topic: difference between.....
Posted By: jay1
Subject: difference between.....
Date Posted: 20-February-2005 at 18:44
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Hi, I was hoping someone could tell me the difference between the original e39 and the facelift model. ie different lights, bumpers 'new toys' different interior etc etc. T.I.V Jay |
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Posted By: studyolic
Date Posted: 21-February-2005 at 14:42
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To be honest, I thought it was just the headlamps, ("Angel Eye" style
main units) and clear / white indicator lenses all round; plus some small cosmetic changes to the bumpers. ------------- Richard. Current; 2000 316i Compact 1.9 previous; 1999 535i V8, 1995 316i Compact 1.6 |
Posted By: Don520
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 06:27
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The 520i went from 2 litres to 2.2 as well. Meant to
be a better proposition than the previous engine. ------------- 95 520iSE Auto (sadly missed) |
Posted By: jay1
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 06:29
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basically I'm after an e39 523. I do prefer the look of the facelift model (but can't afford it) and just wondered wat I would have to do to get mine to look like it. cheers
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Posted By: J7 VNK
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 06:36
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They went back to 525 in facelift too ?? You want Clear front lenses/angel eyes Clear side markers Clear rear lights Silver bulbs Nice wheels. car will look lovely with some sport bumpers though!! expect to pay £200-£300 each from ebay! ------------- 
1999 528iA Sport Pack,Aspen Silver,17" MTech's. 1994 525i Sport, Avus Blue,SOLD (BMWCC Member) 1999 323i SE E46, Black, man, Sports Leather. http://www.geocities.com/avusbmw - My Cars "BMW's are for life, not just for Christmas" |
Posted By: jay1
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 06:41
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So in theory, if i do that and whack on a prvi plate no-one would b able to tell the difference? |
Posted By: J7 VNK
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 07:01
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To the average joe yeah!! i think the grill is also different on the facelift? -------------
1999 528iA Sport Pack,Aspen Silver,17" MTech's. 1994 525i Sport, Avus Blue,SOLD (BMWCC Member) 1999 323i SE E46, Black, man, Sports Leather. http://www.geocities.com/avusbmw - My Cars "BMW's are for life, not just for Christmas" |
Posted By: studyolic
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 14:13
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I changed my headlamps at the local BMW dealer, for £300 the pair, not
including labour. (They had the front bumper and radiator off anyway, so replacing the lamp units would have been quick and easy at that stage). The side repeaters are under a tenner, but the rear light clusters with clear lenses for the indicators are around £250, I believe. I think only BMW enthusiasts and general petrol heads would spot any other differences.  ------------- Richard. Current; 2000 316i Compact 1.9 previous; 1999 535i V8, 1995 316i Compact 1.6 |
Posted By: jay1
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 15:42
| but what are these 'differences' that only enthusiasts or petrol heads will notice? |
Posted By: studyolic
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 16:11
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I don't know.
------------- Richard. Current; 2000 316i Compact 1.9 previous; 1999 535i V8, 1995 316i Compact 1.6 |
Posted By: jay1
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 17:10
| alright. well thanks for all the info. much appreciated:D |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 17:34
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
jay1 wrote:Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 17:37
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...and http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=45312 - http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=45312 http://www.autoforumz.com/ftopic-61670-15.html - http://www.autoforumz.com/ftopic-61670-15.html (1/2 way down) ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |