Chrome or Black?

bmwboy29 · 08-03-2005, 09:01 PM

Here is a lil bit of a survey... Do you like the chrome grills or Black? on what cars does chrome look good/bad? I will have TiAg so what do you guys think? should I change my 325 to the chrome?

e90M3 · 08-03-2005, 09:06 PM

Chrome grills and chrome trim around the windows looked awesome on the prior 3-series. So I would opt for that. But it stinks that only the 330i has it. You absolutely cannot get chrome trim for the 325i unless you go aftermarket. I am going to wait to buy a 325i until they get that option.

David328M-Sport · 08-03-2005, 09:17 PM

Chrome all around on my jet black car looks GREAT!!!
Comes standard in Aust spec 325i
I am VERY happy with the look of my car.
Even the rear tail lights section looks great now.

bmwboy29 · 08-03-2005, 09:20 PM

the options are available as parts i just want to get the grill and they are like $40 or so for each, i dont really want it around the windows.

viperssd · 08-03-2005, 10:54 PM

can you get a grill that is completely black, even the outline?

ward · 08-04-2005, 09:24 AM

for the longest time, only the high end sport pack or M models had the black out trim on the side windows

The chrome grille insert was just a cheesy aftermarket add on until BMW decided to do it from the factory

AndOJones · 08-04-2005, 09:31 AM

Did any of you see the new MTV CRIBS with the celebrity cars?

well Mike Jones has a 6 series "blacked out"

and his front looks great.

Petercat · 08-04-2005, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndOJones

Did any of you see the new MTV CRIBS with the celebrity cars?

well Mike Jones has a 6 series "blacked out"

and his front looks great.

I'm sorry, did you mean to say something... I was a little distracted by your avatar.

bmwboy29 · 08-19-2005, 07:43 PM

Anyone know where to get the Chrome Grills??? like online?

Nikki · 08-19-2005, 07:45 PM

I don't really have a preference to either, but since I am getting a 330 I will say I like the chrome better

davinet78 · 08-20-2005, 06:54 AM

i prefer the chrome grills, even though the black ones also look cool

bzzbenz · 08-20-2005, 07:30 AM

I love my black trim on my black car. I think it gives it a very clean look...

NaTuReB0Y · 08-20-2005, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viperssd

can you get a grill that is completely black, even the outline?

No...but you can always painted it all black.....

ATC BMW · 08-20-2005, 09:51 AM

Chrome Grill
PN: 51-13-7-120-009
Price: $23.06

PN: 51-13-7-120-010
Price: $23.06

Thank you,
Eduardo Benedetto

Pacific BMW Mail-Order Dept.
4648 San Fernando Rd.
Glendale, CA. 91204
Tel: (818) 552-4750 Ext. 4766

Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 8am to 5pm PST
Sat. & Sun. (CLOSED)
E-mail: EdwardBenedetto@PacificBMW.com

bmwboy29 · 08-20-2005, 02:00 PM

THANKS A BUNCH!!!

BellasBmw · 08-20-2005, 02:04 PM

Is it something that you can install yourself? I think the chrome grill would look nice agaisnt my silver exterior.

thebigman · 08-20-2005, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellasBmw

Is it something that you can install yourself? I think the chrome grill would look nice agaisnt my silver exterior.

The chrome grill is very straightforward to fit. Just 4 screws and pop out the old kidneys. There is a graphic instruction posted on the forum somewhere...

Style.

Oz · 08-20-2005, 05:17 PM

Chrome, I think it gives the car a great look and identifies the 330i vs the debadged 325i's

BMW786 · 11-19-2005, 11:03 PM

Does anyone know how much it costs to have the chrome grille installed at a dealer?

ThreeBimm · 11-28-2005, 03:30 PM

I want the chrome window trim for my 325xi. Anyone know the part numbers and/or where I can order them from? Also is it something I can do or will I have to bring it to the dealer?

Jason · 11-28-2005, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RINALDS

I want the chrome window trim for my 325xi. Anyone know the part numbers and/or where I can order them from? Also is it something I can do or will I have to bring it to the dealer?

Here's a DIY by bavarian19 for trim replacement

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8069

You should be able to find chrome trim part #'s from

www.realoem.com

08-03-2005, 09:01 PM	#1
bmwboy29 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 218 Posts Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Chrome or Black? Here is a lil bit of a survey... Do you like the chrome grills or Black? on what cars does chrome look good/bad? I will have TiAg so what do you guys think? should I change my 325 to the chrome?
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e90M3 New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: RX300 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: us iTrader: (0)	Chrome grills and chrome trim around the windows looked awesome on the prior 3-series. So I would opt for that. But it stinks that only the 330i has it. You absolutely cannot get chrome trim for the 325i unless you go aftermarket. I am going to wait to buy a 325i until they get that option.
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08-03-2005, 09:17 PM	#3
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Chrome all around on my jet black car looks GREAT!!! Comes standard in Aust spec 325i I am VERY happy with the look of my car. Even the rear tail lights section looks great now. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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bmwboy29 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 218 Posts Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	the options are available as parts i just want to get the grill and they are like $40 or so for each, i dont really want it around the windows.
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viperssd Private First Class 17 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2023 AW X7 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio, USA iTrader: (2)	can you get a grill that is completely black, even the outline?
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	for the longest time, only the high end sport pack or M models had the black out trim on the side windows The chrome grille insert was just a cheesy aftermarket add on until BMW decided to do it from the factory
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AndOJones NTP 2AD FYG TDB 3 Rep 86 Posts Drives: Acura TSX Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Did any of you see the new MTV CRIBS with the celebrity cars? well Mike Jones has a 6 series "blacked out" and his front looks great. __________________ Andy Milonakis is a grown-ass man!
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08-19-2005, 07:43 PM	#9
bmwboy29 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 218 Posts Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Anyone know where to get the Chrome Grills??? like online?
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08-19-2005, 07:45 PM	#10
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I don't really have a preference to either, but since I am getting a 330 I will say I like the chrome better __________________ Nikki
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08-20-2005, 06:54 AM	#11
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	i prefer the chrome grills, even though the black ones also look cool __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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08-20-2005, 07:30 AM	#12
bzzbenz First Lieutenant 19 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I love my black trim on my black car. I think it gives it a very clean look... __________________ \| 2006 325i \| Jet Black \| Black ette \| 6spd manual\| Nav \| Xenon \| Burl \| Chrome Tips \| 545 sport wheels \| Blacklines\| \|DOB 6/2/05\|Delivered 7/14/05 \|
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08-20-2005, 09:51 AM	#14
ATC BMW Air Traffic Controller 4 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F32 Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA iTrader: (0)	Chrome Grill Chrome Grill PN: 51-13-7-120-009 Price: $23.06 PN: 51-13-7-120-010 Price: $23.06 Thank you, Eduardo Benedetto Pacific BMW Mail-Order Dept. 4648 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA. 91204 Tel: (818) 552-4750 Ext. 4766 Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 8am to 5pm PST Sat. & Sun. (CLOSED) E-mail: EdwardBenedetto@PacificBMW.com __________________ Ordered 1/18/18, Built 2/1/18, Bremerhaven 2/7/18, Tirranna 2/9/18, Baltimore 2/24/18, 3/1/18 Delivery F32 Mineral Grey Metallic
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bmwboy29 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 218 Posts Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	THANKS A BUNCH!!!
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08-20-2005, 02:04 PM	#16
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 315 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Is it something that you can install yourself? I think the chrome grill would look nice agaisnt my silver exterior. __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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08-20-2005, 05:17 PM	#18
Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Chrome, I think it gives the car a great look and identifies the 330i vs the debadged 325i's __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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11-28-2005, 03:30 PM	#20
ThreeBimm Private First Class 13 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 325 xi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I want the chrome window trim for my 325xi. Anyone know the part numbers and/or where I can order them from? Also is it something I can do or will I have to bring it to the dealer?
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