This DIY will discuss retrofitting post-facelift sedan tail lights (01-05) into your pre-facelift sedan (99-01). Everyone can skip this DIY and go buy the "retrofit kit" provided by BMW. The retrofit kit cost a little under $400 and comes with everything you need to retrofit your car with the latest sedan tail lights.
While I appreciated the styling of the pre-facelift G30/G31, it was clearly an evolution of the F10/F11 generation. With the advent of the LCI model, the 5 Series is once again in the spotlight.
Facelifted vs non-facelifted e46 Jump to Latest Follow 9K views 26 replies 15 participants last post by ashleyzarter Aug 22, 2022 K kurichan Discussion starter 1594 posts · Joined 2004 #1 · Aug 10, 2004 I know this is an old subject, but I couldn't find a side-by-side comparison after Searching the board.
19170 posts · Joined 2007. #6 · Mar 28, 2008. I know for a fact, that prefacelift and facelift sedans are NOT interchangeable. It looks like coupe to sedan is possible but I haven't confirmed this yet. I'm pretty sure prefacelift coupe/M3 grilles are interchangeable. K.
Definitely prefer pre-facelift and here why.. The pre (or original design), to me, looks more unique, technical & serious while giving off a more mechanical feel of form following function (which is exactly why I think they kept it on the M3 the whole time). Also think the original design fits in better with the overall design & feel of the car

Prefer the facelift on the e46.maybe I'm biased because I have one. E90 definitely pre facelift!! Especially the coupe just looks right with the BBS sport wheels. The e46 m3 got mini updates. Mini LCI lol Like the led tail lights. The tail lights pre lift on the m3 look garbage and really date the back end.

One Sedan and one Touring, same color as the car from the press photos. Great color btw. The interior, not much different from prefacelift E90. Some buttons with chrome is the difference I spotted. If there are any other differences then its very difficult to notice it. MJsv.
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