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3 series 2008- new type rear lamp

  • 06-08-2011 5:18pm
    #1
    aoife24
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭


    Im buying a 2008 320d but im finding it difficult to find the newer type with the new rear lamps (I think they are only in the late 2008 type models) for what I have to spend. Is it possible to buy these lamps and have them fitted. Looking at the car itself there does not seem to be any change in the bodywork. Where (if possible) could I buy them?


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  • #2
    pajo1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭pajo1981


    Actually, the body is slightly different, and the bonnet is especially different.

    I'd be really surprised if it were just a case of swapping our the ugly original lights for the new type ones.


  • #3
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Different shape lights although it is probably only the bootlid thats different.

    2088bxu.jpg

    Id hold out for the newer model, much better looking car anyway


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    The boot lid on the LCI E90 is a slightly different design to the pre LCI model so you would need to replace the boot lid also to make it match. Seems alot of effort and expense and would still look odd on a pre LCI model.

    Pre LCI E90:
    FESD_E90_2x70.jpg




    LCI E90:
    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcROUH7AspubizXLJN7MbcKoHZ2id9MdCjQ9jfjetxt2f5EMCWujBA


    You could always put aftermarket on the pre LCI E90 like these:

    3-series-rear-lights-29fk.gif


  • #5
    aoife24
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭aoife24


    Thanks lads, that was very helpfull!


  • #6
    Blazer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,472 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    aoife24 wrote: »
    Im buying a 2008 320d but im finding it difficult to find the newer type with the new rear lamps (I think they are only in the late 2008 type models) for what I have to spend. Is it possible to buy these lamps and have them fitted. Looking at the car itself there does not seem to be any change in the bodywork. Where (if possible) could I buy them?

    afaik the 2008 september facelift was introduced in 2009 cars..

    http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e90-m3-sedan-e92-m3-coupe-e93-m3-convertible-e46-m3-e36-m3-z4-m-z4-m-coupe/157508-e90-facelift-09-a.html

    In September 2008, the Sedan and Touring were updated and released as 2009 models. Compared to typically subtle BMW minor model updates, the change to the E90 and E91 were relatively extensive.
    The front and rear bumper, the wing mirrors, the headlamps and the tail lamps which return to the classic BMW L-shape as well as bonnet ("hood") and boot lid ("trunk lid") were changed. The rear track on some models were increased by 24 mm (0.9 in). The BMW kidney grilles were re-arranged with a wider appearance. In the interior high-quality materials and trim are used, also some control elements were changed. The front seats were equipped with crash activated head restraints.
    There were also technical changes to the optional navigation system "Professional", that provided with an internal non-removable disk and high-speed keys (now supplied by Harman Becker instead of Siemens VDO). In addition to the new updated iDrive, internet access (special equipment) was also introduced.
    Only the 330d engine was changed. It was changed to the new BMW N57 all-aluminium diesel engine with a variable geometry turbocharger, and will develop 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp).[11]
    The E90 M3 only received the new rear design and iDrive system from the E90 2009 model year facelift.


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